Join us on Tuesday, October 3rd for a Pizza Pan Pumpkin craft for ages 4-17! Registration required and begins Monday, September 25th at 10:00am. Register by calling the library at 507-345-5120, stopping into the library, or online at https://www.northmankato.com/library_calendar.php Sponsored by North Mankato Taylor Library.

Individuals, families and businesses are invited to submit a scarecrow for our Scarecrow Walk at Party on the Prairie! Come to Benson Park between 12-2pm to put your scarecrow together in time for the event to start at 2pm. Prizes will be awarded to the scarecrows voted Best Individual/Family and Best Business. Registration preferred, but not required. Register by calling the library at 507-345-5120, stopping into the library or online at https://www.northmankato.com/library_calendar.php Sponsored by North Mankato Taylor Library.

Teens and tweens are invited to attend our DIY Haunted Doll House craft event on Tuesday, October 10th at 4pm in the Police Annex. Registration required. Open to ages 9-17. Registration opens Monday, September 25th at 10:00am. Register by calling the library at 507-345-5120, stopping into the library or online at https://www.northmankato.com/library_calendar.php Sponsored by North Mankato Taylor Library.

Come hang out to read, share ideas and learn more about manga & anime! We will be watching an anime movie and snacks will be provided. Feel free to bring your own anime/manga drawings or graphic novels to share. Registration required. Open to ages 13-18. Registration opens Monday, September 25th at 10:00am. Register by calling the library at 507-345-5120, stopping into the library or online at https://www.northmankato.com/library_calendar.php  Sponsored by North Mankato Taylor Library.

Teens and tweens are invited to attend our monthly DIY craft program on Tuesday, October 17th at 4pm in the library conference room. This month we will be making Mop Ghost Lanterns! Registration required. Open to ages 9-17. Registration opens Monday, September 25th at 10:00am. Register by calling the library at 507-345-5120, stopping into the library or online at https://www.northmankato.com/library_calendar.php Sponsored by North Mankato Taylor Library.

Teens and tweens are invited to make Zombie Barbies with us on Thursday, October 19th at 4pm in the library conference room! Supplies and dolls will be available for you to get creatively creepy! Registration required. Open to ages 9-17. Registration opens Monday, September 25th at 10:00am. Register by calling the library at 507-345-5120, stopping into the library or online at https://www.northmankato.com/library_calendar.php Sponsored by North Mankato Taylor Library.

It's Puzzles & Pie season again, and you're invited! Open to all ages, but keep in mind the puzzles may not be easy for younger children. Gift card prizes will be awarded to teams who finish their puzzle the quickest. Groups may not exceed 5 people. Anyone more than 15 minutes late will not be allowed to participate. Registration required and opens on Monday, September 25th at 10:00am. Register by calling the library at 507-345-5120, stopping into the library or online at https://www.northmankato.com/library_calendar.php  Sponsored by North Mankato Taylor Library.

Kids ages 6-11 are invited to join us for our monthly Lego Club! Registration required and opens Monday, September 25th at 10:00am. Register by calling the library at 507-345-5120, stopping into the library or online at https://www.northmankato.com/library_calendar.php Sponsored by North Mankato Taylor Library.

For October’s Adult Craft Night we will be making Faux Book Stacks with your favorite fall saying! Choose which saying you want when you register or stamp your own at the event! Choose the October 25 OR October 26 date when you register. There is no cost for this craft. Registration required. Open to ages 18+. Registration opens Monday, September 25th at 10:00am. Register by calling the library at 507-345-5120, stopping into the library, or online at https://www.northmankato.com/library_calendar.php Sponsored by North Mankato Taylor Library.

For October’s Adult Craft Night we will be making Faux Book Stacks with your favorite fall saying! Choose which saying you want when you register or stamp your own at the event! Choose the October 25 OR October 26 date when you register. There is no cost for this craft. Registration required. Open to ages 18+. Registration opens Monday, September 25th at 10:00am. Register by calling the library at 507-345-5120, stopping into the library, or online at https://www.northmankato.com/library_calendar.php Sponsored by North Mankato Taylor Library.

We will be having a Costume Party for this month's Free Food Friday on Friday, October 27th at 6:30pm! Come dressed as your favorite costumed character and share in some spooky fun, laughter and of course, free food! Registration required. Open to ages 9-17. Registration opens Monday, September 25th at 10:00am. Register by calling the library at 507-345-5120, stopping into the library, or online at https://www.northmankato.com/library_calendar.php Sponsored by North Mankato Taylor Library.

The North Mankato Taylor Library needs your Jack-O-Lanterns! Needed: carved pumpkins for the Jack-O-Lantern Walk at Bluff Park - you provide the carved pumpkin, and we will provide the candles. Please call the library at 507-345-5120 before Tuesday, October 24th if you need a pumpkin, and we will provide one for you. Pumpkins must be carved. To keep the jack-o-lantern fresh, please do not begin carving before October 23rd, later in the week would be best. You may pick up your jack-o-lantern right after the event through Sunday evening-October 29th. If you do not pick up your jack-o-lantern we will dispose of it early Monday morning. Call the library at 507-345-5120 or visit our website to register your jack-o-lantern! Drop off at Bluff Park between 12-5:30pm on October 28th. Event goes from 6-9pm.

Sponsored by North Mankato Taylor Library.

Help us get ready for our annual Jack-O-Lantern Walk on October 28th by carving a pumpkin to put on display at Bluff Park! Prizes will be awarded at a later date. Pumpkins will be provided. You bring your ideas and carving supplies. Registration required and opens on Monday, September 25th at 10:00am AND closes October 25th at 8pm. Register by calling the library at 507-345-5120, stopping into the library or online at https://www.northmankato.com/library_calendar.php  Sponsored by North Mankato Taylor Library.

Join us for a Halloween This OR That craft where you get to choose to make either a mini monster wreath or a spooky shadow box! Choose your craft when you arrive. Limited supplies available. Registration required and opens on Monday, September 25th at 10:00am. Register by calling the library at 507-345-5120, stopping into the library or online at https://www.northmankato.com/library_calendar.php  Sponsored by North Mankato Taylor Library.

Families and businesses are invited to sign up to have their vehicle at the North Mankato Taylor Library’s annual Trunk or Treat event on Halloween night. Decorate your vehicle and you will have a chance at winning a prize! Prizes will be given away for best vehicle decorated by a family and best vehicle decorated by an organization. Candy will not be provided for you. Trunk or Treat will run from 5-7 pm, and you can start setting up your display at 4 pm. For more information please contact Michelle at 507-345-5120 or mzimmermann@nmlibrary.org. To register your vehicle, please visit: https://www.northmankato.com/library_calendar.php Sponsored by North Mankato Taylor Library.