Family Fun Spot STEM Activity

Best for ages 3-6 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Visit the Children's Area at your library during open hours to enjoy a fun and educational self-directed STEM activity. (Some activities may have small parts not suitable for children un......More

Best for ages 3-6 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Visit the Children's Area at your library during open hours to enjoy a fun and educational self-directed STEM activity. (Some activities may have small parts not suitable for children under 3.)Activities change weekly. This week:Belle Plaine: Look Closely – microscopes & magnifying glassesElko New Market: Shape Play – giant tangram setJordan: Inside Your Outside – giant skeleton puzzleNew Prague: Inside Your Outside – giant skeleton puzzle Prior Lake:Spin-O-Rama – gears and wheelsSavage: Robo-A-GoGo – Robot Caterpillar and coding Shakopee: Balancing Act – weighing and comparing

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Family Fun Spot STEM Activity

Best for ages 3-6 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Visit the Children's Area at your library during open hours to enjoy a fun and educational self-directed STEM activity. (Some activities may have small parts not suitable for children un......More

Best for ages 3-6 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Visit the Children's Area at your library during open hours to enjoy a fun and educational self-directed STEM activity. (Some activities may have small parts not suitable for children under 3.)Activities change weekly. This week:Belle Plaine: Balancing Act – weighing and comparingJordan: Animal Parade – counting and sortingPrior Lake: Animal Parade – counting and sortingShakopee: Look Closely – microscopes & magnifying glasses

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Story Stations: Wheel-y Fun with Daniel Tiger - Savage

Best for ages 2-5 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Join Daniel Tiger and friends for a self-directed activities celebrating things that zoom, vroom, and speed around the room! Based on the book Trolley Ride, your stations include an inte......More

Best for ages 2-5 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Join Daniel Tiger and friends for a self-directed activities celebrating things that zoom, vroom, and speed around the room! Based on the book Trolley Ride, your stations include an interactive road trip game, vehicle tangram activity, musical sound station, rhyming puzzle matchup, and more. After the program, pick up your take home packet with a fun rainbow pencil and make-your-own tangrams and rhyme cube activities! Grown-ups: not only are these stations designed for maximum fun, but they also feature early learning skills to help your child get ready for Kindergarten and ready to read.Plan ahead or drop-in! Starting 11/1 click HERE or call your library to reserve your program time, OR speak with library staff for openings while you visit.Your household will be the only people in the room during your appointment. Best for six or fewer participants.Appointments begin on the half hour and last for 20 minutes. Arriving late may reduce the amount of time you can spend in the program.Participants must be free of COVID-19 symptoms - review symptoms HERE. Unvaccinated individuals are strongly encouraged to wear masks in Scott County buildings, including libraries.

Savage Large Meeting Room, Savage Library

Minnesota History Book Club

Participants must be free of COVID-19 symptoms - review symptoms HERE. Unvaccinated individuals are strongly encouraged to wear masks in Scott County buildings, including librariesWe are sorry, but the Minnesota History Book Club is currently at capacity for members. Pl......More

Participants must be free of COVID-19 symptoms - review symptoms HERE. Unvaccinated individuals are strongly encouraged to wear masks in Scott County buildings, including librariesWe 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

Family Fun Spot STEM Activity

Best for ages 3-6 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Visit the Children's Area at your library during open hours to enjoy a fun and educational self-directed STEM activity. (Some activities may have small parts not suitable for children un......More

Best for ages 3-6 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Visit the Children's Area at your library during open hours to enjoy a fun and educational self-directed STEM activity. (Some activities may have small parts not suitable for children under 3.)Activities change weekly. This week:Belle Plaine: Balancing Act – weighing and comparingJordan: Animal Parade – counting and sortingPrior Lake: Animal Parade – counting and sortingShakopee: Look Closely – microscopes & magnifying glasses

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Story Stations: Wheel-y Fun with Daniel Tiger - Savage

Best for ages 2-5 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Join Daniel Tiger and friends for a self-directed activities celebrating things that zoom, vroom, and speed around the room! Based on the book Trolley Ride, your stations include an inte......More

Best for ages 2-5 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Join Daniel Tiger and friends for a self-directed activities celebrating things that zoom, vroom, and speed around the room! Based on the book Trolley Ride, your stations include an interactive road trip game, vehicle tangram activity, musical sound station, rhyming puzzle matchup, and more. After the program, pick up your take home packet with a fun rainbow pencil and make-your-own tangrams and rhyme cube activities! Grown-ups: not only are these stations designed for maximum fun, but they also feature early learning skills to help your child get ready for Kindergarten and ready to read.Plan ahead or drop-in! Starting 11/1 click HERE or call your library to reserve your program time, OR speak with library staff for openings while you visit.Your household will be the only people in the room during your appointment. Best for six or fewer participants.Appointments begin on the half hour and last for 20 minutes. Arriving late may reduce the amount of time you can spend in the program.Participants must be free of COVID-19 symptoms - review symptoms HERE. Unvaccinated individuals are strongly encouraged to wear masks in Scott County buildings, including libraries.

Savage Large Meeting Room, Savage Library

Waggin' Tales Reading Time with Blue and Casey!

Best for ages 6-11. Read to a certified therapy dog, Blue and handler, Casey! Kids can spend time practicing reading to a trained therapy dog with a good ear for stories. Call the Savage Library Information Desk 952.707.1770 (press 2) to sign up for a date and time. Bri......More

Best for ages 6-11. Read to a certified therapy dog, Blue and handler, Casey! Kids can spend time practicing reading to a trained therapy dog with a good ear for stories. 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! October 10/12, 10/19,November 11/23, 11/30December 12/7, 12/14, 12/21 This activity meets in-person and indoors at the Savage Library:Participants must be free of COVID-19 symptoms - review symptoms HERE.Masks are welcome but not required. Unvaccinated individuals are strongly encouraged to wear masks in all Scott County Buildings.

Savage Small Meeting Room, Savage Library

Page Turners Book Club New Prague Library

The Page Turners Book Club at New Prague Library meets the last Tuesday of the month Jan - Nov at 7 p.m.Participants must be free of COVID-19 symptoms - review symptoms HERE Unvaccinated individuals are strongly encouraged to wear masks in Scott County buildings, includ......More

The Page Turners Book Club at New Prague Library meets the last Tuesday of the month Jan - Nov at 7 p.m.Participants must be free of COVID-19 symptoms - review symptoms HERE Unvaccinated individuals are strongly encouraged to wear masks in Scott County buildings, including libraries.

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

Family Fun Spot STEM Activity

Best for ages 3-6 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Visit the Children's Area at your library during open hours to enjoy a fun and educational self-directed STEM activity. (Some activities may have small parts not suitable for children un......More

Best for ages 3-6 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Visit the Children's Area at your library during open hours to enjoy a fun and educational self-directed STEM activity. (Some activities may have small parts not suitable for children under 3.)Activities change weekly. This week:Belle Plaine: Balancing Act – weighing and comparingJordan: Animal Parade – counting and sortingPrior Lake: Animal Parade – counting and sortingShakopee: Look Closely – microscopes & magnifying glasses

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Story Stations: Space Adventures with PAW Patrol - Belle Plaine

Best for ages 2-5 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Join Ryder, Chase, and the rest of the PAW Patrol for an out of this world adventure in this self-directed program. Based on the book Chase's Space Case, your stations include sorting al......More

Best for ages 2-5 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Join Ryder, Chase, and the rest of the PAW Patrol for an out of this world adventure in this self-directed program. Based on the book Chase's Space Case, your stations include sorting aliens, bubbles, walking across the moon, creating your own unique rubbing of the moon's surface, and writing your own countdown! After the program, pick up your take home packet with mini-bubbles and a craft and other activities!Grown-ups: not only are these stations designed for maximum fun, but they also feature early learning skills to help your child get ready for Kindergarten and ready to read.Plan ahead or drop-in! Click HERE or call your library to reserve your program time, OR speak with library staff for openings while you visit.Your household will be the only people in the room during your appointment. Best for six or fewer participants.Appointments begin on the half hour and last for 20 minutes. Arriving late may reduce the amount of time you can spend in the program.Participants must be free of COVID-19 symptoms - review symptoms HERE. Unvaccinated individuals are strongly encouraged to wear masks in Scott County buildings, including libraries.

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

Story Stations: Wheel-y Fun with Daniel Tiger - Savage

Best for ages 2-5 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Join Daniel Tiger and friends for a self-directed activities celebrating things that zoom, vroom, and speed around the room! Based on the book Trolley Ride, your stations include an inte......More

Best for ages 2-5 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Join Daniel Tiger and friends for a self-directed activities celebrating things that zoom, vroom, and speed around the room! Based on the book Trolley Ride, your stations include an interactive road trip game, vehicle tangram activity, musical sound station, rhyming puzzle matchup, and more. After the program, pick up your take home packet with a fun rainbow pencil and make-your-own tangrams and rhyme cube activities! Grown-ups: not only are these stations designed for maximum fun, but they also feature early learning skills to help your child get ready for Kindergarten and ready to read.Plan ahead or drop-in! Starting 11/1 click HERE or call your library to reserve your program time, OR speak with library staff for openings while you visit.Your household will be the only people in the room during your appointment. Best for six or fewer participants.Appointments begin on the half hour and last for 20 minutes. Arriving late may reduce the amount of time you can spend in the program.Participants must be free of COVID-19 symptoms - review symptoms HERE. Unvaccinated individuals are strongly encouraged to wear masks in Scott County buildings, including libraries.

Savage Large Meeting Room, Savage Library

Readmobile visits @ Old Elko City Hall Park

Come and visit the Readmobile at Old Elko City Hall Park! When you visit you'll be able to browse and borrow from our diverse collection of books (no library card needed!), grab a healthy snack, and receive a fun activity to take home!

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 This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger, In the Garden of......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 This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger, In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larsen, and The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas.Come and join us -- we welcome new members! Pick up a copy of the book and a list of the discussion questions (if you'd like) at the Savage Library circulation desk. Hope to see you soon!This group meets in-person and indoors at the Savage Library:Participants must be free of COVID-19 symptoms - review symptoms HERE. Unvaccinated individuals are strongly encouraged to wear masks in Scott County buildings, including libraries.

Savage Small Meeting Room, Savage Library

Family Fun Spot STEM Activity

Best for ages 3-6 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Visit the Children's Area at your library during open hours to enjoy a fun and educational self-directed STEM activity. (Some activities may have small parts not suitable for children un......More

Best for ages 3-6 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Visit the Children's Area at your library during open hours to enjoy a fun and educational self-directed STEM activity. (Some activities may have small parts not suitable for children under 3.)Activities change weekly. This week:Belle Plaine: Balancing Act – weighing and comparingJordan: Animal Parade – counting and sortingPrior Lake: Animal Parade – counting and sortingShakopee: Look Closely – microscopes & magnifying glasses

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Story Stations: Under the Sea with Pete the Cat - Shakopee

Best for ages 2-5 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Ride along with Pete and friends as you enjoy undersea adventures in this self-directed program. Based on the book Pete the Cat: Scuba Cat, your stations include a shark feeding game, oc......More

Best for ages 2-5 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Ride along with Pete and friends as you enjoy undersea adventures in this self-directed program. Based on the book Pete the Cat: Scuba Cat, your stations include a shark feeding game, ocean animals scavenger hunt, fish measuring activity, and other fun learning stations. After the program, pick up your take home packet with playdough, jellyfish in a jar activity instructions, and more! Grown-ups: not only are these stations designed for maximum fun, but they also feature early learning skills to help your child get ready for Kindergarten and ready to read.Plan ahead or drop-in! Click HERE or call your library to reserve your program time, OR speak with library staff for openings while you visit.Your household will be the only people in the room during your appointment. Best for six or fewer participants.Appointments begin on the half hour and last for 20 minutes. Arriving late may reduce the amount of time you can spend in the program.Participants must be free of COVID-19 symptoms - review symptoms HERE. Unvaccinated individuals are strongly encouraged to wear masks in Scott County buildings, including libraries.

Shakopee Large Meeting Room, Shakopee Library

Story Stations: Space Adventures with PAW Patrol - Belle Plaine

Best for ages 2-5 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Join Ryder, Chase, and the rest of the PAW Patrol for an out of this world adventure in this self-directed program. Based on the book Chase's Space Case, your stations include sorting al......More

Best for ages 2-5 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Join Ryder, Chase, and the rest of the PAW Patrol for an out of this world adventure in this self-directed program. Based on the book Chase's Space Case, your stations include sorting aliens, bubbles, walking across the moon, creating your own unique rubbing of the moon's surface, and writing your own countdown! After the program, pick up your take home packet with mini-bubbles and a craft and other activities!Grown-ups: not only are these stations designed for maximum fun, but they also feature early learning skills to help your child get ready for Kindergarten and ready to read.Plan ahead or drop-in! Click HERE or call your library to reserve your program time, OR speak with library staff for openings while you visit.Your household will be the only people in the room during your appointment. Best for six or fewer participants.Appointments begin on the half hour and last for 20 minutes. Arriving late may reduce the amount of time you can spend in the program.Participants must be free of COVID-19 symptoms - review symptoms HERE. Unvaccinated individuals are strongly encouraged to wear masks in Scott County buildings, including libraries.

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

Family Fun Spot STEM Activity

Best for ages 3-6 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Visit the Children's Area at your library during open hours to enjoy a fun and educational self-directed STEM activity. (Some activities may have small parts not suitable for children un......More

Best for ages 3-6 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Visit the Children's Area at your library during open hours to enjoy a fun and educational self-directed STEM activity. (Some activities may have small parts not suitable for children under 3.)Activities change weekly. This week:Belle Plaine: Balancing Act – weighing and comparingJordan: Animal Parade – counting and sortingPrior Lake: Animal Parade – counting and sortingShakopee: Look Closely – microscopes & magnifying glasses

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Story Stations: Space Adventures with PAW Patrol - Belle Plaine

Best for ages 2-5 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Join Ryder, Chase, and the rest of the PAW Patrol for an out of this world adventure in this self-directed program. Based on the book Chase's Space Case, your stations include sorting al......More

Best for ages 2-5 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Join Ryder, Chase, and the rest of the PAW Patrol for an out of this world adventure in this self-directed program. Based on the book Chase's Space Case, your stations include sorting aliens, bubbles, walking across the moon, creating your own unique rubbing of the moon's surface, and writing your own countdown! After the program, pick up your take home packet with mini-bubbles and a craft and other activities!Grown-ups: not only are these stations designed for maximum fun, but they also feature early learning skills to help your child get ready for Kindergarten and ready to read.Plan ahead or drop-in! Click HERE or call your library to reserve your program time, OR speak with library staff for openings while you visit.Your household will be the only people in the room during your appointment. Best for six or fewer participants.Appointments begin on the half hour and last for 20 minutes. Arriving late may reduce the amount of time you can spend in the program.Participants must be free of COVID-19 symptoms - review symptoms HERE. Unvaccinated individuals are strongly encouraged to wear masks in Scott County buildings, including libraries.

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

Story Stations: Under the Sea with Pete the Cat - Shakopee

Best for ages 2-5 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Ride along with Pete and friends as you enjoy undersea adventures in this self-directed program. Based on the book Pete the Cat: Scuba Cat, your stations include a shark feeding game, oc......More

Best for ages 2-5 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Ride along with Pete and friends as you enjoy undersea adventures in this self-directed program. Based on the book Pete the Cat: Scuba Cat, your stations include a shark feeding game, ocean animals scavenger hunt, fish measuring activity, and other fun learning stations. After the program, pick up your take home packet with playdough, jellyfish in a jar activity instructions, and more! Grown-ups: not only are these stations designed for maximum fun, but they also feature early learning skills to help your child get ready for Kindergarten and ready to read.Plan ahead or drop-in! Click HERE or call your library to reserve your program time, OR speak with library staff for openings while you visit.Your household will be the only people in the room during your appointment. Best for six or fewer participants.Appointments begin on the half hour and last for 20 minutes. Arriving late may reduce the amount of time you can spend in the program.Participants must be free of COVID-19 symptoms - review symptoms HERE. Unvaccinated individuals are strongly encouraged to wear masks in Scott County buildings, including libraries.

Shakopee Large Meeting Room, Shakopee Library

Family Fun Spot STEM Activity

Best for ages 3-6 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Visit the Children's Area at your library during open hours to enjoy a fun and educational self-directed STEM activity. (Some activities may have small parts not suitable for children un......More

Best for ages 3-6 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Visit the Children's Area at your library during open hours to enjoy a fun and educational self-directed STEM activity. (Some activities may have small parts not suitable for children under 3.)Activities change weekly. This week:Belle Plaine: Balancing Act – weighing and comparingJordan: Animal Parade – counting and sortingPrior Lake: Animal Parade – counting and sortingShakopee: Look Closely – microscopes & magnifying glasses

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Story Stations: Under the Sea with Pete the Cat - Shakopee

Best for ages 2-5 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Ride along with Pete and friends as you enjoy undersea adventures in this self-directed program. Based on the book Pete the Cat: Scuba Cat, your stations include a shark feeding game, oc......More

Best for ages 2-5 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Ride along with Pete and friends as you enjoy undersea adventures in this self-directed program. Based on the book Pete the Cat: Scuba Cat, your stations include a shark feeding game, ocean animals scavenger hunt, fish measuring activity, and other fun learning stations. After the program, pick up your take home packet with playdough, jellyfish in a jar activity instructions, and more! Grown-ups: not only are these stations designed for maximum fun, but they also feature early learning skills to help your child get ready for Kindergarten and ready to read.Plan ahead or drop-in! Click HERE or call your library to reserve your program time, OR speak with library staff for openings while you visit.Your household will be the only people in the room during your appointment. Best for six or fewer participants.Appointments begin on the half hour and last for 20 minutes. Arriving late may reduce the amount of time you can spend in the program.Participants must be free of COVID-19 symptoms - review symptoms HERE. Unvaccinated individuals are strongly encouraged to wear masks in Scott County buildings, including libraries.

Shakopee Large Meeting Room, Shakopee Library

Story Stations: Wheel-y Fun with Daniel Tiger - Prior Lake

Best for ages 2-5 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Join Daniel Tiger and friends for a self-directed activities celebrating things that zoom, vroom, and speed around the room! Based on the book Trolley Ride, your stations include an inte......More

Best for ages 2-5 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Join Daniel Tiger and friends for a self-directed activities celebrating things that zoom, vroom, and speed around the room! Based on the book Trolley Ride, your stations include an interactive road trip game, vehicle tangram activity, musical sound station, rhyming puzzle matchup, and more. After the program, pick up your take home packet with a fun rainbow pencil and make-your-own tangrams and rhyme cube activities! Grown-ups: not only are these stations designed for maximum fun, but they also feature early learning skills to help your child get ready for Kindergarten and ready to read.Plan ahead or drop-in! Click HERE or call your library to reserve your program time, OR speak with library staff for openings while you visit.Your household will be the only people in the room during your appointment. Best for six or fewer participants.Appointments begin on the half hour and last for 20 minutes. Arriving late may reduce the amount of time you can spend in the program.Participants must be free of COVID-19 symptoms - review symptoms HERE. Unvaccinated individuals are strongly encouraged to wear masks in Scott County buildings, including libraries.

Prior Lake Large Meeting Room, Prior Lake Library

Family Fun Spot STEM Activity

Best for ages 3-6 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Visit the Children's Area at your library during open hours to enjoy a fun and educational self-directed STEM activity. (Some activities may have small parts not suitable for children un......More

Best for ages 3-6 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Visit the Children's Area at your library during open hours to enjoy a fun and educational self-directed STEM activity. (Some activities may have small parts not suitable for children under 3.)Activities change weekly. This week:Jordan: Count Me In – number locks and keys

Jordan Library

Family Fun Spot STEM Activity

Best for ages 3-6 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Visit the Children's Area at your library during open hours to enjoy a fun and educational self-directed STEM activity. (Some activities may have small parts not suitable for children un......More

Best for ages 3-6 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Visit the Children's Area at your library during open hours to enjoy a fun and educational self-directed STEM activity. (Some activities may have small parts not suitable for children under 3.)Activities change weekly. This week:Prior Lake: Reach the Sky – build with large blocks

Prior Lake Library

Read & Create: Snow Fun!

As the weather turns cooler and the days grow shorter, Ms. Ally is here to celebrate snow and winter. Listen to a wintry story, song, and rhyme with Ms. Ally starting Monday, 12/6. Available at bit.ly/SCLstorytime; best for ages 2-6.Visit your local Scott County Library......More

As the weather turns cooler and the days grow shorter, Ms. Ally is here to celebrate snow and winter. Listen to a wintry story, song, and rhyme with Ms. Ally starting Monday, 12/6. Available at bit.ly/SCLstorytime; best for ages 2-6.Visit your local Scott County Library to pick up your own To Go winter sticker scene filled with some favorite animals and outdoor activities. (small parts; not for children under 3 years).To Go kits are available while supplies last. Funded through Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA).

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Story Stations: Wheel-y Fun with Daniel Tiger - Prior Lake

Best for ages 2-5 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Join Daniel Tiger and friends for a self-directed activities celebrating things that zoom, vroom, and speed around the room! Based on the book Trolley Ride, your stations include an inte......More

Best for ages 2-5 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Join Daniel Tiger and friends for a self-directed activities celebrating things that zoom, vroom, and speed around the room! Based on the book Trolley Ride, your stations include an interactive road trip game, vehicle tangram activity, musical sound station, rhyming puzzle matchup, and more. After the program, pick up your take home packet with a fun rainbow pencil and make-your-own tangrams and rhyme cube activities! Grown-ups: not only are these stations designed for maximum fun, but they also feature early learning skills to help your child get ready for Kindergarten and ready to read.Plan ahead or drop-in! Click HERE or call your library to reserve your program time, OR speak with library staff for openings while you visit.Your household will be the only people in the room during your appointment. Best for six or fewer participants.Appointments begin on the half hour and last for 20 minutes. Arriving late may reduce the amount of time you can spend in the program.Participants must be free of COVID-19 symptoms - review symptoms HERE. Unvaccinated individuals are strongly encouraged to wear masks in Scott County buildings, including libraries.

Prior Lake Large Meeting Room, Prior Lake Library

Family Fun Spot STEM Activity

Best for ages 3-6 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Visit the Children's Area at your library during open hours to enjoy a fun and educational self-directed STEM activity. (Some activities may have small parts not suitable for children un......More

Best for ages 3-6 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Visit the Children's Area at your library during open hours to enjoy a fun and educational self-directed STEM activity. (Some activities may have small parts not suitable for children under 3.)Activities change weekly. This week:Prior Lake: Reach the Sky – build with large blocks

Prior Lake Library

Family Fun Spot STEM Activity

Best for ages 3-6 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Visit the Children's Area at your library during open hours to enjoy a fun and educational self-directed STEM activity. (Some activities may have small parts not suitable for children un......More

Best for ages 3-6 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Visit the Children's Area at your library during open hours to enjoy a fun and educational self-directed STEM activity. (Some activities may have small parts not suitable for children under 3.)Activities change weekly. This week:Jordan: Count Me In – number locks and keys

Jordan Library

Read & Create: Snow Fun!

As the weather turns cooler and the days grow shorter, Ms. Ally is here to celebrate snow and winter. Listen to a wintry story, song, and rhyme with Ms. Ally starting Monday, 12/6. Available at bit.ly/SCLstorytime; best for ages 2-6.Visit your local Scott County Library......More

As the weather turns cooler and the days grow shorter, Ms. Ally is here to celebrate snow and winter. Listen to a wintry story, song, and rhyme with Ms. Ally starting Monday, 12/6. Available at bit.ly/SCLstorytime; best for ages 2-6.Visit your local Scott County Library to pick up your own To Go winter sticker scene filled with some favorite animals and outdoor activities. (small parts; not for children under 3 years).To Go kits are available while supplies last. Funded through Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA).

At Home

Story Stations: Wheel-y Fun with Daniel Tiger - Prior Lake

Best for ages 2-5 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Join Daniel Tiger and friends for a self-directed activities celebrating things that zoom, vroom, and speed around the room! Based on the book Trolley Ride, your stations include an inte......More

Best for ages 2-5 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Join Daniel Tiger and friends for a self-directed activities celebrating things that zoom, vroom, and speed around the room! Based on the book Trolley Ride, your stations include an interactive road trip game, vehicle tangram activity, musical sound station, rhyming puzzle matchup, and more. After the program, pick up your take home packet with a fun rainbow pencil and make-your-own tangrams and rhyme cube activities! Grown-ups: not only are these stations designed for maximum fun, but they also feature early learning skills to help your child get ready for Kindergarten and ready to read.Plan ahead or drop-in! Click HERE or call your library to reserve your program time, OR speak with library staff for openings while you visit.Your household will be the only people in the room during your appointment. Best for six or fewer participants.Appointments begin on the half hour and last for 20 minutes. Arriving late may reduce the amount of time you can spend in the program.Participants must be free of COVID-19 symptoms - review symptoms HERE. Unvaccinated individuals are strongly encouraged to wear masks in Scott County buildings, including libraries.

Prior Lake Large Meeting Room, Prior Lake Library

Book Sale - Belle Plaine Friends of the Library

The Belle Plaine Friends of the Library will host a book sale. All proceeds go towards supporting the Belle Plaine Branch of the Scott County Library system.Tuesday, December 7th: 2:00pm - 8:00pmWednesday, December 8th: 10:00am - 4:00pmThursday, December 9th: 2:00pm - 8......More

The Belle Plaine Friends of the Library will host a book sale. All proceeds go towards supporting the Belle Plaine Branch of the Scott County Library system.Tuesday, December 7th: 2:00pm - 8:00pmWednesday, December 8th: 10:00am - 4:00pmThursday, December 9th: 2:00pm - 8:00pmFriday, December 10th: 10:00am - 2:00 pmNo set prices, just donate what you can!

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

Waggin' Tales Reading Time with Blue and Casey!

Best for ages 6-11. Read to a certified therapy dog, Blue and handler, Casey! Kids can spend time practicing reading to a trained therapy dog with a good ear for stories. Call the Savage Library Information Desk 952.707.1770 (press 2) to sign up for a date and time. Bri......More

Best for ages 6-11. Read to a certified therapy dog, Blue and handler, Casey! Kids can spend time practicing reading to a trained therapy dog with a good ear for stories. 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! October 10/12, 10/19,November 11/23, 11/30December 12/7, 12/14, 12/21 This activity meets in-person and indoors at the Savage Library:Participants must be free of COVID-19 symptoms - review symptoms HERE.Masks are welcome but not required. Unvaccinated individuals are strongly encouraged to wear masks in all Scott County Buildings.

Savage Small Meeting Room, Savage Library