On Our Quilt Time

Do you have a quilting project you are working on?Join fellow quilters at Park Grove Library on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for camaraderie, inspiration, and ideas. Bring your own sewing machine and project supplies. Come and go as needed. Join the fun!

Park Grove Meeting Room, Park Grove Library

Technology Assistance

Schedule a time to work individually with a library staff member at Park Grove Library. We can offer a wide range of assistance including:Basic PC and Internet skills,Introduction to smartphones,How to use your iPad, tablet, or eReader, andLearning how to use the Washin......More

Schedule a time to work individually with a library staff member at Park Grove Library. We can offer a wide range of assistance including:Basic PC and Internet skills,Introduction to smartphones,How to use your iPad, tablet, or eReader, andLearning how to use the Washington County e-library.

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Blazing Needles

Do you have a needlework project you are working on? Join fellow enthusiasts at Park Grove Library on Tuesday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. for camaraderie, inspiration, and ideas. Bring your own project supplies. Come and go as you wish. Join the fun!

Park Grove Meeting Room, Park Grove Library

Storytime & Art Cart

Join us in singing, talking, reading, writing, and playing at this inclusive, welcoming storytime for families at Park Grove Library starting at 10:30 a.m. This storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, emotions, community, family, and kindness. Storytime is yo......More

Join us in singing, talking, reading, writing, and playing at this inclusive, welcoming storytime for families at Park Grove Library starting at 10:30 a.m. This storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, emotions, community, family, and kindness. Storytime is your opportunity to meet new friends and strengthen early literacy skills. Activities during and after storytime are designed to strengthen fine and large motor skills. Grown-ups are expected to actively participate alongside the children they bring (modeling is one of the best ways to influence behavior). Please limit discussion between grown-ups until storytime has finished. Art Cart immediately follows storytime (around 11:00 a.m.). Children will make art with help from their grown-up. Crafts are focused on fine motor development for children developmental ages 2-5 . Registration is not required.We will meet in the children's area. This storytime is recommended for developmental ages birth to 8 and their grown-ups!

Park Grove Main Library Space, Park Grove Library

Technology Assistance

Schedule a time to work individually with a library staff member at Park Grove Library. We can offer a wide range of assistance including:Basic PC and Internet skills,Introduction to smartphones,How to use your iPad, tablet, or eReader, andLearning how to use the Washin......More

Schedule a time to work individually with a library staff member at Park Grove Library. We can offer a wide range of assistance including:Basic PC and Internet skills,Introduction to smartphones,How to use your iPad, tablet, or eReader, andLearning how to use the Washington County e-library.

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Teen Open Gaming

Teens are welcome to come play an assortment of video games, such as Mario Kart and Smash Bros, at Park Grove Library. Don't want to play video games, but still want to come socialize? That's ok! A variety of board games will also be available to play. Registration not ......More

Teens are welcome to come play an assortment of video games, such as Mario Kart and Smash Bros, at Park Grove Library. Don't want to play video games, but still want to come socialize? That's ok! A variety of board games will also be available to play. Registration not required. Ages 12-18.

Park Grove Meeting Room, Park Grove Library

Music and Movement Storytime

Join us in the large meeting room at Park Grove Library for a special storytime focused on music and movement! This storytime is great for practicing gross motor, listening, and social skills. We will sing, dance, play, read a story, and learn mindful movements and brea......More

Join us in the large meeting room at Park Grove Library for a special storytime focused on music and movement! This storytime is great for practicing gross motor, listening, and social skills. We will sing, dance, play, read a story, and learn mindful movements and breathing exercises.Grown-ups are expected to actively participate alongside the children they bring (modeling is one of the best ways to influence behavior). Please limit discussion between grown-ups until storytime has finished. Music and Movement Storytime is designed for children developmental ages 2-6. Everyone is welcome!Registration is not required.

Park Grove Meeting Room, Park Grove Library

Paper Quilling for Teens

Get ready for a fun and colorful journey into the world of paper quilling, a craft that has been around for hundreds of years. In this event at Park Grove Library, participants will learn the art of rolling, shaping, and gluing colorful strips of paper to create amazing......More

Get ready for a fun and colorful journey into the world of paper quilling, a craft that has been around for hundreds of years. In this event at Park Grove Library, participants will learn the art of rolling, shaping, and gluing colorful strips of paper to create amazing designs. Join artist Swetha Avula to design and make your own two special quill cards.Registration required. Ages 12-18. Limit 12.Funded by the Minnesota Cultural Arts and Heritage Fund.

Park Grove Meeting Room, Park Grove Library

Body Doubling: Help Getting Things Done

Do you struggle with finishing things you know you should get done?Does having someone near you while you work help you complete things?If so, this is called "body doubling." It's a great way for folks who have a hard time focusing on tasks they don't want to do get thi......More

Do you struggle with finishing things you know you should get done?Does having someone near you while you work help you complete things?If so, this is called "body doubling." It's a great way for folks who have a hard time focusing on tasks they don't want to do get things done (because adulting is way overrated). If this describes you, we welcome you to Park Grove Library the first Wednesday of every month to help you finish what you hate to start.Maybe you need to finish writing a paper?Maybe you need to pay your bills?Maybe you want to finish knitting a scarf for a friend or write out birthday cards?Whatever it is, the library will provide a quiet group space for you to focus. We'll sign you in when you arrive and write down what you want to accomplish on the board. Then we'll quietly cheer for you when you've finished what you've come to do. This program is for ages 16 and older. Registration requested, but not required.

Park Grove Meeting Room, Park Grove Library

Baby Storytime

Join us in singing, talking, reading, writing, and playing at this inclusive, lapsit storytime for families with ages 0-3 at Park Grove Library. This is a time for you and your baby to bond with one another through early literacy activities. It's also an opportunity for......More

Join us in singing, talking, reading, writing, and playing at this inclusive, lapsit storytime for families with ages 0-3 at Park Grove Library. This is a time for you and your baby to bond with one another through early literacy activities. It's also an opportunity for you to meet new friends in a welcoming environment.This storytime is recommended for soon-to-be parents, developmental ages 0-3, and their grown-ups (siblings always welcome).You are encouraged to attend the storytime that best meets your family’s developmental needs.Registration is not required.

Park Grove Meeting Room, Park Grove Library

Contraption Club

Children ages 9-12 are welcome to join us for Contraption Club at Park Grove Library. Participants will learn how to use a variety of technologies including 3D printers, a Glowforge laser cutter, a Cricut machine, an embroidery machine, TinkerCad, AdaFruit, and much mor......More

Children ages 9-12 are welcome to join us for Contraption Club at Park Grove Library. Participants will learn how to use a variety of technologies including 3D printers, a Glowforge laser cutter, a Cricut machine, an embroidery machine, TinkerCad, AdaFruit, and much more. No prior experience is required, librarians are on hand to assist you with the project of the day or free exploration. Limit to 9 participants at a time. If over 9 participants, the class will rotate participants every 45 minutes. No registration is required. This class is on a first-come basis.

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On Our Quilt Time

Do you have a quilting project you are working on?Join fellow quilters at Park Grove Library on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for camaraderie, inspiration, and ideas. Bring your own sewing machine and project supplies. Come and go as needed. Join the fun!

Park Grove Meeting Room, Park Grove Library

Sewing Machine Lab! 1:1 Help

Join us at Park Grove Library for one-on-one beginner help to learn how to use a sewing machine. Create a simple beginner project with the guidance of experienced volunteers. Sewing machines and supplies, including limited fabric, will be provided. If you already have a......More

Join us at Park Grove Library for one-on-one beginner help to learn how to use a sewing machine. Create a simple beginner project with the guidance of experienced volunteers. Sewing machines and supplies, including limited fabric, will be provided. If you already have a project and fabric but need some help getting it started, you are welcome to bring that in.Please arrive at 10 a.m. and leave when you need to. For adults and high schoolers. Registration is required. The Sewing Machine Lab is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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Playing With Music: Adult Beginner/Intermediate Ukulele Club

Join us at Park Grove Library for this mixed-level class where we will explore beginner and intermediate-level ukulele chords, strumming techniques, songs, melody lines, and songwriting techniques. If you do not have your own ukulele, loaner ukuleles will be available f......More

Join us at Park Grove Library for this mixed-level class where we will explore beginner and intermediate-level ukulele chords, strumming techniques, songs, melody lines, and songwriting techniques. If you do not have your own ukulele, loaner ukuleles will be available for use during class time. This class will be facilitated by Mark Sorvari.This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Park Grove Meeting Room, Park Grove Library

Open 3D Printing for Adults

Explore 3D printing at the Park Grove Library by designing a 3D model in TinkerCAD and preparing it for printing. This is a self-directed open making time. No prior experience is required; librarians are on hand to assist you with the project of the day or free explorat......More

Explore 3D printing at the Park Grove Library by designing a 3D model in TinkerCAD and preparing it for printing. This is a self-directed open making time. No prior experience is required; librarians are on hand to assist you with the project of the day or free exploration. Final prints should be less than 3.5 hours long. Due to the amount of time it takes to 3D print, completed projects will be available for pickup at a later date. Participants will be notified when they are ready.This program is only for adults ages 18 . Registration is required.

Park Grove Small Meeting Room, Park Grove Library

Technology Assistance

Schedule a time to work individually with a library staff member at Park Grove Library.We can offer a wide range of assistance, including:Basic PC and Internet skills,Introduction to Smartphones,How to use your iPad, Tablet, or eReader, andLearning how to use the Washin......More

Schedule a time to work individually with a library staff member at Park Grove Library.We can offer a wide range of assistance, including:Basic PC and Internet skills,Introduction to Smartphones,How to use your iPad, Tablet, or eReader, andLearning how to use the Washington County e-library.

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