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.

Robert Trail Conference Room

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

Galaxie Book Club

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month's title is "Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin. New members are welcome. Registration required. For adults.

Galaxie Large Meeting Room L139, Galaxie 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

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

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

Burnhaven Book Discussion Group

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "My Name is Emilia del Valle" by Isabel Allende. New members are welcome. For adults.This event will take place in person at Fox Den Board Game Cafe: 12450 River Ridge Lane, Burn......More

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "My Name is Emilia del Valle" by Isabel Allende. 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 "" by . New members are welcome. Attend in person at Farmington Library or online. Registration required to receive an email with the link to on......More

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community, either in person or through Zoom. This month’s title is "" by . 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

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

Meet the Author: Michael MacBride

Join us as Micheal Macbride discusses "At the Wake". Achiel Van Slyck was a man of contradictions – a war hero who took pride in his service, but also a vindictive neighbor, a volatile father, and a man whose actions shattered lives including his own. When he murdered ......More

Join us as Micheal Macbride discusses "At the Wake". Achiel Van Slyck was a man of contradictions – a war hero who took pride in his service, but also a vindictive neighbor, a volatile father, and a man whose actions shattered lives including his own. When he murdered Clifford Ellis in 1975, the crime sent shockwaves through his family and community, leaving scars and secrets that would ripple across generations. Presented in partnership with the Rosemount Area Arts Council. For adults.

Robert Trail Large Meeting Room, Robert Trail Library