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Explore technology, games, music and art in a drop-in setting. For ages 12-18.

Grades 8-12. Join library staff as they provide a quiet and calm designated space for teens to work on craft projects, play games, or just chill with each other while doing their own thing. Materials provided.

Join us for conversation, read the newspaper, or do a crossword puzzle! This is a drop-in program, so come to stay or just say "Hi!" Each week will feature an activity from 1:30-3 p.m.* All individuals age 55+ are welcome. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library. Collaborator: Westminster...

For children of all ages and their caregivers. Connect with your child during this drop-in program exploring early literacy activities. A licensed ECFE parent educator will be available to discuss caregiving topics in Spanish and English. Collaborator: Minneapolis Public Schools Early Childhood...

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.

Join our discussion of new and interesting historical fiction titles. Bring along recommendations for future meetings. Lending copies may be picked up at the Brooklyn Park Library service desk.

Adults 18 and up. Make an appliqué horse designed after the Swedish Dala Horse, and learn some fun embroidery techniques too! Materials provided. All skill levels welcome! Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.

Learn about natural history, biology and geology by trading items at the Nature Trading Place at Nokomis Library. Bring in your objects, drawings, or photographs of natural objects, and earn points in trade for other items in the collection.

Drop in to hang out and make cool stuff at FunLab! Featuring crafts, science experiments, engineering projects, video games, and more. This program is designed for ages 7-11.

Join us in the Edina Senior Center for a viewing and discussion of “Filipino Pancit & Mexican Burritos,” an episode of “Relish,” a PBS documentary about the personal and cultural stories behind some of our favorite recipes. The episode will feature chefs Mike Brown and Bob Gerken heading home to...

Grades 8-12. Join us at Ridgedale Library for board games, Nintendo Switch, tabletop RPG’s, and more! Meet and hang out with friends in a fun, relaxed environment where you can be yourself and take advantage of our wide range of games. Whether it’s videogames, Ticket to Ride, Sushi-Go, Chess,...

Do you have extra craft supplies around the house? Join us for a drop-in event to swap craft supplies with others in your community. Please bring unused or gently used supplies, in good condition (no works in progress, please). Bringing supplies is not required to participate or take supplies.

Are you interested in learning about your family’s history but don’t know where to start? Or have you started and hit a brick wall? DROP IN to see what tools the library has & what is available online for free. We meet every other Friday! Bring your own laptop or device if you can. A limited number.

Come play video, card, or board games with us! We'll meet in The Zone here at Dayton's Bluff! Game night is for gamers of all ages and interests. Metro State Library has a vast collection of games to choose from, or you can bring your own to play as well, in addition to what Saint Paul Public...

Join our crafting community on the 1st Saturday of every month from 11 a.m.-noon. This is an opportunity to connect and learn from each other over our creative endeavors. We'll have a librarian-led craft, but participants are encouraged to bring their current projects and just spend time with the...

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.

Facing very low literacy rates, the educators of the late 19th century began a focus on schools and on books for young readers. Some of the best artists drew the illustrations for both classic tales and non-fiction titles. The results are books held in high aesthetic esteem to this day. These books.

All ages and skill levels are welcome. Have fun learning the basics of chess, improving your game, mastering strategies, and meeting other chess fans. Free and open to all!

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.

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. June 3: Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez July 1: Wedding People by Alison Espach August 5: This Side of Paradise by F. Scott..

Join our discussion of new and interesting titles. June 8: The Wager by David Grann

Seniors, get one-on-one technology support for your personal device (smartphone, tablet or laptop). This program is staffed by tech support volunteers with expertise in working with adults age 60 and older to navigate the digital landscape. Bring your own device, or a library computer will be...

Need help getting connected, navigating online tools, or finding resources? We're here to help! Please Drop-in to Open Lab: Access to computers, Wi-Fi, printers, and more Have comfortable spaces to job search, interview(zoom), work on your resume, and more Get help navigating technology (Email,.

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.

Join our discussion of new and interesting mystery titles. A limited number of lending copies may be picked up at the information desk prior to each discussion. Upcoming titles include: May 28: The Husbands by Holly Gramazio June 25: The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen July 30: Ill Wind..

Drop in to get help with your job search from Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota Employment Services programs. Career Navigators can help with résumé and cover letters, interviewing preparation and practice, career exploration and resource connecting. Collaborator: Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota. No..

Join your neighbors for a casual monthly book discussion! This month's selection is Heart Lamp by Banu Mushtaq. 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 .

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...

Join us for family fun time! There will be a quick introduction for the supplies and crafts available, and then watch a fun film! How to Train Your Dragon is rated PG. Level One: Color your own How to Train Your Dragon pictures Level Two: Make your own Dragon Fingerpuppets! Level Three: Make your...

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. June 8: James by Percival Everett July 13: The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell August 10: Prophet Song.

Join our informal discussion of fiction and nonfiction titles. A limited number of lending copies may be available at the Service Desk prior to each discussion. Bring along your recommendations for future meetings. Hosted by Adult Services Librarians from Eden Prairie Library. June 1: The God of...

Personalize your graduation cap and gown at the Arlington Hills Library Createch Studio! Drop by between 3:30-7:30pm Monday-Thursday to access materials including graduation cap toppers, vinyl, paint markers and more. Bring your bestie and take photos with our instant camera photo booth. Monday,...

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: EllRay Jakes Is Not A Chicken by Sally Warner

Bring your needlepoint, knit and crochet projects and get acquainted. Help us create an Uptown community of needle crafters. Drop in or stay the entire time. Everyone is welcome.

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: June 9: Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific.

Preschool-grade 2 and their caregivers. Turn your “Arghs!” into “Oms” and sail to your Island of Calm with the Monkey Mind Pirates! Get the whole family moving with this mix of puppets, music, and yoga fun. Find the treasure of calm through Z Puppets' original songs, lovable characters, and playful.

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.

Grades 5-12. Dive into hands-on STEAM fun with Hennepin County 4-H! Youth will explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through creative projects and interactive experiments. Materials provided. Collaborator: Hennepin County 4-H. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library....

Join us for friendly match play! Open to youth chess players of all abilities, from complete beginners to the more advanced. Game boards and pieces will be provided. Geared for youth ages 8-18.