Computer Tutor Help

Do you want to learn more on how to use our public computers, scanners, or software? Or have a particular online, email, formatting or printing issue that needs assistance? A computer tutor volunteer will be available at the library to offer aid and guide you in comp......More

Do you want to learn more on how to use our public computers, scanners, or software? Or have a particular online, email, formatting or printing issue that needs assistance? A computer tutor volunteer will be available at the library to offer aid and guide you in completing your task. Drop-ins are welcome on a first come, first served basis. Please note your computer needs must be limited in time but we will try at least to get you started in the right direction. Call 612-543-8400 before you arrive if you want to confirm the tutor’s availability.

Walker Library Chess Club

Open to adult and teen chess players of all abilities from complete beginners to the more advanced. Play for learning or for friendly competitive play. Teaching new players is available upon request. Just come for fun. And note: you do not need to bring any game equi......More

Open to adult and teen chess players of all abilities from complete beginners to the more advanced. Play for learning or for friendly competitive play. Teaching new players is available upon request. Just come for fun. And note: you do not need to bring any game equipment since all chess material, including boards and pieces, will be provided.

STEAM Activity

Drop in for fun and creative STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) experiments and projects! Materials provided. Led by Cedar Riverside Opportunity Center's Teen Tech Squad. Squad members speak Somali, Oromo, and Dari (as well as English). All are welcome......More

Drop in for fun and creative STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) experiments and projects! Materials provided. Led by Cedar Riverside Opportunity Center's Teen Tech Squad. Squad members speak Somali, Oromo, and Dari (as well as English). All are welcome! Collaborator: Teen Tech Squad.

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.

Family Storytime

For children of all ages and their caregivers. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement. Stay for fun activities afterward!

Kids Chess Club

K-grade 6. Welcome all kids who want to play chess with other kids! Play for fun and to learn chess basics. All levels are encouraged to attend, and new players will be offered help to learn the rules and get started! Non-competitive and friendly playing only. All ches......More

K-grade 6. Welcome all kids who want to play chess with other kids! Play for fun and to learn chess basics. All levels are encouraged to attend, and new players will be offered help to learn the rules and get started! Non-competitive and friendly playing only. All chess equipment will be provided. Sessions will meet every other Saturday.

Computer Tutor Help

Do you want to learn more on how to use our public computers, scanners, or software? Or have a particular online, email, formatting or printing issue that needs assistance? A computer tutor volunteer will be available at the library to offer aid and guide you in comp......More

Do you want to learn more on how to use our public computers, scanners, or software? Or have a particular online, email, formatting or printing issue that needs assistance? A computer tutor volunteer will be available at the library to offer aid and guide you in completing your task. Drop-ins are welcome on a first come, first served basis. Please note your computer needs must be limited in time but we will try at least to get you started in the right direction. Call 612-543-8400 before you arrive if you want to confirm the tutor’s availability.

Walker Library Chess Club

Open to adult and teen chess players of all abilities from complete beginners to the more advanced. Play for learning or for friendly competitive play. Teaching new players is available upon request. Just come for fun. And note: you do not need to bring any game equi......More

Open to adult and teen chess players of all abilities from complete beginners to the more advanced. Play for learning or for friendly competitive play. Teaching new players is available upon request. Just come for fun. And note: you do not need to bring any game equipment since all chess material, including boards and pieces, will be provided.

STEAM Activity

Drop in for fun and creative STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) experiments and projects! Materials provided. Led by Cedar Riverside Opportunity Center's Teen Tech Squad. Squad members speak Somali, Oromo, and Dari (as well as English). All are welcome......More

Drop in for fun and creative STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) experiments and projects! Materials provided. Led by Cedar Riverside Opportunity Center's Teen Tech Squad. Squad members speak Somali, Oromo, and Dari (as well as English). All are welcome! Collaborator: Teen Tech Squad.

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.

Family Storytime

For children of all ages and their caregivers. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement. Stay for fun activities afterward!

Walker Library Chess Club

Open to adult and teen chess players of all abilities from complete beginners to the more advanced. Play for learning or for friendly competitive play. Teaching new players is available upon request. Just come for fun. And note: you do not need to bring any game equi......More

Open to adult and teen chess players of all abilities from complete beginners to the more advanced. Play for learning or for friendly competitive play. Teaching new players is available upon request. Just come for fun. And note: you do not need to bring any game equipment since all chess material, including boards and pieces, will be provided.

HIRED Job Assistance

Hired, a Twin Cities nonprofit, will be providing opportunities to learn about their free career training and placement services, as well as other job search resources. 

Fix-It Clinic

Bring your broken household items to a free Fix-It Clinic and work together with friendly, skilled volunteers to diagnose, troubleshoot and fix your stuff. We can help you with small appliances, clothing that is clean, electronics, mobile devices and more. No registrat......More

Bring your broken household items to a free Fix-It Clinic and work together with friendly, skilled volunteers to diagnose, troubleshoot and fix your stuff. We can help you with small appliances, clothing that is clean, electronics, mobile devices and more. No registration is required, and events are family friendly. Last items accepted at 3:30 p.m. Hosted by Hennepin County Environment and Energy. Fix-It Clinics teach valuable troubleshooting and basic repair skills, build community connections and reduce the number of repairable things that are thrown in the trash. For more information, visit hennepin.us/fixitclinic or contact program coordinator Nancy Lo at [email protected]or 612-348-9195. Please email [email protected]if you would like to volunteer!