LEGO® Club

Test your building skills with a monthly LEGO® challenge and then display your epic creations at the library until the next LEGO® Club. For youth ages 6–12.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library

Early Reader Book Club

Explore a book together, practice reading skills, and engage in fun activities. Multiple copies of the book "A Friend for Dragon" by Dav Pilkey will be provided and available for check out after the program. Registration required. For youth ages 5–8.

Heritage Large Meeting Room, Heritage 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.

Heritage Large Meeting Room, Heritage Library

Feeding Your Baby

Join our IBCLC (lactation consultant) and public health nurse, along with other parents just like you who are looking for support with feeding their baby. For example, when to know your baby is ready for solid foods or how to reach my breastfeeding goal. Share experienc......More

Join our IBCLC (lactation consultant) and public health nurse, along with other parents just like you who are looking for support with feeding their baby. For example, when to know your baby is ready for solid foods or how to reach my breastfeeding goal. Share experiences with parents who are also adjusting to life with a baby. Bring your questions or just come to listen. If you need lactation, feeding support or want to have your baby weighed, stop by, we would love to share some resources with you. All feeding decisions are supported. No registration needed, just bring yourself and your baby.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

The 2:40 Club

Join us for a fun drop-in activity featuring local organizations in South St. Paul. Presented by the South St. Paul Mayor's Youth Task Force. Geared for youth ages 12-18.

Kaposia Library

Homework Help

Work with a volunteer tutor for help with homework assignments in any subject. Open to K–12 students, no appointment necessary.

Galaxie Meeting Room L113, Galaxie Meeting Room L114, Galaxie Library

Burnhaven Book Discussion Group

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "The River We Remember" by William Kent Krueger. New members are welcome. For adults.

Burnhaven Library

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 "The Children’s Blizzard" by Melanie Benjamin. New members are welcome. Attend in person at Farmington Library or online. Registration required ......More

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

Heritage Large Meeting Room, Heritage Library

Family Storytime at Thompson County Park

Join us to enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. For babies and youth of all ages with their caregivers.This event will take place offsite at the Dakota Lodge in Thompson County Park, 1200 Stassen Lane, West St. Paul. Follow libra......More

Join us to enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. For babies and youth of all ages with their caregivers.This event will take place offsite at the Dakota Lodge in Thompson County Park, 1200 Stassen Lane, West St. Paul. Follow library signage to the Great Room. Please be aware of parking restrictions as Thompson Park Activity Center is as shared space. Storytime will take place at Thompson County Park while the Wentworth Library is closed for renovation.

Thompson County Park Dakota Lodge, Offsite

Preschool Car Craft & Drive-in Movie

Take your little one to a drive-in movie at the library. Bring a box big enough for your child and use our supplies to add wheels, headlights and detailing. Drive around to pull in for a short movie. Registration preferred. For youth ages 2–6 with their caregivers. Plea......More

Take your little one to a drive-in movie at the library. Bring a box big enough for your child and use our supplies to add wheels, headlights and detailing. Drive around to pull in for a short movie. Registration preferred. For youth ages 2–6 with their caregivers. Please register each child participating in the event.

Burnhaven Large Meeting Room, Burnhaven Library

Holmes Avenue Strings: Seasonal Music

Enjoy a delightful performance of seasonal music from a trio of renowned local musicians. Joan is an accomplished multi-instrument wizard, playing guitar, mandolin or bass, Terry is a virtuoso violinist, and Anita brings her skills as a pianist and arranger.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

Teen Gaming

Drop-in anytime to play board games and video games with friends.

Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library

Homework Help

Work with a volunteer tutor for help with homework assignments in any subject. Open to K–12 students, no appointment necessary.

Burnhaven Large Meeting Room, Burnhaven Library

Book Bingo for Adults

Play bingo for a chance to win gently-used books. For adults.

Heritage Large Meeting Room, Heritage Library

Pajama Storytime

Wear your pajamas, enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. For youth ages 2–6 with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library

Play and Learn

Play, explore and create with a variety of toys, crafts and activities. Connect with your child during this drop-in program. For youth ages birth and older with their caregivers.

Inver Glen Large Meeting Room, Inver Glen Library

Clay Gnomes

Learn different sculpting techniques to form the sweetest little gnomes and mushrooms out of polymer clay. Add moss to a wooden base to create their forever home. Presented by Parcel Arts. Registration required. For adults.

Inver Glen Large Meeting Room, Inver Glen Library

Wescott Third Thursday Book Discussion Group

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. In celebration of Jane Austen's 250th birthday, this month's title is "Pride and Prejudice." New members are welcome. Social gathering begins at 6 p.m. with book discussion starting at 6:30 p.m. Regis......More

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. In celebration of Jane Austen's 250th birthday, this month's title is "Pride and Prejudice." New members are welcome. Social gathering begins at 6 p.m. with book discussion starting at 6:30 p.m. Registration required. For adults.

Wescott Library

Storytime for Babies

Read, play and sing along with your young child in this interactive storytime designed for newborns and babies. For youth ages birth to age 2 with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Inver Glen Large Meeting Room, Inver Glen Library

Winter Mocktail Mixology

Join this hands-on workshop and learn how to craft stunning and delicious non-alcoholic beverages perfect for any festive gathering. Explore flavor pairings using seasonal ingredients, herbs, and spices, and learn techniques for creating beautiful garnishes. Presented b......More

Join this hands-on workshop and learn how to craft stunning and delicious non-alcoholic beverages perfect for any festive gathering. Explore flavor pairings using seasonal ingredients, herbs, and spices, and learn techniques for creating beautiful garnishes. Presented by Make with Sam. Registration required. For adults.This event will be held at Thompson County Park Activity Center: 1200 Stassen Ln, West St. Paul

Inver Glen Large Meeting Room, Offsite

Move and Groove

Join Miss Aimee at the library for this fun music and movement program with plenty of dancing, singing, and playing. For youth ages 2–8 with their caregivers.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington 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.

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, Inver Glen Library

Feeding Your Baby

Join our IBCLC (lactation consultant) and public health nurse, along with other parents just like you who are looking for support with feeding their baby. For example, when to know your baby is ready for solid foods or how to reach my breastfeeding goal. Share experienc......More

Join our IBCLC (lactation consultant) and public health nurse, along with other parents just like you who are looking for support with feeding their baby. For example, when to know your baby is ready for solid foods or how to reach my breastfeeding goal. Share experiences with parents who are also adjusting to life with a baby. Bring your questions or just come to listen. If you need lactation, feeding support or want to have your baby weighed, stop by, we would love to share some resources with you. All feeding decisions are supported. No registration needed, just bring yourself and your baby.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

Teen Tuesdays

Drop-in after school to do a craft or activity. There's something new every week. For youth ages 12–18.

Kaposia Library

Homework Help

Work with a volunteer tutor for help with homework assignments in any subject. Open to K–12 students, no appointment necessary.

Galaxie Meeting Room L113, Galaxie Meeting Room L114, Galaxie Library

Library Closed

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