Introduction to Watercolors

Harness the gorgeous depths of watercolor painting! Learn about different watercolor supplies, how to mix colors, and different wet and dry techniques including layering, blending, and more. Materials provided. Keep your supplies and continue to experiment after class.......More

Harness the gorgeous depths of watercolor painting! Learn about different watercolor supplies, how to mix colors, and different wet and dry techniques including layering, blending, and more. Materials provided. Keep your supplies and continue to experiment after class. Collaborator: Parcel Arts. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Connecting Through Stories

COMPAS Teaching Artist Danielle Daniel shares stories that highlight African American history and culture for audiences of all ages. Listen to stories full of adventure and imagination that impart positive messages of courage, faith, respect, and freedom. Collaborator:......More

COMPAS Teaching Artist Danielle Daniel shares stories that highlight African American history and culture for audiences of all ages. Listen to stories full of adventure and imagination that impart positive messages of courage, faith, respect, and freedom. Collaborator: COMPAS. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Story Yoga

Toddler-grade 1 and a favorite adult. Experience yoga through stories and songs, and discover new ways to move and play together. Collaborator: Learning Tree Yoga.

Read With an Animal

Grades 1-3. Cuddle up with a certified therapy animal and practice reading aloud. Sign up when you arrive for a 15-minute slot. Collaborator: PAWS to READ is a program of North Star Therapy Animals (NSTA). All handlers are required to be trained in an additional childr......More

Grades 1-3. Cuddle up with a certified therapy animal and practice reading aloud. Sign up when you arrive for a 15-minute slot. Collaborator: PAWS to READ is a program of North Star Therapy Animals (NSTA). All handlers are required to be trained in an additional children's reading program that focuses on utilizing registered therapy animals.  Note: This event will only have dogs.

Golden Valley Book Club: Bad Blood

Join our discussion of new and interesting titles. Hosted by Golden Valley Library.  November 18: Bad Blood by John Carreyrou

Story Yoga

Toddler-grade 1 and a favorite adult. Experience yoga through stories and songs, and discover new ways to move and play together. Collaborator: Learning Tree Yoga.

Drop-in: Fiber Art for Families

Toddlers-PreK and their caregivers. Drop in for a sensory-friendly fiber art experience! Learn through play by handling textile materials from every point of production, from fiber to fabric. Create an art piece of your own to take home. Materials provided. Collaborato......More

Toddlers-PreK and their caregivers. Drop in for a sensory-friendly fiber art experience! Learn through play by handling textile materials from every point of production, from fiber to fabric. Create an art piece of your own to take home. Materials provided. Collaborator: Textile Center. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Golden Valley Book Club: Magpie Murders

Join our discussion of new and interesting titles. Hosted by Golden Valley Library.  December 9: Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz