Family Storytime

For children of all ages and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement.

Pop-Up Activity Tent

Meet at the tent outside Excelsior Library to imagine and create a craft. Drop in. Materials provided. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.

Yard Games

Enjoy some outside time on the trail side of Excelsior Library. Play a variety of yard games and outdoor activities. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.

Fingerprinting

Entering grades 4-9. Youth will discover what kinds of fingerprints they have and demonstrate the 3 ways forensic scientists collect prints. Materials provided.  Partner: Science From Scientists. Sponsor: MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency).

Excelsior Book Club: Weather

Join our discussion of interesting titles. The book club meets in-person or virtually on the second Thursday of each month. The link to the live online discussion will be emailed to registrants in advance (within 48 hours of the event). July 10: ......More

Join our discussion of interesting titles. The book club meets in-person or virtually on the second Thursday of each month. The link to the live online discussion will be emailed to registrants in advance (within 48 hours of the event). July 10: Weather by Jenny Offill August 14: The Women by Kristin Hannah September 11: A Forty Year Kiss by Nickolas Butler October 9: The Mitford Affair by Marie Benedict November 13: No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister December 11: Beneath A Scarlet Sky by Mark T. Sullivan View complete book list from 2024 discussed by Excelsior Book Club. Copies of the book will be available to check out from Excelsior Library while supplies last. Participants can also request a copy of the book (print, eBook and/or eAudiobook) through www.hclib.org. If you would like assistance to place a hold or are struggling to get the book for discussion, Ask Us Services will help expedite this for you. Learn more about Using Microsoft Teams for online library events on our website.

Youth Dungeons and Dragons

For youth entering grades 2-5.  Ever wanted to go on an epic quest and work with your friends to defeat monsters? Come play Dungeons and Dragons at the library!  Dungeons and Dragons is a fun role-playing game that gives youth the opportunity to create a character and......More

For youth entering grades 2-5.  Ever wanted to go on an epic quest and work with your friends to defeat monsters? Come play Dungeons and Dragons at the library!  Dungeons and Dragons is a fun role-playing game that gives youth the opportunity to create a character and work with other players to problem-solve and participate in the game's story. Through playing, youth will have the opportunity to practice teamwork, critical thinking, literacy, and math skills. No prior experience or supplies required. Attendees are encouraged but not required to attend all sessions in the weekly series.  Registration Required. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.

STEM Inspiration Stations

Entering grades 2-5. Experiment with a variety of simple activities introducing science concepts. Materials provided. Drop in or stay the entire time. Collaborator: The Bakken Museum. Sponsor: MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency).

Summer STEM Event with Twin Cities PBS

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

Entering Pre K-grade 3. Join Twin Cities PBS for a free, family-friendly event with science and literacy-aligned activities from PBS KIDS programs like 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.

LEGO® Lab

Calling all future engineers and architects! We've got the bricks, but we need you to bring your imagination. No experience necessary. Work as a team or individually. Drop in and build for as long as you like.

Youth Dungeons and Dragons

For youth entering grades 2-5.  Ever wanted to go on an epic quest and work with your friends to defeat monsters? Come play Dungeons and Dragons at the library!  Dungeons and Dragons is a fun role-playing game that gives youth the opportunity to create a character and......More

For youth entering grades 2-5.  Ever wanted to go on an epic quest and work with your friends to defeat monsters? Come play Dungeons and Dragons at the library!  Dungeons and Dragons is a fun role-playing game that gives youth the opportunity to create a character and work with other players to problem-solve and participate in the game's story. Through playing, youth will have the opportunity to practice teamwork, critical thinking, literacy, and math skills. No prior experience or supplies required. Attendees are encouraged but not required to attend all sessions in the weekly series.  Registration Required. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.