Read and Create at the Family Resource Center (Bilingual Eng/Spa)

Children and their parents/caregivers are welcome to join us at the Family Resource Center for our FREE and FUN bilingual (Eng/Spa) storytime led by our Learning and Outreach Specialist Blanca. Enjoy a fun book and early literacy tip, then create a special project to ta......More

Children and their parents/caregivers are welcome to join us at the Family Resource Center for our FREE and FUN bilingual (Eng/Spa) storytime led by our Learning and Outreach Specialist Blanca. Enjoy a fun book and early literacy tip, then create a special project to take home.Scott County families are invited to visit the Family Resource Center for more information. Los niños y sus padre/cuidadores pueden unirse a nosotros en el Centro de Recursos Familiares para nuestra hora de cuentos bilingue (ingles/español) GRATUITA y DIVERTIDA dirigida por nuestra especialista en aprendizaje y extension Blanca. Disfrute de un libro divertido y de un consejo de alfabetizacion temprana, luego cree un proyecto especial para llevar a casa. Se invita a las familias del condado de Scott a visitar el Centro de Recursos Familiares para obtener mas información.

Family Resource Center - MRTS

Waggin' Tales

Drop in to read to a registered therapy dog! Kids can spend time practicing reading to a trained therapy dog with a good ear for stories. Visit http://www.readdogsmn.org/ to learn more about Reading Education Assistance Dogs.

Jordan Library

Waggin' Tales Reading Time with Blue and Casey!

Read to a certified therapy dog, Blue and handler, Casey! Spend time practicing reading to a trained therapy dog with a good ear for stories. Open to all reading ages.Registration Required! Stop by or call the Savage Library Information Desk 952.707.1770 (press 2) to ......More

Read to a certified therapy dog, Blue and handler, Casey! Spend time practicing reading to a trained therapy dog with a good ear for stories. Open to all reading ages.Registration Required! Stop by or call the Savage Library Information Desk 952.707.1770 (press 2) to sign up for a date and time. Bring your own book or choose one of ours to read to Blue!

Savage Small Meeting Room, Savage Library

Bookaholics Book Club

Monthly book club for adults. Members will take turns choosing monthly reads. New Members welcome

New Prague 24 Hr. Large Meeting Room, New Prague Library

Pagers Book Club

This library-sponsored book club for adults meets at the Prior Lake Library on the second Wednesday of the month.Please call the Prior Lake Library at 952-447-3375 for more information..

Prior Lake Small Meeting Room, Prior Lake Library

SCL Branches Closed - Staff Development Day

All branches are closed for SCL's annual Library Staff Development Day. Extended Access members can still unlock EA-equipped locations from 6:00am - 10:00pm.

All Libraries, All Libraries

Jordan Library Lego Time

Jordan Library welcomes children and caregivers to come and play with our collection of LEGO bricks. We supply the LEGOs - you supply the imagination and creation! Play is self-directed.

Jordan 24-Hr Meeting Room, Jordan Library

Stories and a Song

Join us at the Shakopee Library for a short (15-20 minutes) drop-in Storytime on Saturday mornings. We will share two stories and a song or activitity together!Get here early and grab a seat in the Children's area!

Shakopee Library

Preschool Early Literacy Class – Savage Library

Best for ages 3-6. Join us in our new meeting room for stories and fun for kids and families! No registration needed! Children and their parents/caregivers are welcome to join us for our FREE and FUN story- and play-based early literacy classes that use the five importa......More

Best for ages 3-6. Join us in our new meeting room for stories and fun for kids and families! No registration needed! Children and their parents/caregivers are welcome to join us for our FREE and FUN story- and play-based early literacy classes that use the five important early literacy practices of "Talking, Singing, Reading, Writing & Playing". Storytimes led by library staff trained in the Every Child Ready to Read curriculum are “early literacy classes" - all the fun and learning of storytime, but with tips and guidance on easy ways to help your child develop pre-reading skills. New for Fall 2024!* Savage Library will offer three early literacy classes each week, aimed at three age groups: Mondays @ 10:30 am - Preschool class - Best for ages 3-6Tuesdays @ 10:00 am - Baby lap sit class - Best for ages 0-18 months only, please, for babies' safety on the rugThursdays @ 10:45 am - Toddler class - Best for ages 18-36 monthsSiblings are welcome at the toddler and preschool classes, but please, no older siblings at the baby lap sit class if possible. WEATHER POLICY: If local schools close due to weather, morning classes and storytimes that day are cancelled; call for status of afternoon or evening events.

Savage Large Meeting Room, Savage Library

Preschool Early Literacy Class at Prior Lake Library

Children and their parents/caregivers are welcome to join us for our FREE and FUN story- and play-based early literacy classes that use the five important early literacy practices of "Talking, Singing, Reading, Writing & Playing". Storytimes led by library staff traine......More

Children and their parents/caregivers are welcome to join us for our FREE and FUN story- and play-based early literacy classes that use the five important early literacy practices of "Talking, Singing, Reading, Writing & Playing". Storytimes led by library staff trained in the Every Child Ready to Read curriculum are “early literacy classes" - all the fun and learning of storytime, but with tips and guidance on easy ways to help your child develop pre-reading skills. * Prior Lake Library will offer three early literacy classes each week, aimed at three age groups: Mondays @ 10:30 am - Preschool class - Best for ages 3-6Thursdays @ 10:00 am - Baby lap sit class - Best for ages 0-18 months only, please, for babies' safety on the rugThursdays @ 10:45 am - Toddler class - Best for ages 18-36 monthsSiblings are welcome at the toddler and preschool classes, but please, no older siblings at the baby lap sit class if possible. * Partnership with ECFEWe are pleased to continue our partnership with the Prior Lake Savage School District's Early Childhood Family Education center! An educator from ECFE will join us at the library every other Thursday, 10:30-11:30 am. She will be available to answer your questions about caring for young children. WEATHER POLICY: If local schools close due to weather, morning classes and storytimes that day are cancelled; call for status of afternoon or evening events.

Prior Lake Large Meeting Room, Prior Lake Library

Waggin' Tales

Drop in to read to a registered therapy dog! Kids can spend time practicing reading to a trained therapy dog with a good ear for stories. Visit http://www.readdogsmn.org/ to learn more about Reading Education Assistance Dogs.

Shakopee Library

NEW! Baby Lap Sit Class – Savage Library

Best for babies who are not yet walking. Join us in our new meeting room for stories and fun for babies and caregivers! No registration needed.Babies and their caregivers are welcome to join us for our FREE and FUN story- and play-based early literacy classes that use t......More

Best for babies who are not yet walking. Join us in our new meeting room for stories and fun for babies and caregivers! No registration needed.Babies and their caregivers are welcome to join us for our FREE and FUN story- and play-based early literacy classes that use the five important early literacy practices of "Talking, Singing, Reading, Writing & Playing". Storytimes led by library staff trained in the Every Child Ready to Read curriculum are “early literacy classes" - all the fun and learning of storytime, but with tips and guidance on easy ways to help your baby develop pre-reading skills tailored to our earliest learners. New for Fall 2024!* Savage Library will offer three early literacy classes each week, aimed at three age groups: Mondays @ 10:30 am - Preschool class - Best for ages 3-6Tuesdays @ 10:00 am - Baby lap sit class - Best for ages 0-18 months only, please, for babies' safety on the rugThursdays @ 10:45 am - Toddler class - Best for ages 18-36 monthsSiblings are welcome at the toddler and preschool classes, but please, no older siblings at the baby lap sit class if possible. WEATHER POLICY: If local schools close due to weather, morning classes and storytimes that day are cancelled; call for status of afternoon or evening events.

Savage Large Meeting Room, Savage Library

Waggin' Tales Reading Time with Blue and Casey!

Read to a certified therapy dog, Blue and handler, Casey! Spend time practicing reading to a trained therapy dog with a good ear for stories. Open to all reading ages.Registration Required! Stop by or call the Savage Library Information Desk 952.707.1770 (press 2) to ......More

Read to a certified therapy dog, Blue and handler, Casey! Spend time practicing reading to a trained therapy dog with a good ear for stories. Open to all reading ages.Registration Required! Stop by or call the Savage Library Information Desk 952.707.1770 (press 2) to sign up for a date and time. Bring your own book or choose one of ours to read to Blue!

Savage Small Meeting Room, Savage Library

Baby Lap Sit Early Literacy Class at Prior Lake Library

Children and their parents/caregivers are welcome to join us for our FREE and FUN story- and play-based early literacy classes that use the five important early literacy practices of "Talking, Singing, Reading, Writing & Playing". Storytimes led by library staff traine......More

Children and their parents/caregivers are welcome to join us for our FREE and FUN story- and play-based early literacy classes that use the five important early literacy practices of "Talking, Singing, Reading, Writing & Playing". Storytimes led by library staff trained in the Every Child Ready to Read curriculum are “early literacy classes" - all the fun and learning of storytime, but with tips and guidance on easy ways to help your child develop pre-reading skills. * Prior Lake Library will offer three early literacy classes each week, aimed at three age groups: Mondays @ 10:30 am - Preschool class - Best for ages 3-6Thursdays @ 10:00 am - Baby lap sit class - Best for ages 0-18 months only, please, for babies' safety on the rugThursdays @ 10:45 am - Toddler class - Best for ages 18-36 monthsSiblings are welcome at the toddler and preschool classes, but please, no older siblings at the baby lap sit class if possible. * Partnership with ECFEWe are pleased to continue our partnership with the Prior Lake Savage School District's Early Childhood Family Education center! An educator from ECFE will join us at the library every other Thursday, 10:30-11:30 am. She will be available to answer your questions about caring for young children. WEATHER POLICY: If local schools close due to weather, morning classes and storytimes that day are cancelled; call for status of afternoon or evening events.

Prior Lake Large Meeting Room, Prior Lake Library

NEW! Toddler Early Literacy Class – Savage Library

Best for ages 18-36 months. Join us in our new meeting room for stories and fun for kids and families! No registration needed.Children and their parents/caregivers are welcome to join us for our FREE and FUN story- and play-based early literacy classes that use the five......More

Best for ages 18-36 months. Join us in our new meeting room for stories and fun for kids and families! No registration needed.Children and their parents/caregivers are welcome to join us for our FREE and FUN story- and play-based early literacy classes that use the five important early literacy practices of "Talking, Singing, Reading, Writing & Playing". Storytimes led by library staff trained in the Every Child Ready to Read curriculum are “early literacy classes" - all the fun and learning of storytime, but with tips and guidance on easy ways to help your child develop pre-reading skills. New for Fall 2024!* Savage Library will offer three early literacy classes each week, aimed at three age groups: Mondays @ 10:30 am - Preschool class - Best for ages 3-6Tuesdays @ 10:00 am - Baby lap sit class - Best for ages 0-18 months only, please, for babies' safety on the rugThursdays @ 10:45 am - Toddler class - Best for ages 18-36 monthsSiblings are welcome at the toddler and preschool classes, but please, no older siblings at the baby lap sit class if possible. WEATHER POLICY: If local schools close due to weather, morning classes and storytimes that day are cancelled; call for status of afternoon or evening events.

Savage Large Meeting Room, Savage Library

Toddler Early Literacy Class at Prior Lake Library

Children and their parents/caregivers are welcome to join us for our FREE and FUN story- and play-based early literacy classes that use the five important early literacy practices of "Talking, Singing, Reading, Writing & Playing". Storytimes led by library staff traine......More

Children and their parents/caregivers are welcome to join us for our FREE and FUN story- and play-based early literacy classes that use the five important early literacy practices of "Talking, Singing, Reading, Writing & Playing". Storytimes led by library staff trained in the Every Child Ready to Read curriculum are “early literacy classes" - all the fun and learning of storytime, but with tips and guidance on easy ways to help your child develop pre-reading skills. * Prior Lake Library will offer three early literacy classes each week, aimed at three age groups: Mondays @ 10:30 am - Preschool class - Best for ages 3-6Thursdays @ 10:00 am - Baby lap sit class - Best for ages 0-18 months only, please, for babies' safety on the rugThursdays @ 10:45 am - Toddler class - Best for ages 18-36 monthsSiblings are welcome at the toddler and preschool classes, but please, no older siblings at the baby lap sit class if possible. * Partnership with ECFEWe are pleased to continue our partnership with the Prior Lake Savage School District's Early Childhood Family Education center! An educator from ECFE will join us at the library every other Thursday, 10:30-11:30 am. She will be available to answer your questions about caring for young children. WEATHER POLICY: If local schools close due to weather, morning classes and storytimes that day are cancelled; call for status of afternoon or evening events.

Prior Lake Large Meeting Room, Prior Lake Library

Science Time with the Library

Join us at the Savage Library for STEM exploration and fun! This is perfect for families with young children and activity instructions are available in English, Spanish, and Somali.Scott County families can visit Family Resource Center from 1:30-4:30pm on Thursdays at t......More

Join us at the Savage Library for STEM exploration and fun! This is perfect for families with young children and activity instructions are available in English, Spanish, and Somali.Scott County families can visit Family Resource Center from 1:30-4:30pm on Thursdays at the Savage Library and receive information about community resources, referrals for services, or assistance completing applications and paperwork. ¡Unase a nosotros en la biblioteca de Savage para explorar y divertirse STEM! Esto es perfecto para familias con niños pequeños y las instrucciones de la actividad estan disponibles en ingles, español y somali.Las familias del condado de Scott pueden visitar el Centro de Recursos Familiares de 1:30-4:30pm los jueves en la biblioteca en Savage y recibir informacion sobre recursos comunitarios, referencias para servicios o asistencia para completar solicitudes y tramites.

Savage Library

Game Night!

Join us each week at the Savage Library to learn and play games or help complete a puzzle! We have a collection of games available and game play is self-directed by participants. The 4th Thursday of each month is LEGO night. We have a board game collection and puzzle ex......More

Join us each week at the Savage Library to learn and play games or help complete a puzzle! We have a collection of games available and game play is self-directed by participants. The 4th Thursday of each month is LEGO night. We have a board game collection and puzzle exchange at the library so come check it out!All ages and families are welcome. WEATHER POLICY: If local schools close due to weather, call for status of afternoon or evening events.

Savage Small Meeting Room, Savage Library

Scott County Library Board of Advisors Meeting

The Scott County Library Board of Advisors meets at minimum four times a year on the third Thursday of meeting months at 5:30 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. See our website for agendas and minutes. A schedule of upcoming meetings can be found here. Contact Libra......More

The Scott County Library Board of Advisors meets at minimum four times a year on the third Thursday of meeting months at 5:30 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. See our website for agendas and minutes. A schedule of upcoming meetings can be found here. Contact Library Administration at 952-496-8010 if you have questions.

Savage Large Meeting Room, Savage Library