Twin Cities Jazz Festival
Join us for the 26th annual Twin Cities Jazz Festival June 21-22, 2024 located in Mears Park Lowertown neighborhood in Downtown St. Paul, MN.
Concerts & Live Music in Gary, MN
Live music, concerts, jazz nights, and performances in Gary, MN. Find your next show.
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Friends of the Rogers Library Book Club
Join our discussion of new and interesting titles. Bring along your recommendations for future meetings. Collaborator: Friends of the Rogers Library. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library. March 16: The Women by Kristin Hannah (available as an eBook, eAudiobook, CD, large print and book...
Junior Jams: Music Exploration for Families
For children ages birth to 5 years old and their caregivers. Sing, dance, and explore musical instruments together in this program designed to help build your child's early music skills. Siblings welcome.
Createch
Explore technology, games, music and art in a drop-in setting. For ages 12-18.
Columbus Clippers at St. Paul Saints
MiLB Triple-A: Columbus Clippers at St. Paul Saints at CHS Field
Craft Supplies Swap
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.
Houston Astros at Minnesota Twins
MLB: Houston Astros at Minnesota Twins at Target Field
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...
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 Maker Club
Grades 4-12. Learn new skills, share your expertise with like-minded creatives, and spend time honing your craft. Equipment and materials provided.
Omaha Storm Chasers at St. Paul Saints
MiLB Triple-A: Omaha Storm Chasers at St. Paul Saints at CHS Field
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.
Pride TTRPG (Tabletop Role Playing Game)
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...
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!
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...
Book Club: Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers
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..
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,.
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.
Crafternoon
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.
Minneapolis Central Library Chess Club
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!
Linden Hills Book Club
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...
Jumpstarting Creativity
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.
FunLab!
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.
Read With an Animal
Grades 1-3. Cuddle up with a certified therapy animal and practice reading aloud. Most libraries host dogs, but you can call ahead to St. Louis Park Library at 612-543-6125 and see if other animals will be visiting. Sign up when you arrive for a 15-minute slot. Collaborator: PAWS TO READ is a...
Mystery Book Club
Join our discussion of new and interesting mystery titles. Bring along your recommendations for future meetings. Lending copies may be picked up prior to meeting. Titles to be announced.
ECFE at the Library
Drop in to an ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education) class at the library! Learn about library resources and connect with books and materials while participating in parent-child activities and experiences that foster children’s social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and language skills. All...
Lego® Lab
Calling all future engineers and architects! We've got the bricks, but we need you to bring your imagination. No experience necessary. Work as a team or individually. Drop in and build for as long as you like. We'll also have DUPLOS® and foam blocks, all ages are welcome.
Crafterdark
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....
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.
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!
Crochet Corner
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.
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.
Book Club
Join our discussion of new and interesting titles. Lending copies may be picked up at the previous book club meeting or following the meeting at the service desk. eBooks or eAudiobooks available through www.hclib.org . The book club meets the third Tuesday of the month in the Maple Plain Library...
Amy Wilderson Residency: Jewelry Making for Adults
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...
Friends of the Penn Lake Library Mystery Book Club
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...
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!
Lactation Lounge
Free drop-in breastfeeding support and social time, facilitated by a certified doula and lactation counselor. With consent, support may include a physical assessment. All families welcome, including siblings and support people. Share tips and connect with other expecting, breastfeeding or...
Community Resource Outreach Project (CROP)
Join us for a cup of coffee and get assistance with services related to housing, shelter access, benefits, healthcare, chemical dependency and more. Drop in assistance is available for people who are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness. Everyone welcome!
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. May 21: Macrame bracelets June 25: Rock Painting July 23: Beginner stuffed animals August 27: Perler beads
Mystery/Thriller Book Club
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...
Art Salad II: Still Life
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....
Banned Book Club
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..
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
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:..
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