10:00 AM · North Mankato Taylor Library
Kids ages 1-5 are invited to join us for various farm themed activities and games at this month's Saturday Shenanigans! No registration required for this come and go event.
5:00 PM · North Mankato Taylor Library
Kids ages 6-10 are invited to register for our monthly Saturday Snack Down after-hours event on Saturday, April 25th at 4pm. This month join us for a Missing Cupcake Mystery! Registration opens Monday, March 23rd at 10:00am. Register by calling the library at 507-345-5120, stopping into the library, or online clicking here .
7:00 PM · North Mankato Taylor Library
Join us for a fun night of Puzzles and Pie! Eat as much pie as you want, but the real competition is to finish your puzzle before anyone else! This program is open to all ages, but keep in mind, the puzzles may be hard for younger children. Groups are limited to 5 people max. Registration required and opens Monday, March 23rd at 10:00am. Register by calling the library at 507-345-5120, stopping into the library, or online by clicking here .
5:00 PM · North Mankato Taylor Library
Kids ages 5-10 are invited to join us for our monthly LEGO Happy Hour! We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination! No registration required.
12:00 PM
Tune in for our Radio Reads book club the last Thursday of each month! Reach out to Lisa or Katie or comment on the social media posts to let us know your thoughts about the current book and suggestions for what we should read next! April's Radio Read is "The Unwedding" by Ally Condie.
7:00 PM · North Mankato Police Annex
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. Registration is not required, and weekly drop-ins are welcome. This series occurs every Thursday from 6 PM to 7 PM, from April 2nd to May 21st, location and teaching artists will vary. 4/30: Areli Lopez Moreno in the Police Annex.
7:00 PM · North Mankato Taylor Library
The library is excited to welcome the visionary storyteller, educator, healthcare provider, counsellor, and spiritual guide, Dr. Mumbi Mugambi, on Thursday, April 30th in the library. Her recent release "Echo of my Father's Voice" is a memoir of one woman's journey across continents that became a powerful return to ancestral memory, truth, and the voice of her father echoing through time. This event is free and refreshments will be provided.
7:00 PM
Register here: https://libraryc.org/taylorlibrary/147765/register Join us in an online conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series. Following the immersive stories of Ghost, Lu, Patina, and Sunny, it’s finally time for Coach to shine in his own book as we discover: Who was Coach before he became an inspiring leader? Before Coach was the man who gave caring yet firm-handed guidance to Ghost, Lu, Patina, and Sunny on the Defenders track team, he was little Otie Brody, who was obsessed with Mr. 9.99 (a.k.a. Carl Lewis) and Marty McFly from Back to the Future. Like Mr. 9.99—and his own dad—Otie is a sprinter. Sprint free or die is practically his motto. Then his dad, who is always away on business trips, comes home with a pair of Jordans. JORDANS. Fine as fine can be. Otie puts them on and feels like he can leap to the moon…maybe even leap like Mr. 9.99 when he won the Olympic gold medal in the long jump. But one morning he wakes up to find his brand-new secret weapon kicks are missing—right off his feet! And Otie just might have a fuzzy memory of his dad easing them off as Otie was sleeping, but that can’t be right, can it? Unless all the reasons for his dad’s “gone’s” are very different from what he’s been told… Because now, not only are the Jordans missing, but so is his father. Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.
5:00 PM · North Mankato Taylor Library
Join us every first Friday of the month for Chess Night! Open to all ages and skill levels. Boards will be available, but feel free to bring your own. No registration required.
7:30 PM · North Mankato Taylor Library
Come hang out to read, share ideas, and learn more about Anime & Manga. Special snacks also provided. Registration required. Open to ages 10-17. Registration opens Monday, April 20th at 10:00am. Register by calling the library at 507-345-5120, stopping into the library, or online by clicking here .
11:00 AM · North Mankato Taylor Library
Children ages 1-5 and their parents/guardians are invited to join us Monday and Tuesday mornings at 10:00am in the library for educational play, games, stories, crafts and more! No registration required.
4:00 PM · North Mankato Taylor Library
Join us in celebrating Star Wars Day! There will be a scavenger hunt, games, puzzles, and more. Feel free to dress in your favorite costume! No registration required.
5:00 PM · North Mankato Taylor Library
Children ages 6-8 are invited to join our Book Buddies Book Club that will meet monthly in the library! This month's pick is "Young Jedi Adventures: The Training Sessions" by Dave Scheidt. Copies of the book are available at the front desk!
5:00 PM · North Mankato Taylor Library
Kids ages 3-8 are invited to sign up for our Little Chefs program that will be on Thursday, May 7th at 4:00pm in the library conference room. Participants will listen to a story and then make a recipe from the book! For May, we will be making Buggy Snacks. Registration required and opens Monday, April 20th at 10:00am . Register by calling the library at 507-345-5120, stopping into the library, or online by clicking here .
7:00 PM · North Mankato Police Annex
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. Registration is not required, and weekly drop-ins are welcome. This series occurs every Thursday from 6 PM to 7 PM, from April 2nd to May 21st, location and teaching artists will vary. 5/7: Haven Sory Steel on Writing Conflict in the Police Annex.
7:00 PM
Register here: https://libraryc.org/taylorlibrary/155172/register Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehran . In 1950s Tehran, seven-year-old Ellie lives in grand comfort until the untimely death of her father, forcing Ellie and her mother to move to a tiny home downtown. Lonely and bearing the brunt of her mother’s endless grievances, Ellie dreams for a friend to alleviate her isolation. Luckily, on the first day of school, she meets Homa, a kind girl with a brave and irrepressible spirit. Together, the two girls play games, learn to cook in the stone kitchen of Homa’s warm home, wander through the colorful stalls of the Grand Bazaar, and share their ambitions of becoming “lion women.” But their happiness is disrupted when Ellie and her mother are afforded the opportunity to return to their previous bourgeois life. Now a popular student at the best girls’ high school in Iran, Ellie’s memories of Homa begin to fade. Years later, however, her sudden reappearance in Ellie’s privileged world alters the course of both of their lives. Together, the two young women come of age and pursue their own goals for meaningful futures. But as the political turmoil in Iran builds to a breaking point, one earth-shattering betrayal will have enormous consequences. Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.
7:30 PM · North Mankato Taylor Library
Tweens and teens are invited to join us for a Capture the Flag Free Food Friday on Friday, May 8th! Registration required. Open to ages 9-17. Registration opens Monday, April 20th at 10:00am . Register by calling the library at 507-345-5120, stopping into the library, or online by clicking here .
10:00 AM · North Mankato Taylor Library
Kids ages 1-5 are invited to join us, and some special guests from the Key City Kennel Club, for various dog themed treats, activities, and games at this month's Saturday Shenanigans! No registration required for this come and go event.
5:00 PM · North Mankato Taylor Library
Kids ages 6-10 are invited to register for our monthly Saturday Snack Down after-hours event on Saturday, May 9th at 4pm. This month join us for an interactive viewing of The Bad Guys (2022)! Registration opens Monday, April 20th at 10:00am . Register by calling the library at 507-345-5120, stopping into the library, or online by clicking here .
2:00 PM · North Mankato Taylor Library
Every second Monday of the month is Movie Monday at the North Mankato Taylor Library for our senior community. Although everyone is invited, movie selections will cater to our older patrons. May's movie: Julie & Julia (2009)
5:00 PM · North Mankato Caribou Coffee
Join us at Caribou Coffee on Commerce Drive to share and discuss what you are currently reading, plus enjoy bookish games and activities! Drink of choice is on us! Open to ages 11-18.
2:00 PM · North Mankato Taylor Library
People of all ages are welcome to join us for informational displays and interactive learning stations to teach you lifesaving first aid skills. Hosted by Mankato HOSA (future healthcare professionals). No registration required.
5:00 PM · North Mankato Taylor Library
Kids ages 5-10 are invited to join us for our monthly LEGO Happy Hour! We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination! No registration required.
7:30 PM · North Mankato Police Annex
For May's Adult Craft Night we will be making DIY car visor clips! Choose the May 12th OR 13th date when you register. The cost for this craft is $5. Supplies will be provided, but we recommend bringing your own 2x3 pictures. Registration required. Open to ages 18+. Registration opens Monday, April 20th at 10:00am . Register by calling the library at 507-345-5120, stopping into the library, or online by clicking here .
2:00 PM · North Mankato Taylor Library
All school aged kids are invited to make pressed flower bookmarks at this month's Early Out Activity! No registration required for this come and go event.
5:00 PM · North Mankato Chipotle
Support the North Mankato Taylor Library's Summer Reading Program by eating at the North Mankato Chipotle on Wednesday, May 13th! Order online for pick up (delivery orders do not qualify) using the code NBAVKCC or show this flyer in the restaurant. We appreciate your support!
7:00 PM · North Mankato Taylor Library
Join us for the library's bimonthly writers group! Bring a piece of writing to share or just come for the fun writing prompts. All genres welcome!
7:30 PM · North Mankato Police Annex
For May's Adult Craft Night we will be making DIY car visor clips! Choose the May 12th OR 13th date when you register. The cost for this craft is $5. Supplies will be provided, but we recommend bringing your own 2x3 pictures. Registration required. Open to ages 18+. Registration opens Monday, April 20th at 10:00am . Register by calling the library at 507-345-5120, stopping into the library, or online by clicking here .
7:00 PM · North Mankato Taylor Library
Girls in grades 3-6 and their moms (or other significant woman in their lives) are invited to talk, laugh, craft and eat at this fun-filled book club! Our next meeting will be on Thursday, May 14th at 6pm in the library conference room. Ask for the book "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies at the library front desk.
7:00 PM · North Mankato Police Annex
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. Registration is not required, and weekly drop-ins are welcome. This series occurs every Thursday from 6 PM to 7 PM, from April 2nd to May 21st, location and teaching artists will vary. 5/14: Bob Johnson on How to Write a Brautigan in the Police Annex.
7:30 PM · North Mankato Taylor Library
For May's meeting we will be reading “Anxious People” by Fredrik Backman. Stop by the library to pick up a copy!
10:00 AM · North Mankato Taylor Library
The 12th Annual nearly 5K Family Fun Run & Walk is a family friendly opportunity to get up and get moving in beautiful lower North Mankato. Our mission is to promote public health and the well-being of our community. Register here! Sponsored by the Business on Belgrade Association.
7:00 PM · North Mankato Taylor Library
Join us for a fun night of Puzzles and Pie! Eat as much pie as you want, but the real competition is to finish your puzzle before anyone else! This program is open to all ages, but keep in mind, the puzzles may be hard for younger children. Groups are limited to 5 people max. Registration required and opens Monday, April 20th at 10:00am . Register by calling the library at 507-345-5120, stopping into the library, or online by clicking here .
5:00 PM · North Mankato Taylor Library
Tweens and teens are invited to attend our monthly DIY craft program on Tuesday, May 19th in the library conference room. This month we will be bedazzling books! Registration required. Open to ages 9-17. Registration opens Monday, April 20th at 10:00am . Register by calling the library at 507-345-5120, stopping into the library, or online by clicking here .
5:00 PM · North Mankato Taylor Library
Kids ages 6-10 are invited to sign up for our Creative Factory event on Thursday, May 21st at 4pm in the conference room! Everyone will get to make their own Dazzle Duck! Registration opens Monday, April 20th at 10:00am . Register by calling the library at 507-345-5120, stopping into the library, or online by clicking here .
5:00 PM · North Mankato Taylor Library
Join us as we explore all things mysterious and spooky at our monthly Paranormal Club! We'll dive into old haunts, ghost sightings, and other unexplained phenomena (including cryptids)! Open to ages 11-17. No registration required.
7:00 PM · North Mankato Police Annex
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. Registration is not required, and weekly drop-ins are welcome. This series occurs every Thursday from 6 PM to 7 PM, from April 2nd to May 21st, location and teaching artists will vary. 5/21: Jake Griggs on Concrete Detail and Description in the Police Annex.
7:30 PM · North Mankato Taylor Library
Families are invited to join us at the library for a Circus-themed Family Fun Night on Friday, May 22nd at 6:30pm in the library. No registration required.
6:30 PM · North Mankato Taylor Library
Unearth a Story at your library! Join us for dinosaur activities, face painting, and more! Summer calendars and program information will be on hand. Come check out what we will be up to at the library this summer!
6:00 PM · North Mankato Taylor Library
Families are invited to join us for our first Family Happy Hour of the summer! Come each Wednesday between 5-6pm for a variety of fun activities. This week learn how spell your name and other words using the ancient hieroglyphic writing system! No registration required.
11:00 AM · North Mankato Taylor Library
All ages are invited to join us for a visit from Sustainable Safari! Explore, discover, and experience up-close encounters with exotic animals like kangaroos and capybaras. No registration required.
12:00 PM
Tune in for our Radio Reads book club the last Thursday of each month! Reach out to Lisa or Katie or comment on the social media posts to let us know your thoughts about the current book and suggestions for what we should read next! May's Radio Read is "Theo of Golden" by Allen Levi.
3:00 PM · North Mankato Taylor Library
During Summer Reading, teens and tweens are invited to make their own dinosaur movie using basic stop motion animation. The fun will begin at 2pm on these dates: Thursday May 28th and Fridays, June 26th, July 17th, and August 7th. Registration is recommended and signs you up for all dates throughout the summer. Open to ages 9-17. Registration opens Monday, April 20th at 10:00am . Register by calling the library at 507-345-5120, stopping into the library, or online clicking here .
7:35 PM · Mankato ISG Field
Purchase a ticket to the Mankato Moondogs game on Friday, May 29th and support the North Mankato Taylor Library! For every ticket sold, the library will receive half of the proceeds. Fundraiser tickets also come with a meal at the game (hot dog, chips, soda). Tickets are available to purchase online at mankato-moondogs.nwltickets.com using the promo code: LIB
8:00 PM · Council Chambers, North Mankato Municipal Building, 1001 Belgrade Ave, North Mankato, MN 56003
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Saturday, April 25, 2026 · 10:00 AM · North Mankato Taylor Library
Kids ages 1-5 are invited to join us for various farm themed activities and games at this month's Saturday Shenanigans! No registration required for this come and go event.
Saturday, April 25, 2026 · 5:00 PM · North Mankato Taylor Library
Kids ages 6-10 are invited to register for our monthly Saturday Snack Down after-hours event on Saturday, April 25th at 4pm. This month join us for a Missing Cupcake Mystery! Registration opens Monday, March 23rd at 10:00am. Register by calling the library at 507-345-5120, stopping into the library, or online clicking here .
Monday, April 27, 2026 · 7:00 PM · North Mankato Taylor Library
Join us for a fun night of Puzzles and Pie! Eat as much pie as you want, but the real competition is to finish your puzzle before anyone else! This program is open to all ages, but keep in mind, the puzzles may be hard for younger children. Groups are limited to 5 people max. Registration required and opens Monday, March 23rd at 10:00am. Register by calling the library at 507-345-5120, stopping into the library, or online by clicking here .
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · 5:00 PM · North Mankato Taylor Library
Kids ages 5-10 are invited to join us for our monthly LEGO Happy Hour! We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination! No registration required.
Thursday, April 30, 2026 · 12:00 PM
Tune in for our Radio Reads book club the last Thursday of each month! Reach out to Lisa or Katie or comment on the social media posts to let us know your thoughts about the current book and suggestions for what we should read next! April's Radio Read is "The Unwedding" by Ally Condie.
Thursday, April 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM · North Mankato Police Annex
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. Registration is not required, and weekly drop-ins are welcome. This series occurs every Thursday from 6 PM to 7 PM, from April 2nd to May 21st, location and teaching artists will vary. 4/30: Areli Lopez Moreno in the Police Annex.
Thursday, April 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM · North Mankato Taylor Library
The library is excited to welcome the visionary storyteller, educator, healthcare provider, counsellor, and spiritual guide, Dr. Mumbi Mugambi, on Thursday, April 30th in the library. Her recent release "Echo of my Father's Voice" is a memoir of one woman's journey across continents that became a powerful return to ancestral memory, truth, and the voice of her father echoing through time. This event is free and refreshments will be provided.
Thursday, April 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Register here: https://libraryc.org/taylorlibrary/147765/register Join us in an online conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series. Following the immersive stories of Ghost, Lu, Patina, and Sunny, it’s finally time for Coach to shine in his own book as we discover: Who was Coach before he became an inspiring leader? Before Coach was the man who gave caring yet firm-handed guidance to Ghost, Lu, Patina, and Sunny on the Defenders track team, he was little Otie Brody, who was obsessed with Mr. 9.99 (a.k.a. Carl Lewis) and Marty McFly from Back to the Future. Like Mr. 9.99—and his own dad—Otie is a sprinter. Sprint free or die is practically his motto. Then his dad, who is always away on business trips, comes home with a pair of Jordans. JORDANS. Fine as fine can be. Otie puts them on and feels like he can leap to the moon…maybe even leap like Mr. 9.99 when he won the Olympic gold medal in the long jump. But one morning he wakes up to find his brand-new secret weapon kicks are missing—right off his feet! And Otie just might have a fuzzy memory of his dad easing them off as Otie was sleeping, but that can’t be right, can it? Unless all the reasons for his dad’s “gone’s” are very different from what he’s been told… Because now, not only are the Jordans missing, but so is his father. Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.
Friday, May 1, 2026 · 5:00 PM · North Mankato Taylor Library
Join us every first Friday of the month for Chess Night! Open to all ages and skill levels. Boards will be available, but feel free to bring your own. No registration required.
Friday, May 1, 2026 · 7:30 PM · North Mankato Taylor Library
Come hang out to read, share ideas, and learn more about Anime & Manga. Special snacks also provided. Registration required. Open to ages 10-17. Registration opens Monday, April 20th at 10:00am. Register by calling the library at 507-345-5120, stopping into the library, or online by clicking here .