August 26: Everett Smithson - Enjoy a musical journey from Brainerd to New Orleans! Interesting original music and familiar gems. Zydeco, Blues, Rockabilly, Tex Mex and more! Garden opens at 6 pm for food service. Concerts start at 7 pm. Don't forget to bring your lawn chair!
Every Tuesday night at Hoot and Ole’s we will have trivia through the Atmosphere app on our TV’s. Come on down and test your skills on random knowledge trivia. 5 rounds of trivia with prizes for each round and the overall winner for the night
Space is limited! Sign up for a ten minute reading time slot @ 507-433-2391 Harper and her Human Steph are part of The Alliance of Therapy Dogs. We use animals screened and approved by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs to ensure that the dog is clean, healthy, and friendly. However, all animals, even friendly dogs […]
Stop by the Historic Paramount Theatre for a self-guided tour. Open to the public 12-5pm Fridays from May-October.
$20 Entry fee per car - donated to PAYITFORWARD Prizes - Food Vendors - Live Music - Craft Vendors
Every Tuesday night at Hoot and Ole’s we will have trivia through the Atmosphere app on our TV’s. Come on down and test your skills on random knowledge trivia. 5 rounds of trivia with prizes for each round and the overall winner for the night
Enjoy a Midweek Treat with Us! Bring your own lunch and enjoy a movie at the library during your lunch break. Every Wednesday 11:30 am - 1:30 pm. (no microwaves or appliances available for reheating) Sept. 4 - The Goonies (PG) Sept. 11 - The Breakfast Club (R) Sept. 18 - Weird Science (PG-13) Sept […]
$5.00 Instructor: Jenna Viehauser Geared towards ages 8-18 Kids (ages 8+) looking for open-ended inspiration will thrive at this monthly event hosted by Education Coordinator Jenna Viehauser. Focus on trying out new techniques with a variety of materials. Free for members, $5 for non-members, registration required.
Stop by the Historic Paramount Theatre for a self-guided tour. Open to the public 12-5pm Fridays from May-October.
Don't miss your chance to be a part of the Halloween Warmup magic this year!! New costumes, new story, new spark waiting to unfold through you. Transform into a magical creature to dazzle, entertain, and all around have a great time!! Auditions are just around the corner, and we are lookin' at YOU!Adults and kiddos […]
Don't miss your chance to be a part of the Halloween Warmup magic this year!! New costumes, new story, new spark waiting to unfold through you. Transform into a magical creature to dazzle, entertain, and all around have a great time!! Auditions are just around the corner, and we are lookin' at YOU!Adults and kiddos […]
Every Tuesday night at Hoot and Ole’s we will have trivia through the Atmosphere app on our TV’s. Come on down and test your skills on random knowledge trivia. 5 rounds of trivia with prizes for each round and the overall winner for the night
Enjoy a Midweek Treat with Us! Bring your own lunch and enjoy a movie at the library during your lunch break. Every Wednesday 11:30 am - 1:30 pm. (no microwaves or appliances available for reheating) Sept. 4 - The Goonies (PG) Sept. 11 - The Breakfast Club (R) Sept. 18 - Weird Science (PG-13) Sept […]
In September we will be reading "Beautiful Boy" by David Sheff. Book discussions will be September 11 & 18 from 1pm - 2pm. A viewing of the movie will be September 25th. Complimentary books, courtesy of The Next Chapter, Inc., will be distributed at signup. Please call 507-433-2370 to sign up. Book Club is limited […]
RSVP required: 507-433-4243 or [email protected] If you've never attended one of our Member Happy Hour events, we would love to see you at an upcoming one. These social events allow us to get to know our members on a more personal level, and for you to get to know us better too. It's important that […]
Hormel Foods is honoring its hometown with a musical celebration on Main Street, right outside the world-famous SPAM Museum in downtown Austin. 5-9pm, bring a chair if you’d like. Grammy nominated band, Plain White T’s, will headline a free outdoor concert. Los Rebeldes will open the show at 5 p.m., followed by Martin Zellar and […]
Stop by the Historic Paramount Theatre for a self-guided tour. Open to the public 12-5pm Fridays from May-October.
Visit the free opening reception on Friday, September 13th 5-7pm About Eric: I’ve been a journalist for over 27 years and have been behind the camera for a large chunk of that time, taking over the photographer position at the Huron Plainsman in South Dakota, just a few years after being hired as a sportswriter. […]
$45.00 Instructor: Tressie Kinney Geared towards ages 16+ Come design your own light switch cover using polymer clay! Choose your own colors and make your own flowers to create a beautiful custom light switch cover. Pick out colors and customize a pattern you will love! Students will be sent home with instructions on how to […]
Saturday, September 14; Time TBD Interpretive Center; Free Open House A Star Party is an evening of astronomical celebration, exploration, and fun. At a Star Party, you’ll find hands-on activities and demonstrations from Nature Center Naturalists, Cedar River Astronomy club members, and community volunteers. If there are clear skies, you will be able to look […]
Sun Sept 15 @ 3pm Free admission Wilbur the pig is scared of the end of the season, because he knows that come that time, he will end up on the dinner table. He hatches a plan with Charlotte, a spider that lives in his pen, to ensure that this will never happen. In partnership […]
Sketches of Minnesota will use laughter and comedy to celebrate what makes our community unique. The evening will give residents of Austin and surrounding towns a chance to think, talk, and learn from one another, so that we can find better ways to build a great shared life together. The evening will begin with a […]
Every Tuesday night at Hoot and Ole’s we will have trivia through the Atmosphere app on our TV’s. Come on down and test your skills on random knowledge trivia. 5 rounds of trivia with prizes for each round and the overall winner for the night
Enjoy a Midweek Treat with Us! Bring your own lunch and enjoy a movie at the library during your lunch break. Every Wednesday 11:30 am - 1:30 pm. (no microwaves or appliances available for reheating) Sept. 4 - The Goonies (PG) Sept. 11 - The Breakfast Club (R) Sept. 18 - Weird Science (PG-13) Sept […]
In September we will be reading "Beautiful Boy" by David Sheff. Book discussions will be September 11 & 18 from 1pm - 2pm. A viewing of the movie will be September 25th. Complimentary books, courtesy of The Next Chapter, Inc., will be distributed at signup. Please call 507-433-2370 to sign up. Book Club is limited […]
On September 18, 2024 at 7 pm at Knowlton Auditorium, Osip Nikiforov, premier piano soloist, will be offering a free concert on Austin’s prized Fazioli piano to Austin community members . Below is a link to Osip’s Minnesota Orchestra web page. Prior to the concert, Osip will work with Austin High School music students on the newly refurbished […]
Join us for a unique music event that builds a bridge for talented music lovers to step on stage and become performing musicians. The Austin ArtWorks Center gallery hosts a house band and wine/beer bar. Come enjoy the music or plan to sing your own song. Free and open to the public. Performers will each […]
Stop by the Historic Paramount Theatre for a self-guided tour. Open to the public 12-5pm Fridays from May-October.
$230.00 Friday, September 20th 6-8pm - introduction and discussion of projects Saturday, September 21st 9am- 5pm - work on laying glass and adhering mosaic to your substrate Sunday, September 22nd 10am- 3pm - grout and frame your artwork Instructor: Deb D’Souza Geared towards ages 14- adult In this weekend beginner class, students will design and […]
$230.00 Friday, September 20th 6-8pm - introduction and discussion of projects Saturday, September 21st 9am- 5pm - work on laying glass and adhering mosaic to your substrate Sunday, September 22nd 10am- 3pm - grout and frame your artwork Instructor: Deb D’Souza Geared towards ages 14- adult In this weekend beginner class, students will design and […]
$5.00 Saturday, September 21st from 10:30am- 12pm Instructor: Rhonda Baldner Geared towards ages 5-10 Kids will spend this 90 minute class sculpting a monster with clay. Kids will use underglaze to paint their project during class time. Projects will be left at the ArtWorks Center to be fired. Clay pieces will be ready for pick […]
$230.00 Friday, September 20th 6-8pm - introduction and discussion of projects Saturday, September 21st 9am- 5pm - work on laying glass and adhering mosaic to your substrate Sunday, September 22nd 10am- 3pm - grout and frame your artwork Instructor: Deb D’Souza Geared towards ages 14- adult In this weekend beginner class, students will design and […]
Every Tuesday night at Hoot and Ole’s we will have trivia through the Atmosphere app on our TV’s. Come on down and test your skills on random knowledge trivia. 5 rounds of trivia with prizes for each round and the overall winner for the night
Enjoy a Midweek Treat with Us! Bring your own lunch and enjoy a movie at the library during your lunch break. Every Wednesday 11:30 am - 1:30 pm. (no microwaves or appliances available for reheating) Sept. 4 - The Goonies (PG) Sept. 11 - The Breakfast Club (R) Sept. 18 - Weird Science (PG-13) Sept […]
Lunchbox History "Austin Floods" Mower County Historical Society - Pioneer Building 1303 6th Ave SW, Austin, MN, United States Lunchbox History presents "Austin Floods" with historian Tim Ruzek. Learn about the many floods form Austin's past, including the 20th Anniversary of the record breaking flood in 2004.
Relax. Be mindful. Get social. Get crafty. Give Audiobook Club a Try. Listen to the Audio Book - City Spies by James Ponti, Color & Relax. For ages 10 & up.
Stop by the Historic Paramount Theatre for a self-guided tour. Open to the public 12-5pm Fridays from May-October.
$75.00 Saturday, September 28th from 10am- 3pm (with one hour lunch break) - throwing all day Saturday, October 5th from 10am- 12pm - glazing Instructor: Spencer Johannes Geared towards ages 18+ This crash course is designed to teach you the core foundational skills of the pottery wheel. Whether you’re a beginner or intermediate, this class […]
$5.00 Saturday, September 28th from 10:30am- 12pm Instructor: Rhonda Baldner Geared towards ages 5-10
$5.00 Thursday, October 3rd from 3:30pm- 4:30pm Instructor: Jenna Viehauser Geared towards ages 8-18 Kids (ages 8+) looking for open-ended inspiration will thrive at this monthly event hosted by Education Coordinator Jenna Viehauser. Focus on trying out new techniques with a variety of materials. Free for members, $5 for non-members, registration required.
Stop by the Historic Paramount Theatre for a self-guided tour. Open to the public 12-5pm Fridays from May-October.
$85.00 Friday, October 4th from 1pm- 4pm Instructor: Chiaki O’Brien Younger participants (ages 8+) are welcome in this class. We ask that students younger than 14 be accompanied by an adult. What is SAORI? SAORI is an art form and weaving style that comes from Japan. It is joyful and easy to learn. Try your […]
41st Annual Halloween Warm-Up Featuring Matchbox Children's Theatre Friday and Saturday, October 4 & 5 First hike: 6:30 pm - then every 10 min Last hike: 8:30 pm Tickets go on sale Tuesday, September 3 online at matchboxchildrenstheatre.org Pre-sale tickets are required. You buy tickets for a certain date and time slot. 3 tickets per night […]
$75.00 Saturday, September 28th from 10am- 3pm (with one hour lunch break) - throwing all day Saturday, October 5th from 10am- 12pm - glazing Instructor: Spencer Johannes Geared towards ages 18+ This crash course is designed to teach you the core foundational skills of the pottery wheel. Whether you’re a beginner or intermediate, this class […]
$5.00 2 sessions offered Saturday, October 5th from 10:30am- 12pm (SOLD OUT) AND 1:00pm - 2:30 pm Instructor: Tressie Kinney Geared towards ages 5-10 Come make a custom mini Halloween-themed wreath! You get to decide how you want your wreath to look. Learn to make miniature pumpkins, ghosts, and witches hats to add to your […]
$5.00 2 sessions offered Saturday, October 5th from 10:30am- 12pm (SOLD OUT) AND 1:00pm - 2:30 pm Instructor: Tressie Kinney Geared towards ages 5-10 Come make a custom mini Halloween-themed wreath! You get to decide how you want your wreath to look. Learn to make miniature pumpkins, ghosts, and witches hats to add to your […]
The world’s number one Elton John tribute band are coming for one night only and bringing their spectacular show. They will play All The Hits by Elton John including Bennie and the Jets, Tiny Dancer, Rocket Man, Candle In The Wind, Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me, I’m Still Standing, Crocodile Rock and […]
