Robert Trail Library
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Saturday September 21 9:00am - 4:30pm CDT
Friends of the Heritage Library Book Sale
Discover great deals on gently used materials and help support your local library. All items are $1.00. Sponsored by the Friends of the Heritage Library.
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Saturday September 21 9:30am - 12:30pm CDT
DIY:Sew Your Own Pillowcase
Learn how to sew standard-sized pillowcases, hotdog-bun-style, in this class for beginning crafters who want to practice their machine-sewing skills. Written instructions provided; bring your own fabric. Registration required. For adults and youth ages 12 and older.
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Saturday September 21 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Bengali Storytime: Connecting Culture Through Stories
Join community member Rima as she shares children’s stories celebrating Indian culture. This event will be presented in Bengali and English. The Indian language featured will be primarily Bengali. Geared for youth ages 3 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome......More
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Saturday September 21 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Waggin' Tales
Read to trained therapy dogs in a supportive environment to help build literacy skills and confidence in reading out loud. Event will be held in the Children's Area. Geared for youth ages 5–10.
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Saturday September 21 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Waggin' Tales
Read to trained therapy dogs in a supportive environment to help build literacy skills and confidence in reading out loud. Event will be held in the Children's Area. Geared for youth ages 5–10.
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Saturday September 21 1:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Eagan Art Block: Dropcloth Painting
Celebrate Eagan Art Block with family-friendly dropcloth painting. Drop in and let your creative imagination soar by painting on a large canvas dropcloth. Contribute to a fun, freewheeling collaborative art piece that will be displayed in the library. Presented by artis......More
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Sunday September 22 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Friends of the Heritage Library Book Sale
Bag Sale 1:00pm-4:00pm. $5 per bag. Discover great deals on gently used materials on the final day of the annual book sale. Sponsored by the Friends of the Heritage Library.
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Sunday September 22 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Waggin' Tales
Read to trained therapy dogs in a supportive environment to help build literacy skills and confidence in reading out loud. Event will be held in the Children's Area. For youth ages 5–10.
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Monday September 23 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Storytime for Babies
Read, play and sing along with your young child in this interactive storytime designed for newborns and babies. For ages birth to age 2 with their caregivers.
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Monday September 23 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Storytime for Babies
Read, play and sing along with your young child in this interactive storytime designed for newborns and babies. For ages birth to age 2 with their caregivers.
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Monday September 23 1:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
LEGO© Stamping
Create a unique art piece with LEGO© blocks. Using either stamp pads or paint, LEGO© can be used as stamps to create a variety of textures and shapes. Presented by Caponi Art Park. For youth ages 6 and older.
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Monday September 23 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Abstract Acrylic Painting
Learn basic abstract art and techniques. Using techniques of paint dripping and splattering, create your own visually stunning art piece. Presented by artist Z Akhmetova. Registration required. For youth ages 12–18.
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Monday September 23 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
LEGO® Club
Test your building skills with a monthly LEGO® challenge and then display your epic creations at the library until the next LEGO® Club. For youth ages 6–12.
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Monday September 23 5:30pm - 6:00pm CDT
Ask a Sewing Mentor
Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one help using a sewing machine. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.
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Monday September 23 6:00pm - 7:15pm CDT
Create Bookmarks with Silhouette Cameo®
Learn the basics of paper cutting using a Silhouette Cameo® paper cutter and its software to create your own bookmark to take home. Registration required. For adults and youth ages 12 and up.
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Monday September 23 6:15pm - 6:45pm CDT
Ask a Sewing Mentor
Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one help using a sewing machine. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.
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Monday September 23 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
Canva Basics Online
Get a basic overview and demonstration of the features available in Canva, a free-to-use online graphic design tool. Great for startups, side hustles, freelancers, businesses, students, educators, volunteers, nonprofits or just for fun. Presented by Jackie Menne. Regist......More
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Monday September 23 6:30pm - 7:15pm CDT
Somali Stories and Songs with Fardousa
Join us for storytelling, songs, rhymes and books that celebrate Somali culture and language. Then, stay for playtime and activities. Presented in Somali. For ages 3 and older. Siblings welcome.This program is funded in part with a grant from the Minnesota Department o......More
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Tuesday September 24 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Storytime for 2s–6s
Read, play, sing, talk and write together with Dakota County children's librarians. Enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. For children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.
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Tuesday September 24 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Storytime for Babies
Read, play and sing along with your young child in this interactive storytime designed for newborns and babies. Geared for ages birth to Age 2 with their caregivers.
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Tuesday September 24 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
Feeding Your Baby
Join our IBCLC (lactation consultant) and public health nurse, along with other parents just like you who are looking for support with feeding their baby. For example, when to know your baby is ready for solid foods or how to reach my breastfeeding goal. Share experienc......More
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Tuesday September 24 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Storytime for 2s-6s
Read, play, sing, talk and write together with Dakota County children's librarians. Enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. Geared for children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.
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Tuesday September 24 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Storytime for Babies
Read, play and sing along with your young child in this interactive storytime designed for newborns and babies. For youth ages birth to age 2 with their caregivers.
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Tuesday September 24 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Bookends Book Group
Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "Good Night, Irene" by Luis Alberto Urrea. New members are welcome. For adults.
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Tuesday September 24 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Storytime for 2s–6s
Read, play, sing, talk and write together with Dakota County children's librarians. Enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. For children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.
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Tuesday September 24 4:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Pleasant Hill Library's 30th Anniversary Celebration
Please join us for an open house celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Pleasant Hill Library at our current location. Light refreshments will be served.
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Tuesday September 24 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Homework Help
Work with a volunteer tutor for help with homework assignments in any subject. Open to K–12 students, no appointment necessary.
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Tuesday September 24 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Homework Help
Work with a volunteer tutor for help with homework assignments in any subject. Open to K–12 students, no appointment necessary. Homework Help will be held in the Teen area of the library.
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Tuesday September 24 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Burnhaven Non-Fiction Discussion Group
Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "Beautiful Country" by Qian Julie Wang. New members are welcome. Geared for adults.
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Tuesday September 24 6:30pm - 7:15pm CDT
Storytime for 2s-6s
Read, play, sing, talk and write together with Dakota County children's librarians. Enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. Geared for children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.
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Tuesday September 24 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Ancient Meteorite Impact in Inver Grove Heights
Learn about a newly discovered buried crater from a meteorite impact recently discovered in Inver Grove Heights. Known impact craters on earth are exceptionally rare, and this is the first to be identified in the State of Minnesota. Hear more about the geology of your a......More
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Wednesday September 25 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
Walking Book Club
Exercise your body and mind as we walk around the community and discuss what you've been reading lately on the last Wednesday morning of each month. We will meet at the picnic table outside the library's main entrance. All walkers will be required to fill out a Liabilit......More
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Wednesday September 25 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Storytime for 2s–6s
Read, play, sing, talk and write together with Dakota County children's librarians. Enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. For children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.
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Wednesday September 25 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Storytime for 2s-6s
Read, play, sing, talk and write together with Dakota County children's librarians. Enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. For youth ages 2-6 with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.
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Wednesday September 25 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Storytime for Babies
Read, play and sing along with your young child in this interactive storytime designed for newborns and babies. For youth ages birth to age 2 with their caregivers.
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Wednesday September 25 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Storytime for 2s-6s
Read, play, sing, talk and write together with Dakota County children's librarians. Enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. Geared for children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.
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Wednesday September 25 3:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
Homework Help
Work with a volunteer tutor for help with homework assignments in any subject. Open to K–12 students, no appointment necessary.
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Wednesday September 25 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Homework Help
Work with a volunteer tutor for help with homework assignments in any subject. Open to K–12 students, no appointment necessary.
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Wednesday September 25 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Color Mixing & Scrape Painting for All Abilities
Learn about the magic of color mixing. Begin with 3 primary colors and learn how to mix them into a whole rainbow. Using nontraditional painting materials, you will use these color mixing skills to create your own eye-catching artwork. Presented by Caponi Art Park. Regi......More
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Wednesday September 25 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Intro to iLab
Join us to learn about the iLab. Find out how to make resevations and see examples of items made there. Explore the kinds of equipment that we have for you to use. For adults and youth ages 12 and older with a caregiver.
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Wednesday September 25 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Learning Through Art: Dakota Artist Marlena Myles
Join us to learn from nationally recognized Dakota artist Marlena Myles as she shares about the past, present and future of the Dakota people. Participate in a meaningful collaborative art activity centered on the themes of connectedness and hope for the future. For adu......More
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Wednesday September 25 6:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
Nighttime Storytime
Join Minnesota Book Award-winning author and educator Laura Purdie Salas for an interactive storytime that explores nighttime. Bring your favorite stuffed animal, sit among the moon and stars and enjoy a read aloud of the author's books, "If You Were the Moon" and "In t......More
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Wednesday September 25 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Heritage Library Evening Book Discussion Group
Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "The Teachers: A Year Inside America's Most Vulnerable, Important Profession" by Alexandra Robbins. New members are welcome. Geared for adults.
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Thursday September 26 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Storytime for 2s–6s
Read, play, sing, talk and write together with Dakota County children's librarians. Enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. Geared for children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.
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Thursday September 26 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Storytime for Babies
Read, play and sing along with your young child in this interactive storytime designed for newborns and babies. For ages birth to age 2 with their caregivers.
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Thursday September 26 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Storytime for Babies
Read, play and sing along with your young child in this interactive storytime designed for newborns and babies. Geared for ages birth to Age 2 with their caregivers.
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Thursday September 26 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Block Party
Build and create with a variety of hard and soft blocks. Stack 'em up and knock 'em down! Geared for ages birth to age 2 with their caregivers.
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Thursday September 26 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
Health Care Directives: Part 2
Join us for this 2-part presentation to learn about Health Care Directives. Take a guided tour through each section of a Health Care Directives form, learning what each section means and what to consider, how to make the form official, and how to use them. Presented by ......More
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Thursday September 26 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
Learning Through Art: Dakota Artist Marlena Myles
Join us to learn from nationally recognized Dakota artist Marlena Myles as she shares about the past, present and future of the Dakota people. Participate in a meaningful collaborative art activity centered on the themes of connectedness and hope for the future. For adu......More
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Thursday September 26 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Storytime for 2s–6s
Read, play, sing, talk and write together with Dakota County children's librarians. Enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. Geared for children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.
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Thursday September 26 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Storytime for Babies
Read, play and sing along with your young child in this interactive storytime designed for newborns and babies. Geared for ages birth to Age 2 with their caregivers.
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Thursday September 26 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Storytime for 2s-6s
Read, play, sing, talk and write together with Dakota County children's librarians. Enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. Geared for children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.
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Thursday September 26 2:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Coding Club
Meet people who code professionally or competitively, participate in coding challenges, and work on bigger coding projects. Registration required. Geared for youth ages 12 and up.
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Friday September 27 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Storytime for Babies
Read, play and sing along with your young child in this interactive storytime designed for newborns and babies. Geared for ages birth to Age 2 with their caregivers.
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Friday September 27 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Storytime for 2s-6s
Read, play, sing, talk and write together with Dakota County children's librarians. Enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. For youth ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.
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Friday September 27 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Storytime for 2s-6s
Read, play, sing, talk and write together with Dakota County children's librarians. Enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. Geared for children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.
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Friday September 27 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Bengali Storytime: Connecting Culture Through Stories
Join community member Rima as she shares children’s stories celebrating Indian culture. This event will be presented in Bengali and English. The Indian language featured will be primarily Bengali. Geared for youth ages 3 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome......More
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Friday September 27 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Storytime for Babies
Read, play and sing along with your young child in this interactive storytime designed for newborns and babies. Geared for ages birth to age 2 with their caregivers.
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Saturday September 28 9:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Nature Drawing 101
Learn how to sketch flowers, trees, rocks and animals under the guidance of teaching artist Tomás Araya. With step-by-step drawing tutorials of several organic compositions gaining the ability to focus on general aspects of drawing like proportions & basic lighting. Reg......More
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Saturday September 28 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox Find the Blues
Join us on a journey down the Mississippi River on a search for the Blues. On the way we find a variety of characters who represent various music genres. You will be introduced to the oboe, English horn and four different saxophones. Presented by the BS Project. For you......More
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Saturday September 28 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Eagan Art Block: Tiny Book Library
Take a small blank book and design it as a book you want to write someday, your favorite book, or a book that impacted you. Take it home with you or add it to a small bookshelf for an ongoing display in the Wescott iLab. While supplies last.
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Saturday September 28 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Paint and Draw on T-Shirts and Jackets
Decorate a shirt with your own unique design. Use paint and markers, freehand or stencil designs, and add special embellishment. Plain white t-shirts will be provided. Participants can bring their own t-shirt or jacket. Presented by local artist Z Akhmetova. Registratio......More
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Monday September 30 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Storytime for Babies
Read, play and sing along with your young child in this interactive storytime designed for newborns and babies. For ages birth to age 2 with their caregivers.
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Monday September 30 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Storytime for Babies
Read, play and sing along with your young child in this interactive storytime designed for newborns and babies. For ages birth to age 2 with their caregivers.
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Monday September 30 3:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Sew Your Own Anime Plushie
Make a plushie of your favorite anime or manga character or a character of your own invention. Presented by artist Z Akhmetova. Registration required. For youth ages 12–18.
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Monday September 30 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Good Mental Health in the Workplace: Five Things You Can Do
Learn five things you can do to promote good mental health, including dealing with stress, in the workplace. Hear the common symptoms of a mental illness, how attitudes and language impact people with mental illnesses, and accommodations for a mental illness. Presented ......More
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Monday September 30 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Learning Through Art: Dakota Artist Marlena Myles
Join us to learn from nationally recognized Dakota artist Marlena Myles as she shares about the past, present and future of the Dakota people. Participate in a meaningful collaborative art activity centered on the themes of connectedness and hope for the future. For adu......More
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Monday September 30 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
Canva: Beyond Basics Online
Learn more about how Canva’s graphic design tools can help you with presentations, invitations, logos, videos, social media posts, infographics, mind maps, lesson plans, animations and more. Presented by Jackie Menne. Registration required. For adults. Funded by MELSA.
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Monday September 30 6:30pm - 7:15pm CDT
Somali Stories and Songs with Fardousa
Join us for storytelling, songs, rhymes and books that celebrate Somali culture and language. Then, stay for playtime and activities. Presented in Somali. For ages 3 and older. Siblings welcome.This program is funded in part with a grant from the Minnesota Department o......More
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Tuesday October 1 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Storytime for 2s–6s
Read, play, sing, talk and write together with Dakota County children's librarians. Enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. For children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.
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Tuesday October 1 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Storytime for Babies
Read, play and sing along with your young child in this interactive storytime designed for newborns and babies. Geared for ages birth to Age 2 with their caregivers.
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Tuesday October 1 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
Feeding Your Baby
Join our IBCLC (lactation consultant) and public health nurse, along with other parents just like you who are looking for support with feeding their baby. For example, when to know your baby is ready for solid foods or how to reach my breastfeeding goal. Share experienc......More
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Tuesday October 1 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Storytime for 2s-6s
Read, play, sing, talk and write together with Dakota County children's librarians. Enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. Geared for children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.
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Tuesday October 1 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Storytime for Babies
Read, play and sing along with your young child in this interactive storytime designed for newborns and babies. For youth ages birth to age 2 with their caregivers.
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Tuesday October 1 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Storytime for 2s–6s
Read, play, sing, talk and write together with Dakota County children's librarians. Enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. For children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.
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Tuesday October 1 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Beginning Cross Stitch Online
Learn three basic embroidery stitches: cross stitch, back stitch and french knot. Get tips for handling thread, blending colors and finishing your piece into an ornament, coaster, card or tiny wall art. A kit with materials needed for the workshop will be mailed to you ......More
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Tuesday October 1 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Farmington Afternoon Book Discussion Group
Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "Astors: The Rise and Fall of an American Fortune" by Anderson Cooper. New members are welcome. Geared for adults.
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Tuesday October 1 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Code Club
Join us on the first Tuesday each month to meet with other coders, work on projects and learn new tricks in computer programming. Registration required. Geared for youth ages 8–16.
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Tuesday October 1 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Acrylic Pumpkins
Enjoy painting a pumpkin in acrylic while learning how to use value, color, and composition to enhance the beauty of your art. Presented by Karen Chan. Registration required. For adults.
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Tuesday October 1 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Homework Help
Work with a volunteer tutor for help with homework assignments in any subject. Open to K–12 students, no appointment necessary. Homework Help will be held in the Teen area of the library.
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Tuesday October 1 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Homework Help
Work with a volunteer tutor for help with homework assignments in any subject. Open to K–12 students, no appointment necessary.
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Tuesday October 1 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Block Printing: Birds of Minnesota
Choose from a loon or a cardinal and learn how to carve, ink, and print with your very own block. Turn your print into a card or hang it in your favorite room. Presented by Parcel Arts. Registration required. For adults.
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Tuesday October 1 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Great Decisions — Mideast Realignment
Discuss important international issues and foreign policy topics at Great Decisions, a nonpartisan discussion forum that provides education on important American policy issues. A presenter with expertise in the topic will set the stage for discussing diverse viewpoints.......More
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Tuesday October 1 6:30pm - 7:15pm CDT
Storytime for 2s-6s
Read, play, sing, talk and write together with Dakota County children's librarians. Enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. Geared for children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.