Blue Earth County Library’s nonfiction book club’s monthly meeting is slated 12:15 p.m. March 27 at Blue Earth County Historical Society’s History Center, 424 Warren St.
The change in location is necessary since parking near the library is limited due to construction projects in downtown Mankato.
Book club attendees will discuss “The Elephant Whisperer: My Life with the Herd in the African Wild” by Lawrence Anthony and Graham Spence. The book selection is appropriate reading for ages 17 and older.
Copies of the book are available at the library.
For more information, call the library at 507-304-4022.
Caregiver workshop offered
Registration is open for a small-group workshop designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves.
“Powerful Tools for Caregivers” starts April 14 and will be offered from 1-2:30 p.m. on six Tuesdays at Catholic Charities’ Mankato office, 201 N. Broad St., Suite 100.
The free workshop is for people who are helping parents, spouses or friends who live at home or in a care facility. Participants learn practical strategies to better handle caregiver challenges, skills proven to reduce feelings of guilt, anger and depression as well as tools to effectively communicate, improve self-care and minimize stress.
Active Aging Programs, Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota, is the host agency.
Registration is due April 10 and may be made by calling 507-458-9687.
Mankato’s offers annual cleanup
City officials have announced information about Mankato’s annual spring cleanup opportunity in May.
Mankato residents who are charged for garbage service on their utility bills may dispose of unwanted items at no additional cost.
Information about the event, including drop-off dates and times based on addresses, will be mailed to eligible households in late March and early April.
What to know about the cleanup:
• Participants are asked to drop off only on their scheduled days (based on utility bill due date).
• Participants should bring their color-coded postcards when dropping off items to verify correct drop-off day.
• An anonymous drug drop-box will be available to discard unwanted medications.
North Mankato cleanup dates set
North Mankato’s 2026 spring cleanup drop-off is April 16-19.
Free drop-off events are offered in the spring and fall. This service is available to North Mankato residents who pay for refuse collection.
More details, including accepted items and drop-off times, will be shared closer to the event date at www.northmankato.com/springcleanup
For updates, residents may check at: northmankato.com/garbage-and-recycling.