Festivals, street fairs, carnivals, and seasonal events in Elkton, MN. Big events you don't want to miss.
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Join our discussion of interesting fiction titles. Selected books will focus on stories by authors who share the identities, culture, or experience of their main characters. Hosted by staff from Maple Grove Library. Some lending copies will be available at the service desk. Registration helpful but.
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...
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.
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.
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!
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.
Teen Session: 4:00-5:30pm Adult Session: 6-7:30pm Join us for a drop-in one-shot TTRPG (tabletop role playing game). We’ll be creating characters and teaming up for adventures and hijinks that will start and finish in one game session. No prior experience with TTRPGs is needed. Library staff will...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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!
Dedicated space for teens to hang out, mess around and geek out! Explore technology, games, music, and art in a drop-in setting. For ages 12-18.
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.
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...
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..
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.
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,...
Join our discussion of new and interesting titles. All are welcome! Bring along recommendations for future discussions. Lending copies may be picked up at the service desk prior to each meeting. Or request a copy online: www.hclib.org May 19: Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q..
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...
Play Nintendo Switch, try out our HTC VIVE virtual reality headset or just chill and meet new friends. Drop in.
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
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,...
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...
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...
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....
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.
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...
Play and make new friends with other children at the West 7th Library! Playdate at West 7th is a time for families with young children to socialize and play together. Geared towards toddlers and preschoolers, but siblings are welcome! Staff will bring out toys for kids to play together in the...
Grades 1-6. Craft and create in the Children’s library at Minneapolis Central during school breaks! Drop in to learn new craft skills each session. Materials provided. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.
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..
Adult Art Series. Join the Amy Wilderson of COMPAS for a class on wired jewelry making. Each session of the series allows for new and repeat participants to build skills in jewelry making while in a supportive group setting. Materials provided. Collaborator: COMPAS. This program is funded with...
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:..
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.
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...
For adults 18 and up. Craft and create with your library community. All skill levels welcome. Crafts will focus on knitting, crochet, embroidery, hand-sewing and papercrafts. Materials provided. Participants are welcome to bring their own projects or start something new. Note: Minneapolis Central...
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...
Join us for a fun and relaxing evening of crafting. We welcome all types of crafters. We often, but not always, have an instructor present who can teach anyone to knit or crochet. We have a good selection of free yarn you can choose from for your first project. We have “needles” you can learn on...
Create a still life using a variety of media (paint, markers pencil, pen, cut paper, string, etc.) Subject will be provided and each artist's interpretation will be unique. Materials provided. This course is for all skill levels. Class size is limited to 10 participants; registration is required....
Use recycled elements, found materials, and everyday objects to create one shared art project with other teens—where each piece is different on its own, yet stronger when connected to others. Free and open to all teens. Drop-ins welcome. This program is a part of the Artists Respond: Weaving Social.