Code Club

Join us on the first Tuesday each month to meet with other coders, work on projects and learn new tricks in computer programming. Registration required. For youth ages 8–16.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library

Homework Help

Work with a volunteer tutor for help with homework assignments in any subject. Open to K–12 students, no appointment necessary.

Galaxie Meeting Room L113, Galaxie Meeting Room L114, Galaxie Library

Homework Help

Work with a volunteer tutor for help with homework assignments in any subject. Open to K–12 students, no appointment necessary. Homework Help will be held in the Teen area of the library.

Wentworth Library

Storytime for 2s–6s

Read, play, sing, talk and write together with Dakota County children's librarians. Enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. For children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Heritage Large Meeting Room, Heritage Library

Storytime for 2s-6s

Read, play, sing, talk and write together with Dakota County children's librarians. Enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. For youth ages 2-6 with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Burnhaven Large Meeting Room, Burnhaven Library

Storytime for Babies

Read, play and sing along with your young child in this interactive storytime designed for newborns and babies. For ages birth to Age 2 with their caregivers.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

Afterschool Snacks

Youth ages 18 and younger can drop in for a free, nutritious snack this summer. The snacks provided will vary and be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Snacks served are kosher and do not contain nuts or pork. This event is made possible through the Minnes......More

Youth ages 18 and younger can drop in for a free, nutritious snack this summer. The snacks provided will vary and be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Snacks served are kosher and do not contain nuts or pork. This event is made possible through the Minnesota Department of Education and Youthprise.

Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library

Photo Editing Assistance

Bring your photo editing questions and get one-on-one help improving your digital photos using Adobe Photoshop. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Wescott Library

Storytime for Babies

Read, play and sing along with your young child in this interactive storytime designed for newborns and babies. Geared for ages birth to Age 2 with their caregivers.

Wentworth Large Meeting Room ​, Wentworth Library

Storytime for Babies

Read, play and sing along with your young child in this interactive storytime designed for newborns and babies. For ages birth to age 2 with their caregivers.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library

Storytime for Babies

Read, play and sing along with your young child in this interactive storytime designed for newborns and babies. For ages birth to Age 2 with their caregivers.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

Heritage Library Afternoon Book Discussion Group

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "Lilac Girls" by Martha Hall Kelly. New members are welcome. Geared for adults.

Heritage Large Meeting Room, Heritage Library

Wentworth Library Non-Fiction Book Club

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. New members are welcome. Geared for adults. This event is led and sponsored by the Friends of the Wentworth Library. Contact the Friends at [email protected] for more information. Sep......More

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. New members are welcome. Geared for adults. This event is led and sponsored by the Friends of the Wentworth Library. Contact the Friends at [email protected] for more information. September 2024 - Daughter's of Yalta: The Churchills, Roosevelts, and Harrimans: A Story of Love and War by Catherine Grace Katz October 2024 - Don't Make Me Pull Over by Richard Ratay November 2024 - Invisible Child by Andrea Elliot

Wentworth Large Meeting Room ​, Wentworth Library

Afterschool Snacks

Youth ages 18 and younger can drop in for a free, nutritious snack this summer. The snacks provided will vary and be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Snacks served are kosher and do not contain nuts or pork. This event is made possible through the Minnes......More

Youth ages 18 and younger can drop in for a free, nutritious snack this summer. The snacks provided will vary and be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Snacks served are kosher and do not contain nuts or pork. This event is made possible through the Minnesota Department of Education and Youthprise.

Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library

LeDuc History Book Discussion Group

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "The River We Remember" by William Kent Krueger. New members are welcome. Geared for adults.This event will take place at the LeDuc Historic Estate: 1629 Vermillion St., Hastings

LeDuc Historic Estate, Pleasant Hill Library

Storytime for 2s-6s

Read, play, sing, talk and write together with Dakota County children's librarians. Enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. Geared for children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

Puzzle & Board Game Swap

Bring your puzzles and board games to swap for similar items and take home one that is new to you while helping reduce the amount of waste in landfills. Presented in partnership with Dakota Valley Recycling. All ages.

Galaxie Large Meeting Room L139, Galaxie Library

Sensory-Friendly Saturday

Explore books, music, movement and play in a sensory-friendly setting that welcomes children of all abilities including those who have difficulty in large groups, are on the autism spectrum or are sensitive to sensory overload. One registration required per group. Geare......More

Explore books, music, movement and play in a sensory-friendly setting that welcomes children of all abilities including those who have difficulty in large groups, are on the autism spectrum or are sensitive to sensory overload. One registration required per group. Geared for youth ages 3–8 with caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

True Crime Author Frank Weber

Meet forensic psychologist and author Frank F. Weber as he discusses his background in forensic work and demonstrates a lie detector test. Hear about his newly published book, “Scandal of Vandals”, the true story of a Minnesota attorney accused of hiring a hitman to kil......More

Meet forensic psychologist and author Frank F. Weber as he discusses his background in forensic work and demonstrates a lie detector test. Hear about his newly published book, “Scandal of Vandals”, the true story of a Minnesota attorney accused of hiring a hitman to kill his wife. Book signings available before and after the event. For adults.

Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library

Afterschool Snacks

Youth ages 18 and younger can drop in for a free, nutritious snack this summer. The snacks provided will vary and be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Snacks served are kosher and do not contain nuts or pork. This event is made possible through the Minnes......More

Youth ages 18 and younger can drop in for a free, nutritious snack this summer. The snacks provided will vary and be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Snacks served are kosher and do not contain nuts or pork. This event is made possible through the Minnesota Department of Education and Youthprise.

Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library

Killer Thrillers Book Group

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "In a Hard Wind" by David Housewright. New members are welcome. Geared for adults.

​Wentworth Conference Room ​, Wentworth Library

Kaposia Book Club

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "The Lincoln Highway" by Amor Towles. New members are welcome. For adults.

Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library

Feeding Your Baby

Join our IBCLC (lactation consultant) and public health nurse, along with other parents just like you who are looking for support with feeding their baby. For example, when to know your baby is ready for solid foods or how to reach my breastfeeding goal. Share experienc......More

Join our IBCLC (lactation consultant) and public health nurse, along with other parents just like you who are looking for support with feeding their baby. For example, when to know your baby is ready for solid foods or how to reach my breastfeeding goal. Share experiences with parents who are also adjusting to life with a baby. Bring your questions or just come to listen. If you need lactation/feeding support or want to have your baby weighed, stop by, we would love to share some resources with you. All feeding decisions are supported. No registration needed, just bring yourself and your baby.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

Afterschool Snacks

Youth ages 18 and younger can drop in for a free, nutritious snack this summer. The snacks provided will vary and be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Snacks served are kosher and do not contain nuts or pork. This event is made possible through the Minnes......More

Youth ages 18 and younger can drop in for a free, nutritious snack this summer. The snacks provided will vary and be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Snacks served are kosher and do not contain nuts or pork. This event is made possible through the Minnesota Department of Education and Youthprise.

Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library

Drop-in Sewing Workshop

Learn how to sew under the guidance of experienced seamstresses. Sewing machines and tools are provided; personal machines also welcome. Bring your own fabric and thread for selected projects or your current work in progress. Presented by the Friends of the Inver Glen L......More

Learn how to sew under the guidance of experienced seamstresses. Sewing machines and tools are provided; personal machines also welcome. Bring your own fabric and thread for selected projects or your current work in progress. Presented by the Friends of the Inver Glen Library. For adults.

Inver Glen Large Meeting Room, Inver Glen Library

Homework Help

Work with a volunteer tutor for help with homework assignments in any subject. Open to K–12 students, no appointment necessary. Homework Help will be held in the Teen area of the library.

Wentworth Library

Inver Glen Book Discussion Group

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "The Children's Blizzard" by Melanie Benjamin. New members are welcome. Geared for adults.

Inver Glen Conference Room, Inver Glen Library

Robert Trail History Book Discussion Group

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "The Infidel and the Professor" by Dennis Rasmussen. New members are welcome. Geared for adults.

Robert Trail Large Meeting Room, Robert Trail Library

Storytime for 2s-6s

Read, play, sing, talk and write together with Dakota County children's librarians. Enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. Geared for children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

Storytime for 2s–6s

Read, play, sing, talk and write together with Dakota County children's librarians. Enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. For children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Heritage Large Meeting Room, Heritage Library

Storytime for 2s-6s

Read, play, sing, talk and write together with Dakota County children's librarians. Enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. For youth ages 2-6 with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Burnhaven Large Meeting Room, Burnhaven Library

Storytime for Babies

Read, play and sing along with your young child in this interactive storytime designed for newborns and babies. For ages birth to Age 2 with their caregivers.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

Storytime for 2s-6s

Read, play, sing, talk and write together with Dakota County children's librarians. Enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. Geared for children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Wentworth Large Meeting Room ​, Wentworth Library

Homework Help

Work with a volunteer tutor for help with homework assignments in any subject. Open to K–12 students, no appointment necessary.

Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library

Teen 3-D Printing Jewelry and Ornament Workshop

Create earrings, necklaces, keychains, and ornaments using 3-D printed charms. Use pre-printed charms or design your own in Tinkercad. Your creations are sure to make great holiday gifts for friends and family. Program will take place in the Wescott Library iLab. Regist......More

Create earrings, necklaces, keychains, and ornaments using 3-D printed charms. Use pre-printed charms or design your own in Tinkercad. Your creations are sure to make great holiday gifts for friends and family. Program will take place in the Wescott Library iLab. Registration required. For ages 12–18.

Wescott Library

Pleasant Hill Evening Book Group

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "Tom Lake" by Ann Pachett. New members are welcome. For adults.

Pleasant Hill Large Conference Room (Old Mill Ruins), Pleasant Hill Library

Storytime for Babies

Read, play and sing along with your young child in this interactive storytime designed for newborns and babies. For ages birth to Age 2 with their caregivers.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

Afterschool Snacks

Youth ages 18 and younger can drop in for a free, nutritious snack this summer. The snacks provided will vary and be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Snacks served are kosher and do not contain nuts or pork. This event is made possible through the Minnes......More

Youth ages 18 and younger can drop in for a free, nutritious snack this summer. The snacks provided will vary and be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Snacks served are kosher and do not contain nuts or pork. This event is made possible through the Minnesota Department of Education and Youthprise.

Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library

Block Printing: Winter Landscape Card

Learn how to design, draw, carve, and print using a linoleum cutter and printing block. Mix your favorite colors of ink and press a set of handmade cards. Presented by Parcel Arts. Registration required. For adults.

Robert Trail Large Meeting Room, Robert Trail Library

Galaxie Book Club Online

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month each person will discuss the book(s) of their choice. New members are welcome. This event will be held on Zoom. Registration required. Geared for adults.

Galaxie Library