Technology Assistance

Schedule a time to work one-on-one with a technology assistant at Hardwood Creek Library. We can provide a range of assistance using and troubleshooting computers, laptops, tablets, eReaders, smartphones, and more. If we can't answer the question, we'll find resources o......More

Schedule a time to work one-on-one with a technology assistant at Hardwood Creek Library. We can provide a range of assistance using and troubleshooting computers, laptops, tablets, eReaders, smartphones, and more. If we can't answer the question, we'll find resources or organizations that can.

Hardwood Creek Library

Storytime

Join us Thursday mornings for storytime at Hardwood Creek Library. This inclusive, welcoming program will use stories, songs, movement and more to help toddlers and preschoolers develop early literacy skills. This storytime is for children of all ages and their caregive......More

Join us Thursday mornings for storytime at Hardwood Creek Library. This inclusive, welcoming program will use stories, songs, movement and more to help toddlers and preschoolers develop early literacy skills. This storytime is for children of all ages and their caregivers. This storytime will have unique content from our Tuesday storytime, and you are welcome to attend either or both.This is an in-person, indoor program. Registration is not required.

Hardwood Creek Read Aloud Room, Hardwood Creek Library

Teen Art Cart

Drop by Hardwood Creek Library after school for time with the Art Cart in the teen area. The Art Cart brings a self-guided craft to the teen area. These crafts are designed to allow teens room to expand upon their own design through creativity and imagination.For ages 1......More

Drop by Hardwood Creek Library after school for time with the Art Cart in the teen area. The Art Cart brings a self-guided craft to the teen area. These crafts are designed to allow teens room to expand upon their own design through creativity and imagination.For ages 11-18 only.This program is brought to you in part by the Clean Water and Land Legacy Amendment.

Hardwood Creek Teen Space, Hardwood Creek Library

D&D Club

Teens, interested in playing Dungeons and Dragons? Come play with a friendly group at Hardwood Creek Library! All levels are welcome, and players are encouraged to come every week. Dice and character sheets provided.This program is for teens aged 12-18 only. This progra......More

Teens, interested in playing Dungeons and Dragons? Come play with a friendly group at Hardwood Creek Library! All levels are welcome, and players are encouraged to come every week. Dice and character sheets provided.This program is for teens aged 12-18 only. This program is led by a teen volunteer. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

Headwaters Service Center 1202, Hardwood Creek Library

Technology Assistance

Schedule a time to work one-on-one with a technology assistant at Hardwood Creek Library. We can provide a range of assistance using and troubleshooting computers, laptops, tablets, eReaders, smartphones, and more. If we can't answer the question, we'll find resources o......More

Schedule a time to work one-on-one with a technology assistant at Hardwood Creek Library. We can provide a range of assistance using and troubleshooting computers, laptops, tablets, eReaders, smartphones, and more. If we can't answer the question, we'll find resources or organizations that can.

Hardwood Creek Library

Dog Gone Reading: 4:30 p.m.

Children in ages 5-13 can practice their reading skills by reading with a certified therapy dog and its trainer at Hardwood Creek Library in Forest Lake. Registration is required. Please sign up for one 15-minute appointment for each child.

Hardwood Creek Read Aloud Room, Hardwood Creek Library

Dog Gone Reading: 4:45 p.m.

Children in ages 5-13 can practice their reading skills by reading with a certified therapy dog and its trainer at Hardwood Creek Library in Forest Lake. Registration is required. Please sign up for one 15-minute appointment for each child.

Hardwood Creek Read Aloud Room, Hardwood Creek Library

Dog Gone Reading: 5:00 p.m.

Children in ages 5-13 can practice their reading skills by reading with a certified therapy dog and its trainer at Hardwood Creek Library in Forest Lake. Registration is required. Please sign up for one 15-minute appointment for each child.

Hardwood Creek Read Aloud Room, Hardwood Creek Library

Dog Gone Reading: 5:15 p.m.

Children in ages 5-13 can practice their reading skills by reading with a certified therapy dog and its trainer at Hardwood Creek Library in Forest Lake. Registration is required. Please sign up for one 15-minute appointment for each child.

Hardwood Creek Read Aloud Room, Hardwood Creek Library

Dog Gone Reading: 5:30 p.m.

Children in ages 5-13 can practice their reading skills by reading with a certified therapy dog and its trainer at Hardwood Creek Library in Forest Lake. Registration is required. Please sign up for one 15-minute appointment for each child.

Hardwood Creek Read Aloud Room, Hardwood Creek Library

Storytime

Join us Tuesday mornings for storytime at Hardwood Creek Library. This inclusive, welcoming program will use stories, songs, movement and more to help toddlers and preschoolers develop early literacy skills. This storytime is for children of all ages and their caregiver......More

Join us Tuesday mornings for storytime at Hardwood Creek Library. This inclusive, welcoming program will use stories, songs, movement and more to help toddlers and preschoolers develop early literacy skills. This storytime is for children of all ages and their caregivers. This storytime will have unique content from our Thursday storytime, and you are welcome to attend either or both.This is an in-person, indoor program. Registration is not required.

Hardwood Creek Read Aloud Room, Hardwood Creek Library

Teen Hang Out

Teens, come hang out at Hardwood Creek Library and make a craft! Occasionally there will be video games or other activities, and sometimes there will be snacks. Teens are always welcome to come and do homework too. For ages 11-18 only.

Hardwood Creek Meeting Room L14, Hardwood Creek Library

Creating Caring Communities in Minnesota with NAMI

Learn about mental illnesses, the impact of negative attitudes, and five things each of us can do to make Minnesota a better place for people who experience a mental illness. This one-hour class at Hardwood Creek Library is for any community or organization interested i......More

Learn about mental illnesses, the impact of negative attitudes, and five things each of us can do to make Minnesota a better place for people who experience a mental illness. This one-hour class at Hardwood Creek Library is for any community or organization interested in learning about mental illnesses and helping to change attitudes towards mental illnesses. A certificate of attendance is available for this class and will be sent after you fill out the evaluationPresented in partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness MN

Headwaters Service Center 1203 and 1204, Hardwood Creek Library

Technology Assistance

Schedule a time to work one-on-one with a technology assistant at Hardwood Creek Library. We can provide a range of assistance using and troubleshooting computers, laptops, tablets, eReaders, smartphones, and more. If we can't answer the question, we'll find resources o......More

Schedule a time to work one-on-one with a technology assistant at Hardwood Creek Library. We can provide a range of assistance using and troubleshooting computers, laptops, tablets, eReaders, smartphones, and more. If we can't answer the question, we'll find resources or organizations that can.

Hardwood Creek Library

Hardwood Creek Minnesota Book Club

This month's selection is Where Rivers Part: A Story of My Mother's Life by Kao Kalia YangThe Minnesota Book Club meets the second Wednesday of the month from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Please contact Hardwood Creek Library at 651-275-7300 to get the book and to get more informa......More

This month's selection is Where Rivers Part: A Story of My Mother's Life by Kao Kalia YangThe Minnesota Book Club meets the second Wednesday of the month from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Please contact Hardwood Creek Library at 651-275-7300 to get the book and to get more information. There is no need to register. We meet in the conference room outside the library.This monthly book club reads and discusses books set in Minnesota or books written by Minnesota authors. Newcomers welcome!

Headwaters Service Center 1203 and 1204, Hardwood Creek Library

Family Art Cart

Drop by Hardwood Creek Library to create something with the Art Cart. Crafts are designed for children ages three and up and their caregivers. The art cart brings a self-guided craft to the children's area each week. These crafts are designed to allow children room to e......More

Drop by Hardwood Creek Library to create something with the Art Cart. Crafts are designed for children ages three and up and their caregivers. The art cart brings a self-guided craft to the children's area each week. These crafts are designed to allow children room to expand upon their own designs through creativity and imagination.This program is brought to you in part by the Clean Water and Land Legacy Amendment.

Hardwood Creek Children's Area, Hardwood Creek Library

Storytime

Join us Thursday mornings for storytime at Hardwood Creek Library. This inclusive, welcoming program will use stories, songs, movement and more to help toddlers and preschoolers develop early literacy skills. This storytime is for children of all ages and their caregive......More

Join us Thursday mornings for storytime at Hardwood Creek Library. This inclusive, welcoming program will use stories, songs, movement and more to help toddlers and preschoolers develop early literacy skills. This storytime is for children of all ages and their caregivers. This storytime will have unique content from our Tuesday storytime, and you are welcome to attend either or both.This is an in-person, indoor program. Registration is not required.

Hardwood Creek Read Aloud Room, Hardwood Creek Library

Teen Art Cart

Drop by Hardwood Creek Library after school for time with the Art Cart in the teen area. The Art Cart brings a self-guided craft to the teen area. These crafts are designed to allow teens room to expand upon their own design through creativity and imagination.For ages 1......More

Drop by Hardwood Creek Library after school for time with the Art Cart in the teen area. The Art Cart brings a self-guided craft to the teen area. These crafts are designed to allow teens room to expand upon their own design through creativity and imagination.For ages 11-18 only.This program is brought to you in part by the Clean Water and Land Legacy Amendment.

Hardwood Creek Teen Space, Hardwood Creek Library

Baby Play Date

Babies (0-24 months) and their caregivers can come enjoy an inclusive and welcoming community playdate at Hardwood Creek Library in our Read Aloud Room every other Friday. We’ll have some brief songs all together followed by open play where babies and their caregivers w......More

Babies (0-24 months) and their caregivers can come enjoy an inclusive and welcoming community playdate at Hardwood Creek Library in our Read Aloud Room every other Friday. We’ll have some brief songs all together followed by open play where babies and their caregivers will have an opportunity to make new friends and start developing early literacy skills.

Hardwood Creek Read Aloud Room, Hardwood Creek Library