Build It

Drop in at the library to explore building with different materials, including pipes, blocks, Lincoln Logs, K'NEX, and more. For youth ages 2–8 with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Heritage Large Meeting Room, Heritage 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

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

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 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

Books and Beyond: Encouraging Independence

Join us for stories and songs around the theme of encouraging independence in your young one. 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. Presente......More

Join us for stories and songs around the theme of encouraging independence in your young one. 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

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

ASL at Pajama Storytime

Wear your pajamas, enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. For youth ages 2–6 with their caregivers. Siblings welcome. ASL interpreter service will be provided at this event.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington 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 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

Raptors of Minnesota

Explore the different raptors found in Minnesota and their role in the environment. Learn the three key features of all raptors and why they are different from other birds. Presented by The Raptor Center. For all ages.

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 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.

Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library

Heritage Library Afternoon Book Discussion Group

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "Sisters in the Wind" by Angeline Boulley. New members are welcome. For adults.

Heritage Large Meeting Room, Heritage Library

Spring Craft Day

Drop in to make crafts celebrating the bright and breezy season of spring. For youth ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library

LeDuc History Book Discussion Group

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "Pathogenesis: A History of the World in Eight Plagues" by Jonathan Kennedy. New members are welcome. For adults.This event will take place at the LeDuc Historic Estate: 1629 Ver......More

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "Pathogenesis: A History of the World in Eight Plagues" by Jonathan Kennedy. New members are welcome. For adults.This event will take place at the LeDuc Historic Estate: 1629 Vermillion St., Hastings

LeDuc Historic Estate, Pleasant Hill Library

Burnhaven Library Non-fiction Book Discussion Group

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "Everything is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection" by John Green. New members are welcome. For adults.

Diamondhead Education Center, Burnhaven 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 youth ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library

Move and Groove

Get ready to sing, dance, and play as we enjoy movement activities through songs and stories. For youth ages birth to age 6 with their caregivers.

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. For adults and teens.

iLAB , 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.

Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library

Obstacle Course

Drop in at the library for a full-body movement experience navigating tunnels and hoops, hopping down a path and balancing on stepping stones. For youth ages 2–6.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library

Obstacle Course

Drop in anytime for a full-body movement experience navigating tunnels and hoops, hopping down a path and balancing on stepping stones. For youth ages 2–6.

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, Robert Trail Library

Give Old Clothes New Life: Repurposing Old and Thrifted Fashion

Get started on refashioning and upcycling journey. Turn a beloved but worn-out t-shirt into a tote bag. Size up the amazing shirt you found at the thrift store that's too small for you or spruce up your wardrobe without adding to the waste of fast fashion. Some material......More

Get started on refashioning and upcycling journey. Turn a beloved but worn-out t-shirt into a tote bag. Size up the amazing shirt you found at the thrift store that's too small for you or spruce up your wardrobe without adding to the waste of fast fashion. Some materials will be provided, but you are encouraged to bring your own. Presented by artist Z Akhmetova. For youth ages 12–18.

Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library

Seeds of Renewal: Planting Poetic Affirmations

Plant seeds of self-love and abundance your yourself. Be guided through meditative writing exercises to create a personalized affirmation poem. Each person will leave the workshop with their own poetic affirmation card and a decorated plant pot with a flowering plant to......More

Plant seeds of self-love and abundance your yourself. Be guided through meditative writing exercises to create a personalized affirmation poem. Each person will leave the workshop with their own poetic affirmation card and a decorated plant pot with a flowering plant to symbolize their journey of growth and transformation. Presented by ArtStart. Registration required. For youth ages 12–18.

Inver Glen Large Meeting Room, Inver Glen Library

Glass Gem Magnets

Design a set of four eye-catching magnets, using glass gems and quirky, colorful designs. Registration required. For youth ages 7–13.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library

Library Closed

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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.

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

Senior Lounge

Join us for senior lounge, a time for older adults connect to each other and to the resources in your neighborhood library.

Inver Glen Library

Drop-in Teen Game Day

Liven up your Monday with some video and board games. Challenge your friends to Mario Kart or Smash Bros, or work together to solve puzzle games and build creations in Minecraft or Animal Crossing. Try some older games like Goldeneye, Guitar Hero, Dance Dance Revolution......More

Liven up your Monday with some video and board games. Challenge your friends to Mario Kart or Smash Bros, or work together to solve puzzle games and build creations in Minecraft or Animal Crossing. Try some older games like Goldeneye, Guitar Hero, Dance Dance Revolution, or Super Mario 64. For youth ages 12–18.

Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill 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

No Shelf Control Book Club

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month's title is "The Mystery of Mrs. Christie" by Marie Benedict. New members are welcome. For adults.

Wescott Conference Room (Dakota 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.

Galaxie Large Meeting Room L139, Galaxie Library

Baby Play

Join us for age-appropriate free play and a chance to socialize. For children ages birth to 3 with their caregivers.

Heritage 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

Waggin' Tales

Read to a trained therapy dog 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.

Children's Area, 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.

Heritage Large Meeting Room, Heritage Library

Travel Address Book Online

Create a tiny address book to take on your travels and send postcards to all of your friends. It has a stitched binding with pages for addresses and pockets to hold stamps and stickers. The clever folded cover creates 4 pockets from one sheet of decorative paper. Regist......More

Create a tiny address book to take on your travels and send postcards to all of your friends. It has a stitched binding with pages for addresses and pockets to hold stamps and stickers. The clever folded cover creates 4 pockets from one sheet of decorative paper. 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.

Farmington Afternoon Book Discussion Group

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "As long as the lemon trees grow" by Zoulfa Katouh. New members are welcome. For adults.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library

Homeschool STEM: Physics of Flight

Explore the world of animals that can fly and the physics that keep them up in the air. Presented by Dakota County Parks Naturalist. For youth ages 8–15.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

Code Club

Join us on the first Tuesday each month to meet with other coders, work on projects and learn new tricks in computer programming. Registration required. For youth ages 8–16.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington 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

Poetic Plates: The Art of Letting Go

Explore self-expression and vulnerability through a meditative writing exercise inspired by oracle cards and writing prompts. Learn foundational poetic devices and writing techniques to process negative emotions. Create an intuitive poem and transfer it onto a glass pla......More

Explore self-expression and vulnerability through a meditative writing exercise inspired by oracle cards and writing prompts. Learn foundational poetic devices and writing techniques to process negative emotions. Create an intuitive poem and transfer it onto a glass plate using acrylic paint or permanent markers. Partake in a therapeutic plate smashing exercise to symbolize breaking free from limitations and fears. Presented by teaching artist Dralandra Larkins. 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

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

Storytime for Babies and Toddlers

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

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

Pleasant Hill Evening Book Group

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "The Marriage Portrait" by Maggie O'Farrell. New members are welcome. For adults.

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

Curt Brown: Historical Reporting and Research Online

Join us as author and award-winning journalist Curt Brown discusses his career in researching and writing about Minnesota history, including an article written in the Minnesota Star Tribune seeking information about a Hungarian countess in Minnesota that inspired the bo......More

Join us as author and award-winning journalist Curt Brown discusses his career in researching and writing about Minnesota history, including an article written in the Minnesota Star Tribune seeking information about a Hungarian countess in Minnesota that inspired the book, "The Jilted Countess" by Lakeville author Loretta Ellsworth. Registration required. For adults. Sponsored by the Friends of the Heritage Library.

Heritage 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 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 and Toddlers

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

Petite Concert

Join us for a fun-filled musical experience. You will engage with well-known classical music selections through clapping, dancing and singing. Presented by Breaching Concerts. For youth ages birth and older with their caregivers.

Inver Glen Large Meeting Room, Inver Glen Library

Discovery Theatre: Ve, Perro, Ve!

Explore P.D. Eastman’s early childhood classic “Go, Dog. Go!” in English and Spanish “Ve, Perro. ¡Ve!”. Join Children’s Theatre Company’s teaching artist in bringing each bilingual story line into real-life actions by through active games using body, voice and imaginati......More

Explore P.D. Eastman’s early childhood classic “Go, Dog. Go!” in English and Spanish “Ve, Perro. ¡Ve!”. Join Children’s Theatre Company’s teaching artist in bringing each bilingual story line into real-life actions by through active games using body, voice and imagination. For youth ages 4–7 with their caregivers.

Kaposia Library

Sand Painting & Rangoli

Learn about Indian culture, history and celebrations and create stylized Rangoli art designs with flour or colored sand. Presented by COMPAS Teaching Artist Shakun Maheshwari. Registration required. For adults

Robert Trail Large Meeting Room, Robert Trail Library

Galaxie Book Club Online

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

Galaxie 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 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 ages birth to Age 2 with their caregivers.

Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library

Spring Bloom: Paint Pour Coaster Making

Drop in and create a beautiful set of ceramic coasters using acrylic paint pouring method. Learn how to mix paints and use “dirty pour” or “flip cup” techniques to create abstract patterns that evoke gardens in bloom and flowing spring rivers. Presented by Make with Sam......More

Drop in and create a beautiful set of ceramic coasters using acrylic paint pouring method. Learn how to mix paints and use “dirty pour” or “flip cup” techniques to create abstract patterns that evoke gardens in bloom and flowing spring rivers. Presented by Make with Sam. For youth ages 10 and up.

Robert Trail Large Meeting Room, Robert Trail Library