This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 9 2025 Thu Virtual Author Event: Leigh Bardugo 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 9 2025 Thu Virtual Author Event: Leigh Bardugo 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Visit Event Details: Since publishing in 2015, Leigh Bardugo’s highly popular Six of Crows has taken the world of YA literature by storm–and it’s not hard to see why.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 9 2025 Thu Community Writing Series 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Auditorium This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 9 2025 Thu Community Writing Series 6:30pm–7:30pm Auditorium Library Branch: Mankato Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Education, Writing/Poetry Event Details: Over eight weeks, local teaching artists will lead lessons focused on actionable writing techniques, skills, and exercises. This free public offering is built to give participants the skills and confidence to approach writing on their own terms.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 10 2025 Fri Book Tasting 10:00am–5:30pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 10 2025 Fri Book Tasting 10:00am–5:30pm Library Branch: Mankato Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Games & Activities Event Details: Head to the library for a literary buffet!Stop by the library anytime between 10 AM and 5:30 PM to see what books our librarians have suggested for you to “taste.”We will have a variety of genres and topics for ages 15-18+.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 11 2025 Sat Fall Author Visit: Geoff Herbach 10:30am–11:30am Teens, Adults Auditorium This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 11 2025 Sat Fall Author Visit: Geoff Herbach 10:30am–11:30am Auditorium Library Branch: Mankato Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Author Visit Event Details: Join us for an author talk with local young adult author Geoff Herbach! The first twenty attendees will receive a free copy of his book, Hooper. More Information ACHF This program is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 22 2025 Wed Virtual Author Event: Malala Yousafzai 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 22 2025 Wed Virtual Author Event: Malala Yousafzai 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Visit Event Details: You are invited to join us online and be one of the first to hear from Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai about her astonishing memoir, Finding My Way.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 23 2025 Thu Community Writing Series 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Auditorium This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 23 2025 Thu Community Writing Series 6:30pm–7:30pm Auditorium Library Branch: Mankato Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Adult Education, Writing/Poetry Event Details: Over eight weeks, local teaching artists will lead lessons focused on actionable writing techniques, skills, and exercises. This free public offering is built to give participants the skills and confidence to approach writing on their own terms.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 30 2025 Thu Community Writing Series 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Auditorium This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 30 2025 Thu Community Writing Series 6:30pm–7:30pm Auditorium Library Branch: Mankato Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Adult Education, Writing/Poetry Event Details: Over eight weeks, local teaching artists will lead lessons focused on actionable writing techniques, skills, and exercises. This free public offering is built to give participants the skills and confidence to approach writing on their own terms.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 31 2025 Fri Nonfiction Book Club 12:15pm–1:00pm Adults Conference Room Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 31 2025 Fri Nonfiction Book Club 12:15pm–1:00pm Conference Room Open Library Branch: Mankato Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Registration Required Event Details: Join us over the lunch hour while we discuss Mni Sota Makoce: The Land of the Dakota by Gwen Westerman and Bruce M. White.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 6 2025 Thu Community Writing Series 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Conference Room This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 6 2025 Thu Community Writing Series 6:30pm–7:30pm Conference Room Library Branch: Mankato Room: Conference Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Adult Education, Writing/Poetry Event Details: Over eight weeks, local teaching artists will lead lessons focused on actionable writing techniques, skills, and exercises. This free public offering is built to give participants the skills and confidence to approach writing on their own terms.
Nov 11 2025 Tue Veterans Day All Day Closing Nov 11 2025 Tue Closing Veterans Day All Day Branches: Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton, Virtual, Off Site
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 13 2025 Thu Community Writing Series 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Auditorium This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 13 2025 Thu Community Writing Series 6:30pm–7:30pm Auditorium Library Branch: Mankato Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Adult Education, Writing/Poetry Event Details: Over eight weeks, local teaching artists will lead lessons focused on actionable writing techniques, skills, and exercises. This free public offering is built to give participants the skills and confidence to approach writing on their own terms.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 20 2025 Thu Community Writing Series 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Auditorium This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 20 2025 Thu Community Writing Series 6:30pm–7:30pm Auditorium Library Branch: Mankato Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Adult Education, Writing/Poetry Event Details: Over eight weeks, local teaching artists will lead lessons focused on actionable writing techniques, skills, and exercises. This free public offering is built to give participants the skills and confidence to approach writing on their own terms.
Nov 27 2025 Thu Thanksgiving All Day Closing Nov 27 2025 Thu Closing Thanksgiving All Day Branches: Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton, Virtual, Off Site
Nov 28 2025 Fri Thanksgiving All Day Closing Nov 28 2025 Fri Closing Thanksgiving All Day Branches: Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton, Virtual, Off Site
Dec 24 2025 Wed Christmas Holiday All Day Closing Dec 24 2025 Wed Closing Christmas Holiday All Day Branches: Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton
Dec 25 2025 Thu Christmas Holiday All Day Closing Dec 25 2025 Thu Closing Christmas Holiday All Day Branches: Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton
Dec 31 2025 Wed New Year's Eve 5:00pm–8:00pm Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing New Year's Eve 5:00pm–8:00pm Branches: Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton
Jan 1 2026 Thu New Year's Day All Day Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing New Year's Day All Day Branches: Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton
Jan 19 2026 Mon Martin Luther King Day All Day Closing Jan 19 2026 Mon Closing Martin Luther King Day All Day Branches: Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton
Feb 16 2026 Mon President's Day All Day Closing Feb 16 2026 Mon Closing President's Day All Day Branches: Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton
May 25 2026 Mon Memorial Day All Day Closing May 25 2026 Mon Closing Memorial Day All Day Branches: Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton
Jun 19 2026 Fri Juneteenth All Day Closing Jun 19 2026 Fri Closing Juneteenth All Day Branches: Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton
Sep 7 2026 Mon Labor Day All Day Closing Sep 7 2026 Mon Closing Labor Day All Day Branches: Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton
Nov 11 2026 Wed Veteran's Day All Day Closing Nov 11 2026 Wed Closing Veteran's Day All Day Branches: Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton