Stories and a Song

Join us at the Shakopee Library for a short (15-20 minutes) drop-in Storytime on Saturday mornings. We will share two stories and a song or activity together!Get here early and grab a seat in the Children's area!

Shakopee Library

Toddler/Preschool Early Literacy Class at Prior Lake Library

Children and their parents/caregivers are welcome to join us for our FREE and FUN story- and play-based early literacy classes that use the five important early literacy practices of "Talking, Singing, Reading, Writing & Playing". Best for ages 18 months - 5-year-olds.......More

Children and their parents/caregivers are welcome to join us for our FREE and FUN story- and play-based early literacy classes that use the five important early literacy practices of "Talking, Singing, Reading, Writing & Playing". Best for ages 18 months - 5-year-olds. Siblings are welcome at the toddler/preschool classes. Connect with other parents while your child(ren) play with tactile activities tied to the weekly class theme.Our class themes:1/12 - Penguin Party1/19 - No class - MLK Day1/26 - Queens, Kings, Princesses, and Princes2/2 - Radical Robots2/9 - Snow and Silly Socks2/16 - No class - President's Day2/23 - Tornados and Tops3/2 - Up and Down3/9 - Very Hungry Caterpillar3/16 - Wild and Wooly Llamas3/30 - Spring Break Party4/6 - Hop Around4/13 - Yellow Sun, Moon, and Stars4/20 - Zebras, Horses, and Unicorns5/4 - Colors5/11 - Construction5/18 - Summer CelebrationLooking for classes for other ages? We also have Baby Lap Sit classes on Thursdays at 10:30 am. Storytimes led by library staff trained in the Every Child Ready to Read curriculum are “early literacy classes" - all the fun and learning of storytime, but with tips and guidance on easy ways to help your child develop pre-reading skills.

Prior Lake Large Meeting Room, Prior Lake Library

Preschool Early Literacy Class at Savage Library

Children and their parents/caregivers are welcome to join us for our FREE and FUN story- and play-based early literacy classes that use the five important pre-reading practices of "Talk, Sing, Read, Write, and Play." Best for ages 3-6 years; siblings welcome at preschoo......More

Children and their parents/caregivers are welcome to join us for our FREE and FUN story- and play-based early literacy classes that use the five important pre-reading practices of "Talk, Sing, Read, Write, and Play." Best for ages 3-6 years; siblings welcome at preschool and toddler classes. Stay after class for a fun play time! Connect with other parents while your child(ren) play with tactile activities tied into the weekly class theme.Themes: Looking for classes for younger kids? We also have Toddler class for ages 18-36 months on Thursdays at 10:30am.Storytimes led by library staff trained in the Every Child Ready to Read curriculum are “early literacy classes" - all the fun and learning of storytime, but with tips and guidance on easy ways to help your child develop pre-reading skills.

Savage Large Meeting Room, Savage Library

Teen Mondays at New Prague Library: Switch Games!

Calling all gamers: Join us for a fun Switch tournament night!Join us the second Monday of the month for a special activity specifically for teens. See our full schedule here!

New Prague Large Meeting Room, New Prague Library

Teen Mondays at the Jordan Library: BINGO!

For ages 12-18. Join us the second Monday of the month for a fun activity specifically for teens.January 12th - Oregon trailFebruary 9th - Hedgehog Book Folding Program - Celebrating National Hedgehog MonthMarch 9th - LEGOS make and take creationsApril 13th - Poetry Cre......More

For ages 12-18. Join us the second Monday of the month for a fun activity specifically for teens.January 12th - Oregon trailFebruary 9th - Hedgehog Book Folding Program - Celebrating National Hedgehog MonthMarch 9th - LEGOS make and take creationsApril 13th - Poetry CreationMay 11th - B I N G OSummer Specials on June 8th, July 13th and August 10thFall Fun on September 14th, every week in October or better known as "Teentober", November 9th and December 14th!

Jordan Large Meeting Room, Jordan Library

Public Computer Aide

Volunteers work on a one-to-one basis with customers in the library. They will assist customers who want help with basic computer skills, the use of the Internet, or with applications provided by the library system.

Shakopee Library

WIC at the Jordan Library - Appointment Required

You can now schedule your next WIC appointment at the Jordan Library! Scott County WIC will be at the library every 2nd Tuesday of the month for in-person services. By appointment only – call us at 952-818-3728 to schedule.The WIC program is a nutrition and breastfeedi......More

You can now schedule your next WIC appointment at the Jordan Library! Scott County WIC will be at the library every 2nd Tuesday of the month for in-person services. By appointment only – call us at 952-818-3728 to schedule.The WIC program is a nutrition and breastfeeding support program for pregnant & postpartum women, infants, and children up to the age 5. Want to learn more about the WIC program? APPLY HERE!

Jordan Small Meeting Room, Jordan Library

Family Early Literacy Class at Jordan Library

Children of all ages and their parents/caregivers are welcome to join us for our FREE and FUN story- and play-based early literacy classes that use the five important pre-readings practices of "Talk, Sing, Read, Write, and Play."Check back later in August for our fall t......More

Children of all ages and their parents/caregivers are welcome to join us for our FREE and FUN story- and play-based early literacy classes that use the five important pre-readings practices of "Talk, Sing, Read, Write, and Play."Check back later in August for our fall themes.Storytimes led by library staff trained in the Every Child Ready to Read curriculum are “early literacy classes" - all the fun and learning of storytime, but with tips and guidance on easy ways to help your child develop pre-reading skills.

Jordan Large Meeting Room, Jordan Library

Public Computer Aide

Volunteers work on a one-to-one basis with customers in the library. They will assist customers who want help with basic computer skills, the use of the Internet, or with applications provided by the library system.

Shakopee Library

Waggin' Tales Reading

Sign up to spend time reading aloud to a trained therapy dog with a good ear for stories. Bring your own book or choose one of ours to read to the reading dogs. Open to anyone of any age who wants to practice their reading skills.

Savage Small Meeting Room, Savage Library

Story and a Craft at the Belle Plaine Library

Join us at the Belle Plaine Library for a short (15-20 minutes) drop-in Storytime on select evenings. We will share a story and a craft or activity together!1/13: This will be about music and we will make Jingle Sticks to take home!2/10: This will be about Winter and we......More

Join us at the Belle Plaine Library for a short (15-20 minutes) drop-in Storytime on select evenings. We will share a story and a craft or activity together!1/13: This will be about music and we will make Jingle Sticks to take home!2/10: This will be about Winter and we will make pocket snowmen!3/10: This will be about St. Patrick's Day and we will make some leprechauns!4/14: This will be about April Shower's and we will make some cute spiders!5/12: This will be about Spring and we will be making a button craft! Storytimes led by library staff trained in the Every Child Ready to Read curriculum are “early literacy classes" - all the fun and learning of storytime, but with tips and guidance on easy ways to help your child develop pre-reading skills.

Belle Plaine Large Meeting Room, Belle Plaine Library

Bookaholics Book Club

We are sorry, we are at capacity for this book club. Please check back periodically to see if we are accepting new members.Monthly book club for adults. Members will take turns choosing monthly reads.

New Prague Large Meeting Room, New Prague Library

Public Computer Aide

Volunteers work on a one-to-one basis with customers in the library. They will assist customers who want help with basic computer skills, the use of the Internet, or with applications provided by the library system.

Shakopee Library

Pagers Book Club

This library-sponsored book club for adults meets at the Prior Lake Library on the second Wednesday of the month.Please call the Prior Lake Library at 952-447-3375 for more information..

Prior Lake Small Meeting Room, Prior Lake Library

Baby Lap Sit Early Literacy Class at Prior Lake

Babies and their parents/caregivers are welcome to join us for our FREE and FUN story- and play-based early literacy classes that use the five important pre-readings practices of "Talk, Sing, Read, Write, and Play." Best for ages 0-18 months only. Please, for baby safet......More

Babies and their parents/caregivers are welcome to join us for our FREE and FUN story- and play-based early literacy classes that use the five important pre-readings practices of "Talk, Sing, Read, Write, and Play." Best for ages 0-18 months only. Please, for baby safety on the rug, no older siblings if possible.Our class themes: 1/15 - Play under the Northern Lights1/22 - Animal Friends - Winter Edition1/29 - Busy Babies on the go!2/5 - Celebrations - I love to Read Month2/12 - My Favorite Things2/19 - Baby Faces2/26 - Babies, Books, and Counting3/5 - Global Baby3/12 - Shapes, and more!3/19 - Parachute Play and Learn3/26 - Mirror, Mirror, on the Floor4/2 - Baby Special Event!4/9 - Language Activities4/16 - Spring has Sprung4/23 - This little piggy...went to the library4/30 - Split! Splat!5/7 - The Voice - Baby Edition5/14 - May Flowers - Summer kickoff Looking for classes for older kids? We also have a Toddler/Preschool class on Mondays at 10:30am.Storytimes led by library staff trained in the Every Child Ready to Read curriculum are “early literacy classes" - all the fun and learning of storytime, but with tips and guidance on easy ways to help your child develop pre-reading skills.

Prior Lake Large Meeting Room, Prior Lake Library

Family Early Literacy Class at Shakopee Library

Children of all ages and their parents/caregivers are welcome to join us for our FREE and FUN story- and play-based early literacy classes that use the five important pre-readings practices of "Talk, Sing, Read, Write, and Play." Storytimes led by library staff trained ......More

Children of all ages and their parents/caregivers are welcome to join us for our FREE and FUN story- and play-based early literacy classes that use the five important pre-readings practices of "Talk, Sing, Read, Write, and Play." Storytimes led by library staff trained in the Every Child Ready to Read curriculum are “early literacy classes" - all the fun and learning of storytime, but with tips and guidance on easy ways to help your child develop pre-reading skills.

Shakopee Large Meeting Room, Shakopee Library

Toddler Early Literacy Class at Savage Library

Children and their parents/caregivers are welcome to join us for our FREE and FUN story- and play-based early literacy classes that use the five important early literacy practices of "Talking, Singing, Reading, Writing & Playing". Best for ages 18-36 months. Siblings a......More

Children and their parents/caregivers are welcome to join us for our FREE and FUN story- and play-based early literacy classes that use the five important early literacy practices of "Talking, Singing, Reading, Writing & Playing". Best for ages 18-36 months. Siblings are welcome at the toddler and preschool classes. Stay after class for a fun toddler play time! Connect with other parents while your child(ren) play with tactile activities tied in to the weekly class theme.Themes:Jan 15 - All About Me Jan 22 - Fish Jan 29 - Trains Feb 5 - Library Feb 12 - Superheroes Feb 19 - Shapes Feb 26 - Animals Mar 5 - Numbers Mar 12 - Let's Pretend Mar 19 - Birthday Party Mar 26 - Opposites Apr 2 - FarmsApr 9 – Bedtime Apr 16 - Monkeys Apr 23 - Spring Apr 30 - On the Go May 7 - Construction May 14 - Bugs May 21 - Dinosaurs Looking for classes for other ages? We also have Preschool class on Mondays at 10:30am Storytimes led by library staff trained in the Every Child Ready to Read curriculum are “early literacy classes" - all the fun and learning of storytime, but with tips and guidance on easy ways to help your child develop pre-reading skills.

Savage Large Meeting Room, Savage Library

Public Computer Aide

Volunteers work on a one-to-one basis with customers in the library. They will assist customers who want help with basic computer skills, the use of the Internet, or with applications provided by the library system.

Shakopee Library

Public Computer Aide

Volunteers work on a one-to-one basis with customers in the library. They will assist customers who want help with basic computer skills, the use of the Internet, or with applications provided by the library system.

Savage Library

Public Computer Aide

Volunteers work on a one-to-one basis with customers in the library. They will assist customers who want help with basic computer skills, the use of the Internet, or with applications provided by the library system.

Shakopee Library

Stories and a Song

Join us at the Shakopee Library for a short (15-20 minutes) drop-in Storytime on Saturday mornings. We will share two stories and a song or activity together!Get here early and grab a seat in the Children's area!

Shakopee Library

Toddler/Preschool Early Literacy Class at Prior Lake Library

Children and their parents/caregivers are welcome to join us for our FREE and FUN story- and play-based early literacy classes that use the five important early literacy practices of "Talking, Singing, Reading, Writing & Playing". Best for ages 18 months - 5-year-olds.......More

Children and their parents/caregivers are welcome to join us for our FREE and FUN story- and play-based early literacy classes that use the five important early literacy practices of "Talking, Singing, Reading, Writing & Playing". Best for ages 18 months - 5-year-olds. Siblings are welcome at the toddler/preschool classes. Connect with other parents while your child(ren) play with tactile activities tied to the weekly class theme.Our class themes:1/12 - Penguin Party1/19 - No class - MLK Day1/26 - Queens, Kings, Princesses, and Princes2/2 - Radical Robots2/9 - Snow and Silly Socks2/16 - No class - President's Day2/23 - Tornados and Tops3/2 - Up and Down3/9 - Very Hungry Caterpillar3/16 - Wild and Wooly Llamas3/30 - Spring Break Party4/6 - Hop Around4/13 - Yellow Sun, Moon, and Stars4/20 - Zebras, Horses, and Unicorns5/4 - Colors5/11 - Construction5/18 - Summer CelebrationLooking for classes for other ages? We also have Baby Lap Sit classes on Thursdays at 10:30 am. Storytimes led by library staff trained in the Every Child Ready to Read curriculum are “early literacy classes" - all the fun and learning of storytime, but with tips and guidance on easy ways to help your child develop pre-reading skills.

Prior Lake Large Meeting Room, Prior Lake Library

Preschool Early Literacy Class at Savage Library

Children and their parents/caregivers are welcome to join us for our FREE and FUN story- and play-based early literacy classes that use the five important pre-reading practices of "Talk, Sing, Read, Write, and Play." Best for ages 3-6 years; siblings welcome at preschoo......More

Children and their parents/caregivers are welcome to join us for our FREE and FUN story- and play-based early literacy classes that use the five important pre-reading practices of "Talk, Sing, Read, Write, and Play." Best for ages 3-6 years; siblings welcome at preschool and toddler classes. Stay after class for a fun play time! Connect with other parents while your child(ren) play with tactile activities tied into the weekly class theme.Themes: Looking for classes for younger kids? We also have Toddler class for ages 18-36 months on Thursdays at 10:30am.Storytimes led by library staff trained in the Every Child Ready to Read curriculum are “early literacy classes" - all the fun and learning of storytime, but with tips and guidance on easy ways to help your child develop pre-reading skills.

Savage Large Meeting Room, Savage Library

Sensory Explorers at Jordan Library

Join us at the Jordan Library for a short (15-20 minutes) drop-in sensory playtime. We will share various sensory activities together!

Jordan Large Meeting Room, Jordan Library

Chat with a Scott County Law Librarian

Chat with Scott County Law Librarian about Court forms, Court process, other County forms and Legal Resources. No appointments required

Jordan Small Meeting Room, Jordan Library

Public Computer Aide

Volunteers work on a one-to-one basis with customers in the library. They will assist customers who want help with basic computer skills, the use of the Internet, or with applications provided by the library system.

Shakopee Library

Teen Tuesday at Belle Plaine Library

Teens and Tweens - Stop by and create your own slime! Glitter and trinkets are available to make it uniquely yours. Snacks and beverages provided.Join us on the third Tuesday of the month for a fun activity designed specifically for teens. See full schedule here!

Belle Plaine Large Meeting Room, Belle Plaine Library