Family Fun Spot Activity

Best for ages 3-11 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Visit the Children's Area at your library during open hours this week to enjoy a fun and educational self-directed activity. (Some activities may have small parts not suitable for child......More

Best for ages 3-11 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Visit the Children's Area at your library during open hours this week to enjoy a fun and educational self-directed activity. (Some activities may have small parts not suitable for children under 3.)Activities are available for one week. This week:Belle Plaine: I Scream, You Scream, Let's Make Ice Cream - run a pretend ice cream shop Elko New Market: Color Craze! - color together with friends and familyJordan: Shake It Up! - can you build a structure to withstand the earthquake machine?New Prague: Letter Quest - use our letter board to make as many words as you canPrior Lake: Tangrams - create pictures with shapes and magna-tilesSavage: Music Explorers - match up sounds and use musical notes to decode a secret wordShakopee: Summer in Bloom - create your own tissue paper flowerA new Family Fun Spot is available every other week. Visit your library the weeks of 6/9, 6/23, 7/7, 7/21, 8/4, & 8/18!

All Libraries

Pop-Up Petting Zoo

Hey everyone! Join us for our special event today during Spotlight Storytime! This is an outdoor event so please dress accordingly.Bring your children to the Library to see animals from the Gray Hobby Farm. You will meet a mama goat with her babies, a chicken, and a du......More

Hey everyone! Join us for our special event today during Spotlight Storytime! This is an outdoor event so please dress accordingly.Bring your children to the Library to see animals from the Gray Hobby Farm. You will meet a mama goat with her babies, a chicken, and a duck named Motorcycle! Bring your questions about goats, chickens, and ducks so that you can ask Farmer Rob. Animals will be fenced in, but some opportunities to pet the animals may exist through the fencing, as long as you keep hands away from the mouths of animals.

New Prague Large Meeting Room, New Prague Library

STEM Inspirations with the Bakken Museum at the Prior Lake Library

Best for ages 4-11 and their caregivers but all ages and abilities welcome. Drop-in anytime and join the Bakken Museum and our teen volunteers to explore three fun, hands-on science stations. With Inspiration Stations, participants will dig into the wonders of science ......More

Best for ages 4-11 and their caregivers but all ages and abilities welcome. Drop-in anytime and join the Bakken Museum and our teen volunteers to explore three fun, hands-on science stations. With Inspiration Stations, participants will dig into the wonders of science by trying accessible, engaging activities that bring the inner child out of anyone.

Prior Lake Large Meeting Room, Prior Lake Library

Teen Tuesdays: Iron-On Patches at the Prior Lake Library, REGISTRATION REQ. Begins 6/17

For ages 12-18. From strawberries to monstera leaves, celebrate the beauty of nature by creating an iron-on patch or pin using machine washable fabric that’s made from 100% post-consumer recycled and BPA-free plastic bottles. Choose a design or create your own, then lea......More

For ages 12-18. From strawberries to monstera leaves, celebrate the beauty of nature by creating an iron-on patch or pin using machine washable fabric that’s made from 100% post-consumer recycled and BPA-free plastic bottles. Choose a design or create your own, then learn different embroidery stitches to embellish your patch.

Prior Lake Large Meeting Room, Prior Lake Library

Teen Tuesdays at Belle Plaine Library

For ages 12-18. Join us on Tuesdays at 3pm for a fun activity specifically for teens. See our full schedule here! Check back later to learn what's happening on this date!

Belle Plaine Library

Climb Theatre: Happy Little Trees play - Offsite at the Belle Plaine Jr/Sr High School

NOTE: Due to library meeting room construction this event will be held offsite just two blocks away at the Belle Plaine Junior/Senior HS 220 S. Market St. Belle Plaine, MN 56011.Best for ages 3 & up. “There’s nothing wrong with having a tree as a friend!” Bob the Artist......More

NOTE: Due to library meeting room construction this event will be held offsite just two blocks away at the Belle Plaine Junior/Senior HS 220 S. Market St. Belle Plaine, MN 56011.Best for ages 3 & up. “There’s nothing wrong with having a tree as a friend!” Bob the Artiste wants to make sure all of his tree friends are Happy Little Trees. But, with pollution piling up all around, the trees are in trouble! Bob the Artiste needs YOUR help to reduce, reuse, and recycle to make the trees happy again and keep our natural world a work of art. The play is free and registration is not required. Space may be limited, so please arrive early.

Off-site Event

Teen Tuesdays: Introduction to Screenwriting with the Loft Literacy Center at Shakopee Library, REGISTRATION REQ. Begins 6/17

For ages 12-18. Come to this introductory screenwriting class to learn about dialogue, scene, and rising action. Learn about script styles, craft elements, and jumpstart your script.Space is limited, so register online or by calling the library beginning three weeks bef......More

For ages 12-18. Come to this introductory screenwriting class to learn about dialogue, scene, and rising action. Learn about script styles, craft elements, and jumpstart your script.Space is limited, so register online or by calling the library beginning three weeks before the workshop. Include an email address in your registration to have a reminder sent to you prior to the event.BE KIND <3 This event has limited space - please be sure you can attend this event before registering, and cancel as soon as possible if you are no longer able to attend. Then someone else can have your spot!

Shakopee Large Meeting Room, Shakopee Library

Move & Groove with Ms. Mo at the Prior Lake Library

For ages 0-5 and their families. Join Ms. Mo at the Prior Lake Library for a fun music-based storytime!

Prior Lake Large Meeting Room, Prior Lake Library

Family Fun Spot Activity

Best for ages 3-11 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Visit the Children's Area at your library during open hours this week to enjoy a fun and educational self-directed activity. (Some activities may have small parts not suitable for child......More

Best for ages 3-11 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Visit the Children's Area at your library during open hours this week to enjoy a fun and educational self-directed activity. (Some activities may have small parts not suitable for children under 3.)Activities are available for one week. This week:Belle Plaine: I Scream, You Scream, Let's Make Ice Cream - run a pretend ice cream shop Elko New Market: Color Craze! - color together with friends and familyJordan: Shake It Up! - can you build a structure to withstand the earthquake machine?New Prague: Letter Quest - use our letter board to make as many words as you canPrior Lake: Tangrams - create pictures with shapes and magna-tilesSavage: Music Explorers - match up sounds and use musical notes to decode a secret wordShakopee: Summer in Bloom - create your own tissue paper flowerA new Family Fun Spot is available every other week. Visit your library the weeks of 6/9, 6/23, 7/7, 7/21, 8/4, & 8/18!

All Libraries

Bookaholics Book Club

We are sorry, we are at capacity for this book club. Please check back periodically to see if we are accepting new members.Monthly book club for adults. Members will take turns choosing monthly reads.

New Prague Large Meeting Room, New Prague Library

GOAT (Greatest of All Teens) Wednesdays at Elko New Market Library

For ages 12-18. Join us each Wednesday for a fun activity specifically for teens.Today's event is a special hosted Shadowed Scrolls Haunted Library Escape Room - sign up in advance to guarantee your spot:Calling all brave teens! Work together with your group to uncover ......More

For ages 12-18. Join us each Wednesday for a fun activity specifically for teens.Today's event is a special hosted Shadowed Scrolls Haunted Library Escape Room - sign up in advance to guarantee your spot:Calling all brave teens! Work together with your group to uncover the secrets of the Shadowed Scrolls Haunted Library. Navigate the Shadowed Scrolls' spooky study room, encountering a series of puzzles, cryptic clues, and eerie riddles. The clock is ticking and you and your friends have 25 minutes to escape before you are trapped for all time.

Elko New Market Large Meeting Room, Elko New Market Library

Survey Says Showdown! at Savage Library, REGISTRATION REQ. Begins 6/18

For ages 9-11. Join us for Survey Says: a fun-filled game show hosted at your library! Team up to guess the most popular (librarian) answers to random survey questions and win cool prizes. This is an event you won’t want to miss! Space is limited, so register online or......More

For ages 9-11. Join us for Survey Says: a fun-filled game show hosted at your library! Team up to guess the most popular (librarian) answers to random survey questions and win cool prizes. This is an event you won’t want to miss! Space is limited, so register online or by calling the library beginning three weeks before the workshop. Include an email address in your registration to have a reminder sent to you prior to the event.BE KIND <3 This event has limited space - please be sure you can attend this event before registering, and cancel as soon as possible if you are no longer able to attend. Then someone else can have your spot!

Savage Large Meeting Room, Savage Library

Teen Wednesdays at Jordan Library

For ages 12-18. Join us each Wednesday at 4pm for a fun activity specifically for teens. See our full schedule here.Today is Origami Sonobe Cube Creating!

Jordan Large Meeting Room, Jordan Library

Live By Appointment: Shadowed Scrolls Haunted Library Escape Room - Elko NM

Best for ages 10-18 with adult. Calling all brave tweens/teens! Enjoy your own private appointment to work together with your group to uncover the secrets of the Shadowed Scrolls Haunted Library. Navigate the Shadowed Scrolls' spooky study room, encountering a series of......More

Best for ages 10-18 with adult. Calling all brave tweens/teens! Enjoy your own private appointment to work together with your group to uncover the secrets of the Shadowed Scrolls Haunted Library. Navigate the Shadowed Scrolls' spooky study room, encountering a series of puzzles, cryptic clues, and eerie riddles. The clock is ticking and you and your friends have 25 minutes to escape before you are trapped for all time. Plan ahead or drop-in! Beginning 6/10 click HERE or call your library to reserve your program time, OR speak with library staff for openings while you visit.Best for six or fewer participants. If more than six participants, please make two back to back appointments if possible.Appointments begin on the half hour and last for 25 minutes. Arriving late may reduce the amount of time you can spend in the program.

Elko New Market Large Meeting Room, Elko New Market Library

Pagers Book Club

This library-sponsored book club for adults meets at the Prior Lake Library on the second Wednesday of the month.Please call the Prior Lake Library at 952-447-3375 for more information..

Prior Lake Small Meeting Room, Prior Lake Library

Family Fun Spot Activity

Best for ages 3-11 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Visit the Children's Area at your library during open hours this week to enjoy a fun and educational self-directed activity. (Some activities may have small parts not suitable for child......More

Best for ages 3-11 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Visit the Children's Area at your library during open hours this week to enjoy a fun and educational self-directed activity. (Some activities may have small parts not suitable for children under 3.)Activities are available for one week. This week:Belle Plaine: I Scream, You Scream, Let's Make Ice Cream - run a pretend ice cream shop Elko New Market: Color Craze! - color together with friends and familyJordan: Shake It Up! - can you build a structure to withstand the earthquake machine?New Prague: Letter Quest - use our letter board to make as many words as you canPrior Lake: Tangrams - create pictures with shapes and magna-tilesSavage: Music Explorers - match up sounds and use musical notes to decode a secret wordShakopee: Summer in Bloom - create your own tissue paper flowerA new Family Fun Spot is available every other week. Visit your library the weeks of 6/9, 6/23, 7/7, 7/21, 8/4, & 8/18!

All Libraries

Pop-Up Petting Zoo

Bring your children to the library to see animals from the Gray Hobby Farm. You will meet a mama goat with her babies, a chicken, and a duck named Motorcycle! Bring your questions about goats, chickens, and ducks so that you can ask Farmer Rob. Animals will be fenced in......More

Bring your children to the library to see animals from the Gray Hobby Farm. You will meet a mama goat with her babies, a chicken, and a duck named Motorcycle! Bring your questions about goats, chickens, and ducks so that you can ask Farmer Rob. Animals will be fenced in, but some opportunities to pet the animals may exist through the fencing, as long as you keep hands away from the mouths of animals. This is an outdoor program.

Savage Library

Spotlight Storytime

All ages welcome. Join local notables for stories and fun for kids and families.

Shakopee Large Meeting Room, Shakopee Library

Spotlight Storytime at the Prior Lake Library

All ages welcome. Join local notables for stories and fun for kids and families!6/26: Construction loader vehicle7/10: School bus7/24: Dakota author Joanne Zacharias7/31: Prior Lake American Indian Performers and Drum Circle8/7: Dog days of summer with therapy dogs

Prior Lake Large Meeting Room, Prior Lake Library

Family Fun Spot Activity

Best for ages 3-11 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Visit the Children's Area at your library during open hours this week to enjoy a fun and educational self-directed activity. (Some activities may have small parts not suitable for child......More

Best for ages 3-11 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Visit the Children's Area at your library during open hours this week to enjoy a fun and educational self-directed activity. (Some activities may have small parts not suitable for children under 3.)Activities are available for one week. This week:Belle Plaine: I Scream, You Scream, Let's Make Ice Cream - run a pretend ice cream shop Elko New Market: Color Craze! - color together with friends and familyJordan: Shake It Up! - can you build a structure to withstand the earthquake machine?New Prague: Letter Quest - use our letter board to make as many words as you canPrior Lake: Tangrams - create pictures with shapes and magna-tilesSavage: Music Explorers - match up sounds and use musical notes to decode a secret wordShakopee: Summer in Bloom - create your own tissue paper flowerA new Family Fun Spot is available every other week. Visit your library the weeks of 6/9, 6/23, 7/7, 7/21, 8/4, & 8/18!

All Libraries

Live By Appointment: Shadowed Scrolls Haunted Library Escape Room - Elko NM

Best for ages 10-18 with adult. Calling all brave tweens/teens! Enjoy your own private appointment to work together with your group to uncover the secrets of the Shadowed Scrolls Haunted Library. Navigate the Shadowed Scrolls' spooky study room, encountering a series of......More

Best for ages 10-18 with adult. Calling all brave tweens/teens! Enjoy your own private appointment to work together with your group to uncover the secrets of the Shadowed Scrolls Haunted Library. Navigate the Shadowed Scrolls' spooky study room, encountering a series of puzzles, cryptic clues, and eerie riddles. The clock is ticking and you and your friends have 25 minutes to escape before you are trapped for all time. Plan ahead or drop-in! Beginning 6/10 click HERE or call your library to reserve your program time, OR speak with library staff for openings while you visit.Best for six or fewer participants. If more than six participants, please make two back to back appointments if possible.Appointments begin on the half hour and last for 25 minutes. Arriving late may reduce the amount of time you can spend in the program.

Elko New Market Large Meeting Room, Elko New Market Library

Spotlight Storytime at Belle Plaine Library

All ages welcome. Join local notables for stories and fun for kids and families.

Belle Plaine Library

Family Fun Spot Activity

Best for ages 3-11 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Visit the Children's Area at your library during open hours this week to enjoy a fun and educational self-directed activity. (Some activities may have small parts not suitable for child......More

Best for ages 3-11 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Visit the Children's Area at your library during open hours this week to enjoy a fun and educational self-directed activity. (Some activities may have small parts not suitable for children under 3.)Activities are available for one week. This week:Belle Plaine: I Scream, You Scream, Let's Make Ice Cream - run a pretend ice cream shop Elko New Market: Color Craze! - color together with friends and familyJordan: Shake It Up! - can you build a structure to withstand the earthquake machine?New Prague: Letter Quest - use our letter board to make as many words as you canPrior Lake: Tangrams - create pictures with shapes and magna-tilesSavage: Music Explorers - match up sounds and use musical notes to decode a secret wordShakopee: Summer in Bloom - create your own tissue paper flowerA new Family Fun Spot is available every other week. Visit your library the weeks of 6/9, 6/23, 7/7, 7/21, 8/4, & 8/18!

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Shakopee Library's Beans & Books at the Shakopee Brewhall

Scott County Library and the Shakopee Brewhall present Beans & Books. This adult book club meets the first Saturday of every month (Except for on holidays) at the Shakopee Brewhall during their coffee hours from 9am-10am. Join us for our meeting on Saturday, July 12, 20......More

Scott County Library and the Shakopee Brewhall present Beans & Books. This adult book club meets the first Saturday of every month (Except for on holidays) at the Shakopee Brewhall during their coffee hours from 9am-10am. Join us for our meeting on Saturday, July 12, 2025. July's book selection is John Steinbeck's The Pearl.There are copies of the book available on the library's Libby app in both eBook and eAudiobook format OR find a print copy at one of our branch locations or your local bookstore. Come enjoy delicious coffee, local pastries, and good conversation. Registration optional. Feel free to bring a friend.Where: 124 1st Ave E, Shakopee MN 55379When: Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 9am-10am

Jordan Library Lego Time

Jordan Library welcomes children and caregivers to come and play with our collection of LEGO bricks. We supply the LEGOs - you supply the imagination and creation! Play is self-directed.

Jordan Large Meeting Room, Jordan Library

Stories and a Song at the Shakopee Library

Join us at the Shakopee Library for a short (15-20 minutes) drop-in Storytime on Saturday mornings. We will share two stories and a song or activity together!Storytimes led by library staff trained in the Every Child Ready to Read curriculum are “early literacy classes"......More

Join us at the Shakopee Library for a short (15-20 minutes) drop-in Storytime on Saturday mornings. We will share two stories and a song or activity together!Storytimes led by library staff trained in the Every Child Ready to Read curriculum are “early literacy classes" - all the fun and learning of storytime, but with tips and guidance on easy ways to help your child develop pre-reading skills.

Shakopee Large Meeting Room, Shakopee Library

Family Fun Spot Activity

Best for ages 3-11 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Visit the Children's Area at your library during open hours this week to enjoy a fun and educational self-directed activity. (Some activities may have small parts not suitable for child......More

Best for ages 3-11 with parent or caregiver, but all ages and abilities are welcome. Visit the Children's Area at your library during open hours this week to enjoy a fun and educational self-directed activity. (Some activities may have small parts not suitable for children under 3.)Activities are available for one week. This week:Belle Plaine: I Scream, You Scream, Let's Make Ice Cream - run a pretend ice cream shop Elko New Market: Color Craze! - color together with friends and familyJordan: Shake It Up! - can you build a structure to withstand the earthquake machine?New Prague: Letter Quest - use our letter board to make as many words as you canPrior Lake: Tangrams - create pictures with shapes and magna-tilesSavage: Music Explorers - match up sounds and use musical notes to decode a secret wordShakopee: Summer in Bloom - create your own tissue paper flowerA new Family Fun Spot is available every other week. Visit your library the weeks of 6/9, 6/23, 7/7, 7/21, 8/4, & 8/18!

All Libraries

To Go activity packets

Ages birth-18. Visit your library during open hours to pick up your July activity packet: Ants Go Marching Foam Sheet Art for ages 0-2SCHS Old Fashioned Games for ages 3-11Stress Balls for ages 12-18New To Go packets with pre-packaged activities and supplies are availab......More

Ages birth-18. Visit your library during open hours to pick up your July activity packet: Ants Go Marching Foam Sheet Art for ages 0-2SCHS Old Fashioned Games for ages 3-11Stress Balls for ages 12-18New To Go packets with pre-packaged activities and supplies are available monthly and are available while supplies last. Visit your library the weeks of 8/11 for our final To Go activity packets:8/12 To Go: Fruits & Veggies Foam Sheet Art for ages 0-2, 4-H STEM Tinfoil Boats ages 3-11, Beaded Keychain/Bracelet for ages 12-18.

All Libraries

Spotlight Storytime at the Savage Library

All ages welcome. Join local notables for stories and fun for kids and families.

Savage Large Meeting Room, Savage Library

To Go activity packets

Ages birth-18. Visit your library during open hours to pick up your July activity packet: Ants Go Marching Foam Sheet Art for ages 0-2SCHS Old Fashioned Games for ages 3-11Stress Balls for ages 12-18New To Go packets with pre-packaged activities and supplies are availab......More

Ages birth-18. Visit your library during open hours to pick up your July activity packet: Ants Go Marching Foam Sheet Art for ages 0-2SCHS Old Fashioned Games for ages 3-11Stress Balls for ages 12-18New To Go packets with pre-packaged activities and supplies are available monthly and are available while supplies last. Visit your library the weeks of 8/11 for our final To Go activity packets:8/12 To Go: Fruits & Veggies Foam Sheet Art for ages 0-2, 4-H STEM Tinfoil Boats ages 3-11, Beaded Keychain/Bracelet for ages 12-18.

All Libraries

Chalk Animal Art Volunteer Led Craft

Best for ages 3-8 but all ages and abilities welcome. Drop in and make a chalk animal wall art with one of our awesome Spotlight Crew volunteers! No registration required.

Jordan Large Meeting Room, Jordan Library

Chalk Animal Art Volunteer Led Craft at the Shakopee Library

Best for ages 3-8 but all ages and abilities welcome. Drop in and make a chalk animal wall art with one of our awesome Spotlight Crew volunteers! No registration required.

Shakopee Large Meeting Room, Shakopee Library

Spotlight Storytime:

All ages welcome. Join _____ today for stories and fun for kids and families!

New Prague Large Meeting Room, New Prague Library

Chalk Animal Art Volunteer Led Craft

Best for ages 3-8 but all ages and abilities welcome. Drop in and make a chalk animal wall art with one of our awesome Spotlight Crew volunteers! No registration required.

Elko New Market Library

Teen Tuesdays: Game Show Showdown at the Prior Lake Library, REGISTRATION REQ. Begins 6/24

For ages 12-18. Get ready for a thrilling game show experience at your library, featuring not one but TWO fast-paced games: Survey Says and What's it Cost? Don’t miss the chance to be a part of the action!Space is limited, so register online or by calling the library be......More

For ages 12-18. Get ready for a thrilling game show experience at your library, featuring not one but TWO fast-paced games: Survey Says and What's it Cost? Don’t miss the chance to be a part of the action!Space is limited, so register online or by calling the library beginning three weeks before the workshop. Include an email address in your registration to have a reminder sent to you prior to the event.BE KIND <3 This event has limited space - please be sure you can attend this event before registering, and cancel as soon as possible if you are no longer able to attend. Then someone else can have your spot!

Prior Lake Large Meeting Room, Prior Lake Library

Teen Tuesdays at Belle Plaine Library

For ages 12-18. Join us on Tuesdays at 3pm for a fun activity specifically for teens. See our full schedule here! Check back later to learn what's happening on this date!

Belle Plaine Library

Survey Says Showdown! at the Prior Lake Library, REGISTRATION REQ. Begins 6/24

For ages 9-11. Join us for Survey Says: a fun-filled game show hosted at your library! Team up to guess the most popular (librarian) answers to random survey questions and win cool prizes. This is an event you won’t want to miss! Space is limited, so register online or......More

For ages 9-11. Join us for Survey Says: a fun-filled game show hosted at your library! Team up to guess the most popular (librarian) answers to random survey questions and win cool prizes. This is an event you won’t want to miss! Space is limited, so register online or by calling the library beginning three weeks before the workshop. Include an email address in your registration to have a reminder sent to you prior to the event.BE KIND <3 This event has limited space - please be sure you can attend this event before registering, and cancel as soon as possible if you are no longer able to attend. Then someone else can have your spot!Funded by Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA).

Prior Lake Large Meeting Room, Prior Lake Library

Teen Tuesdays at Shakopee Library

Join us each Tuesday at 4pm for a fun activity specifically for teens. Check back later to learn what's happening on this date! See our full schedule here.

Shakopee Large Meeting Room, Shakopee Library

Move & Groove with Ms. Mo at the Prior Lake Library

For ages 0-5 and their families. Join Ms. Mo at the Prior Lake Library for a fun music-based storytime!

Prior Lake Large Meeting Room, Prior Lake Library

To Go activity packets

Ages birth-18. Visit your library during open hours to pick up your July activity packet: Ants Go Marching Foam Sheet Art for ages 0-2SCHS Old Fashioned Games for ages 3-11Stress Balls for ages 12-18New To Go packets with pre-packaged activities and supplies are availab......More

Ages birth-18. Visit your library during open hours to pick up your July activity packet: Ants Go Marching Foam Sheet Art for ages 0-2SCHS Old Fashioned Games for ages 3-11Stress Balls for ages 12-18New To Go packets with pre-packaged activities and supplies are available monthly and are available while supplies last. Visit your library the weeks of 8/11 for our final To Go activity packets:8/12 To Go: Fruits & Veggies Foam Sheet Art for ages 0-2, 4-H STEM Tinfoil Boats ages 3-11, Beaded Keychain/Bracelet for ages 12-18.

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Chalk Animal Art Volunteer Led Craft at the Belle Plaine Library

Best for ages 3-8 but all ages and abilities welcome. Drop in and make a chalk animal wall art with one of our awesome Spotlight Crew volunteers! No registration required.

Belle Plaine Library

Eligibility Specialist at the Elko New Market Library

Chat with Scott County Specialists about applying for SNAP, CASH, Emergency Assistance, and Medical Assistance.No appointments required!

Elko New Market Small Meeting Room, Elko New Market Library

Suminagashi (drop-in) at Savage Library

For ages 6-11 with parent/caregiver. Drop-in and learn about Suminagashi, or "spilled ink", the traditional Japanese process of marbling plain paper with water and ink to transform it into a unique vibrant and colorful design. The paper can then be used for many differe......More

For ages 6-11 with parent/caregiver. Drop-in and learn about Suminagashi, or "spilled ink", the traditional Japanese process of marbling plain paper with water and ink to transform it into a unique vibrant and colorful design. The paper can then be used for many different projects including calligraphy, card making, or origami. Instructor will provide all materials needed. No registration required.

Savage Large Meeting Room, Savage Library

Teen Wednesdays: Wow Mobile Metal Lab at Jordan Library, REGISTRATION REQ., BEGINS 6/25

For ages 12-18. Learn about the cast metal process inside a city bus turned metal workshop on wheels. Pour lead-free pewter to create your own small sculpture, pendant, pin and more. Presented by the WOW Mobile Metal Lab. Note: A participation waiver will need to be sig......More

For ages 12-18. Learn about the cast metal process inside a city bus turned metal workshop on wheels. Pour lead-free pewter to create your own small sculpture, pendant, pin and more. Presented by the WOW Mobile Metal Lab. Note: A participation waiver will need to be signed by an adult age 18 and older. Register online or by calling the library beginning three weeks before the workshop. Include an email address in your registration to have a reminder sent to you prior to the event.BE KIND <3 This event has limited space - please be sure you can attend this event before registering, and cancel as soon as possible if you are no longer able to attend. Then someone else can have your spot!

Jordan Library

GOAT (Greatest of All Teens) Wednesdays

For ages 12-18. Our teen GOAT events are every week starting at 4pm on Wednesdays - check back later to learn what's happening on this date; see our full schedule here.

Elko New Market Large Meeting Room, Elko New Market Library

Wow Mobile Metal Lab Drop-in at Jordan Library

Best for ages 6-11 with parent and caregiver. Learn about the cast metal process inside a city bus turned metal workshop on wheels. Pour lead-free pewter to create your own small sculpture, pendant, pin and more. Presented by the WOW Mobile Metal Lab.

Jordan Library

To Go activity packets

Ages birth-18. Visit your library during open hours to pick up your July activity packet: Ants Go Marching Foam Sheet Art for ages 0-2SCHS Old Fashioned Games for ages 3-11Stress Balls for ages 12-18New To Go packets with pre-packaged activities and supplies are availab......More

Ages birth-18. Visit your library during open hours to pick up your July activity packet: Ants Go Marching Foam Sheet Art for ages 0-2SCHS Old Fashioned Games for ages 3-11Stress Balls for ages 12-18New To Go packets with pre-packaged activities and supplies are available monthly and are available while supplies last. Visit your library the weeks of 8/11 for our final To Go activity packets:8/12 To Go: Fruits & Veggies Foam Sheet Art for ages 0-2, 4-H STEM Tinfoil Boats ages 3-11, Beaded Keychain/Bracelet for ages 12-18.

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Pop-Up Petting Zoo at the Shakopee Library

Bring your children to the Library to see animals from the Gray Hobby Farm. You will meet a mama goat with her babies, a chicken, and a duck named Motorcycle! Bring your questions about goats, chickens, and ducks so that you can ask Farmer Rob. Animals will be fenced in......More

Bring your children to the Library to see animals from the Gray Hobby Farm. You will meet a mama goat with her babies, a chicken, and a duck named Motorcycle! Bring your questions about goats, chickens, and ducks so that you can ask Farmer Rob. Animals will be fenced in, but some opportunities to pet the animals may exist through the fencing, as long as you keep hands away from the mouths of animals.

Shakopee Large Meeting Room, Shakopee Library

Spotlight Storytime at the Prior Lake Library

All ages welcome. Join local notables for stories and fun for kids and families!6/26: Construction loader vehicle7/10: School bus7/24: Dakota author Joanne Zacharias7/31: Prior Lake American Indian Performers and Drum Circle8/7: Dog days of summer with therapy dogs

Prior Lake Large Meeting Room, Prior Lake Library

Teen Thursdays: Express Yourself Teen Art Social at New Prague Library, REGISTRATION REQ. Begins 6/26

For ages 12-17. Unleash your creativity with a fun hands-on teen art program! Explore a variety of painting techniques while sipping on custom made dirty sodas. Get inspired, mix up you own delicious drink, and take home a masterpiece!Space is limited, so register onli......More

For ages 12-17. Unleash your creativity with a fun hands-on teen art program! Explore a variety of painting techniques while sipping on custom made dirty sodas. Get inspired, mix up you own delicious drink, and take home a masterpiece!Space is limited, so register online or by calling the library beginning three weeks before the workshop. Include an email address in your registration to have a reminder sent to you prior to the event.BE KIND <3 This event has limited space - please be sure you can attend this event before registering, and cancel as soon as possible if you are no longer able to attend. Then someone else can have your spot!

New Prague Large Meeting Room, New Prague Library

Young at Art drop-in program

Best for ages 6-11; children 5 and under must have an adult with them. Come explore a variety of painting styles in this drop-in art program. Play with colors, textures and styles while expressing your creativity!

New Prague Large Meeting Room, New Prague Library

Family Puzzle Challenge at Savage Library! - REGISTRATION REQ, begins 6/26

Is your family ready to take on your neighbors in Savage Library's first Family Puzzle Challenge? Join us for this fun and exciting event! Families will have 45 minutes to complete a 100 piece puzzle. First team done wins a prize and bragging rights!Space is limited, so......More

Is your family ready to take on your neighbors in Savage Library's first Family Puzzle Challenge? Join us for this fun and exciting event! Families will have 45 minutes to complete a 100 piece puzzle. First team done wins a prize and bragging rights!Space is limited, so register your family team online or by calling the library beginning three weeks before the event. Include an email address in your registration to have a reminder sent to you prior to the event.BE KIND <3 This event has limited space - please be sure you can attend this event before registering, and cancel as soon as possible if you are no longer able to attend. Then someone else can have your spot!Funded in part by the Friends of the Savage Library.

Savage Large Meeting Room, Savage Library

To Go activity packets

Ages birth-18. Visit your library during open hours to pick up your July activity packet: Ants Go Marching Foam Sheet Art for ages 0-2SCHS Old Fashioned Games for ages 3-11Stress Balls for ages 12-18New To Go packets with pre-packaged activities and supplies are availab......More

Ages birth-18. Visit your library during open hours to pick up your July activity packet: Ants Go Marching Foam Sheet Art for ages 0-2SCHS Old Fashioned Games for ages 3-11Stress Balls for ages 12-18New To Go packets with pre-packaged activities and supplies are available monthly and are available while supplies last. Visit your library the weeks of 8/11 for our final To Go activity packets:8/12 To Go: Fruits & Veggies Foam Sheet Art for ages 0-2, 4-H STEM Tinfoil Boats ages 3-11, Beaded Keychain/Bracelet for ages 12-18.

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Bilingual Story Station: All Aboard!/¡Todos a bordo! - Prior Lake

No appointments required! You’ll be able to arrive anytime during the program hours and enjoy the program with other families. Just check in at the desk to pick up your Story Stations ticket. Best for ages 0-5 with parent or caregiver but all ages and abilities are welc......More

No appointments required! You’ll be able to arrive anytime during the program hours and enjoy the program with other families. Just check in at the desk to pick up your Story Stations ticket. Best for ages 0-5 with parent or caregiver but all ages and abilities are welcome. Choo choo! All aboard! Next stop is your library for a train adventure especially designed with littles in mind. Dress up as a conductor, move through an obstacle course, create your own paper train, share a train story and more!_________________________________¡No se requieren citas en este día! Podrás llegar en cualquier momento durante el horario del programa y disfrutar del programa con otras familias. Simplemente regístrese en el mostrador para recoger su boleto de Story Stations. Ideal para niños de 0 a 5 años con sus padres o cuidadores. ¡Chu, Chu! ¡Todos a bordo! La siguiente parada es tu biblioteca para una aventura en tren especialmente diseñada para los más pequeños. ¡Disfrázate de conductor, recorre una pista de obstáculos, crea tu propio tren de papel, comparte una historia de trenes y mucho más!

Prior Lake Large Meeting Room, Prior Lake Library

Spotlight Storytime

All ages welcome. Join local notables for stories and fun for kids and families.

Elko New Market Large Meeting Room, Elko New Market Library

Let's Clay Tasty Treats with Parcel Arts at Belle Plaine, REGISTRATION REQ. Begins 6/27

For ages 6 and up. Create your favorite treats out of colorful clay! Learn different sculpting techniques using oven-safe polymer clay. Add your treats to your favorite play scenes, trade and collect them with friends, or turn them into charms or a necklace with the pro......More

For ages 6 and up. Create your favorite treats out of colorful clay! Learn different sculpting techniques using oven-safe polymer clay. Add your treats to your favorite play scenes, trade and collect them with friends, or turn them into charms or a necklace with the provided materials!Space is limited, so register online or by calling the library beginning three weeks before the workshop. Include an email address in your registration to have a reminder sent to you prior to the event.BE KIND <3 This event has limited space - please be sure you can attend this event before registering, and cancel as soon as possible if you are no longer able to attend. Then someone else can have your spot!

Belle Plaine Large Meeting Room, Belle Plaine Library

Write Your Own Silly Stories with the Loft Literary Center at the Shakopee Library, REGISTRATION REQ. Begins 6/27

For ages 8-11. Silly stories are fun to read and write. Come practice developing your writing skills by crafting some silly stories of your own, based on your school, friend, and family experiences. Space is limited, so register online or by calling the library beginnin......More

For ages 8-11. Silly stories are fun to read and write. Come practice developing your writing skills by crafting some silly stories of your own, based on your school, friend, and family experiences. Space is limited, so register online or by calling the library beginning three weeks before the workshop. Include an email address in your registration to have a reminder sent to you prior to the event.BE KIND <3 This event has limited space - please be sure you can attend this event before registering, and cancel as soon as possible if you are no longer able to attend. Then someone else can have your spot!

Shakopee Large Meeting Room, Shakopee Library