Tweens and teens ages 9-18 are invited to participate in our "Beyond the Beaten Path" Photo Contest this summer! See the flyer for more details! Contact Jeremy if you have further questions at 507-345-5120 or jfreeman@nmlibrary.org

The library will be closed Monday, July 4th in observance of the 4th of July holiday. There will be NO PROGRAMS today, including Bingo at the Pool.

Join Miss Michelle at the Spring Lake Park Swim Facility before Toddler Time each Tuesday this summer for stories and tons of fun! All families welcome for these free storytimes. Meet outside the front gate! 

Tweens and teens are invited to join us for Nature Journaling on Tuesday, July 5th at 2pm in Spring Lake Park! Journals and materials provided. Registration required. Open to ages 9-17. Registration opens Monday, June 20th at 10:00am. Register by calling the library at 507-345-5120, stopping into the library or online at https://www.northmankato.com/taylorlibrary/events-calendar

Kids ages 3-8 are invited to join us for Little Chefs this summer on Wednesdays at 9:30am (except June 29). We will read a story and Hy-Vee Dietician, April Graff, will help us creat a recipe based on the book! Registration for EACH class is required. 

Kids ages 6-11 are invited to join us for Adventure Camp each Wednesday this summer at 4pm! Registration required for each event.

The Raptor Center of Minnesota will be bringing an eagle and other birds of prey to teach us about these amazing birds! Recommend for ages 4 and older. Before attending, please make sure your children are able to remain calm and quiet so the birds don't become frightened. No registration required.

Join us on Thursdays from 1-2pm for Playtime in the Park! Each week Miss Michelle, Amy and the Bookmobile will be at a different park to provide books, crafts and more! 

Need ideas for the kiddie parade? We will have some supplies for you to use to decorate your wagon and/or bike! Meet at Storybook Park. No registration required.

Summer is almost here and it is time to register for the North Mankato Fun Days Kiddie Parade! The theme this year follows the North Mankato Taylor Library's summer reading theme: Read Beyond the Beaten Path! Create your own unique display using the outdoors as your guide! Children 10 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult or older sibling. Line up is at 5:45pm on the long sidewalk between Garfield and Monroe Elementary Schools in lower North Mankato. Entries will be judged. NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES OR PETS ALLOWED! Line Up: 5:45pm Parade: 6:15pm SHARP! Ends at Wheeler Park at 7pm. You must pre-register to secure your spot.
To register for the event go to https://www.northmankato.com/taylorlibrary/events-calendar or call the library. Questions? Contact Hallie at 507-345-5120 or huhrich@nmlibrary.org

Children ages 1-5 and their parents/guardians are invited to join us Monday mornings at 9:30am in the library for educational play, games, stories, crafts and more! No registration required.

Join us each Monday this summer for bingo at the pool! Multiple games will be played with full sized candy bars for prizes! Anyone at the pool at 4pm each Monday can participate! 

Join Miss Michelle at the Spring Lake Park Swim Facility before Toddler Time each Tuesday this summer for stories and tons of fun! All families welcome for these free storytimes. Meet outside the front gate! 

For July's Tween/Teen DIY we will be making Shadow Box Banks! Registration required. Open to ages 9-17. Registration opens Monday, June 20th at 10am. Register by calling the library at 507-345-5120, stopping into the library or online at https://www.northmankato.com/taylorlibrary/events-calendar

For July's Adult Craft Night, we will be making DIY Bold Print Cutting Boards! Various print options will be available. Choose either July 12 OR July 13 when you register. There is no cost for this craft. Feel free to bring your own food and/or drinks. Registration required. Open to ages 18+. Registration opens Monday, June 20th at 10:00am. Register by calling the library at 507-345-5120, stopping into the library, or online at https://www.northmankato.com/taylorlibrary/events-calendar

Kids ages 3-8 are invited to join us for Little Chefs this summer on Wednesdays at 9:30am (except June 29). We will read a story and Hy-Vee Dietician, April Graff, will help us creat a recipe based on the book! Registration for EACH class is required. 

Kids ages 6-11 are invited to join us for Adventure Camp each Wednesday this summer at 4pm! Registration required for each event.

For July's Adult Craft Night, we will be making DIY Bold Print Cutting Boards! Various print options will be available. Choose either July 12 OR July 13 when you register. There is no cost for this craft. Feel free to bring your own food and/or drinks. Registration required. Open to ages 18+. Registration opens Monday, June 20th at 10:00am. Register by calling the library at 507-345-5120, stopping into the library, or online at https://www.northmankato.com/taylorlibrary/events-calendar

Join us on Thursdays from 1-2pm for Playtime in the Park! Each week Miss Michelle, Amy and the Bookmobile will be at a different park to provide books, crafts and more! 

Join us in Wheeler Park (off Garfield Ave) for music, a food stand, and more! Bring your lawn chair or a blanket and enjoy a fun community night with local musical talent.
Band: Spoon Cherries
Food Truck: Massad's Food Truck