Kids Jr. Book Club
Entering grades 2-3. Join other kids to talk about a great book! Copies of the book may be picked up at the service desk prior to meeting. We are reading: The Wild Ones by Megan Lacera
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East African Dance Residency
This program takes place at Coyle Community Center . Grades 5-12 and adults. Join us to learn about Somali and Oromo dances. During this 6-week art residency in Cedar Riverside, led by the East African Girls Dance Troupe, participants will have the opportunity to take part in six workshops to...
Teen Hang-Out
*Teen Hang-Out is for ages 11-17 and 6-12th grade students. Every Thursday at the Highland Park Library in the First Floor Meeting Room! What we do: Play Playstation 5, DIY and art projects (painting, perler beads, clay, jewelry making, and more), eat a snack, relax, and yap! Drop-in for a little...
Craft Circle
Come work on your crafting projects in a community setting at Sun Ray Library! Bring whatever project you’re working on and trade tips and tricks with other crafters. There will be a materials swap at each event, so bring any leftover materials you have that you’d like to share.
Jeremy & the Giant King Puppet Show (Inside)
Grab some lawn chairs and join us outside the library for an all-ages puppet show presented as part of Open Eye Theater’s 2026 Driveway Tour. Watch as Jeremy and his little brother are transported into a fantastical storybook realm with a Giant King on the rampage. Can they help bring order to the..
Book Club: Bring Your Own Book
Join us at the Luce Line Brewing Company for a casual, commitment-free book club and discuss what books you are reading with the group. You may hear about books you’d like to read and ones you may not have considered before. Purchase of refreshments is not required to participate. Collaborator:...
Paint Like R.C. Gorman
Do you want to paint like Navajo Painter R.C. Gorman? Join us while we explore R.C. Gorman’s “Navajo Rainbow” and recreate his masterpiece. Learn what makes R.C. Gorman “the Picasso of American Indian Art.” No art skills necessary, all levels welcome. Materials provided. Collaborator: Merry Time...
Merriam Park Book Club
Join Alaina from Merriam Park for monthly discussions of contemporary fiction. If you need a copy of the current month's book, stop by Merriam Park Branch Library and inquire at the desk.
Crochet Corner
Space for everyone to come together and make yarn magic! Get hands on lessons to make anything crochet related. Very beginner friendly- come with no prior knowledge and leave as a pro! Supplies provided. This program is designed for teens.
The Art of Being With: Light, Shadow, Wind and Body Exhibit – Opening Reception
Join us for the opening celebration of The Art of Being With: Light, Shadow, Wind and Body exhibit. This exhibit functions as a material dialog between fiber artist Jaehyun Yang Veenstra’s Jogakbo (patchwork cloth) and ceramicist Evelyn Kim’s Baekja (white porcelain). This program is funded with...
Next Chapter Book Club Standing in the Light, The Diary of Catharine Carey Logan: Delaware Valley, Pennsylvania, 1763 by Mary Pope Osborne.
You're invited to join the Saint Paul Public Library's Next Chapter Book Club as we read Standing in the Light, The Diary of Catharine Carey Logan: Delaware Valley, Pennsylvania, 1763 by Mary Pope Osborne . Since the fall of 2016, Saint Paul Public Library has been a Next Chapter Book Club...
Craft and Create
Toddlers-Entering grade 6. Calling all young artists! Join us for some unstructured arts and crafts time! We’ll supply the craft materials; you bring your imagination. Every child will leave with an original piece of art. Drop in.
Queer Book Club
Join our discussion of new and interesting books written by queer authors or on queer topics – LGBTQIA+ centered program. Bring along your book recommendations for future meetings. Hosted by Lynn from East Lake Library and Sara from Ridgedale Library, this book club will meet the second Tuesday of..
Sewing Tips and Tricks
Our expert sewist will help you mend damaged items, or get you started with a new project! We have sewing machines available in the Innovation Lab, as well as some fabric, thread, buttons, etc., or you can bring your own. Registration is not required, but it helps us keep track of how many people...
Organic Wire Sculptures (Caponi Art Park)
Turn wire into wildlife! In this hands-on workshop with Caponi Art Park, you’ll choose an image of Minnesota wildlife or plant life and transform it into your own 3D metal sculpture. Bend, twist, and shape wire into an organic form, then mount your finished piece on a base for display. This event...
Community of Crafters: Rolled Paper Frame
Adults 18 and up. Make a beautiful frame out of upcycled cardboard and book or magazine pages! Materials provided. All skill levels welcome! Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.
Crafternoon
Adults 18 and up. Craft and create with your library community. All skill levels welcome. Bring your own work in progress and join your neighbors in an afternoon of creating and chatting.
Roosevelt Crafternoon
Join our crafting community and come to Roosevelt Library every other Saturday from 2-4 p.m.! We encourage you to bring your current projects. Any and all portable crafts with library-safe materials are welcome. Don’t have a current project or any crafting supplies? Roosevelt Library will have a...
Intermediate Sewing Machine Skills: Summer Bucket Hat
For adults 18 and up. Sew a cotton summer bucket hat. Learn to use a pattern, sew curves, add interfacing and more. Materials provided. Collaborator: Textile Center. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. This is an intermediate level sewing class;...
Golden Valley Book Club: The Comfort of Crows
Join our discussion of new and interesting titles. August 10: The Comfort of Crows by Margaret Renkl
Wednesday Afternoon Book Club
Join our discussion of new and interesting titles. Hosted by Antonio from Plymouth Library. Some lending copies will be available at the Plymouth Library service desk. August 5: This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald September 2: Memorial Days by Geraldine Brooks October 7: Happiness Falls by.
Art and Circular Motion
Entering K-grade 3. Drop-in program. Explore the fundamentals of circular motion in an experimental setting with giant spinner tables, circular paper, spirograph tools set, art supplies, and measurement stations! Grab a giant brush, a waterproof smock, and create beautiful spin art; or set your...
Fiction Book Club
Join our discussion of new and interesting fiction titles. Bring along your recommendations for future meetings. Lending copies may be picked up prior to meeting. Titles to be announced.
Riverview Book Club
Join your neighbors for a casual monthly book discussion! This month's selection is The Eyes & the Impossible by Dave Eggers. If you need a copy, stop by Riverview Library and inquire at the desk. We meet the second Monday of the month. Here is a list of the books we have read since 2022 .
Bring Your Own Book Club: Grades 7-12
Entering grades 7-12. Read your own book, at your own pace, and connect with other readers around your age. Bring a friend and a book (or check one out here) and read alongside other teens in a sunny space for around 30 minutes. Stick around afterward to socialize. Find recommended books for teens..
Crafterdark
Craft, create, and connect with your library community. We encourage you to bring your current projects – any and all portable crafts with library-safe materials are welcome! Don’t have a project going already? Washburn Library has materials available for you to use! All skill levels welcome....
Kids Crafternoon: Rock Painting
Entering grades 1-6. Craft and create in the Children’s Library at Minneapolis Central! Drop in to express yourselves creatively with crafting in the library. Materials provided. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.
Leaf Rubbing Fun Drop-in Activity
In this drop-in presentation, kids will examine the role and structure of leaves with a fun leaf rubbing project. Match leaves to their respective tree and make colorful leaf art to take home. Materials provided. Collaborator: University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener Volunteers.
Draw & Swap
If you don't think you can draw, you can! Have fun sketching or doodling with a variety of art supplies. This is an all ages, drop-in, informal event. Participants are welcome to draw quietly and/or to ask library staff for help learning how to doodle. After the event, we invite you to swap your...
Monday Night Book Club
Join us for a discussion of new and interesting titles, hosted by Antonio from Plymouth Library. Some lending copies will be available at the Plymouth Library service desk. Registration is required. August 10: Prophet Song by Paul Lynch September 14: The First State of Being by Erin Entrada Kelly...
Social Justice Book Club: Year of the Tiger
Join our discussion of books centering diverse literary voices that explore themes of racism, identity and social justice. In this quarterly book club, we aim to deepen our understanding of systemic inequities and grow together as a community by fostering dialogue that promotes diversity, equity,...
Perler Palooza
All ages. Let's create with Perler beads! These colorful beads can be placed in any design and melted together to make jewelry, keychains, and more. Materials provided. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.
Campfire Book Club
School-age children of all reading levels can join us for Campfire Book Club! New readers will practice their oral reading skills and discover new picture books in the collection. More experienced readers will read and discuss the book: "Word Traveler’s and the Missing Mexican Mole" by Raj Haldar...
Excelsior Book Club: Real Americans
Join our discussion of interesting titles. The book club meets in-person on the second Thursday of each month. August 13: Real Americans by Rachel Khong September 10: Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese October 8: The Last Bookshop in London by Madeline Martin View complete book list from 2025-2026...
Process Art Adventures
Entering PreK-grade 1 and caregivers. This is an interactive program that will have folks moving, singing, and creating through a rich play process! It includes process art and play stations designed specifically for ages 7 and under that focus on expanding sensory skills, building gross and fine...
Read Aloud Book Club
School-age children of all reading levels are invited to join Arlington’s Read Aloud Book Club. Meet other youth to play literacy games, read and discuss books together! This is a drop-in program. No registration required.
Washburn Book Club
Welcome back the Washburn Book Club and join our discussion of new and interesting fiction and nonfiction titles. A limited number of lending copies may be picked up at the information desk prior to each discussion. Upcoming titles include: August 11: Florida by Lauren Groff September 8: The Quiet..
Nordic Folk Art Animal Cross Stitch
Entering grades 9-12. Join Scandinavian enthusiast and artist Cami Andersen to learn all you need to know about cross stitch with a folk art twist. Enjoy a short introduction to Scandinavian folk art and history, then choose from several fanciful designs: a fox, a reindeer, or a bird, and create a..
Mystery/Thriller Book Club
Join our discussion of new and interesting mystery and thriller titles. Bring along your recommendations for future meetings. Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk prior to meeting. June 8: Bruno, Chief of Police by Martin Walker July 13: The Hunter by Tana French August 10: The...
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