Family Storytime

For children of all ages and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement.

Family Storytime

For children of all ages and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement.

Youth Maker Club

Entering grades 4-12. Learn new skills, share your expertise with like-minded creatives, and spend time honing your craft. Equipment and materials provided.

Job Readiness with CAPI

Learn job search strategies, work on your resume & cover letters, prepare for job interviews, and receive essential digital literacy training. Also get access to career fairs, networking, and 1-on-1 coaching! June 3: Job exploration and Computer/Internet Basics ......More

Learn job search strategies, work on your resume & cover letters, prepare for job interviews, and receive essential digital literacy training. Also get access to career fairs, networking, and 1-on-1 coaching! June 3: Job exploration and Computer/Internet Basics June 10: Resume and Cover Letter, plus Google Docs June 17: Workers Etiquette, Rights, and How to Interview for a Job June 24: Digital Literacy and Resume Assistance Workshops are open to job seekers of all experience levels, with optional registration for reminders and additional support. Register by visiting www.capiusa.org/career-pathways-intake. Walk-ins also welcome. Collaborator: CAPI USA

Play and Learn: Ready, Set. Kindergarten!

Ready, Set. Kindergarten! is intended for families with children between the ages of 3-5. Siblings welcome. Children and their adults will engage in interactive early learning activities specific to the Hmong culture and language that will help them build skills that w......More

Ready, Set. Kindergarten! is intended for families with children between the ages of 3-5. Siblings welcome. Children and their adults will engage in interactive early learning activities specific to the Hmong culture and language that will help them build skills that will benefit their transition to schooling. Drop in anytime between 10-11:30 a.m. Collaborator: Hmong Early Childhood Coalition.

Stories Together: Pride

For children of all ages and their caregivers. Celebrate family and self-expression during Pride month through books, stories, rhymes, music and movement.

Adult Coloring Hour

Looking for a way to reduce some stress and unwind? Join us for a relaxing coloring hour on the 4th Thursday of the month. Listen to calming music, meet new people, and color your heart away. No experience needed. Materials provided. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin Co......More

Looking for a way to reduce some stress and unwind? Join us for a relaxing coloring hour on the 4th Thursday of the month. Listen to calming music, meet new people, and color your heart away. No experience needed. Materials provided. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.

Design a Chromatography Experiment

Entering grades 4-9. Explore the compounds that make up markers. Youth will separate colors from markers and solve a mystery. Materials provided.  Partner: Science From Scientists.  Sponsor: MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency).

Tween Time

Entering grades 4-8 (younger siblings are welcome). Looking for something fun to do? Drop in for crafts, games, and hanging with friends. Materials provided. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.

Movies for Grown-Ups

Join your Brooklyn Park Library friends and neighbors every Friday morning as we watch Movies for Grown-Ups! From classic stories to contemporary documentaries, there’s something for everyone. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library. This program is funded with......More

Join your Brooklyn Park Library friends and neighbors every Friday morning as we watch Movies for Grown-Ups! From classic stories to contemporary documentaries, there’s something for everyone. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. June Movies: From Page to Screen Note: Titles are subject to change based on availability. June 6: Conclave (2024), rated PG. June 13: Paddington (2014), rated PG. June 20: Little Women (2019), rated PG. June 27: Auntie Mame (1958), rated G.

Anime Club

Entering grades 4-12. Come watch anime, talk manga, make crafts, and connect with people who share your interests! Materials provided. Programming may include TV-14 rated material. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.

Connect and Play

For children of all ages and their caregivers. Connect with your child during this drop-in program exploring early literacy activities.

Summer Swap: Puzzles

Join us for a drop-in event to find new puzzles and share ones you no longer need! Please bring puzzles that are at least 200 pieces, in good condition, with all the pieces included. Bringing puzzles is not required to participate and take a puzzle.

Family Storytime

For children of all ages and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement.

Family Storytime

For children of all ages and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement.