Family Storytime

For children of all ages and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement.

Read With an Animal

Grades 1-3. Cuddle up with a certified therapy animal and practice reading aloud. Most libraries host dogs, but you can call ahead to see if other animals will be visiting. Sign up for a 20-minute time slot at the service desk or by calling 612-543-6450. Drop-ins will ......More

Grades 1-3. Cuddle up with a certified therapy animal and practice reading aloud. Most libraries host dogs, but you can call ahead to see if other animals will be visiting. Sign up for a 20-minute time slot at the service desk or by calling 612-543-6450. Drop-ins will be accommodated based on availability. Collaborator: PAWS to READ is a program of North Star Therapy Animals (NSTA). All handlers are required to be trained in an additional children's reading program that focuses on utilizing registered therapy animals.

Family Storytime

For children of all ages and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement.

Community of Crafters

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.  Don’t have a project going already? We will have materials available for you to......More

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.  Don’t have a project going already? We will have materials available for you to make something fun!

Baby Storytime

For children from birth to 24 months and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement in a format especially designed for babies.

Job Search Assistance

Drop in to get help with your job search from Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota Employment Services programs. Career Navigators can help with résumé and cover letters, interviewing preparation and practice, career exploration and resource connecting. Collaborator: Goodwi......More

Drop in to get help with your job search from Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota Employment Services programs. Career Navigators can help with résumé and cover letters, interviewing preparation and practice, career exploration and resource connecting. Collaborator: Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota. No appointment necessary. Offered every other Thursday.

Create a Recipe Book Using Canva Graphic Design

Learn how to use Canva, a free online graphic design tool, to create your own family recipe book. The same template can be used for a variety of other booklets. Handouts provided.

Family Storytime – Bedtime Stories

For children of all ages and their caregivers. Come in your pajamas for a special bedtime Family Storytime. Talk, sing, read, write and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement. A beary special guest, Paddington Bear, will be present for a photo ......More

For children of all ages and their caregivers. Come in your pajamas for a special bedtime Family Storytime. Talk, sing, read, write and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement. A beary special guest, Paddington Bear, will be present for a photo opportunity at the end of storytime.

Family Storytime

For children of all ages and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement.

Fiction Book Club

Join our discussion of interesting fiction titles. Selected books will focus on stories by authors who share the identities, culture, or experience of their main characters. Hosted by staff from Maple Grove Library. Some lending copies will be available at the service ......More

Join our discussion of interesting fiction titles. Selected books will focus on stories by authors who share the identities, culture, or experience of their main characters. Hosted by staff from Maple Grove Library. Some lending copies will be available at the service desk. If you're interested in reading the book and learning more, but are not able to attend the discussion, we will have handouts available for pick up at the service desk. September 17: Forgotten Country by Catherine Chung October 22: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi  November 19: The Girl With the Louding Voice by Abi Daré December 17: And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini

Family Storytime

For children of all ages and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement.

Community of Crafters

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.  Don’t have a project going already? We will have materials available for you to......More

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.  Don’t have a project going already? We will have materials available for you to make something fun!

Baby Storytime

For children from birth to 24 months and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement in a format especially designed for babies.

Drop-in: Visit With Hennepin County Human Services

A member of the Hennepin County Human Services team will be on site to share information and help connect you to free resources available from the Human Services Department. These include assistance offered through Children & Family Services, Child Support, Economic S......More

A member of the Hennepin County Human Services team will be on site to share information and help connect you to free resources available from the Human Services Department. These include assistance offered through Children & Family Services, Child Support, Economic Supports, Housing Stability, Safe Communities, Aging, Access and Disabilities, Behavioral Health, Veteran's Services, and Well-Being. Here is a link to our website that has the information about our programs and services: Here. When you need us. | Hennepin County.

Streets to Housing

The Streets to Housing team provides trauma-informed, housing-focused services that reduce barriers and identify safe, appropriate alternatives to living outside, including emergency shelter and permanent housing. Streets to Housing can offer housing assessments, inclu......More

The Streets to Housing team provides trauma-informed, housing-focused services that reduce barriers and identify safe, appropriate alternatives to living outside, including emergency shelter and permanent housing. Streets to Housing can offer housing assessments, including Coordinated Entry Assessments. Collaborator: Hennepin County Streets to Housing Program. No appointment necessary. Offered every third Thursday afternoon of the month.