Connect and Play

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

Book Club: Lightning Strike

Join our discussion of new and interesting titles. All are welcome! Bring along recommendations for future discussions. Lending copies may be picked up at the service desk prior to each meeting. Or request a copy online: www.hclib.org......More

Join our discussion of new and interesting titles. All are welcome! Bring along recommendations for future discussions. Lending copies may be picked up at the service desk prior to each meeting. Or request a copy online: www.hclib.org June 17: Lightning Strike by William Kent Krueger July 15: The Great Divide by Cristina Henríquez August 19: The Husbands by Holly Gramazio

Summer STEM Event With Twin Cities PBS

Entering PreK-grade 3. Join Twin Cities PBS for a free family-friendly event with science and literacy-aligned activities from PBS KIDS programs such as Skillsville, Daniel Tiger, and Wild Kratts. The event will also feature a meet-and-greet with a costumed character f......More

Entering PreK-grade 3. Join Twin Cities PBS for a free family-friendly event with science and literacy-aligned activities from PBS KIDS programs such as Skillsville, Daniel Tiger, and Wild Kratts. The event will also feature a meet-and-greet with a costumed character from Skillsville Elementary. Take home a copy of the Summer Activity Booklet filled with fun ways to learn all summer long. Materials provided. Collaborator: Twin Cities PBS.

Crafter Mornings!

Connect and craft with others on Saturday mornings. Bring your crochet, knitting, sewing, cross-stitch or other projects to work on and meet other crafters. Experience the fun of creating with others!

Rock Painting for Adults

Join us for a fun, creative afternoon of rock painting. Create pieces to decorate your space, garden, desk, kitchen (anywhere!) in your own style. No experience necessary. All supplies will be provided by the library. 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.

Family Movie Night

Kids and families. Enjoy a rated G or PG movie in our cozy library theater experience. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Watercolor Art: Bookmark!

Join us to explore basic techniques of watercolor painting with a local artist. Gain tips and techniques to produce your own watercolor bookmark to take home. No experience necessary, all levels welcome! Materials will be provided for use during class. This program is ......More

Join us to explore basic techniques of watercolor painting with a local artist. Gain tips and techniques to produce your own watercolor bookmark to take home. No experience necessary, all levels welcome! Materials will be provided for use during class. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Welcome to the Farm

Learn about farming, agricultures and the idea of localized foods by hearing the story of Guerrilla Pastures. Animals will be brought from the farm for participants to interact with. Drop in or stay the entire time. Sponsor: MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency).......More

Learn about farming, agricultures and the idea of localized foods by hearing the story of Guerrilla Pastures. Animals will be brought from the farm for participants to interact with. Drop in or stay the entire time. Sponsor: MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency).

Native American Beadwork

Entering grades 8-12. In this workshop, participants will learn how to make a beginner-friendly beading project from start to finish. Participants can choose from loop earrings or a loop necklace. Materials provided. Collaborator: ArtStart. This program is funded with ......More

Entering grades 8-12. In this workshop, participants will learn how to make a beginner-friendly beading project from start to finish. Participants can choose from loop earrings or a loop necklace. Materials provided. Collaborator: ArtStart. This program is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Connect and Play

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

Family Movie Night

Kids and families. Enjoy a rated G or PG movie in our cozy library theater experience. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.