Family Storytime

For children of all ages and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement. Note: Sunday storytimes may contain some of the same content as the previous or upcoming Thursday storytime.

Book Club

Join our discussion of new and interesting fiction and nonfiction titles. The group meets the second Wednesday every month at 6:30 p.m. Lending copies in large and regular print are available at the service desk. May 8: ......More

Join our discussion of new and interesting fiction and nonfiction titles. The group meets the second Wednesday every month at 6:30 p.m. Lending copies in large and regular print are available at the service desk. May 8: The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai June 12: Dust Child by Phan Qué̂ Mai Nguyẽ̂n July 10: Now is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson August 14: Crow Mary by Kathleen Grissom September 11: The House is on Fire by Rachel Beanland October 9: The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer Titles may change based on availability.

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!

Read With an Animal

Cuddle up with a certified therapy dog and practice reading aloud. Drop-ins will be accommodated based on availability. Sign up for a 15-minute time slot by calling 612-543-6200. Collaborator: PAWS to READ is a program of North Star Therapy Animals (NSTA). All handle......More

Cuddle up with a certified therapy dog and practice reading aloud. Drop-ins will be accommodated based on availability. Sign up for a 15-minute time slot by calling 612-543-6200. 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.

Book Club

Join our discussion of new and interesting fiction and nonfiction titles. The group meets the second Wednesday every month at 6:30 p.m. Lending copies in large and regular print are available at the service desk. May 8: ......More

Join our discussion of new and interesting fiction and nonfiction titles. The group meets the second Wednesday every month at 6:30 p.m. Lending copies in large and regular print are available at the service desk. May 8: The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai June 12: Dust Child by Phan Qué̂ Mai Nguyẽ̂n July 10: Now is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson August 14: Crow Mary by Kathleen Grissom September 11: The House is on Fire by Rachel Beanland October 9: The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer Titles may change based on availability.

Nature in Your Neighborhood: Plant Power

You don't have to leave your neighborhood to explore nature! Join a Refuge Ranger to learn all about plants. We will explore the science of plants, discover what is growing in our neighborhood, and get some seeds ready to plant around where you live! Activities are gea......More

You don't have to leave your neighborhood to explore nature! Join a Refuge Ranger to learn all about plants. We will explore the science of plants, discover what is growing in our neighborhood, and get some seeds ready to plant around where you live! Activities are geared toward elementary-aged students, but all are welcome. Come dressed for the weather and outdoor exploration. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Participants earn a stamp for each Nature in Your Neighborhood program they attend. Receive a free backpack (one per family) with items like binoculars and insect jars once you collect three stamps. Collaborator: Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge.

Llamas at the Library

Learn about and lounge with the curious, sociable creatures when Carlson’s Lloveable Llamas visit the library! Stories and other activities will also be provided. Sponsor: MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency).

Upcycled Jewelry Making

Entering grades 6-12. Create interesting wearable art from used bike tubes and things you find at a hardware store. Alter tubes into dynamic shapes and add chain and metal pieces. Make necklaces, earrings and bracelets with an industrial and urban feel and look. Mater......More

Entering grades 6-12. Create interesting wearable art from used bike tubes and things you find at a hardware store. Alter tubes into dynamic shapes and add chain and metal pieces. Make necklaces, earrings and bracelets with an industrial and urban feel and look. Materials provided. Collaborator: COMPAS. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Registration opens two weeks before program.