Galaxie Library
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Saturday June 15 2:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Pride Community Quilt
Celebrate LGBTQIA Pride month by contributing to a community quilt. Use basic sewing stitches and embellishment to create your very own unique square that celebrates Pride. Finished squares will be taken offsite to be sewn together to create a quilt to be displayed at ......More
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Monday June 17 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
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.
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Monday June 17 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
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.
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Monday June 17 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Pride Bandana
Create a shibori tie die bandana using colors of the rainbow. Use resists such as clothes pins and rubber bands to create unique design patterns. Presented by the Textile Center. Geared for youth ages 12–18.
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Monday June 17 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Kashimana Ahua: Love From the Sun
Enjoy feel-good acoustic pop and soul-stirring sunshine vibes in this performance of 10 songs from a variety of styles from Pop to Soul to Folk and more. Geared for adults.
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Tuesday June 18 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Oskar’s Voyage
Join Minnesota Book Award winning author Laura Purdie Salas as she reads from her new book “Oskar’s Voyage”. Oskar is a tiny chipmunk who goes on an accidental adventure aboard an enormous Great Lakes ship. Find out if Oskar can find his way back to his oak tree in Dulu......More
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Tuesday June 18 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
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.
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Tuesday June 18 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Corded Silk Jewelry Online
Learn two ancient techniques for making plied cording from silk and other fibers and turn your creations into a unique piece of chic modern jewelry. A kit with materials needed for the workshop will be mailed to you prior to the event. This program is limited to attende......More
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Tuesday June 18 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Afternoon Origami
Learn how to fold fun origami models through in-person instruction and books. Geared for youth ages 8–12.
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Tuesday June 18 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Dropcloth Painting
Drop-in and let your creative imagination soar by painting on a large canvas drop cloth. Contribute to a fun, freewheeling collaborative art piece that will be displayed in the library. Presented by artist Z Akhmetova. Geared for youth ages 5 and older with their caregi......More
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Tuesday June 18 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Teen Graphic Novel Club
Join us to discuss your favorite graphic novels and manga. Enjoy snacks, create art, learn about upcoming children’s and teen graphic novel releases, and do other fun activities. Registration required. Geared for youth ages 10–14.
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Tuesday June 18 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Sawyer’s Dream
Transport yourself back in time with this 70's inspired, 4- part vocal harmony Americana band with elements of pop, rock and soul, featuring powerhouse male and female vocals reminiscent of the Mamas & the Papas, ABBA and Fleetwood Mac, with a unique modern twist. Geare......More
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Tuesday June 18 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Burnhaven Book Discussion Group
Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer. New members are welcome. Geared for adults.
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Tuesday June 18 6:30pm - 7:15pm CDT
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.
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Tuesday June 18 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Farmington Books and Brew Online
Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community, either in person or through Zoom. This month’s title is "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt. New members are welcome. Registration required to receive an email with the link to online acc......More
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Thursday June 20 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
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.
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Thursday June 20 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
Perler Bead Creations
Construct perler bead creations using templates or design an original piece. Registration required. Geared for youth ages 6–12.
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Thursday June 20 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Latin Dance for Kids
Learn to dance the bachata, merengue and salsa. Learn basic movements together in this high energy class. Presented by Nela Dance. Geared for youth ages 2–6 with their caregivers.
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Thursday June 20 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Storytime at Westview Park
Read, play, sing, talk and write together with your children’s librarian from Farmington Library. Enjoy stories, songs and other activities to develop early literacy. Geared for youth ages 2 and older with their families. Weather dependent. Presented in partnership with......More
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Thursday June 20 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
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.
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Thursday June 20 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
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.
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Thursday June 20 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
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.
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Thursday June 20 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Crafternoon
Bring your own craft to work on while visiting with other makers and get help with individual projects and techniques on the third Thursday of the month. Geared for adults.
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Thursday June 20 1:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
Macramé Stone Necklaces for Teens
Learn the art of crafting wrapped stone necklaces. Connect with earth’s beauty as you weave and knot your way to creating unique pieces inspired by the natural world. Presented by Make with Sam. Registration required. Geared for youth ages 12–18.
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Thursday June 20 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Chocolate Chip Cookie Contest
Think your cookies have what it takes to win? Enter your best chocolate chip cookies and see. Pick up a registration form at the library. A Farmington Dew Days event. Geared for all ages.
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Thursday June 20 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Perler Bead Creations
Construct perler bead creations using templates or design an original piece. Registration required. Geared for youth ages 6–12.
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Thursday June 20 3:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Crafternoon: Rainbow Looms
Join us on the third Wednesday each month for a different featured craft. This month we will meet on the third Thursday. This month we will use small rubber bands to make jewelry. Geared for adults and youth ages 12 and older.
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Thursday June 20 5:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Watercolor Succulents
Study the form of succulents and their wide range of sizes, shapes and colors, and learn how to capture its beauty with watercolor paint. Presented by Parcel Arts. Registration required. Geared for adults.
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Friday June 21 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
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.
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Friday June 21 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Book and Craft Party
Celebrate the works and world of Mo Willem's Elephant and Piggy by reading books and making crafts. Geared for youth ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.
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Saturday June 22 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Sensory-Friendly Saturdays
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
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Saturday June 22 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
The Jolly Pops at Farmington Dew Days
Enjoy upbeat, original music with a host of children’s standards for a concert that is sure to please kids and adults alike. Take a fun ride with the Happy Dads and their puppet friends as they sing about alligator dancing, popsicles, trains, pet dinosaurs and everythin......More
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Saturday June 22 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Cuentos y Cultura: Celebrating Latino Heritage
Dive into Latino heritage with bilingual educator Corina Pastrana for captivating stories and melodies celebrating Latino culture. Enjoy traditional songs and stories, followed by themed crafts. Join us for cultural appreciation and language development in a welcoming e......More
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Sunday June 23 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Waggin' Tales
Read to trained therapy dogs in a supportive environment to help build literacy skills and confidence in reading out loud. Event will be held in the Children's Area. Geared for youth ages 5–10.
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Monday June 24 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
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.
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Monday June 24 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
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.
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Monday June 24 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
LEGO® Club
Test your building skills with a monthly LEGO® challenge and then display your epic creations at the library until the next LEGO® Club. Geared for youth ages 6–12.
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Monday June 24 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Evening Storytime and Craft
Read, play, sing, talk and write together with Dakota County children's librarians. Enjoy stories and create a simple craft while developing early literacy skills. Geared for youth ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.
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Tuesday June 25 9:30am - 11:00am CDT
LEGO® & Duplo at the Library
Get your kids' imaginations working by exploring the many things they can create with LEGO® and Duplo. Geared for youth ages 2–12.
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Tuesday June 25 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
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.
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Tuesday June 25 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
RAD Zoo
Come see some slimy and scaly creatures from the RAD Zoo. Meet an amphibian, some turtles, lizards, snakes and a small alligator. Geared for youth ages 5 and older with their caregivers.
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Tuesday June 25 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
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.
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Tuesday June 25 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Bookends Book Group
Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt. New members are welcome. Geared for adults.
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Tuesday June 25 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Tween Tuesday: Out of this World
Drop in and join us for space-themed crafts and activities. Geared for youth ages 8–13.
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Tuesday June 25 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Evening 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.
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Tuesday June 25 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Tuesday Trivia Night
Test your knowledge by playing trivia as a team of one to four people. Register once as a team. Geared for adults.
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Tuesday June 25 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Burnhaven Non-Fiction Discussion Group
Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "Poverty, by America" by Matthew Desmond. New members are welcome. Geared for adults.
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Tuesday June 25 6:30pm - 7:15pm CDT
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.
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Tuesday June 25 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Tropics Steel Drum Band
Enjoy reggae, calypso, steel drum, soca, ska, Latin, dance hall style and other music genres performed by authentic Caribbean instrumentalists at this upbeat musical presentation. Geared for adults.