Outdoor Activities in Big Falls, MN
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Art Corner
Join us every Tuesday for a fun craft or activity! You bring your creativity, and we will provide the supplies. Ages 6-12
Tech Help @ Highland Park Library
Having trouble with your laptop? Your phone? Your tablet? Google Workspace? Microsoft Word? We can help! Every Wednesday from 4 pm to 6 pm, we have a tech helper here to answer your questions. Sign up for a 1-hour session! Call 651-695-3700 or stop by the second-floor desk of the Highland Park..
East Lake Arts Club
Adult Art and Craft Meet-Up. Work on your own projects in a supportive atmosphere – no pressure, no critique. A few minutes' introduction, then we work with quiet conversation or music. Please only bring/use non-toxic supplies and materials – ink, pencils, charcoal, watercolor, pastels, gouache,...
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...
STEAM Activity
Drop in for fun and creative STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) experiments and projects! Materials provided. Led by Brooklyn Park Library’s STEAM Squad. Collaborator: STEAM Squad. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.
Paw Pals: Read with Birdie
Read to a friendly dog who loves to sit and listen to stories! For young readers ages 6-12. Reading sessions are 15 minutes long. Registration is required.
St. Anthony Park Library Book Club
Join library staff and fellow book lovers for lively conversation and refreshments. Stop in or call the library (651-642-0411) for more information. All are welcome.
Tot Time
Join us in this free play time where young children and their families can explore, play, lean, and have fun together. Come and play with various toys, make art, and meet other families.
Virtual Author: Miranda Cowley Heller
Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows. Delicate, yet exceedingly raw, these poems will transport you as vividly as any work of fiction. If I could fly...
Shake Your Sillies Out
This early childhood playtime includes stories, stretching, movement, and lots of fun! This playtime is for young children, ages zero to five, to develop a love for books and make new friends. Playtime is from 10:30am-11:00am. Storytime is from 11:00am-11:30am.
Sunday Fiber Artist Group
Ortega Fiber Artists Hey everyone! Amy had started a meetup for ANY FIBER ARTIST a few years back and has handed the reigns over to me. I crochet, knit, and embroider, but anyone that does a fiber art or wants to learn a fiber art is welcome. Knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, embroidery,...
Magnet Senior Center
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...
Petite Concerts
Join us for a fun-filled musical experience and discover instruments! Led by early childhood music specialists, your family will listen to and respond to classical music together. Collaborator: Breaching Concerts LLC. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage...
Lego Club
Calling all LEGO Masters! Come by the library to create the LEGO-land of your dreams. LEGOs will be provided. Ages 6-12
Finger Crochet and Finger Knitting
Grades 8-12. Using your hands and bright colored, super chunky, eco (recycled) yarn, learn how to knit and crochet ropes to decorate your favorite room, stitch them together for a scarf, or turn them into fun little creatures. Materials provided. Collaborator: Parcel Arts. This program is funded...
Teen Hub
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.
Make a Textured Tile: 3D Printed Rollers & Clay Creations
Get hands-on with clay and create unique textured tiles! Experiment with 3D printed rollers to imprint fascinating patterns and designs. This sensory adventure encourages exploration, creativity, and playful fun with air-dry clay. Materials provided. Children under age 10 may need adult assistance..
Puzzle Exchange
Join us for a drop-in event to find new puzzles and share ones you no longer need! If you bring puzzles to give away, please bring ones with 250 pieces or more, in good condition, with all the pieces included. Bringing puzzles is not required to take puzzles. Look for us in the meeting room!
Hooks 'N' Needles
Bring your projects and your questions! Our talented volunteer, Barb, will help your project take flight! We have yarn, needles, hooks and other supplies, or you can bring your own. This is a share and learn class with an opportunity to ask questions and get help with your project. Registration is..
Anime Club
Are you a fan of anime/manga? Join the library every Wednesday for our Anime Club! Our schedule for the month is: 4/1: Cherry blossom craft 4/8: Bubble tea making 4/15: Anime planters 4/22: Manga reading/anime watching 4/29: Origami bookmarks
Try Ukulele
For adults, but high schoolers welcome. Brighten up the day with the sunny sounds of the ukulele! This single-session program is a hands-on introduction to the ukulele and how to play it. Attendees will learn about the instrument and how to play their first few chords. Led by Hennepin County...
Quick Reads Book Club
Join our discussion of new and interesting titles, all 250 pages or less. Bring along your recommendations for future meetings. Copies of the book may be picked up at the service desk prior to meeting. March 22: On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder April 26: The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer May 24:..
Early Learning Saturdays: Connect and Play
For children of all ages and their caregivers. Connect with your child during this drop-in program exploring early literacy activities.
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...
LEGO® Lab
Calling all future engineers and architects! We've got the bricks, but we need you to bring your imagination. No experience necessary. We'll also have DUPLOS®, so all ages are welcome. No registration is required; space is limited.
Go Analog with Zines!
Grades 9-12. Unleash your inner activist, fan, or teacher and share your ideas in the quick and informal format zine, popularized by punks, sci-fi fans, and independent publishers. Learn about the history of zines and then make your own using collage, drawing, stamping, and other lo-fi methods....
Community Health Services with M Health Fairview
Stop by the M Health Fairview table in the lobby of the Sun Ray Library to chat with healthcare providers about nutrition or medication, check your blood pressure, or get a hand massage. Free COVID-19 vaccines are available for people ages 12 and up, and free flu vaccines are available for people 6.
Createch
Explore technology, games, music and art in a drop-in setting. For ages 12-18.
Bookomis! All-Genres Book Club
Join our discussion of new and interesting titles. Bring along recommendations for future meetings. Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk. March 26: The Summer Book by Tove Jansson April 23: The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton May 28: The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich
Pratt Elementary Student Art Show and Reception
Join us for an art reception to celebrate the student artists of Pratt Elementary School! Everyone is welcome to enjoy art, music, and activities for all ages. After the reception, student artwork will be on display in the library during the month of May. Collaborator: Pratt Elementary School....
Mindful Crafting With Nettle
Learn to identify nettle and use this humble plant to make cordage. In this event, we will blend mindfulness, creativity, and breathwork while twisting plant fibers together. Optional gardening gloves provided. Collaborator: The Loppet Foundation.
Mary Ann Key Book Club Discussion: The Serviceberry
The Mary Ann Key Book Club uses reading as a catalyst for intercultural conversations around understanding and addressing past and current injustices that impact Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Join your neighbors in a discussion of our 2026 season selection: " The Serviceberry " by Robin...
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Teen Dungeons & Dragons @Dayton’s Bluff Library 1st and 3rd Tuesdays | 6:30-8 p.m. | The Zone Learn the game Go on epic adventures Make friends Eat snacks Learn to be the Dungeon Master Dayton’s Bluff library hosts monthly Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) for teens! We are a safe space for both experts...
Youth Game Day
Grades 3-9. Put your game face on. Board games, card games, puzzles, and Nintendo Switch are provided by the library or bring your own games! Bring your friends and come make new ones for an afternoon of gaming together!
Book Club: One Good Thing
Join our discussion of new and interesting titles. All are welcome! Bring along your recommendations for future meetings. Copies of the book may be picked up at the service desk prior to meeting. Or request a copy online: www.hclib.org April 21: One Good Thing by Georgia Hunter
Crafternoon!
Join us for Crafternoon and get creative at the library! This month, we will be creating Bad Art. Don't worry about creating a masterpiece! Come dig through our art and craft supplies, make the ugliest work of art possible, and have a ton of fun. All supplies are provided, but space is limited....
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