Mankato

10:00am-8:00pm

100 E Main St
Mankato, MN 56001
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Thu: 10:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-4:00pm

Lake Crystal

10:00am-4:00pm

100 Robinson St
Lake Crystal, MN 56055
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Fri: 10:00am-4:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-12:00pm

Mapleton

1:00pm-6:00pm

104 First Ave
P.O. Box 405
Mapleton, MN 56065
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Fri: 1:00pm-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-12:00pm

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Featured Events

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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Time	Sun (10/05)	Mon (10/06)	Tue (10/07)	Wed (10/08)	Thu (10/09)	Fri (10/10)	Sat (10/11)
10 am			This event is in the "Pre-K" group Early Literacy Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Pre-K Youth Services This event is in the "Pre-K" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Pre-K" group Early Literacy Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Pre-K Youth Services This event is in the "Pre-K" group 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.	This event is in the "Pre-K" group Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Pre-K Youth Services This event is in the "Pre-K" group 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.	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Book Tasting 10:00am–5:30pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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 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 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.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm							This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Tweens" group LEGO Club 1:00pm–3:00pm Youth, Tweens Youth Services This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Library Branch: Mankato Room: Youth Services Age Group: Youth, Tweens Program Type: Games & Activities Event Details: Calling all LEGO Masters! Come by the library to create the LEGO-land of your dreams. LEGOs will be provided. Ages 6-12
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm			This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Art Corner 4:00pm–5:00pm Youth, Tweens Youth Services This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Library Branch: Mankato Room: Youth Services Age Group: Youth, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us every Tuesday for a fun craft or activity! You bring your creativity, and we will provide the supplies. Ages 6-12 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.
5 pm
6 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Virtual Author Event: Leigh Bardugo 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group 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 Community Writing Series 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Auditorium This event is in the "Adults" group 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.