Ka Joog 4-H Club

Youth engage in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) content and a sequence of activities that equip them with the mindset and personal leadership skills needed to pursue higher education and careers. Each meeting includes hands-on activities, opportun......More

Youth engage in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) content and a sequence of activities that equip them with the mindset and personal leadership skills needed to pursue higher education and careers. Each meeting includes hands-on activities, opportunities to be leaders, and experiences in post-secondary exploration! These are concurrently scheduled during Wednesday night Homework Help sessions at Eden Prairie Library. Ka Joog 4-H Club is a partnership club of University of Minnesota Extension’s Center for Youth Development and engages youth in grades 6-12. A nationally recognized Somali nonprofit, Ka Joog is tailored toward enriching the lives of Somali American youth by utilizing the positive elements of education, mentoring, employment, and the arts. Their mission is to motivate youth to pursue higher education, while promoting and building community ties at events throughout Minnesota.

Job Search Assistance

Drop in to get help with your job search from PROP's Employment Service program. Learn about the ways PROP can support you in your job search:  creating or updating a résumé writing cover letters where and how to apply for jobs mock interviewing exploring your ......More

Drop in to get help with your job search from PROP's Employment Service program. Learn about the ways PROP can support you in your job search:  creating or updating a résumé writing cover letters where and how to apply for jobs mock interviewing exploring your career interests You can also learn about PROP's other programs and services.  Collaborator: PROP (People Reaching Out to People).

Game Zone Saturdays

Entering grades 6-12. Drop in and join the fun! Play a variety of tabletop games – Monopoly, Catan, Scrabble, and more. Also, backyard size Corn Toss, Connect Four, and Jenga. Play games in a friendly competitive space. Feel free to bring your own game to share! Sponso......More

Entering grades 6-12. Drop in and join the fun! Play a variety of tabletop games – Monopoly, Catan, Scrabble, and more. Also, backyard size Corn Toss, Connect Four, and Jenga. Play games in a friendly competitive space. Feel free to bring your own game to share! Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.

Design Lab

Entering grades 7-12. Discover your creativity! We will be designing a variety of projects that explore different media, techniques and more for hands-on learning and innovation. Materials provided. This workshop meets every two weeks on Thursdays. Sponsor: Friends of ......More

Entering grades 7-12. Discover your creativity! We will be designing a variety of projects that explore different media, techniques and more for hands-on learning and innovation. Materials provided. This workshop meets every two weeks on Thursdays. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.

Movie Matinee

Come watch great movies every Friday afternoon with your friends at Eden Prairie Library. Movies rated PG or under. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library. This program is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Game Zone Saturdays

Entering grades 6-12. Drop in and join the fun! Play a variety of tabletop games – Monopoly, Catan, Scrabble, and more. Also, backyard size Corn Toss, Connect Four, and Jenga. Play games in a friendly competitive space. Feel free to bring your own game to share! Sponso......More

Entering grades 6-12. Drop in and join the fun! Play a variety of tabletop games – Monopoly, Catan, Scrabble, and more. Also, backyard size Corn Toss, Connect Four, and Jenga. Play games in a friendly competitive space. Feel free to bring your own game to share! Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.

Register to Vote

Representatives from the League of Women Voters of Minnetonka, Eden Prairie and Hopkins will be at the Eden Prairie Library to help people register to vote. Learn about voting and get registered for the November 5 general election.

Job Search Assistance

Drop in to get help with your job search from Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) Employment Services programs. Career Navigators can help with things such as: Résumé and cover letter assistance Interviewing preparation and practice Career exploration Resource......More

Drop in to get help with your job search from Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) Employment Services programs. Career Navigators can help with things such as: Résumé and cover letter assistance Interviewing preparation and practice Career exploration Resource referrals Career coaching, and more! You can also learn about GESMN's Employment Services programs and see if you qualify for a free job search assistance program.  Collaborator: Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota.

Kids Jr. Book Club

Entering grades 2-3. Join other kids to talk about a great book! Copies of the book may be picked up at the service desk prior to the meeting or participants may request their own copy.  Please sign up for either Tuesday or Wednesday book club, the content is the same......More

Entering grades 2-3. Join other kids to talk about a great book! Copies of the book may be picked up at the service desk prior to the meeting or participants may request their own copy.  Please sign up for either Tuesday or Wednesday book club, the content is the same. Collaborator: Friends of the Eden Prairie Library. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library. What we are reading:  June 20: Candy Caper by Tom Watson July 11: Can You Hear a Penguin Fart on Mars? by Jim Benton August 1: Classified by Traci Sorell August 15: Treasure Map by Brandon Todd 

Teen Book Club

Entering grades 7-12. This book club meets at Richardson Nature Center, 8737 East Bush Lake Rd., Bloomington. Join other teens to talk about a great book! Copies of the book may be picked ......More

Entering grades 7-12. This book club meets at Richardson Nature Center, 8737 East Bush Lake Rd., Bloomington. Join other teens to talk about a great book! Copies of the book may be picked up at the Eden Prairie Library service desk prior to meeting. Collaborator: Richardson Nature Center. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library. We are reading:  June 21: Holes by Louis Sachar July 12: Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko July 26: Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi August: 16: Bring your own book!

Movie Matinee

Come watch great movies every Friday afternoon with your friends at Eden Prairie Library. Movies rated PG or under. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library. This program is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Game Zone Saturdays

Entering grades 6-12. Drop in and join the fun! Play a variety of tabletop games – Monopoly, Catan, Scrabble, and more. Also, backyard size Corn Toss, Connect Four, and Jenga. Play games in a friendly competitive space. Feel free to bring your own game to share! Sponso......More

Entering grades 6-12. Drop in and join the fun! Play a variety of tabletop games – Monopoly, Catan, Scrabble, and more. Also, backyard size Corn Toss, Connect Four, and Jenga. Play games in a friendly competitive space. Feel free to bring your own game to share! Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.

3D Printing Jewelry with TinkerCAD

Entering grades 8-12. Use TinkerCAD to create your own personalized jewelry. From earrings to bracelets and even pendants, students will learn how to design their own unique jewelry creations that will make them stand out from the crowd. Collaborator: Make With Sam. Sp......More

Entering grades 8-12. Use TinkerCAD to create your own personalized jewelry. From earrings to bracelets and even pendants, students will learn how to design their own unique jewelry creations that will make them stand out from the crowd. Collaborator: Make With Sam. Sponsor: MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency). Registration opens two weeks before program.

Kids Book Club

Entering grades 4-6. Join other kids to talk about a great book! Copies of the book may be picked up at the service desk prior to the meeting or participants may request their own copy. Collaborator: Friends of the Eden Prairie Library. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepi......More

Entering grades 4-6. Join other kids to talk about a great book! Copies of the book may be picked up at the service desk prior to the meeting or participants may request their own copy. Collaborator: Friends of the Eden Prairie Library. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library. What we are reading:  June 26: Spaced Out by Stuart Gibbs July 10: Stargazing by Jen Wang July 31: Packing for Mars for Kids by Mary Roach August 14: Bring your own book!