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
Fun with Animals in Brownton, MN
Zoos, animal encounters, pet events, and wildlife activities in Brownton, MN. Fun for the whole family.
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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.
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...
Community Resource Outreach Program (CROP)
Join us for a cup of coffee and get assistance with services related to housing, shelter access, benefits, identification, healthcare, chemical dependency and more. Drop in assistance is available for people who are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness. Everyone welcome! Community Partners:..
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...
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,...
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...
Goblin Craft Club
Join the Twin Cities’ Goblin Craft Club in the meeting room for a bring-your-own-craft gathering! All craft projects are welcome, but please bring your own tools and materials. This gathering is also only for adults; if you have mini-goblins, please leave them at home!
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....
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...
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:..
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
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.
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..
zAmya Creative Expression Sessions
zAmya Theater Project invites you to a Creative Expression Session! The Sessions are a fun space for people looking to learn performance skills, create skits and songs, use creative play, and tell their story. Open to all ages and abilities, including people with disabilities. People bringing the...
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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.
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
Createch
Explore technology, games, music and art in a drop-in setting. For ages 12-18.
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.
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.
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.
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....
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.
Social Justice Book Club: The Serviceberry
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,...
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.
Open Lab
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,.
Brookdale Library Chess Club
Have fun learning the basics of chess, improving your game, mastering strategies, and meeting other chess fans. Chess equipment will be provided. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Walk-ins are welcome. Come and have fun!
Tech Help for Seniors
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...
Black Authors Book Club: The Vanishing Half
Join our discussion of books written by Black authors. This session we will discuss " The Vanishing Half " by Brit Bennett. Copies of the book available for checkout may be picked up at the service desk beginning February 17. All are welcome to attend.
Homework Center
Homework Centers are comfortable spaces at the library where students of all ages can drop in and work on their homework independently or with the help of volunteer tutors . The centers are equipped with comfortable furniture, computers, printers, reference books, and school supplies for student...
DIY Crafts
K-grade 8. Grade 4 and younger must attend with a caregiver. Looking for a fun project? Join us for an evening of crafting at the library! Materials provided. March 26: Melted Crayon Art April 23: Finger Knitting
Level Up: Low Tech
Hang out, mess around, and geek out at the George Latimer Central Library! Every Tuesday of the month experience a tech-free Level Up at the Library. These sessions will be focused on arts and crafts such as painting, miniatures, and fabrics. Stop in if you are looking for a free space to unplug!
STEAM Activity
Drop in for fun and creative STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) experiments and projects! Materials provided. Led by Hosmer Library’s STEAM Squad. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.
Dayton's Bluff Book Club
Dayton's Bluff Book Club is a great fit for folks who love reading diverse books by local authors and discussing them with a group of dedicated readers. We meet once a month on a Wednesday in the months of October, November, December, February, March, and April at 6 p.m. We have a limited supply of.
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