Community Connections: Digital Scanning with Scott County Historical Society

Save digital copies of your precious old photographs and be able to share them with friends and family who are far away! Community Collections is a scanning program offered by the Scott County Historical Society in partnership with the Scott County Library. SCHS staff ......More

Save digital copies of your precious old photographs and be able to share them with friends and family who are far away! Community Collections is a scanning program offered by the Scott County Historical Society in partnership with the Scott County Library. SCHS staff will scan 5-10 images per person as high-resolution .tiff files onto a free flashdrive that library customers may keep. SCHS staff are interested in discovering images that could be used in their museum, exhibits and printed materials. Please consider donating your scanned digital images to SCHS for this purpose. No registration required. Just drop by during the scheduled hours.Funded by the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage (Legacy) Amendment through the Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA) SCAN24

Savage Large Meeting Room, Savage Library

Science Time with the Library

Join us at the Savage Library for STEM exploration and fun! This is perfect for families with young children and activity instructions are available in English, Spanish, and Somali.Scott County families can visit Family Resource Center from 1:30-4:30pm on Thursdays at t......More

Join us at the Savage Library for STEM exploration and fun! This is perfect for families with young children and activity instructions are available in English, Spanish, and Somali.Scott County families can visit Family Resource Center from 1:30-4:30pm on Thursdays at the Savage Library and receive information about community resources, referrals for services, or assistance completing applications and paperwork. ¡Unase a nosotros en la biblioteca de Savage para explorar y divertirse STEM! Esto es perfecto para familias con niños pequeños y las instrucciones de la actividad estan disponibles en ingles, español y somali.Las familias del condado de Scott pueden visitar el Centro de Recursos Familiares de 1:30-4:30pm los jueves en la biblioteca en Savage y recibir informacion sobre recursos comunitarios, referencias para servicios o asistencia para completar solicitudes y tramites.

Savage Library

Spotlight Crew Volunteer Orientation at New Prague Library

Has your Spotlight Crew youth volunteer application been accepted and and you've been notified by your library? Then sign up to attend one of our mandatory volunteer orientation sessions. You must sign up at least one day in advance of the training.NOTE: Do not sign up ......More

Has your Spotlight Crew youth volunteer application been accepted and and you've been notified by your library? Then sign up to attend one of our mandatory volunteer orientation sessions. You must sign up at least one day in advance of the training.NOTE: Do not sign up for this orientation unless you have received a confirmation email from the library where you will be volunteering.Additional volunteer orientations:Zoom (5/19 online)Prior Lake (5/30 in-person)Shakopee (6/1 in-person)

New Prague 24 Hr. Large Meeting Room, New Prague Library

Game Night!

Join us each week at the Savage Library to learn and play games or help complete a puzzle! We have a collection of games available and game play is self-directed by participants. The 4th Thursday of each month is LEGO night. We have a board game collection and puzzle ex......More

Join us each week at the Savage Library to learn and play games or help complete a puzzle! We have a collection of games available and game play is self-directed by participants. The 4th Thursday of each month is LEGO night. We have a board game collection and puzzle exchange at the library so come check it out!All ages and families are welcome!

Savage Small Meeting Room, Savage Library

Science Time with the Library

Join Learning and Outreach Specialist Blanca at the Family Resource Center (1615 Weston Ct. Shakopee, MN) for STEM exploration and fun! This is perfect for families with young children and activity instructions are available in English, Spanish, and Somali.Scott County ......More

Join Learning and Outreach Specialist Blanca at the Family Resource Center (1615 Weston Ct. Shakopee, MN) for STEM exploration and fun! This is perfect for families with young children and activity instructions are available in English, Spanish, and Somali.Scott County families can visit Family Resource Center for information about community resources, referrals for services, or assistance completing applications and paperwork. íUnase a Blanca, especialista en aprendizaje y extension, en el Centro de Recursos Familiares (1615 Weston Ct. Shakopee, MN) para explorar y divertirse en STEM! Esto es perfecto para familias con niños pequeños y las instrucciones de la actividad estan disponibles en ingles, español, y somali.Las familias del Condado de Scott pueden visitar el Centro de Recursos Familiares para obtener informacion sobre recursos comunitarios, referencias para servicios o ayuda para completar solicitudes y tramites.

Family Resource Center - MRTS

Stories and a Song

Join us at the Shakopee Library for a short (15-20 minutes) drop-in Storytime on Saturday mornings. We will share two stories and a song or activitity together!Get here early and grab a seat in the Children's area!

Shakopee Library

Spotlight Crew Volunteer Orientation on Zoom

Has your Spotlight Crew youth volunteer application been accepted and and you've been notified by your library? Then sign up to attend one of our mandatory volunteer orientation sessions. You must sign up at least one day in advance of the training.The Zoom link will be......More

Has your Spotlight Crew youth volunteer application been accepted and and you've been notified by your library? Then sign up to attend one of our mandatory volunteer orientation sessions. You must sign up at least one day in advance of the training.The Zoom link will be emailed to you a day before the orientation.NOTE: Do not sign up for this orientation unless you have received a confirmation email from the library where you will be volunteering.In-person orientation options:New Prague (5/16 in-person)Prior Lake (5/30 in-person)Shakopee (6/1 in-person)

BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Book Club

BYOB Book Club is a non-traditional discussion group for adults. This event will be informal, informative, and interospective. Instead of reading a predetermined title, participants will meet to talk about whatever they are currently reading. Bring a book you have read ......More

BYOB Book Club is a non-traditional discussion group for adults. This event will be informal, informative, and interospective. Instead of reading a predetermined title, participants will meet to talk about whatever they are currently reading. Bring a book you have read that you liked or did not like for discussion with the group. Please register for this event - either online or call Jordan library to be registered.

Jordan 24-Hr Meeting Room, Jordan Library

Waggin' Tales

Drop in to read to a registered therapy dog! Kids can spend time practicing reading to a trained therapy dog with a good ear for stories. Visit http://www.readdogsmn.org/ to learn more about Reading Education Assistance Dogs.

Shakopee Library

Waggin' Tales

Drop in to read to a registered therapy dog! Kids can spend time practicing reading to a trained therapy dog with a good ear for stories. Visit http://www.readdogsmn.org/ to learn more about Reading Education Assistance Dogs.

Shakopee Library

Minnesota History Book Club

We are sorry, but the Minnesota History Book Club is currently at capacity for members. Please check back often to see if attendence has opened up. Thank you.

New Prague 24 Hr. Large Meeting Room, New Prague Library

Waggin' Tales Reading Time with Blue and Casey!

Read to a certified therapy dog, Blue and handler, Casey! Spend time practicing reading to a trained therapy dog with a good ear for stories. Open to all reading ages.Registration Required! Call the Savage Library Information Desk 952.707.1770 (press 2) to sign up for ......More

Read to a certified therapy dog, Blue and handler, Casey! Spend time practicing reading to a trained therapy dog with a good ear for stories. Open to all reading ages.Registration Required! Call the Savage Library Information Desk 952.707.1770 (press 2) to sign up for a date and time. Bring your own book or choose one of ours to read to Blue!

Savage Small Meeting Room, Savage Library

Between the Covers Book Club

Between the Covers meets monthly on the 4th Wednesday of the month at the Savage Library. We read and discuss a variety of books -- both fiction and nonfiction, newer and older books. Recent titles have included A Land More Kind Than Home by Wiley Cash, The Vanishing Ha......More

Between the Covers meets monthly on the 4th Wednesday of the month at the Savage Library. We read and discuss a variety of books -- both fiction and nonfiction, newer and older books. Recent titles have included A Land More Kind Than Home by Wiley Cash, The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett, and The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson.

Savage Small Meeting Room, Savage Library

Family Fun Spot Activity

Best for ages 3-11 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Visit the Children's Area at your library during open hours this week to enjoy a fun and educational self-directed activity. (Some activities may have small parts not suitable for child......More

Best for ages 3-11 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Visit the Children's Area at your library during open hours this week to enjoy a fun and educational self-directed activity. (Some activities may have small parts not suitable for children under 3.)Activities are available for one week. This week:Belle Plaine: Word Games - Giant banagrams, magnetic poetry and word searchesElko New Market: I Can Be a Librarian - create cards for new readers and borrow booksJordan: Dino Dig - search for eggs and create fossil rubbingsNew Prague: Origami - fold some new creative projectsPrior Lake: Bridge Building - construct a bridge fit for a mini carSavage: I-Spy - find these items with your little eyeShakopee: Color Craze! - color together with friends and familyA new Family Fun Spot is available every other week. Visit your library the weeks of 6/10, 6/24, 7/8, 7/22, 8/5, & 8/19!

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Master Gardener Help Desk

Bring your yard and gardening questions to the library help desk, staffed by Carver/Scott County Extension Master Gardener volunteers, who will answer questions and will provide current research-based yard and garden information.For more information on Carver/Scott Mast......More

Bring your yard and gardening questions to the library help desk, staffed by Carver/Scott County Extension Master Gardener volunteers, who will answer questions and will provide current research-based yard and garden information.For more information on Carver/Scott Master Gardeners, see http://www.carverscottmastergardeners.org.

Belle Plaine 24-Hr. Meeting Room, Belle Plaine Library

Game Night -- LEGO edition!

Join us the 4th Thursday of every month at the Savage Library to build with LEGOs! We have a collection of LEGO blocks available and play is self-directed by participants.All ages and families are welcome!

Savage Large Meeting Room, Savage Small Meeting Room, Savage Library

Family Fun Spot Activity

Best for ages 3-11 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Visit the Children's Area at your library during open hours this week to enjoy a fun and educational self-directed activity. (Some activities may have small parts not suitable for child......More

Best for ages 3-11 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Visit the Children's Area at your library during open hours this week to enjoy a fun and educational self-directed activity. (Some activities may have small parts not suitable for children under 3.)Activities are available for one week. This week:Belle Plaine: Word Games - Giant banagrams, magnetic poetry and word searchesElko New Market: I Can Be a Librarian - create cards for new readers and borrow booksJordan: Dino Dig - search for eggs and create fossil rubbingsNew Prague: Origami - fold some new creative projectsPrior Lake: Bridge Building - construct a bridge fit for a mini carSavage: I-Spy - find these items with your little eyeShakopee: Color Craze! - color together with friends and familyA new Family Fun Spot is available every other week. Visit your library the weeks of 6/10, 6/24, 7/8, 7/22, 8/5, & 8/19!

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Family Fun Spot Activity

Best for ages 3-11 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Visit the Children's Area at your library during open hours this week to enjoy a fun and educational self-directed activity. (Some activities may have small parts not suitable for child......More

Best for ages 3-11 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Visit the Children's Area at your library during open hours this week to enjoy a fun and educational self-directed activity. (Some activities may have small parts not suitable for children under 3.)Activities are available for one week. This week:Belle Plaine: Word Games - Giant banagrams, magnetic poetry and word searchesElko New Market: I Can Be a Librarian - create cards for new readers and borrow booksJordan: Dino Dig - search for eggs and create fossil rubbingsNew Prague: Origami - fold some new creative projectsPrior Lake: Bridge Building - construct a bridge fit for a mini carSavage: I-Spy - find these items with your little eyeShakopee: Color Craze! - color together with friends and familyA new Family Fun Spot is available every other week. Visit your library the weeks of 6/10, 6/24, 7/8, 7/22, 8/5, & 8/19!

All Libraries

Waggin' Tales Reading Time with Cody

Sign up to read to certified therapy dog, Cody! Call 952-447-3375 to choose a date and time. Kids or adults can spend time practicing reading to a trained therapy dog with a good ear for stories. Bring your own books, or pick one of ours. All ages are welcome! Best for ......More

Sign up to read to certified therapy dog, Cody! Call 952-447-3375 to choose a date and time. Kids or adults can spend time practicing reading to a trained therapy dog with a good ear for stories. Bring your own books, or pick one of ours. All ages are welcome! Best for beginning readers or children and adults looking to gain confidence in reading aloud.

Prior Lake Small Meeting Room, Prior Lake Library

Stories and a Song

Join us at the Shakopee Library for a short (15-20 minutes) drop-in Storytime on Saturday mornings. We will share two stories and a song or activitity together!Get here early and grab a seat in the Children's area!

Shakopee Library