Drop-in Tech Help

Drop in to receive one-on-one assistance with computers, smartphones, tablets, and e-readers. Library staff will be available to help you troubleshoot library service needs on your personal devices and library computers. We'll provide support with using Microsoft Offic......More

Drop in to receive one-on-one assistance with computers, smartphones, tablets, and e-readers. Library staff will be available to help you troubleshoot library service needs on your personal devices and library computers. We'll provide support with using Microsoft Office and Google Docs, setting up an email or social media account, searching the internet, printing, scanning, accessing digital library materials, and more!

Teen Gaming and Hangout

Grades 8-12. Join us at Ridgedale Library for board games, Nintendo Switch, tabletop RPG’s, and more! Meet and hang out with friends in a fun, relaxed environment where you can be yourself and take advantage of our wide range of games. Whether it’s Ticket to Ride, Sush......More

Grades 8-12. Join us at Ridgedale Library for board games, Nintendo Switch, tabletop RPG’s, and more! Meet and hang out with friends in a fun, relaxed environment where you can be yourself and take advantage of our wide range of games. Whether it’s Ticket to Ride, Sushi-Go, Chess, Checkers, D&D, videogames, or something new and exciting, you can have fun here. Materials provided. Program occurs bi-weekly.

Drop-in Tech Help

Drop in to receive one-on-one assistance with computers, smartphones, tablets, and e-readers. Library staff will be available to help you troubleshoot library service needs on your personal devices and library computers. We'll provide support with using Microsoft Offic......More

Drop in to receive one-on-one assistance with computers, smartphones, tablets, and e-readers. Library staff will be available to help you troubleshoot library service needs on your personal devices and library computers. We'll provide support with using Microsoft Office and Google Docs, setting up an email or social media account, searching the internet, printing, scanning, accessing digital library materials, and more!

Striving for Resilience: Stories at the Minnetonka Farmers Market

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Drop in for stories at the Minnetonka Farmers Market! Librarians from Ridgedale Library will share stories about the natural world, and the city’s Natural Resources team will offer fun activities related to each month’s theme. June 4:  Forests July 30:  Monarchs and pollinators August 27: Birds September 24: Getting ready for winter. This program is part of Ridgedale Library’s “Striving for Resilience" climate series. Explore Ridgedale Library’s ongoing climate change display with materials for all ages and family activity table. Check out our online book lists to learn more.

Nintendo Switch for Kids

Entering grades 3-8. Come hang out for an early evening of Nintendo Switch! Whether you're looking to place first in games like Mario Kart or just hang out with friends, this is the place to be! Take turns playing a variety of Nintendo Switch games, including Mario Kar......More

Entering grades 3-8. Come hang out for an early evening of Nintendo Switch! Whether you're looking to place first in games like Mario Kart or just hang out with friends, this is the place to be! Take turns playing a variety of Nintendo Switch games, including Mario Kart, Boomerang Fu, Just Dance, and more. Materials provided. No prior experience necessary.

Ridgedale Library Chess Club

Open to chess players of all ages and abilities from complete beginners to more advanced. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Non-competitive and friendly playing only. All chess equipment will be provided. Walk-ins welcome!

Teen Games and Hangout

Entering grades 8-12. Join us at Ridgedale Library for board games, Nintendo Switch, tabletop RPG’s, and more! Meet and hang out with friends in a fun, relaxed environment where you can be yourself and take advantage of our wide range of games. Whether it’s Ticket to R......More

Entering grades 8-12. Join us at Ridgedale Library for board games, Nintendo Switch, tabletop RPG’s, and more! Meet and hang out with friends in a fun, relaxed environment where you can be yourself and take advantage of our wide range of games. Whether it’s Ticket to Ride, Sushi-Go, Chess, Checkers, D&D, videogames, or something new and exciting, you can have fun here. Materials provided. Program occurs weekly during the summer.

Make Recycled Book Art

Entering K-grade 6 and their families. Drop in to create art using damaged books heading to the recycling bin. Materials provided. Collaborator: Ready Go Art: Art Book Circle. Sponsor: MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency).

Teen Games and Hangout

Entering grades 8-12. Join us at Ridgedale Library for board games, Nintendo Switch, tabletop RPG’s, and more! Meet and hang out with friends in a fun, relaxed environment where you can be yourself and take advantage of our wide range of games. Whether it’s Ticket to R......More

Entering grades 8-12. Join us at Ridgedale Library for board games, Nintendo Switch, tabletop RPG’s, and more! Meet and hang out with friends in a fun, relaxed environment where you can be yourself and take advantage of our wide range of games. Whether it’s Ticket to Ride, Sushi-Go, Chess, Checkers, D&D, videogames, or something new and exciting, you can have fun here. Materials provided. Program occurs weekly during the summer.

Escape Room: School's Out, Get Out!

Entering grades 4-8. It’s the last day of school, but the bell isn’t ringing! Find all the clues to escape, or be trapped in the school! This Escape Room is designed to engage the problem-solving and STEM skills of students in grades 4-8. Puzzles will test students’ r......More

Entering grades 4-8. It’s the last day of school, but the bell isn’t ringing! Find all the clues to escape, or be trapped in the school! This Escape Room is designed to engage the problem-solving and STEM skills of students in grades 4-8. Puzzles will test students’ reading comprehension, basic math skills, teamwork, and more as participants work together to unlock the exit and escape into the first day of summer! Intended for groups of up to 8 participants. Materials provided. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library. Register online starting June 10. Online registration closes at 9 a.m. on June 22. Please sign up for only 1 time slot per group; all times will be the same program. Single and group registrations welcome; all attendees in each session will work together.

Escape Room: School's Out, Get Out!

Entering grades 4-8. It’s the last day of school, but the bell isn’t ringing! Find all the clues to escape, or be trapped in the school! This Escape Room is designed to engage the problem-solving and STEM skills of students in grades 4-8. Puzzles will test students’ r......More

Entering grades 4-8. It’s the last day of school, but the bell isn’t ringing! Find all the clues to escape, or be trapped in the school! This Escape Room is designed to engage the problem-solving and STEM skills of students in grades 4-8. Puzzles will test students’ reading comprehension, basic math skills, teamwork, and more as participants work together to unlock the exit and escape into the first day of summer! Intended for groups of up to 8 participants. Materials provided. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library. Register online starting June 10. Online registration closes at 9 a.m. on June 22. Please sign up for only 1 time slot per group; all times will be the same program. Single and group registrations welcome; all attendees in each session will work together.

Escape Room: School's Out, Get Out!

Entering grades 4-8. It’s the last day of school, but the bell isn’t ringing! Find all the clues to escape, or be trapped in the school! This Escape Room is designed to engage the problem-solving and STEM skills of students in grades 4-8. Puzzles will test students’ r......More

Entering grades 4-8. It’s the last day of school, but the bell isn’t ringing! Find all the clues to escape, or be trapped in the school! This Escape Room is designed to engage the problem-solving and STEM skills of students in grades 4-8. Puzzles will test students’ reading comprehension, basic math skills, teamwork, and more as participants work together to unlock the exit and escape into the first day of summer! Intended for groups of up to 8 participants. Materials provided. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library. Register online starting June 10. Online registration closes at 9 a.m. on June 22. Please sign up for only 1 time slot per group; all times will be the same program. Single and group registrations welcome; all attendees in each session will work together.

Escape Room: School's Out, Get Out!

Entering grades 4-8. It’s the last day of school, but the bell isn’t ringing! Find all the clues to escape, or be trapped in the school! This Escape Room is designed to engage the problem-solving and STEM skills of students in grades 4-8. Puzzles will test students’ r......More

Entering grades 4-8. It’s the last day of school, but the bell isn’t ringing! Find all the clues to escape, or be trapped in the school! This Escape Room is designed to engage the problem-solving and STEM skills of students in grades 4-8. Puzzles will test students’ reading comprehension, basic math skills, teamwork, and more as participants work together to unlock the exit and escape into the first day of summer! Intended for groups of up to 8 participants. Materials provided. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library. Register online starting June 10. Online registration closes at 9 a.m. on June 22. Please sign up for only 1 time slot per group; all times will be the same program. Single and group registrations welcome; all attendees in each session will work together.

Ridgedale Library Chess Club

Open to chess players of all ages and abilities from complete beginners to more advanced. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Non-competitive and friendly playing only. All chess equipment will be provided. Walk-ins welcome!

Teen Games and Hangout

Entering grades 8-12. Join us at Ridgedale Library for board games, Nintendo Switch, tabletop RPG’s, and more! Meet and hang out with friends in a fun, relaxed environment where you can be yourself and take advantage of our wide range of games. Whether it’s Ticket to R......More

Entering grades 8-12. Join us at Ridgedale Library for board games, Nintendo Switch, tabletop RPG’s, and more! Meet and hang out with friends in a fun, relaxed environment where you can be yourself and take advantage of our wide range of games. Whether it’s Ticket to Ride, Sushi-Go, Chess, Checkers, D&D, videogames, or something new and exciting, you can have fun here. Materials provided. Program occurs weekly during the summer.