Prior Lake Library
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Sunday June 16 All Day
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
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Monday June 17 All Day
To Go: Art Packets
Ages birth-18. Visit your library during open hours to pick up a packet to take home:Ocean Animals Felt Board for ages 0-2Clay & Chalk Action Scene for age 3-11Dot Bookmarks for ages 12-18New To Go packets with pre-packaged activities and supplies are available monthly ......More
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Monday June 17 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Spotlight Storytime
All ages welcome. Join local notables for stories and fun for kids and families.
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Monday June 17 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Spotlight Storytime
All ages welcome. Join local notables for stories and fun for kids and families.
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Monday June 17 1:30pm - 2:15pm CDT
Marble Run Building Challenge/Desafió de Construcción de Carrera de Canicas at Elko New Market Library- Registration Req, begins 5/28
Best for ages 6-11. Sign up to work together as a team to create and build your marble run to compete against the other teams!Note: Presenter is bilingual in English and Spanish - the instruction will be primarily in English but she is happy to assist in Spanish when ne......More
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Monday June 17 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
Marble Run Free Build (drop-in)/Construcción Libre de Canicas at Elko New Market Library
Best for ages 6-11. Drop in and use our marble run kits to explore and build! No registration needed.Note: Presenter is bilingual in English and Spanish - the instruction will be primarily in English but she is happy to assist in Spanish when needed. Ideal para edades ......More
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Monday June 17 5:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
Make the Game Come Alive writing workshop; Registration required, begins 5/28
For ages 8-12. For fans of video games, this fun class from a Loft writing instructor will encourage you to write new stories about your favorite characters. Create a new sidequest for Link, imagine new adventures in Minecraft or Fortnite, or make up your own game from ......More
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Monday June 17 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
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.
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Tuesday June 18 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Spotlight Storytime
All ages welcome. Join local notables for stories and fun for kids and families.
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Tuesday June 18 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Summit or Plummet Escape Room Ages 8-11 at Jordan Library, REGISTRATION REQ, BEGINS 5/28
For ages 8-11. You and your mountaineering team are stuck high on a mountain… search for secret compartments, find hidden clues, and solve puzzles to plot your route to safety before the Yeti attacks your camp. The clock is ticking and you only have 45 minutes, so teamw......More
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Tuesday June 18 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Teen Abandoned Carnival Escape Room at Jordan Library, REGISTRATION REQ. BEGINS 5/28
For Ages 12-18. You’re in an abandoned carnival with no obvious way out! Can you use the hidden clues, ridiculous games, and diabolical puzzles to save yourselves before you’re all permanently stuck working the tilt-a-whirl forever?! The clock is ticking and you only ha......More
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Tuesday June 18 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Needle Felted Pins for Tweens & Teens; registration req., begins 5/28
For ages 10-18. Make your own one of a kind accessories using wool, a special needle, and a whole lot of stabbing! Needle felting is the art of strategically tangling and compressing wool fibers to form a solid structure. We can make pins that resemble real objects like......More
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Tuesday June 18 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Teen Tuesdays at Shakopee Library
For ages 12-18. Join us each Tuesday for a fun activity specifically for teens.
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Tuesday June 18 5:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Tween/Teen Taylor Swift Celebration (drop-in)
Best for ages 9-14. Drop-in to celebrate all things Taylor! Test your Swiftie knowledge with Taylor Trivia, decorate a Taylor-themed heart ornament, make friendship bracelets, snap a selfie at our Swift themed photo wall, and more. Unfortunately Taylor Swift will not be......More
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Wednesday June 19 All Day
SCL Branches Closed - Juneteenth
All branches are closed for Juneteenth. Extended Access members can still unlock EA-equipped locations from 6:00am - 10:00pm.
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Thursday June 20 All Day
To Go: Art Packets
Ages birth-18. Visit your library during open hours to pick up a packet to take home:Ocean Animals Felt Board for ages 0-2Clay & Chalk Action Scene for age 3-11Dot Bookmarks for ages 12-18New To Go packets with pre-packaged activities and supplies are available monthly ......More
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Thursday June 20 10:30am - 7:30pm CDT
Bilingual Story Station: Bluey's Summer / El Verano de Bluey
No appointments required! You’ll be able to arrive anytime during the program hours and enjoy the program with other families. Just check in at the desk to pick up your Story Stations ticket. Best for ages 0-5 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are wel......More
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Thursday June 20 10:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Family Engineering with The Works at Belle Plaine
Best for elementary students with a grown-up. Join The Works Museum to explore simple engineering through fun activities.Drop in to explore these projects: Dynamic Magnetic Structures: Use magnetic rods and steel spheres to make amazing structures that spin and interact......More
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Thursday June 20 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Spotlight Storytime at Shakopee Library
All ages welcome. Join local notables for stories and fun for kids and families.
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Friday June 21 All Day
To Go: Art Packets
Ages birth-18. Visit your library during open hours to pick up a packet to take home:Ocean Animals Felt Board for ages 0-2Clay & Chalk Action Scene for age 3-11Dot Bookmarks for ages 12-18New To Go packets with pre-packaged activities and supplies are available monthly ......More
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Friday June 21 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
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
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Friday June 21 10:30am - 3:30pm CDT
Bilingual Story Station: Bluey's Summer / El Verano de Bluey
No appointments required! You’ll be able to arrive anytime during the program hours and enjoy the program with other families. Just check in at the desk to pick up your Story Stations ticket. Best for ages 0-5 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are wel......More
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Saturday June 22 All Day
To Go: Art Packets
Ages birth-18. Visit your library during open hours to pick up a packet to take home:Ocean Animals Felt Board for ages 0-2Clay & Chalk Action Scene for age 3-11Dot Bookmarks for ages 12-18New To Go packets with pre-packaged activities and supplies are available monthly ......More
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Saturday June 22 10:00am - 1:30pm CDT
Bilingual Story Station: Bluey's Summer/ El Verano de Bluey
No appointments required! You’ll be able to arrive anytime during the program hours and enjoy the program with other families. Just check in at the desk to pick up your Story Stations ticket. Best for ages 0-5 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are wel......More
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Saturday June 22 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Spotlight Storytime
All ages welcome. Join local notables for stories and fun for kids and families. Today join in Fishing Fun! Stories read from the boat about Summer, Lakes, and of course Fishing.
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Saturday June 22 11:00am - 11:20am CDT
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!
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Sunday June 23 All Day
To Go: Art Packets
Ages birth-18. Visit your library during open hours to pick up a packet to take home:Ocean Animals Felt Board for ages 0-2Clay & Chalk Action Scene for age 3-11Dot Bookmarks for ages 12-18New To Go packets with pre-packaged activities and supplies are available monthly ......More
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Monday June 24 All Day
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
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Monday June 24 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Spotlight Storytime
All ages welcome. Join local notables for stories and fun for kids and families.
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Monday June 24 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Spotlight Storytime
All ages welcome. Join local notables for stories and fun for kids and families.
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Monday June 24 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Spotlight Artist - Piñata workshop, Session #1 -REGISTRATION REQ, STARTS 6/5
For ages 3-18 (ages 3-11 must have adult helper). Join local piñata expert Señora Ortiz and make your own personal-sized piñata! Special instructions:This is a two-session workshop and you must be able to attend both sessions.Second session is Wednesday, June 26 from 5-......More
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Monday June 24 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Spotlight Artist - Piñata workshop, Session #2 -REGISTRATION REQ, STARTS 6/5
For ages 3-18 (ages 3-11 must have adult helper). Join local piñata expert Señora Ortiz and make your own personal-sized piñata! Special instructions:This is a two-session workshop and you must be able to attend both sessions.Second session is Wednesday, June 26 from 5-......More
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Monday June 24 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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
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Tuesday June 25 All Day
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
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Tuesday June 25 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Marble Run Building Challenge/Desafió de Construcción de Carrera de Canicas at the Belle Plaine Library - Registration Req, begins 06/04
Best for ages 6-11. Sign up to work together as a team to create and build your marble run to compete against the other teams!Note: Presenter is bilingual in English and Spanish - the instruction will be primarily in English but she is happy to assist in Spanish when ne......More
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Tuesday June 25 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Page Turners Book Club New Prague Library
* We are sorry, but the Page Turners Book Club is at the limit for members. Please watch this page for changes/updates.The Page Turners Book Club at New Prague Library meets the last Tuesday of the month Jan - Nov at 4 p.m.
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Tuesday June 25 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Hands On! - Painting a Summer Sky in Acrylic - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Capture the crisp blues, dreamy whites, bold storm clouds and vibrant yellows of a summer sky! In this introductory painting program we will paint a landscape together that focuses on rendering the colors, textures, and quality of light that comes from a summer sky. We......More
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Wednesday June 26 All Day
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
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Wednesday June 26 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Flat Reed Suncatchers at Prior Lake Library -- Please register starting 6/5
Best for ages 6-11. Join library staff to make sun catchers using reeds and tissue paper!Space is limited, so register online or by calling the library beginning three weeks before the workshop. Include an email address in your registration to have a reminder sent to yo......More
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Wednesday June 26 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Pet Portraits arts workshop; registration required, begins 6/5
For ages 9-11. Create a unique portrait of a beloved pet or favorite animal in this relaxed, engaging drawing class. Bring in a printed photo (that can be marked up/ drawn on) of the animal you’d like to draw and our teaching artist will show you how to use the grid tec......More
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Wednesday June 26 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
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