Perler Palooza

Grades 2-9. Let's create with Perler beads! These little plastic, colorful beads can be placed in any design and then melted together to make jewelry, keychains, magnets, and more. Materials provided.

Crafternoon

Adults 18 and up. Craft and create with your library community. All skill levels welcome. Bring your own work in progress and join your neighbors in an afternoon of creating and chatting.

Quick Reads Book Club

Join our discussion of new and interesting titles, all under 250 pages! Bring along your recommendations for future meetings. Copies of the book may be picked up at the service desk prior to meeting. December 28: ......More

Join our discussion of new and interesting titles, all under 250 pages! Bring along your recommendations for future meetings. Copies of the book may be picked up at the service desk prior to meeting. December 28: Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel January 25: If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin February 22: My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkian Braithwaite

Crafternoon

Adults 18 and up. Craft and create with your library community. All skill levels welcome. Bring your own work in progress and join your neighbors in an afternoon of creating and chatting.

Youth Game Day

Grades 3-9. Put your game face on. Board games, card games, puzzles, and Nintendo Switch are provided by the library or bring your own games! Bring your friends and come make new ones for an afternoon of gaming together!

Crafternoon

Adults 18 and up. Craft and create with your library community. All skill levels welcome. Bring your own work in progress and join your neighbors in an afternoon of creating and chatting.

Computer Tutor

Drop by to receive one-on-one assistance with computers – everything from using Microsoft Office and Google Docs, filling out job applications, signing up for email, searching the internet, printing, scanning, and more. Please call 612-543-6400 to verify a computer vo......More

Drop by to receive one-on-one assistance with computers – everything from using Microsoft Office and Google Docs, filling out job applications, signing up for email, searching the internet, printing, scanning, and more. Please call 612-543-6400 to verify a computer volunteer is available; the schedule may change with short notice.

Baby Caregiver Connection Hour With Hopkins ECFE

Looking for a welcoming space to connect with your infant and other caregivers? This interactive class offers a special opportunity to enjoy lively baby stories led by a librarian followed by a meaningful discussion facilitated by a licensed parenting educator from the......More

Looking for a welcoming space to connect with your infant and other caregivers? This interactive class offers a special opportunity to enjoy lively baby stories led by a librarian followed by a meaningful discussion facilitated by a licensed parenting educator from the Hopkins Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) program. Each week, we’ll explore important parenting topics such as: • Child development • Navigating sleep routines • Self-care for parents • Building healthy routines • Managing emotions • Parenting styles and strategies This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other parents and caregivers of infants, share experiences, and ask questions. You'll gain practical insights and support that will help guide you in the parenting or caregiver journey. Join us for all four weeks or just the sessions that fit your schedule!

Family Storytime

For children ages birth to 5 years old and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Siblings welcome.

Computer Tutor

Drop by to receive one-on-one assistance with computers – everything from using Microsoft Office and Google Docs, filling out job applications, signing up for email, searching the internet, printing, scanning, and more. Please call 612-543-6400 to verify a computer vo......More

Drop by to receive one-on-one assistance with computers – everything from using Microsoft Office and Google Docs, filling out job applications, signing up for email, searching the internet, printing, scanning, and more. Please call 612-543-6400 to verify a computer volunteer is available; the schedule may change with short notice.