Drop-in Tech Help

Drop by to receive one-on-one help with a tech volunteer. Get help using Microsoft Office and Google Docs, filling in job applications, signing up for email, searching the internet, printing, scanning, copying, faxing and using library online resources. Please call the......More

Drop by to receive one-on-one help with a tech volunteer. Get help using Microsoft Office and Google Docs, filling in job applications, signing up for email, searching the internet, printing, scanning, copying, faxing and using library online resources. Please call the library at 612-543-6275 to confirm volunteer availability.

Game Zone Saturdays

Entering grades 6-12. Drop in and join the fun! Play a variety of tabletop games – Monopoly, Catan, Scrabble, and more. Play games in a friendly competitive space. Feel free to bring your own game to share! Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.

Grow Your Own Microgreens

For all ages. Plant and take home your own mini microgreen sampler with instruction from Master Gardeners. Find out how to care for microgreens, their health benefits and how to use them in recipes. Participants will choose from a variety of microgreen seeds to plant, ......More

For all ages. Plant and take home your own mini microgreen sampler with instruction from Master Gardeners. Find out how to care for microgreens, their health benefits and how to use them in recipes. Participants will choose from a variety of microgreen seeds to plant, take home and use. Materials provided.  Collaborator: University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener Volunteers.

Drop-in Tech Help

Drop by to receive one-on-one help with a tech volunteer. Get help using Microsoft Office and Google Docs, filling in job applications, signing up for email, searching the internet, printing, scanning, copying, faxing and using library online resources. Please call the......More

Drop by to receive one-on-one help with a tech volunteer. Get help using Microsoft Office and Google Docs, filling in job applications, signing up for email, searching the internet, printing, scanning, copying, faxing and using library online resources. Please call the library at 612-543-6275 to confirm volunteer availability.

The Rex and Mr. Fox Show

For children of all ages and their caregivers. Join Minnesota authors and illustrators David LaRochelle and Mike Wohnoutka as they share their latest funny picture books Go and Get with Rex and Mr. Fox’s Game of “NO!” Help Mike as he creates amazing pictures right befo......More

For children of all ages and their caregivers. Join Minnesota authors and illustrators David LaRochelle and Mike Wohnoutka as they share their latest funny picture books Go and Get with Rex and Mr. Fox’s Game of “NO!” Help Mike as he creates amazing pictures right before your eyes. Join Rex in a rousing game of “Go and Get.” And try your best to avoid all of Mr. Fox’s sneaky tricks. Will you want to miss this silly storytime? NO! Sponsor: MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency).  This program is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Kids Jr. Book Club

Entering grades 2-3. Join other kids to talk about a great book! Copies of each book may be picked up at the service desk prior to the meeting, the next book may be picked up at the club, or participants may request their own copy. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin Coun......More

Entering grades 2-3. Join other kids to talk about a great book! Copies of each book may be picked up at the service desk prior to the meeting, the next book may be picked up at the club, or participants may request their own copy. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library. June 26: Catastrophe by Sherri Winston July: 24 Star the Elephant by Remy Lai August 21: The Secret Explorers and the Plant Poachers by SJ King

Drop-in Tech Help

Drop by to receive one-on-one help with a tech volunteer. Get help using Microsoft Office and Google Docs, filling in job applications, signing up for email, searching the internet, printing, scanning, copying, faxing and using library online resources. Please call the......More

Drop by to receive one-on-one help with a tech volunteer. Get help using Microsoft Office and Google Docs, filling in job applications, signing up for email, searching the internet, printing, scanning, copying, faxing and using library online resources. Please call the library at 612-543-6275 to confirm volunteer availability.

Game Zone Saturdays

Entering grades 6-12. Drop in and join the fun! Play a variety of tabletop games – Monopoly, Catan, Scrabble, and more. Play games in a friendly competitive space. Feel free to bring your own game to share! Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.

Drop-in Tech Help

Drop by to receive one-on-one help with a tech volunteer. Get help using Microsoft Office and Google Docs, filling in job applications, signing up for email, searching the internet, printing, scanning, copying, faxing and using library online resources. Please call the......More

Drop by to receive one-on-one help with a tech volunteer. Get help using Microsoft Office and Google Docs, filling in job applications, signing up for email, searching the internet, printing, scanning, copying, faxing and using library online resources. Please call the library at 612-543-6275 to confirm volunteer availability.

Make a Kumihimo Bracelet

Grades 6-12. Kumihimo is a Japanese 8-stranded braiding technique with intricate patterns that look complicated, but are easy to master. Create a bracelet or more! Materials provided.

Drop-in Tech Help

Drop by to receive one-on-one help with a tech volunteer. Get help using Microsoft Office and Google Docs, filling in job applications, signing up for email, searching the internet, printing, scanning, copying, faxing and using library online resources. Please call the......More

Drop by to receive one-on-one help with a tech volunteer. Get help using Microsoft Office and Google Docs, filling in job applications, signing up for email, searching the internet, printing, scanning, copying, faxing and using library online resources. Please call the library at 612-543-6275 to confirm volunteer availability.

Game Zone Saturdays

Entering grades 6-12. Drop in and join the fun! Play a variety of tabletop games – Monopoly, Catan, Scrabble, and more. Play games in a friendly competitive space. Feel free to bring your own game to share! Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.

Lillian Colton, the Seed Queen

Entering grades 1-5. Did you know that one of the most famous crop art artists in the world is from Minnesota? Learn all about Lillian Colton, The Seed Queen, who entered her first seed picture in 1966, won the blue ribbon, and kept winning until 1983. See some of her ......More

Entering grades 1-5. Did you know that one of the most famous crop art artists in the world is from Minnesota? Learn all about Lillian Colton, The Seed Queen, who entered her first seed picture in 1966, won the blue ribbon, and kept winning until 1983. See some of her work, get inspired, and then create your own seed art design. Materials provided. Collaborator: ArtStart. This program is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Job Search Assistance

Drop in to get help with your job search from Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota Employment Services programs. Career Navigators can help with résumé and cover letters, interviewing preparation and practice, career exploration and resource connecting. Collaborator: Goodwi......More

Drop in to get help with your job search from Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota Employment Services programs. Career Navigators can help with résumé and cover letters, interviewing preparation and practice, career exploration and resource connecting. Collaborator: Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota.

Drop-in Tech Help

Drop by to receive one-on-one help with a tech volunteer. Get help using Microsoft Office and Google Docs, filling in job applications, signing up for email, searching the internet, printing, scanning, copying, faxing and using library online resources. Please call the......More

Drop by to receive one-on-one help with a tech volunteer. Get help using Microsoft Office and Google Docs, filling in job applications, signing up for email, searching the internet, printing, scanning, copying, faxing and using library online resources. Please call the library at 612-543-6275 to confirm volunteer availability.

Teen Silent Book Club

Grades 7-12. Looking to read your own book at your own pace and connect with fellow teens? Join the silent book club! Bring a friend and a book (or check one out here) and read alongside other teens in a cozy space for around 30 minutes. Stick around afterwards to soci......More

Grades 7-12. Looking to read your own book at your own pace and connect with fellow teens? Join the silent book club! Bring a friend and a book (or check one out here) and read alongside other teens in a cozy space for around 30 minutes. Stick around afterwards to socialize. Having trouble finding something to read? Take a look at staff created book lists in the library catalog for recommendations.