Feeding Your Baby

Join our IBCLC (lactation consultant) and public health nurse, along with other parents just like you who are looking for support with feeding their baby. For example, when to know your baby is ready for solid foods or how to reach my breastfeeding goal. Share experienc......More

Join our IBCLC (lactation consultant) and public health nurse, along with other parents just like you who are looking for support with feeding their baby. For example, when to know your baby is ready for solid foods or how to reach my breastfeeding goal. Share experiences with parents who are also adjusting to life with a baby. Bring your questions or just come to listen. If you need lactation, feeding support or want to have your baby weighed, stop by, we would love to share some resources with you. All feeding decisions are supported. No registration needed, just bring yourself and your baby.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

Wrapped Notebook Online

Create your own hand-stamped, patterned paper and learn to wrap a hardcover for a pad of peel-and-stick notes. Finish with a ribbon and bead closure.Registration required, limit one spot per person, per class. A kit with materials for the class will be mailed to your ad......More

Create your own hand-stamped, patterned paper and learn to wrap a hardcover for a pad of peel-and-stick notes. Finish with a ribbon and bead closure.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.

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

Robert Trail History Book Discussion Group

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "His Majesty's Airship" by S.C. Gwynne. New members are welcome. For adults.

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

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.

Burnhaven Large Meeting Room, Burnhaven 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

Teen Gaming

Drop-in anytime to play board games and video games with friends.

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

Pleasant Hill Evening Book Group

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "The Guncle" by Stephen Rowley. New members are welcome. For adults.

Pleasant Hill Large Conference Room (Old Mill Ruins), Pleasant Hill 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

Parachute Playtime

Have fun with a giant parachute, including songs, rhymes and games. Registration required. For youth ages 3 and older with their caregivers.

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.

Robert Trail Large Meeting Room, Robert Trail 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.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

Galaxie Book Club Online

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month each person will discuss the book(s) of their choice. New members are welcome. This event will be held on Zoom. Registration required. For adults.

Galaxie Library

Library Closed

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STEM Saturday: Snowstorm in a Jar

Learn about chemical reactions in this seasonal experiment. We'll combine baby oil, paint, and a surprise third item to create a snowstorm in a jar. Registration required. For ages 5–10.

Heritage Large Meeting Room, Heritage 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

Rangoli Art

Dive into the vibrant world of Rangoli in this hands-on art project. Explore the traditional Indian art of Rangoli, focusing on creating personalized designs on a circular wooden base. Use colorful paints, markers and mirrors to fill in your designs. Presented by ArtSta......More

Dive into the vibrant world of Rangoli in this hands-on art project. Explore the traditional Indian art of Rangoli, focusing on creating personalized designs on a circular wooden base. Use colorful paints, markers and mirrors to fill in your designs. Presented by ArtStart. Registration required. For youth ages 12–18.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.

Thompson County Park Dakota Lodge, Offsite

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

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