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. For youth ages 6–12.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library

Dungeons & Dragons

Enjoy heroic Dungeons & Dragons gameplay through a world filled with magic and monsters. Registration required. For youth ages 12–18.

Farmington Library

Killer Thrillers Book Group

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "Northwoods" by Amy Pease. New members are welcome. For adults.

Inver Glen Conference Room, Wentworth Library

Early Reader Book Club

Explore a book together, practice reading skills, and engage in fun activities. Multiple copies of the book "Fly Guy Presents: Dinosaurs" by Tedd Arnold will be provided and available for check out after the program. Registration required. For youth ages 5–8.

Heritage Large Meeting Room, Heritage 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.

Heritage Large Meeting Room, Heritage Library

Siama’s Congo Roots

Enjoy the sounds, spirited singing and beautiful music made by traditional African instruments, like the Balafon, Mbira, and Lokole. Sing along in Lingala and Kikongo and together hear stories that bring Siama's happy childhood in rural Bas Congo to life. For youth ages......More

Enjoy the sounds, spirited singing and beautiful music made by traditional African instruments, like the Balafon, Mbira, and Lokole. Sing along in Lingala and Kikongo and together hear stories that bring Siama's happy childhood in rural Bas Congo to life. For youth ages 2 and older with their caregivers.

Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library

Feeding Your Baby

Join our international board-certified lactation consultant, a public health nurse, and other parents looking for support with feeding their babies. Share experiences with parents who are also adjusting to life with a baby. Bring your questions or come to listen. You ca......More

Join our international board-certified lactation consultant, a public health nurse, and other parents looking for support with feeding their babies. Share experiences with parents who are also adjusting to life with a baby. Bring your questions or come to listen. You can ask for tips on how to know if your baby is ready for solid foods or how to reach your breastfeeding goal. If you need lactation or feeding support or want to have your baby weighed, please stop by. All feeding decisions are supported. No registration needed — we welcome you to drop by as you are, along with your baby.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

Homeschool STEM: Leapin' Lizards

Meet exotic lizards from around the world up close. Learn fun facts about their diet, habitat, defense mechanisms and more. Presented by Snake Discovery. For youth ages 4 and older. Sponsored by The Friends of the Wescott Library.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

Kaposia Gives Back

Make a difference in the community by decorating grocery bags, organizing supplies and other projects. Presented by Neighbors, Inc. For youth ages 12–18.

Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library

Upcycled Jewelry

Create interesting wearable art from used bike tubes and things you find in the hardware store. Alter tubes into shapes and then add chain and metal pieces to make necklaces, earrings and bracelets with an industrial and urban look. Presented by a COMPAS Teaching Artist......More

Create interesting wearable art from used bike tubes and things you find in the hardware store. Alter tubes into shapes and then add chain and metal pieces to make necklaces, earrings and bracelets with an industrial and urban look. Presented by a COMPAS Teaching Artist. For youth ages 12–18.

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.

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

Design a Card

Learn how to design and cut out custom cards using a Silhouette Cameo. Registration required. For adults.

Wescott Library

Green Thumb Growers, Part 2: Seedling to Bounty

Embark on a gardening adventure from the ground up. This beginner-friendly class will guide you through the fascinating process of seed starting, from selecting the perfect seeds to nurturing tiny seedlings. Learn the essentials of soil preparation, sowing techniques, a......More

Embark on a gardening adventure from the ground up. This beginner-friendly class will guide you through the fascinating process of seed starting, from selecting the perfect seeds to nurturing tiny seedlings. Learn the essentials of soil preparation, sowing techniques, and providing optimal care for your young plants. Presented by Make with Sam. Registration required. For adults.

Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library

Green Thumb Growers, Part 2: Seedling to Bounty

Embark on a gardening adventure from the ground up. This beginner-friendly class will guide you through the fascinating process of seed starting, from selecting the perfect seeds to nurturing tiny seedlings. Learn the essentials of soil preparation, sowing techniques, a......More

Embark on a gardening adventure from the ground up. This beginner-friendly class will guide you through the fascinating process of seed starting, from selecting the perfect seeds to nurturing tiny seedlings. Learn the essentials of soil preparation, sowing techniques, and providing optimal care for your young plants. Presented by Make with Sam. Registration required. For adults.

Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia 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.

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 Babies and Toddlers

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

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

Wescott Library Teen Advisory Group

Lead with other teens in your community to help shape library programs and services. Use your talents and skills to represent the library, help prepare for special events, and make suggestions for books, programs and spaces. For youth ages 13–18. For more information an......More

Lead with other teens in your community to help shape library programs and services. Use your talents and skills to represent the library, help prepare for special events, and make suggestions for books, programs and spaces. For youth ages 13–18. For more information and to apply, visit co.dakota.mn.us/libraries/Support/Volunteer

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

Homework Help

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

Burnhaven Large Meeting Room, Burnhaven Library

Pleasant Hill Evening Book Group

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask" by Anton Treuer. New members are welcome. For adults.

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

Winter Bouquets

Use dried grasses and seed heads from the prairie to create a dried plant arrangement. Presented by Dakota County Parks. Registration required. For adults.

Heritage Large Meeting Room, Heritage Library

Play and Learn

Play, explore and create with a variety of toys, crafts and activities. Connect with your child during this drop-in program. For youth ages birth and older with their caregivers.

Inver Glen Large Meeting Room, Inver Glen 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.

Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, 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. For children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

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. For children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library

Nature’s Teas

Learn about and taste a variety of teas you can craft from common native plants. Presented by Dakota County Parks. Registration required. For adults and teens. A Hastings Reads event.

Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, 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 youth ages birth to age 2 with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Inver Glen Large Meeting Room, Inver Glen 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 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington 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.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott 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.

Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library

Winter Wilderness Survival

Do you have what it takes to survive the winter wilderness? Learn the basics of shelter building and fire-starting, two of the most important survival skills. Dress for some outdoor activities. Presented by Dakota County Parks Naturalist. Registration required. For yout......More

Do you have what it takes to survive the winter wilderness? Learn the basics of shelter building and fire-starting, two of the most important survival skills. Dress for some outdoor activities. Presented by Dakota County Parks Naturalist. Registration required. For youth ages 8–15.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library

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. For youth ages 5–10.

Children's Area, Wescott Library

Waggin' Tales

Read to trained therapy dogs in a supportive environment to help build literacy skills and confidence in reading out loud. For youth ages 5–10.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library

Ukulele Adventure with Rose Lani

Go on a musical adventure with Children’s Musician Rose Lani and her ukulele. Hear stories about this unique instrument, learn fun, catchy original songs and sing old favorites with a new spin. We’ll shimmy and shake and even meet puppet friends. For youth ages 2–6 with......More

Go on a musical adventure with Children’s Musician Rose Lani and her ukulele. Hear stories about this unique instrument, learn fun, catchy original songs and sing old favorites with a new spin. We’ll shimmy and shake and even meet puppet friends. For youth ages 2–6 with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Galaxie Large Meeting Room L139, Galaxie Library

Creative Waffle Making

Unlock the amazing versatility of the waffle iron. Whip up classic waffles with creative toppings, savory potato waffles, hash brown waffles and delicious dessert creations. Get ready for a waffle-tastic adventure. Presented by Make with Sam. Registration required. For ......More

Unlock the amazing versatility of the waffle iron. Whip up classic waffles with creative toppings, savory potato waffles, hash brown waffles and delicious dessert creations. Get ready for a waffle-tastic adventure. Presented by Make with Sam. Registration required. For youth ages 12–18.

Burnhaven Large Meeting Room, Burnhaven Library

Valentine's Day Party

Celebrate the holiday of love with crafts and games. For youth ages 4 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library

Library Closed

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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.

Heritage Large Meeting Room, Heritage Library

Feeding Your Baby

Join our international board-certified lactation consultant, a public health nurse, and other parents looking for support with feeding their babies. Share experiences with parents who are also adjusting to life with a baby. Bring your questions or come to listen. You ca......More

Join our international board-certified lactation consultant, a public health nurse, and other parents looking for support with feeding their babies. Share experiences with parents who are also adjusting to life with a baby. Bring your questions or come to listen. You can ask for tips on how to know if your baby is ready for solid foods or how to reach your breastfeeding goal. If you need lactation or feeding support or want to have your baby weighed, please stop by. All feeding decisions are supported. No registration needed — we welcome you to drop by as you are, along with your baby.

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.

Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library

Embroidered Owl Online

Make an embroidered owl from wool felt and sparkling sequins. Learn the chain stitch to add contrasting feathers. Choose to finish your owl into a pin or decorative ornament. Registration required, limit one spot per person, per class. A kit with materials for the class......More

Make an embroidered owl from wool felt and sparkling sequins. Learn the chain stitch to add contrasting feathers. Choose to finish your owl into a pin or decorative ornament. Registration required, limit one spot per person, per class. A kit with materials for the class will be mailed to your address prior to the event. Limited to participants with MN addresses. Presented by Becka Rahn. A Minnesota legacy program.

The 2:40 Club

Join us for a fun drop-in activity featuring local organizations in South St. Paul. Presented by the South St. Paul Mayor's Youth Task Force. Geared for youth ages 12-18.

Kaposia 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

Leapin' Lizards

Meet exotic lizards from around the world up close. Learn fun facts about their diet, habitat, defense mechanisms and more. Presented by Snake Discovery. For youth ages 4 and older.

Robert Trail Large Meeting Room, Robert Trail Library

Author Talk: Anton Treuer

Join author Anton Treuer as he discusses his books "Where Wolves Don't Die" and "Everything You Wanted to Know about Indians But Were Afraid to Ask." For youth ages 14 and older and adults. A Hastings Reads event.This event will take place at the Hastings Arts Center: 2......More

Join author Anton Treuer as he discusses his books "Where Wolves Don't Die" and "Everything You Wanted to Know about Indians But Were Afraid to Ask." For youth ages 14 and older and adults. A Hastings Reads event.This event will take place at the Hastings Arts Center: 216 Fourth St. E, Hastings

Hastings Arts Center, 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. For children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

Mendota Heights Book Group Online

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s" by Doris Kearns Goodwin. New members are welcome. Registration required. For adults.

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 Babies and Toddlers

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

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

Teen Gaming

Drop-in anytime to play board games and video games with friends!

Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library

Homework Help

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

Burnhaven Large Meeting Room, Burnhaven Library

Introduction to Needle Felting

Learn about the process of using a barbed needle to shape and form loose wool into a winter-themed pin, patch or magnet. A Heritage Winter Arts Series Event. Presented by the Lakeville Area Arts Center. Registration required. For adults and youth ages 10 and older. Spon......More

Learn about the process of using a barbed needle to shape and form loose wool into a winter-themed pin, patch or magnet. A Heritage Winter Arts Series Event. Presented by the Lakeville Area Arts Center. Registration required. For adults and youth ages 10 and older. Sponsored by the Friends of the Heritage Library.

Heritage Large Meeting Room, Heritage Library

Intro to Watercolor

Learn about different watercolor supplies, how to mix colors, and different wet and dry techniques including layering, blending, and more. Keep your supplies and continue to experiment after class. Presented by Parcel Arts. Registration required. For adults.

Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library

Play and Learn

Play, explore and create with a variety of toys, crafts and activities. Connect with your child during this drop-in program. For youth ages birth and older with their caregivers.

Inver Glen Large Meeting Room, Inver Glen 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.

Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, 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. For children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

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. For children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library

Fix-It Clinic

Bring up to three (3) small household electronics, clothing, jewelry or other items to get help repairing them at this first come, first served fix-it event. For adults.

Burnhaven Large Meeting Room, Burnhaven Library

Intro to Watercolor

Learn about different watercolor supplies, how to mix colors, and different wet and dry techniques including layering, blending, and more. Keep your supplies and continue to experiment after class. Presented by Parcel Arts. Registration required. For adults.

Galaxie Large Meeting Room L139, Galaxie Library