Pleasant Hill Library
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Wednesday May 8 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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Wednesday May 8 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Colors, Feelings and Music
Join MacPhail Center for Music’s early childhood music specialists as they explore the magic of music and play. Explore hands-on musical play activities to experience music’s impact on learning and reading readiness. Presented by MacPhail Center for Music. Registration ......More
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Wednesday May 8 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
Seed Art
Learn some techniques of mosaic art and create a design of your own. Presented by Caponi Art Park. Registration required. Geared for adults.
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Wednesday May 8 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Teen Hangout
Drop by Wednesday afternoons from 3–5 pm for a different featured activity in the Teen section each week. All are welcome to share their ideas and suggest different activities for us to try. Geared for youth ages 12 and older.
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Wednesday May 8 5:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Sand Painting & Rangoli
Learn about Indian culture, history and celebrations while creating stylized, temporary Rangoli art designs with flour or colored sand. Presented by COMPAS Teaching Artist Shakun Maheshwari. Registration required. Geared for adults.
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Wednesday May 8 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Book Bingo for Adults
Play bingo for a chance to win gently-used books. Geared for adults.
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Thursday May 9 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 May 9 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Business Structure Basics Online
Join us as an attorney from Springboard’s Minnesota Lawyers for the Arts (MnLA) program covers business models from LLC’s to 501(c)3’s, including information on how to prepare, and benefits and risks. Presented by Springboard for the Arts. Registration required. Geared ......More
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Thursday May 9 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Galaxie Book Club Online
Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "The Other Passenger" by Louise Candish. New members are welcome. This event will be held on Zoom. Registration required. Geared for adults.
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Friday May 10 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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Saturday May 11 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Move and Groove
Join Miss Aimee at the library for this fun music and movement program with plenty of dancing, singing, and playing. Geared for youth ages 2–8 with their caregivers.
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Saturday May 11 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Bengali Storytime: Connecting Culture Through Stories
Join community member Rima as she shares children’s stories celebrating Indian culture. This event will be presented in Bengali and English. The Indian language featured will be primarily Bengali. Geared for youth ages 3 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome......More
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Monday May 13 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Bengali Storytime: Connecting Culture Through Stories
Join community member Rima as she shares children’s stories celebrating Indian culture. This event will be presented in Bengali and English. The Indian language featured will be primarily Bengali. Geared for youth ages 3 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome......More
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Monday May 13 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 May 13 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Killer Thrillers Book Group
Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "Killers of a Certain Age" by Deanna Raybourn. New members are welcome. Geared for adults.
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Tuesday May 14 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Early Literacy Dance Party
Learn and practice early literacy skills while having fun with music and movement at this dance party celebrating spring. Participants are encouraged to dress silly. Geared for youth ages 2–6. Space is limited.
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Tuesday May 14 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Homework Help
Work with a volunteer for help with homework assignments in any subject. Open to K–12 students, no appointment necessary.
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Tuesday May 14 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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Wednesday May 15 9:30am - 11:30am CDT
Build with Train Tracks
Drop in and play with a variety of train accessories. Use your imagination to build the ultimate train track with a variety of tracks, bridges, trains, stations and more. Presented by Lemon Seeds. Geared for ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.
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Wednesday May 15 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Book Bingo for Adults
Play bingo for a chance to win books. Registration required. Geared for adults.
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Wednesday May 15 3:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Crafternoon: Zentangles
Join us on the third Wednesday each month for a different featured craft. This month we will be trying out zentangles, a form of structured doodling where you create repeating patterns and motifs. Geared for adults and youth ages 12 and older.
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Wednesday May 15 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Teen Hangout
Drop by Wednesday afternoons from 3–5 pm for a different featured activity in the Teen section each week. All are welcome to share their ideas and suggest different activities for us to try. Geared for youth ages 12 and older.
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Thursday May 16 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Stories in Song with Anne Reed
Join us for a lively session where you will hear old songs, sing along, and create a new song together with others in the group. Presented by COMPAS Teaching Artist Ann Reed. Geared for older adults.
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Thursday May 16 2:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
DIY: Sewing Open Studio
Bring your own sewing project for help from our staff expert, or for advice on starting something new. Sewing machines and sergers will be available. Registration required. Geared for adults and youth ages 12 and up.
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Thursday May 16 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Wescott Third Thursday Book Discussion Group
Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month's title is "The Reading List" by Sara Nisha Adams. New members are welcome; social gathering begins at 6 p.m with book discussion starting at 6:30 p.m. Registration required. Geared for adu......More
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Thursday May 16 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Meet the Author: Dennis Vinar
Join us as Dennis Vinar discusses "How Did You Find Me After All These Years: A Family Memoir", an inspirational real-life tale of rekindled love and reunited family after spending 53 years apart. Presented in partnership with the Rosemount Area Arts Council. Geared for......More
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Thursday May 16 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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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Friday May 17 3:00pm - 4:15pm CDT
Intro to Paper Cutting
Learn the basics of paper cutting using a Silhouette Cameo® paper cutter and its software. Discover how to import and resize images, select cut settings, load cutting mats, select the right paper and more. Get hands-on practice and make a small project. Registration req......More
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Saturday May 18 10:00am - 1:00pm CDT
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.
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Saturday May 18 10:00am - 11:00am 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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Saturday May 18 10:00am - 11:00am 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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Saturday May 18 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
De-Stress with Dogs
Drop in to de-stress and meet some wonderful therapy dogs. If final exams and projects have been stressing you out, take some time to relax and recharge with other teens in your community. Cuddle a dog, eat a snack, use fidgets, or do some calming coloring. Geared for h......More
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Saturday May 18 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Mobile Sign Shop
Create, carve, and paint your own customized wooden sign inspired by the cabin signs of Northern Minnesota. Presented by artist Peter Haakon Thompson. Registration required. Geared for all ages.