South Saint Paul Library
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Thursday April 18 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Wescott Third Thursday Book Discussion Group
Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month's title is "The Therapist" by B. A. Paris. New members are welcome; social gathering begins at 6 p.m with book discussion starting at 6:30 p.m. Registration required. Geared for adults.
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Thursday April 18 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Meet the Author: Tracy Moore
Hear author Tracy Moore discuss her award-winning novel "The Fire She Fights", the story about four women who joined the Minneapolis Fire Department. Told by a veteran Minneapolis firefighter and captain, the book brings bold representation to the harsh realities of wor......More
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Friday April 19 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. Geared for children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.
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Friday April 19 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 April 19 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 April 19 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 April 20 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Move and Groove
Join Miss Aimee at the library for this fun music and movement program with plenty of dancing, singing, and playing. Geared for youth ages 2–8 with their caregivers.
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Saturday April 20 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
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. Geared for youth ages 6 and older.
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Saturday April 20 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 April 20 10:00am - 12:30pm CDT
Cuttlebone Casting Metal Workshop
Learn about the cast metal process inside a city bus turned metal workshop on wheels. Use your imagination and creativity to carve a design into a cuttlebone. Then pour lead-free pewter to create your own small sculpture, pendant, pin and more. Presented by the WOW Mobi......More
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Saturday April 20 10:00am - 1:00pm CDT
Fix-it Clinic
Bring up to three (3) small household electronics, clothing, jewelry or other items to get help repairing them at this first come, first served fix-it event.
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Saturday April 20 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Paper Shred Fest
Protect yourself against identity theft and celebrate Earth Day by recycling too. Bring your confidential documents to be shredded in an on-site mobile unit in the Farmington Library parking lot. Sponsored by Castle Rock Bank.
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Saturday April 20 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
Résumé Writing Workshop
Create an effective résumé can help you land the job you've always wanted. Learn how to use a résumé to show a potential employer your value. Topics covered include formatting, styles, common mistakes, dos and don'ts, and more. Presented by Dakota County CareerForce Cen......More
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Saturday April 20 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 April 20 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Board Game & Puzzle Swap
Drop in with a new or gently used board game or jigsaw puzzle to trade or donate, and take home one that is new to you. Geared for all ages. Puzzle and board game donations in great condition are accepted April 13–20 at the Pleasant Hill Library.
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Sunday April 21 1:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Paper Flower Crafts
Drop in to create colorful construction paper flowers for the library's bulletin board in the children's area of Wentworth Library. Trace your hand and color your flowers for an additional take-home craft. For ages 3 and older.
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Monday April 22 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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Monday April 22 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. Geared for ages birth to age 2 with their caregivers.
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Monday April 22 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. Geared for youth ages 6–12.
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Monday April 22 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 April 22 6:00pm - 6:30pm 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 April 22 6:00pm - 7:15pm CDT
Intro to Paper Cutting
Learn the basics of paper cutting using a Silhouette Cameo® paper cutter and its software. Discover how to import and resize images, select cut settings, load cutting mats, select the right paper and more. Get hands-on practice and make a small project. Registration req......More
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Monday April 22 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Plant a Patch for Pollinators
Discover ways to dedicate a space for nature in your yard, no matter the size. Learn about seasonal planning and how to choose which species is best suited to your goals. Presented by Dakota County Parks. Registration required. Geared for adults.
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Monday April 22 6:30pm - 7:00pm 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 April 22 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Tech Night for Kids
Drop in and learn with fun tech toys like Bee Bots and Snap Circuits. Geared for youth ages 4–12. Siblings welcome.
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Tuesday April 23 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. Geared for children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.
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Tuesday April 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. Geared for ages birth to Age 2 with their caregivers.
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Tuesday April 23 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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Tuesday April 23 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 "The First Ladies" by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. New members are welcome. Geared for adults.
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Tuesday April 23 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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Tuesday April 23 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Elements of Poetry Online
Learn about the fundamentals of poetry including language, form, and imagery. Write from guided prompts and read select poems closely in order to deepen your knowledge of poetic form and develop an increased awareness of the art of poetry. Presented by Loft Literary Cen......More
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Tuesday April 23 2:00pm - 2:30pm 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 April 23 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Homework Help
Work with a volunteer for help with homework assignments in any subject. Open to K–12 students, no appointment necessary.
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Tuesday April 23 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Homework Help
Work with a volunteer for help with homework assignments in any subject. Open to K–12 students, no appointment necessary.
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Tuesday April 23 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Great Decisions
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 April 23 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Bison Basics
Learn about bison natural and cultural history and the role the herd at Spring Lake Park Reserve plays in the MN Bison Conservation Herd. Presented by Dakota County Parks. Geared for adults.
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Tuesday April 23 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 "Midnight in Chernobyl: The Untold Story of the World's Greatest Nuclear Disaster" by Adam Higginbotham. New members are welcome. Geared for adults.
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Tuesday April 23 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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Wednesday April 24 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 April 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. Geared for children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.
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Wednesday April 24 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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Wednesday April 24 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. Geared for ages birth to age 2 with their caregivers.
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Wednesday April 24 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
2s-6s Storytime
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 April 24 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Health Care Directives & Advance Care Planning
Learn what to include in your healthcare instructions to ensure that decisions about your care are based on your values and preferences. Presented by Trellis. Registration required. Geared for older adults.
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Wednesday April 24 3:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Friends of Inver Glen Library Book Sale: Members Only
Discover great deals on gently used materials and help support your local library. Sponsored by the Friends of Inver Glen Library.
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Wednesday April 24 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Teen Hangout
Drop by Wednesday afternoons from 3–5 pm for a different featured activity in the Teen section each week. All are welcome to share their ideas and suggest different activities for us to try. Geared for youth ages 12 and older.
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Wednesday April 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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Wednesday April 24 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Teen Wellness: Moving into Mindfulness
Learn a variety of dance styles through creative movement in developing body and mind connection. Focus on breath awareness, explore emotional and ways to exercise mindfulness through movement. Presented by Young Dance. Registration required. Geared for youth ages 12–18......More
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Wednesday April 24 6:15pm - 7:30pm CDT
Friends of Inver Glen Library Book Sale
Discover great deals on gently used materials and help support your local library. Sponsored by the Friends of Inver Glen Library.
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Wednesday April 24 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 "Warrior Girl Unearthed" by Angeline Boulley. New members are welcome. Geared for adults.
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Thursday April 25 9:00am - 4:30pm CDT
Friends of Inver Glen Library Book Sale
Discover great deals on gently used materials and help support your local library. Sponsored by the Friends of Inver Glen Library.
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Thursday April 25 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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Thursday April 25 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
***CANCELED***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 April 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. Geared for children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.
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Thursday April 25 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 April 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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Thursday April 25 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 April 26 9:00am - 4:30pm CDT
Friends of Inver Glen Library Book Sale
Discover great deals on gently used materials and help support your local library. Sponsored by the Friends of Inver Glen Library.
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Friday April 26 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 April 26 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
Autism Acceptance Day with Apple Valley Police
Drop in for a community art activity and other family-friendly fun with Apple Valley Police officers. For all ages and abilities including those who are on the autism spectrum or those with various sensory needs. Presented in partnership with the Apple Valley Police Dep......More
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Friday April 26 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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Friday April 26 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Responsive Robotics with Cubelets
Explore the basic components of robotics by playing with modular cubes known as Cubelets®. Snap cubes together to create a unique robot to complete challenges. Work with a partner to create lighthouses, vehicles, astrobots, animals and much more. Presented by Snapology.......More
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Saturday April 27 9:00am - 1:00pm CDT
Friends of Inver Glen Library Book Sale: Bag Sale
Discover great deals on gently used materials and help support your local library. All the items you can fit into a bag for one set price ($3 per bag/box). Sponsored by the Friends of Inver Glen Library.
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Saturday April 27 9:30am - 12:30pm CDT
DIY: Scrap Fabric Baskets
Coil fabric scraps into a lovely basket. Bring your own scrap pieces of fabric, other supplies will be provided. Both hand-sewing and machine-sewing techniques will be demonstrated. Registration required. Geared for adults and youth ages 12 and up.
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Saturday April 27 10:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Anishinaabe Bead Arts
Work with Anishinaabe artist Julie Boada to start creating your own beaded pouch while she introduces the art of beading. Complete your project at home using the concepts learned during class. Presented by ArtStart. Registration required. Geared for youth ages 12–18.
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Sunday April 28 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. Geared for youth ages 5–10.