Festivals, street fairs, carnivals, and seasonal events in Effie, MN. Big events you don't want to miss.
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Join our discussion of new and interesting mystery/thriller titles. Bring along your recommendations for future meetings. Copies of the book may be picked up at the service desk prior to meeting. March 18: End of Story by A.J. Finn April 15: While Justice Sleeps by Stacy Abrams May 20: The Frozen...
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...
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 Homework Centers are equipped with comfortable furniture, computers, printers, reference books, and school supplies for...
MiLB Triple-A: Omaha Storm Chasers at St. Paul Saints at CHS Field
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.
MLB: Houston Astros at Minnesota Twins at Target Field
You're invited to join the Saint Paul Public Library's Next Chapter Book Club as we read Superfudge by Judy Blume . Since the fall of 2016, Saint Paul Public Library has been a Next Chapter Book Club affiliate . Next Chapter Book Club offers community-based book clubs for adolescents and adults...
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:..
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.
Are you new to birding or just looking for a refresher? If so, this bird walk is for you! Saint Paul Public Library is partnering with the Saint Paul Bird Alliance and the Urban Bird Collective to offer a beginning bird walk. Join volunteer guides at Riverview Library for a walk through the...
Grades 6-12. Hang out with the Brookdale Teen Geekery Club for a variety of games, crafts, fun activities, and discuss your favorite fandoms. Bring your friends and come make new ones after school together! Programming may include TV-14 rated material. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County...
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.
For children of all ages and their caregivers. Connect with your child during this drop-in program exploring early literacy activities.
Bring your own knitting, quilting, cross stitching or other preferred craft and craft together with others. The group meets every Wednesday in the Wayzata Library Meeting Room.
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 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...
Come celebrate spring by diving into a creative crafting session to make vibrant, handmade flowers! Pipe cleaner flowers are crafted by bending, twisting, and folding chenille stems into intricate petals and leaves. Event is free. Materials and instructions provided. Registration is required.
Drop in to hang out and make cool stuff at FunLab! Featuring crafts, science experiments, engineering projects, video games, and more. This STEAM drop-in program is designed for ages 7-11. Wednesdays at Rice Street 3-5
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: February 26: Shadows Reel by C.J. Box March 26: The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware April 30: Bleeding Heart..
For children and their caregivers. Join a Bloomington ECFE teacher for stories, songs, and fun! Collaborator: Bloomington Public Schools Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE).
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..
Join our discussion of new and interesting fiction and nonfiction titles. A limited number of lending copies will be available at the service desk. The book club meets the third Thursday of every month. The book club is hybrid, offering both in-person and online participation. Please register in...
Explore technology, games, music and art in a drop-in setting. For ages 12-18.
Open to adult and teen chess players of all abilities from complete beginners to the more advanced. Play for learning or for friendly competitive play. Teaching new players is available upon request. Just come for fun. And note: you do not need to bring any game equipment since all chess material,..
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.
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,...
Open to chess players of all ages and abilities from complete beginners to more advanced. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Non-competitive and friendly playing only. All chess equipment will be provided. Walk-ins welcome!
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 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:..
Are you a fan of anime/manga? Join the library every Wednesday for our Anime Club! Our schedule for the month is: 5/6: Japanese culture trivia 5/13: Coloring and watching anime 5/20: DIY bento box workshop 5/27: Japan bingo
Drop in for fun and creative STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) experiments and projects! Materials provided. Led by Franklin Library’s STEAM Squad.
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. Indoor room capacity is limited.
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 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...
Every story grows from the seed of an idea. Generating ideas and developing them into a compelling piece of fiction can be tricky, particularly in the beginning stages. Learn creative exercises, brainstorming techniques, and writing habits that inspire confidence to explore your ideas and free your.
Tech Help Clinics are for ALL tablets, smartphones, and laptops. Bring your questions, problems and concerns. If we can't answer the question, we'll find resources or organizations that can! No registration required.
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....
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. May 21: Macrame bracelets June 25: Rock Painting July 23: Beginner stuffed animals August 27: Perler beads
Join our discussion of new and interesting mystery and thriller titles. A limited number of lending copies are available at the Penn Lake Library service desk. Collaborator: Friends of the Penn Lake Library. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library. May 20: Snow Way Out by Christine Husom...
Hang out, mess around, and geek out at the George Latimer Central Library! Whether you enjoy video games, arts and crafts, or tech - we have something for you! We welcome everyone ages 12-18 to swing by and socialize.
Are you concerned about book bans? Join our discussion about book banning and censorship as we read titles that have faced challenges over the years. Lending copies may be picked up at the service desk prior to each meeting. eBooks or eAudiobooks are available through www.hclib.org . The book club..
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,...
Use acrylic paint to create small collaborative paintings that will form a large community art piece. Free and open to all ages. Drop-ins welcome. This program is a part of the Artists Respond: Weaving Social Connection initiative by Springboard for the Arts, a two-year initiative pairing artists...
Join us the 3rd Wednesday of each month for crime, company, and cookies! Each month a new mystery theme will be selected. Read any book under the chosen category to share with the group. If you're just looking for reading inspiration, no problem! Sit back and listen as fellow mystery lovers share...