Move and Groove

Join Miss Aimee at the library for this fun music and movement program with plenty of dancing, singing, and playing. For youth ages 2–8 with their caregivers.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library

Fairy and Gnome Gardens

Join us to design your own fairy or gnome container garden. Presented in partnership with Dakota County 4-H. For youth ages 5 and older.

Inver Glen Large Meeting Room, Inver Glen Library

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.

Children's Area, Wescott Library

Waggin' Tales

Read to trained therapy dogs in a supportive environment to help build literacy skills and confidence in reading out loud. For youth ages 5–10.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library

Community Naloxone Training

Naloxone is a medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose by restoring normal breathing. Adults interested in learning how to use Naloxone to save a life are encouraged to attend. Presented in partnership with the Steve Rummler Hope Network and Dakota County Publi......More

Naloxone is a medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose by restoring normal breathing. Adults interested in learning how to use Naloxone to save a life are encouraged to attend. Presented in partnership with the Steve Rummler Hope Network and Dakota County Public Health. Registration required at https://Naloxone-ENG-3-26.eventbrite.com.

Burnhaven Large Meeting Room, Burnhaven Library

St. Patrick's Day Party

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with crafts and games. For youth ages 4 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library

Raptors of Minnesota

Explore he different raptors found in Minnesota and their role in the environment. Learn the three key features of all raptors and why they are different from otehr birds. Presented by the Raptor Center. For all ages.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library

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.

Galaxie Large Meeting Room L139, Galaxie Library

Spring Break Open Play

Drop in to enjoy games, toys, and the opportunity to connect with others. For children ages birth to 6 with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library

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.

Galaxie Large Meeting Room L139, Galaxie Library

Teen Space

Come unwind, socialize and recharge with other teens. Hangout with your friends, relax, color or do homework. A variety of board games and Nintendo Switch games will be available to play with. Comfy inflatable couches and games will be provided. For teens ages 12–18.

Galaxie Large Meeting Room L139, Galaxie Library

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.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library

Early Reader Book Club

Explore a book together, practice reading skills, and engage in fun activities. Multiple copies of the book "What If You Had Animal Feet?" by Sandra Markle will be provided and available for check out after the program. Registration required. For youth ages 5–8.

Heritage Large Meeting Room, Heritage Library

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.

Heritage Large Meeting Room, Heritage Library

ASL at 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. ASL interpreter service will be provi......More

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. ASL interpreter service will be provided at this event.

Galaxie Large Meeting Room L139, Galaxie Library

Feeding Your Baby

Join our international board-certified lactation consultant, a public health nurse, and other parents looking for support with feeding their babies. Share experiences with parents who are also adjusting to life with a baby. Bring your questions or come to listen. You ca......More

Join our international board-certified lactation consultant, a public health nurse, and other parents looking for support with feeding their babies. Share experiences with parents who are also adjusting to life with a baby. Bring your questions or come to listen. You can ask for tips on how to know if your baby is ready for solid foods or how to reach your breastfeeding goal. If you need lactation or feeding support or want to have your baby weighed, please stop by. All feeding decisions are supported. No registration needed — we welcome you to drop by as you are, along with your baby.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

Spring Break Open Play

Drop in to enjoy games, toys, and the opportunity to connect with others. For children ages birth to 6 with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library

ASL at 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. ASL interpreter service will be provi......More

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. ASL interpreter service will be provided at this event.

Galaxie Large Meeting Room L139, Galaxie Library

Waggin' Tales

Read to a trained therapy dog 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.

Children's Area, Pleasant Hill Library

The 2:40 Club

Join us for a fun drop-in activity featuring local organizations in South St. Paul. Presented by the South St. Paul Mayor's Youth Task Force. For youth ages 12-18.

Kaposia Library

Homework Help

Work with a volunteer tutor for help with homework assignments in any subject. Open to K–12 students, no appointment necessary.

Galaxie Meeting Room L113, Galaxie Meeting Room L114, Galaxie Library

Spring Trinkets

Celebrate the season of renewal and friendship with a hands-on clay project. Drop in to craft two spring-inspired clay trinkets—one to brighten your day and one to share with someone special. Flower, heart and nature-themed cutouts will be available but you're welcome t......More

Celebrate the season of renewal and friendship with a hands-on clay project. Drop in to craft two spring-inspired clay trinkets—one to brighten your day and one to share with someone special. Flower, heart and nature-themed cutouts will be available but you're welcome to use your imagination and create any shape that inspires you. Projects will be taken offsite by artist to be fired and clear glazed. Project will be ready to pick up from the library after 3 weeks. Presented by the Northern Clay Center. For youth ages 5 and older.

Robert Trail Large Meeting Room, Robert Trail Library

Farmington Library Teen Advisory Group

Lead with other teens in your community to help shape library programs and services. Use your talents and skills to represent the library, help prepare for special events, and make suggestions for books, programs and spaces. For youth ages 13–18.

Farmington Library

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.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

Burnhaven Book Discussion Group

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "Sense and Sensibility" by Jane Austen. New members are welcome. For adults.This event will take place in person at Fox Den Board Game Cafe: 12450 River Ridge Lane, Burnsville

Fox Den Board Game Cafe, Offsite

Farmington Books & Brew Online

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community, either in person or through Zoom. This month’s title is "We All Live Here" by Jojo Moyes. New members are welcome. Attend in person at Farmington Library or online. Registration required to receive an......More

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community, either in person or through Zoom. This month’s title is "We All Live Here" by Jojo Moyes. New members are welcome. Attend in person at Farmington Library or online. Registration required to receive an email with the link to online access for this event. For adults.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library

Storytime for Babies and Toddlers

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.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

Preschool Sensory Play

Join us for a morning of sensory play. Drop in to explore squish and squeeze beads, walk on balance stones, play in our sensory bead pool, and more. For youth ages 2–6.

Heritage Large Meeting Room, Heritage Library

Family Storytime at Thompson County Park

Join us to enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. For babies and youth of all ages with their caregivers.This event will take place offsite at the Dakota Lodge in Thompson County Park, 1200 Stassen Lane, West St. Paul. Follow libra......More

Join us to enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. For babies and youth of all ages with their caregivers.This event will take place offsite at the Dakota Lodge in Thompson County Park, 1200 Stassen Lane, West St. Paul. Follow library signage to the Great Room. Please be aware of parking restrictions as Thompson Park Activity Center is as shared space. Storytime will take place at Thompson County Park while the Wentworth Library is closed for renovation.

Thompson County Park Dakota Lodge, Offsite

Mendota Heights Book Group Online

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "The Women" by Kristin Hannah. New members are welcome. Registration required. For adults.

Wentworth Library

Books & Beyond: What We Wear

Join us for stories, activities and crafts around the theme what we wear. Presented in partnership with ISD 192 Early Childhood Family Education. For youth ages birth to 6 with their caregivers. Library doors will open at 10:00 a.m. for this special event.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library

Copywriting: Tips and Techniques Online

Explore copywriting techniques, including creating exciting headlines, capturing audience attention, and writing to sell. We will practice with examples of specific writing challenges. Presented by The Loft Literary Center. Registration required. For adults. Sponsored b......More

Explore copywriting techniques, including creating exciting headlines, capturing audience attention, and writing to sell. We will practice with examples of specific writing challenges. Presented by The Loft Literary Center. Registration required. For adults. Sponsored by MELSA.

Teen Gaming

Drop-in anytime to play board games and video games with friends. For youth ages 12–18.

Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library

Homework Help

Work with a volunteer tutor for help with homework assignments in any subject. Open to K–12 students, no appointment necessary.

Burnhaven Large Meeting Room, Burnhaven Library

Club Book: Thomas Maltman

Join us for an evening with award-winning author Thomas Maltman, as he discusses his novel "Ashes to Ashes". In the prairie town of Andwhen, Minnesota, members of a small congregation don't know if they've been blessed or cursed when the ashes administered during an Ash......More

Join us for an evening with award-winning author Thomas Maltman, as he discusses his novel "Ashes to Ashes". In the prairie town of Andwhen, Minnesota, members of a small congregation don't know if they've been blessed or cursed when the ashes administered during an Ash Wednesday service won't wash off. These events inspire Basil, a shy and gentle teen to secretly vow to make his family whole again in the wake of multiple tragedies, during a year in which his community is roiled by strange religious and mythological events. For adults.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

Forest Play: The Owl and Woodpecker

Join us for a reading of "The Owl and Woodpecker" by Brian Wildsmith. Explore the sounds and relationships between creatures in our environment. Then create a creature-full, colorful forest together and play with a woodsy loose parts making experience. Presented by Now.......More

Join us for a reading of "The Owl and Woodpecker" by Brian Wildsmith. Explore the sounds and relationships between creatures in our environment. Then create a creature-full, colorful forest together and play with a woodsy loose parts making experience. Presented by Now.Make.Art. For youth ages 3-7 with their caregivers.

Inver Glen Large Meeting Room, Inver Glen Library

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.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library

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.

Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library

Storytime for Babies and Toddlers

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.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

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.

Robert Trail Large Meeting Room, Robert Trail Library

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.

Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library

Crafternoon

Bring your own craft to work on while visiting with other makers and get help with individual projects and techniques on the third Thursday of the month. For adults.

Inver Glen Library

Ask a Sewing Mentor

Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one time with a mentor who will help you learn how to use a sewing machine for your own needs or projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Wescott Library

Ask a Sewing Mentor

Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one time with a mentor who will help you learn how to use a sewing machine for your own needs or projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Wescott Library

Wescott Third Thursday Book Discussion Group

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month's title is "The God of the Woods" by Liz Moore. New members are welcome. Social gathering begins at 6 p.m. with book discussion starting at 6:30 p.m. For adults.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

Ask a Sewing Mentor

Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one time with a mentor who will help you learn how to use a sewing machine for your own needs or projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Wescott Library

Meet the Author: Amy Green

Join us as Amy Green discusses "The Codebreaker's Daughter: A Novel of World War II, Codebreakers, and Mother-Daughter Relationships". Presented in partnership with the Rosemount Area Arts Council. For adults.

Robert Trail Large Meeting Room, Robert Trail Library

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.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library

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. Siblings welcome.

Inver Glen Large Meeting Room, Inver Glen Library

Raptors of Minnesota

Explore the different raptors found in Minnesota and their role in the environment. Learn the three key features of all raptors and why they are different from other birds. Presented by The Raptor Center. For all ages.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

Ask a Sewing Mentor

Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one time with a mentor who will help you learn how to use a sewing machine or serger for your own needs or projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Inver Glen Library

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.

Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library

Paper Plains

Drop in any time to create paper from regionally harvested, invasive plants. Learn techniques in paper making and hear about the history of invasive plants in Minnesota. The paper made is unique, embedded with native prairie seeds, and carries a little piece of the Grea......More

Drop in any time to create paper from regionally harvested, invasive plants. Learn techniques in paper making and hear about the history of invasive plants in Minnesota. The paper made is unique, embedded with native prairie seeds, and carries a little piece of the Great Plains. Whether it hangs on the fridge or gets planted in the garden, handmade paper will grow the arts in your community. For all ages.This event will take place offsite at Thompson County Park Dakota Lodge, 1200 Stassen Lane, West St. Paul. Please be aware of parking restrictions as Thompson Park Activity Center is a shared space.

Thompson County Park Dakota Lodge, Offsite

Waggin' Tales

Read to trained therapy dogs in a supportive environment to help build literacy skills and confidence in reading out loud. For youth ages 5–10.

Galaxie Large Meeting Room L139, Galaxie Library

Sensory-Friendly Saturday

Explore books, music, movement and play in a sensory-friendly setting that welcomes children of all abilities including those who have difficulty in large groups, are on the autism spectrum or are sensitive to sensory overload. One registration required per group. For y......More

Explore books, music, movement and play in a sensory-friendly setting that welcomes children of all abilities including those who have difficulty in large groups, are on the autism spectrum or are sensitive to sensory overload. One registration required per group. For youth ages 3–8 with caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

Captain Cool Kid

Join us for fun and original comedic pop songs. Captain Cool Kid will have you singing and dancing along. For ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library

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.

Children's Area, Inver Glen Library

Garbage Friends

Drop-in to turn garbage into art. Turn everyday materials into brand new puppets and companions of your own creation. Presented by Now.Make.Art. For youth ages 4–10 with their caregivers.

Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library

Twin Cities Recorder Guild Concert

Enjoy the Twin Cities Recorder Guild's concert and hear the ensemble of recorders play music from the Renaissance through contemporary periods. All ages.

Wescott Library

Chemists in the Library

Drop-in for hands-on chemistry activities lead by volunteers from the MN American Chemical Society. Participants will have an opportunity to experiment with a variety of activities. For youth ages 6 and older.

Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library

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.

Galaxie Large Meeting Room L139, Galaxie Library

Teen Space

Come unwind, socialize and recharge with other teens. Hangout with your friends, relax, color or do homework. A variety of board games and Nintendo Switch games will be available to play with. Comfy inflatable couches and games will be provided. For teens ages 12–18.

Galaxie Large Meeting Room L139, Galaxie Library

Ask a Sewing Mentor

Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one time with a mentor who will help you learn how to use a sewing machine or serger for your own needs or projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Wescott Library

Ask a Sewing Mentor

Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one time with a mentor who will help you learn how to use a sewing machine or serger for your own needs or projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Wescott Library

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.

Heritage Large Meeting Room, Heritage Library

Seed Mosaic

Drop in anytime to learn basic techniques of mosaic art and create your own masterpieces using seeds. Presented by Caponi Art Park. For all ages.

Galaxie Large Meeting Room L139, Galaxie Library

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.

Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library

Feeding Your Baby

Join our international board-certified lactation consultant, a public health nurse, and other parents looking for support with feeding their babies. Share experiences with parents who are also adjusting to life with a baby. Bring your questions or come to listen. You ca......More

Join our international board-certified lactation consultant, a public health nurse, and other parents looking for support with feeding their babies. Share experiences with parents who are also adjusting to life with a baby. Bring your questions or come to listen. You can ask for tips on how to know if your baby is ready for solid foods or how to reach your breastfeeding goal. If you need lactation or feeding support or want to have your baby weighed, please stop by. All feeding decisions are supported. No registration needed — we welcome you to drop by as you are, along with your baby.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

Exceptional Envelopes Online

Make an envelope book with an elastic closure and an origami heart envelope made with beautiful art papers. Tuck tiny presents like cash, gift cards or photos in the pockets for a special gift for someone you love. Registration required, limit one spot per person, per c......More

Make an envelope book with an elastic closure and an origami heart envelope made with beautiful art papers. Tuck tiny presents like cash, gift cards or photos in the pockets for a special gift for someone you love. Registration required, limit one spot per person, per class. A kit with materials for the class will be mailed to your address prior to the event. Limited to participants with MN addresses. Presented by Becka Rahn. A Minnesota legacy program.

Hand Embroider Baseball Cap

Craft a truly fantastic headwear of your very own design with a baseball cap. Work with a teaching artist to add fabric patches and decorative stitches. Add a button or bead to create colorful embellishment. Bring your own baseball cap or use one supplied by teaching ar......More

Craft a truly fantastic headwear of your very own design with a baseball cap. Work with a teaching artist to add fabric patches and decorative stitches. Add a button or bead to create colorful embellishment. Bring your own baseball cap or use one supplied by teaching artist. Presented by eHolt Art. Registration required. For youth ages 12–18.

Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library

Homework Help

Work with a volunteer tutor for help with homework assignments in any subject. Open to K–12 students, no appointment necessary.

Galaxie Meeting Room L113, Galaxie Meeting Room L114, Galaxie Library

Aloha Storytime with Rose Lani

Sing along with Rose Lani and her ukulele to explore stories and interactive songs celebrating Asian, Pacific Islander and Native Hawaiian heritage. For youth ages 2 and older with their caregivers.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library