Welcome Week Events
From the Library: Welcome to Winona State University!
We are so excited to meet you and to welcome you to campus. This year we have a couple events in the library on Thursday August 21st. Check out all you need to know here.
Also -- are you a crafter? A gamer? Just looking for ways to settle into Winona? See the Learn More page on the left for some leads on where you can get supplies and find community events.
Game & Craft Social
Connect with other students at the Game & Craft Social in the Library, featuring boardgames and game masters, hobby-themed hangout spots, and opportunities to quietly vibe with some books. Join in the fun or find a peaceful spot to read, your choice
WHEN: Thursday, August 21, 2025 - 7pm-9:30pm
WHERE:
- Games on the 1st floor of Krueger Library
- Crafts and craft tables on the 2nd floor of the Krueger Library
FOOD?: There will be snacks and beverages
Meet our Guests
We are lucky to have some wonderful guests joining us for games and crafts this year!
Games 🧩♟️⚔️🧙♂️
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Play boardgames with local game shop JimmyJams and Library Game Master Sean Krage
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Experience Dungeons and Dragons with DM President Ken Janz
Crafts 🎨🪡✂️
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Get free Cricut decals to decorate your dorm doors and make cards with the Digital Learning Commons!
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Make bookmarks, fake succulents, and more with the Winona Public Library!
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Use watercolor pens with Art & Sõl!
- Join WSU Librarians for coloring, embroidery, and seed arts!
Want to do your own thing? 📖✍️🎧
- Come use the library's boardgame and playing card collection
- BYOC (Bring Your Own Craft)*
- We must ask that you do not bring anything that could cause large spills/stains: we have books and spaces to care for, so we need time to prep for those types of crafts!
- We also welcome you to just come by, find a quiet spot on the second or third floor, and hang out! Bring a book, grab some snacks, and chill out.
