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.

Galaxie Large Meeting Room L139, Galaxie 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.

Galaxie Large Meeting Room L139, Galaxie Library

Cocoa, Coffee, and Crafts Drop-In Event

Drop-in for an afternoon of creating and chatting with your library community. Bring you own work in progress. All skill levels welcome. Refreshments provided. For adults 18 and up.

Heritage Large Meeting Room, Heritage Library

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

Teen Space

Come unwind, socialize and recharge with other teens. Hangout with your friends, relax, color or do homework. A variety of board games and Nintendo Switch games will be available to play with. Comfy inflatable couches and games will be provided. For teens ages 12–18.

Galaxie Large Meeting Room L139, Galaxie 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

Straw Rockets with Dakota County 4–H Club

Blast off with science. Join us for hands-on fun that’s out of this world. Design, build and launch your own straw rocket while learning about flight. Presented by Dakota County 4–H. For grades K–5.

Burnhaven Large Meeting Room, Burnhaven Library

Ask a Sewing Mentor

Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one time with a mentor who will help you learn how to use a sewing machine or serger for your own needs or projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Wescott 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

Where Stories Meet Stewardship: From Environmental Awareness to Action

Join us for a night of environmental hope and action, as we learn about the history of the environment in Dakota County and hear about what local organizations are doing to make a difference. From small steps to big impact, discover how you can help.A Hastings Reads eve......More

Join us for a night of environmental hope and action, as we learn about the history of the environment in Dakota County and hear about what local organizations are doing to make a difference. From small steps to big impact, discover how you can help.A Hastings Reads event.

Schaar's Bluff Gathering Center, Pleasant Hill Library

Ask a Sewing Mentor

Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one time with a mentor who will help you learn how to use a sewing machine or serger for your own needs or projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Wescott 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

Kaposia Book Club

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "This Is How It Always Is" by Laurie Frankel. New members are welcome. For adults.

Kaposia Conference Room 1, Kaposia 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

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.

Galaxie Large Meeting Room L139, Galaxie 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

Ask an iLab Mentor

Learn about the iLab. Bring general questions or get help with laminating, button making, bookbinding, 3D printing, photo scanning, or VHS and 8 mm conversion projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. For adults and teens.Please reserve the iLab equipment that you need ......More

Learn about the iLab. Bring general questions or get help with laminating, button making, bookbinding, 3D printing, photo scanning, or VHS and 8 mm conversion projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. For adults and teens.Please reserve the iLab equipment that you need assistance with using our online reservation system.

iLAB , Pleasant Hill Library

Ask an iLab Mentor

Learn about the iLab. Bring general questions or get help with laminating, button making, bookbinding, 3D printing, photo scanning, or VHS and 8 mm conversion projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. For adults and teens.Please reserve the iLab equipment that you need ......More

Learn about the iLab. Bring general questions or get help with laminating, button making, bookbinding, 3D printing, photo scanning, or VHS and 8 mm conversion projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. For adults and teens.Please reserve the iLab equipment that you need assistance with using our online reservation system.

iLAB , 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.

Galaxie Large Meeting Room L139, Galaxie Library

Ask an iLab Mentor

Learn about the iLab. Bring general questions or get help with laminating, button making, bookbinding, 3D printing, photo scanning, or VHS and 8 mm conversion projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. For adults and teens.Please reserve the iLab equipment that you need ......More

Learn about the iLab. Bring general questions or get help with laminating, button making, bookbinding, 3D printing, photo scanning, or VHS and 8 mm conversion projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. For adults and teens.Please reserve the iLab equipment that you need assistance with using our online reservation system.

iLAB , Pleasant Hill Library

Ask an iLab Mentor

Learn about the iLab. Bring general questions or get help with laminating, button making, bookbinding, 3D printing, photo scanning, or VHS and 8 mm conversion projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. For adults and teens.Please reserve the iLab equipment that you need ......More

Learn about the iLab. Bring general questions or get help with laminating, button making, bookbinding, 3D printing, photo scanning, or VHS and 8 mm conversion projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. For adults and teens.Please reserve the iLab equipment that you need assistance with using our online reservation system.

iLAB , Pleasant Hill 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

Inver Glen Book Discussion Group

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus. New members are welcome. For adults.

Inver Glen Conference Room, Inver Glen 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

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

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.​

Robert Trail Large Meeting Room, Robert Trail Library

Family Storytime at Thompson County Park

Join us to enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. For babies and youth of all ages with their caregivers.This event will take place offsite at the Dakota Lodge in Thompson County Park, 1200 Stassen Lane, West St. Paul. Follow libra......More

Join us to enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. For babies and youth of all ages with their caregivers.This event will take place offsite at the Dakota Lodge in Thompson County Park, 1200 Stassen Lane, West St. Paul. Follow library signage to the Great Room. Please be aware of parking restrictions as Thompson Park Activity Center is as shared space. Storytime will take place at Thompson County Park while the Wentworth Library is closed for renovation.

Thompson County Park Dakota Lodge, Offsite

Books and Beyond: Finding The Calm

Join us for stories and songs around the theme of finding calm moments in the chaos. Adults will also have the opportunity for a breakout session to learn practical insights on early childhood development. For ages birth to age 3 with their caregivers. Presented in coll......More

Join us for stories and songs around the theme of finding calm moments in the chaos. Adults will also have the opportunity for a breakout session to learn practical insights on early childhood development. For ages birth to age 3 with their caregivers. Presented in collaboration with Hastings ECFE.

Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library

eCommerce: Selling Online Online

Learn to develop the right platform for your eCommerce website including PayPal, WooCommerce and Shopify. We will discuss product photography requirements, creating product categories and payment and shipping options. Presented by Keer Keer. Registration required. For a......More

Learn to develop the right platform for your eCommerce website including PayPal, WooCommerce and Shopify. We will discuss product photography requirements, creating product categories and payment and shipping options. Presented by Keer Keer. Registration required. For adults.

Teen Gaming

Drop-in anytime to play board games and video games with friends. For youth ages 12–18.

Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia 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

Ask an iLAB Mentor: 3D Printing

Bring your 3D printing questions and get one-on-one help. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Galaxie 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

Ask an iLAB Mentor: 3D Printing

Bring your 3D printing questions and get one-on-one help. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Galaxie 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 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

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

Ask a Sewing Mentor

Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one time with a mentor who will help you learn how to use a sewing machine for your own needs or projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Wescott Library

Ask a Sewing Mentor

Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one time with a mentor who will help you learn how to use a sewing machine for your own needs or projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Wescott 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

Ask a Sewing Mentor

Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one time with a mentor who will help you learn how to use a sewing machine for your own needs or projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Wescott Library

Galaxie Book Club Online

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month's title is "The Princess of Las Vegas" by Chris Bohjalian. New members are welcome. This event will be held on Zoom. Registration required. For adults.

Galaxie 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 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 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

Garbage Friends

Drop-in to turn garbage into art. Turn everyday materials into brand new puppets and companions of your own creation. Presented by Now.Make.Art. For ages 10–18.This event will take place offsite at Heritage E-STEM Magnet School in the cafeteria, 121 Butler Ave W, West S......More

Drop-in to turn garbage into art. Turn everyday materials into brand new puppets and companions of your own creation. Presented by Now.Make.Art. For ages 10–18.This event will take place offsite at Heritage E-STEM Magnet School in the cafeteria, 121 Butler Ave W, West St. Paul. Follow library signage to the cafeteria.

Heritage Middle School, Offsite

Family Fort Night

Bring your blankets, sheets, pillows and clothespins. Join library staff for an evening of fort building, stories, and more. Don't forget to wear your pajamas. Extra building supplies will be on hand. For youth ages 3 and older with their caregivers. This program will t......More

Bring your blankets, sheets, pillows and clothespins. Join library staff for an evening of fort building, stories, and more. Don't forget to wear your pajamas. Extra building supplies will be on hand. For youth ages 3 and older with their caregivers. This program will take place after staffed hours. Library doors will open at 6:00 p.m. for this special event.

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

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

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

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

Ask a Sewing Mentor

Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one time with a mentor who will help you learn how to use a sewing machine or serger for your own needs or projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Pleasant Hill Library

3D Printed Valentine Charms for Teens

Drop in to celebrate Valentine's Day by designing and printing your own Valentine charm. Learn the basics of 3D printing and design in this hands-on event — no experience necessary. For youth ages 10–18.

Farmington Library

Ask a Sewing Mentor

Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one time with a mentor who will help you learn how to use a sewing machine or serger for your own needs or projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Pleasant Hill Library

Ask a Sewing Mentor

Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one time with a mentor who will help you learn how to use a sewing machine or serger for your own needs or projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Pleasant Hill Library

Ask a Sewing Mentor

Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one time with a mentor who will help you learn how to use a sewing machine or serger for your own needs or projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Pleasant Hill Library

Ask an iLAB Mentor: 3D Printing

Bring your 3D printing questions and get one-on-one help. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Galaxie Library

Ask an iLAB Mentor: 3D Printing

Bring your 3D printing questions and get one-on-one help. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Galaxie Library

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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

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.

Galaxie Large Meeting Room L139, Galaxie 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

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. Geared for children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Galaxie Large Meeting Room L139, Galaxie 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. For youth ages 12-18.

Kaposia Library

Sewing Projects: Getting it Done

Join others and complete your unfinished sewing projects. Learn how to sew under the guidance of experienced seamstresses. Sewing machines and tools are provided; personal machines also welcome. 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.

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

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

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

Burnhaven Book Discussion Group

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

Burnhaven Conference Room, Burnhaven Library

Farmington Books & 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 "A Marriage at Sea: A True Story of Love, Obsession, and Shipwreck " by Sophie Elmhirst. New members are welcome. Attend in person at Farmington......More

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community, either in person or through Zoom. This month’s title is "A Marriage at Sea: A True Story of Love, Obsession, and Shipwreck " by Sophie Elmhirst. New members are welcome. Attend in person at Farmington Library or online. Registration required to receive an email with the link to online access for this event. For adults.

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.

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

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 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.​

Robert Trail Large Meeting Room, Robert Trail Library

Family Storytime at Thompson County Park

Join us to enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. For babies and youth of all ages with their caregivers.This event will take place offsite at the Dakota Lodge in Thompson County Park, 1200 Stassen Lane, West St. Paul. Follow libra......More

Join us to enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. For babies and youth of all ages with their caregivers.This event will take place offsite at the Dakota Lodge in Thompson County Park, 1200 Stassen Lane, West St. Paul. Follow library signage to the Great Room. Please be aware of parking restrictions as Thompson Park Activity Center is as shared space. Storytime will take place at Thompson County Park while the Wentworth Library is closed for renovation.

Thompson County Park Dakota Lodge, Offsite

Social Media Marketing Online

Learn about social media apps and why having social media boosts search engine optimization (SEO). We will discuss the social media apps that target specific demographics, including Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. We will also review apps that push posts to multiple pl......More

Learn about social media apps and why having social media boosts search engine optimization (SEO). We will discuss the social media apps that target specific demographics, including Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. We will also review apps that push posts to multiple platforms. Presented by Keer Keer. Registration required. For adults.

Teen Gaming

Drop-in anytime to play board games and video games with friends. For youth ages 12–18.

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

Ask an iLAB Mentor: 3D Printing

Bring your 3D printing questions and get one-on-one help. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Galaxie 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

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