Six Pillars of Brain Health

The risk of memory loss and serious cognitive decline advance with age. However, there are many steps we can take to stay mentally sharp – it takes a holistic approach with exercise, learning, stress management, diet and connecting with others. During this workshop we ......More

The risk of memory loss and serious cognitive decline advance with age. However, there are many steps we can take to stay mentally sharp – it takes a holistic approach with exercise, learning, stress management, diet and connecting with others. During this workshop we will discuss the six pillars of brain health and play some challenging brain teasers to get our neurons firing. Collaborator: AARP Minnesota.

Family Storytime

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

Container Gardening

Have you ever looked at a beautiful planter and wondered how to create something like that yourself? Have you ever wished you had someone who could answer your questions about how to keep your planters looking great?  Join your neighbors and get the information from a ......More

Have you ever looked at a beautiful planter and wondered how to create something like that yourself? Have you ever wished you had someone who could answer your questions about how to keep your planters looking great?  Join your neighbors and get the information from a Hennepin County Master Gardener. You’ll have an opportunity to put together your own pot of seeds during the program. Materials provided. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library. Collaborator: University of Minnesota Extension Service.

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.

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!

Community of Crafters: Weaving on a Small Loom

Adults 18 and up. Learn how to use a small loom, and the general concept of weaving. We'll make a beverage rug (coaster) or a small wall hanging! Materials provided. All skill levels welcome!

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.

First Chapter Book Club:

For children entering grades 4th-5th. Explore different reading genre each week as we read together the first chapter of a book and discuss. No pre-reading required. Registration is required.

My First Book Club

Entering K - Grade 1 with their caregiver. Discover the joy of books and explore art as we read, talk and play together. No pre-reading required.

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!

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.

Summer in Japan

Entering grades 6-12. Get ready for a travel adventure, a stay-cation, to Japan led by artist Linda Hashimoto! As you explore the customs and traditions of Japanese culture, learn how to make origami, create your own Japanese lantern and other art projects that celebra......More

Entering grades 6-12. Get ready for a travel adventure, a stay-cation, to Japan led by artist Linda Hashimoto! As you explore the customs and traditions of Japanese culture, learn how to make origami, create your own Japanese lantern and other art projects that celebrate the arrival of summer in Japan. Materials provided. Collaborator: ArtStart. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Registration opens two weeks before program.

Art Stories

For children of all ages and their caregivers. Share a special time of stories followed by an art project in collaboration with the Maple Grove Arts Center. Materials provided. Collaborator: Maple Grove Arts Center.

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.

First Chapter Book Club:

For children entering grades 4th-5th. Explore different reading genre each week as we read together the first chapter of a book and discuss. No pre-reading required. Registration is required.

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!