Plymouth READS Book Discussion: The Book Haters' Book Club

Join Plymouth Library in a discussion of the 2024 Plymouth READS selection, “The Book Haters' Book Club” by Gretchen Anthony. In its 14th year, Plymouth READS seeks to spark conversation, build commu......More

Join Plymouth Library in a discussion of the 2024 Plymouth READS selection, “The Book Haters' Book Club” by Gretchen Anthony. In its 14th year, Plymouth READS seeks to spark conversation, build community, and foster learning and discovery in Plymouth by rallying readers around a single book. Copies of "The Book Haters' Book Club" are available at Plymouth Library. Collaborators: Friends of the Plymouth Library, Plymouth Arts Council, City of Plymouth. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library. Related event: Plymouth READS Main Event: Author Gretchen Anthony – Thursday, April 25, 7-8:30 p.m. Register online: www.hclib.org/events

Cozy Knit Accessories

Grades 6-12. Learn the basics of knitting and use your newfound skills to create a cozy scarf. Using colorful, chunky yarn and a set of knitting needles, you’ll learn to cast on, purl, knit, and cast off in confidence! Materials provided. Collaborator: Textile Center. ......More

Grades 6-12. Learn the basics of knitting and use your newfound skills to create a cozy scarf. Using colorful, chunky yarn and a set of knitting needles, you’ll learn to cast on, purl, knit, and cast off in confidence! Materials provided. Collaborator: Textile Center. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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 when you arrive for a 15-minute slot. Collaborator: PAWS to READ is a program of North St......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 when you arrive for a 15-minute slot. 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. Registration at the door; first come, first served.

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.

Story Yoga

PreK-grade 2 and their favorite grownup. Experience yoga through stories and songs, and discover new ways to move and play together. Register online.

Family Storytime

For children of all ages and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement. No registration required.

Spanish Club

Meet with other adults for friendly conversation while speaking in Spanish. Open to anyone who is interested in learning, speaking, or practicing their Spanish skills. Native Spanish speakers are welcome to come to practice speaking English.  ...More

Meet with other adults for friendly conversation while speaking in Spanish. Open to anyone who is interested in learning, speaking, or practicing their Spanish skills. Native Spanish speakers are welcome to come to practice speaking English. 

Career Counseling and Job Search Assistance

Drop in and meet with an employment counselor from CareerForce for one-on-one career counseling and job search assistance. They offer résumé critique, job interview coaching, and effective job search strategies. Collaborator: CareerForce.

Plymouth Library Chess Club

Open to chess players of all ages and abilities, but children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Non-competitive and friendly playing only. All chess equipment will be provided. Come and have fun!

Plymouth READS Main Event: Author Gretchen Anthony

Join us on April 25 at the Plymouth Community Center......More

Join us on April 25 at the Plymouth Community Center for a conversation with Gretchen Anthony, author of the 2024 Plymouth READS selection, “The Book Haters' Book Club.” In its 14th year, Plymouth READS seeks to spark conversation, build community, and foster learning and discovery in Plymouth by rallying readers around a single book. Copies of "The Book Haters' Book Club" are available at Plymouth Library. Collaborators: Friends of the Plymouth Library, Plymouth Arts Council, City of Plymouth. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library. Related event: Plymouth READS Book Discussion: The Book Haters' Book Club – Saturday, April 20, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Register online: www.hclib.org/events.

Knitting Club

The Knitting Club is open to adults with all skill levels. It will serve as a place to build community, spread cultural art, and connect peers who share similar interests. Registration is required due to limited space and materials available.

CREATE With AI

This program will introduce you to the basics of AI (artificial intelligence), combined with the basics of functional programming and creative coding (JavaScript), as well as the tenants of good visual communications. Participants will get a simple introduction to thes......More

This program will introduce you to the basics of AI (artificial intelligence), combined with the basics of functional programming and creative coding (JavaScript), as well as the tenants of good visual communications. Participants will get a simple introduction to these fundamentals, followed by guided, mentored, hands-on exploration time in creating microsimulation visualizations using the processing coding language. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.

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.

English Conversation Circle

Meet other adults for friendly conversation while speaking in English. Open to anyone interested in practicing their English language skills! This conversation circle will be led by a volunteer or staff most days. 

French Club

Meet other adults for friendly conversation while speaking in French. Open to anyone interested in practicing their French language skills! This club will be led by volunteers or staff most days.