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Photo of Daniel B's book called "One Day at the Bottom of the Deep Blue Sea." There is a shark smiling, preparing to chomp the yellow words. A girl is swimming on the other side of the text and smiling as well.

Fall Author Visit: Daniel Bernstrom

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Auditorium at Mankato

Program Type:

Author Visit, Storytime

Age Group:

Pre-K, Youth
Library Branch: Mankato
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Pre-K, Youth
Program Type: Author Visit, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for an author talk with Minnesota children's book author Daniel Bernstrom! 

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Early Literacy Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Pre-K
Youth Services
Library Branch: Mankato
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a special storytime and craft event as we celebrate Ageism Awareness Day with presenters from VINE. We'll read a heartwarming story that highlights the importance of kindness, respect, and friendships between generations.

Early Literacy Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Pre-K
Youth Services
Library Branch: Mankato
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us as we sing, play, rhyme, and practice fun early literacy skills together.

Today, we’ll have special guest readers from Mankato's Indigenous Peoples Committee.

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Pre-K
Youth Services
Library Branch: Mankato
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Family Storytime with Therapy Dogs!

 

The Therapy Dogs will be in attendance at storytime today! Join us as we enjoy some fun and educational activities together. 

Early Literacy Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Pre-K
Youth Services
Library Branch: Mankato
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us as we sing, play, rhyme, and practice fun early literacy skills together. Today's topic is rain!

Family Storytime at Lake Crystal Public Library

10:30am–11:00am
Pre-K
Lake Crystal Library
Library Branch: Lake Crystal
Room: Lake Crystal Library
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for some stories and songs with Ann at the Lake Crystal Public Library! 

Early Literacy Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Pre-K
Youth Services
Library Branch: Mankato
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us as we sing, play, rhyme, and practice fun early literacy skills together.

Today, we’ll be talking about PUMPKINS!

Fall Author Visit: Daniel Bernstrom

10:30am–11:15am
Pre-K, Youth
Auditorium
Library Branch: Mankato
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Pre-K, Youth
Program Type: Author Visit, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for an author talk with Minnesota children's book author Daniel Bernstrom! 

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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.

Early Literacy Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Pre-K
Youth Services
Library Branch: Mankato
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us as we sing, play, rhyme, and practice fun early literacy skills together. Today's topic is dragons! 

Early Literacy Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Pre-K
Youth Services
Library Branch: Mankato
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us as we sing, play, rhyme, and practice fun early literacy skills together.

Today, we’ll be talking about silly monsters!

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Pre-K
Youth Services
Library Branch: Mankato
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Family Storytime with Firefighters 

 

Local firefighters will be in attendance at Storytime today! Join us for some fun and educational activities together. 

Early Literacy Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Pre-K
Youth Services
Library Branch: Mankato
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us as we sing, play, rhyme, and practice fun early literacy skills together. Today's topic is bats!

Family Storytime at Lake Crystal Public Library

10:30am–11:00am
Pre-K
Lake Crystal Library
Library Branch: Lake Crystal
Room: Lake Crystal Library
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for some stories and songs with Ann at the Lake Crystal Public Library! 

Early Literacy Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Pre-K
Youth Services
Library Branch: Mankato
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us as we sing, play, rhyme, and practice fun early literacy skills together. Be sure to come to Storytime in your costume, because today we’re talking about HALLOWEEN! 

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Pre-K
Youth Services
Library Branch: Mankato
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Family Storytime with Julia AND Anissa

 

Join us for a special Halloween storytime today! We will have some silly Halloween stories, songs and a fun activity. 

Early Literacy Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Pre-K
Youth Services
Library Branch: Mankato
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us as we sing, play, rhyme, and practice fun early literacy skills together.

Today, we’ll be talking about Birthdays!

Veterans Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton, Virtual, Off Site

Early Literacy Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Pre-K
Youth Services
Library Branch: Mankato
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us as we sing, play, rhyme, and practice fun early literacy skills together.

Today, we’ll be talking about Friends!

Early Literacy Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Pre-K
Youth Services
Library Branch: Mankato
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us as we sing, play, rhyme, and practice fun early literacy skills together.

Today, we’ll be talking about Pets!

Early Literacy Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Pre-K
Youth Services
Library Branch: Mankato
Room: Youth Services
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us as we sing, play, rhyme, and practice fun early literacy skills together.

Today, we’ll be talking about Family!

Thanksgiving

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton, Virtual, Off Site

Thanksgiving

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton, Virtual, Off Site

Christmas Holiday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton

Christmas Holiday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton

New Year's Eve

5:00pm–8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Mankato, Lake Crystal, Mapleton