Photo Tweaks for Art or Product Photography Online

Learn three simple tips to take your photos from blah to beautiful. Learn how to make the photos of your products look brighter, the colors true to life, and how to bring the focus where it needs to be – on your amazing work. Presented by Becka Rahn. Registration requir......More

Learn three simple tips to take your photos from blah to beautiful. Learn how to make the photos of your products look brighter, the colors true to life, and how to bring the focus where it needs to be – on your amazing work. Presented by Becka Rahn. Registration required. For adults.

Teen Gaming

Drop-in anytime to play board games and video games with friends. For youth ages 12–18.

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

Teen Art Club: Intro to Beading Workshop

Work with Ojibwe artist, Alicia De La Cruz, to make a beginner-friendly beading project from start to finish. Participants can choose to make loop earrings or a loop necklace. Presented by ArtStart. Registration required. For youth ages 12–18.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

Ask an iLAB Mentor: 3D Printing

Bring your 3D printing questions and get one-on-one help. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Galaxie Library

Intro to Crochet

Learn different crochet stitches and techniques, then use those skills to create granny squares. Materials provided. For ages 13 and older.

Heritage Large Meeting Room, Heritage 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

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.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington 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.

Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill 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.

Robert Trail Large Meeting Room, Robert Trail 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.

Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library

Petite Concert

Join us for a fun-filled musical experience. You will engage with well-known classical music selections through clapping, dancing and singing. Presented by Breaching Concerts. Your youth ages birth and older with their caregivers.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

Heritage Library Afternoon Book Discussion Group

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "The Witches of Santo Stefano" by Wendy Webb. New members are welcome. For adults.

Heritage Large Meeting Room, Heritage Library

Ask a Sewing Mentor

Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one time with a mentor who will help you learn how to use a sewing machine for your own needs or projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Wescott Library

Mixed Media Paint & Collage on Wooden Panel

Create interesting and unique collages with cut and torn paper on a wooden panel. Learn unique ways to elevate collage creations by including elements of paint, wood, and metal to create a work of art that is entirely your own. Presented by eHolt Art Teaching Artist. Re......More

Create interesting and unique collages with cut and torn paper on a wooden panel. Learn unique ways to elevate collage creations by including elements of paint, wood, and metal to create a work of art that is entirely your own. Presented by eHolt Art Teaching Artist. Registration required. For ages 10–18.This event will take place offsite at Heritage E-STEM Magnet School in the cafeteria, 121 Butler Ave W, West St. Paul. Follow library signage to the cafeteria.

Heritage Middle School, Offsite

Ask a Sewing Mentor

Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one time with a mentor who will help you learn how to use a sewing machine for your own needs or projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Wescott Library

Speed Dating with Books: Find Your Perfect Book

Join us as librarians share their love of reading and introduce you to books and authors you're sure to fall in love with. Expand your own reading list or get ideas for others in your life. Light refreshments served! Registration required. For adults.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

Ask a Sewing Mentor

Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one time with a mentor who will help you learn how to use a sewing machine for your own needs or projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Wescott Library

Burnhaven Library Non-fiction Book Discussion Group

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "Murderland: Crime and Bloodlust int he time of Serial Killers" by Caroline Fraser. New members are welcome. For adults.

Burnhaven Conference Room, Burnhaven Library

LeDuc History Book Discussion Group

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month's title is "Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask" by Anton Treuer. New members are welcome. For adults.This event will take place at the LeDuc Historic Estate:......More

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month's title is "Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask" by Anton Treuer. New members are welcome. For adults.This event will take place at the LeDuc Historic Estate: 1629 Vermillion St., Hastings.

LeDuc Historic Estate, Pleasant Hill 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

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 youth ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library

Ask a Sewing Mentor

Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one time with a mentor who will help you learn how to use a sewing machine or serger for your own needs or projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Inver Glen 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.

Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library

Siama’s Congo Roots

Enjoy the sounds, spirited singing and beautiful music made by traditional African instruments, like the Balafon, Mbira, and Lokole. Sing along in Lingala and Kikongo and together hear stories that bring Siama's happy childhood in rural Bas Congo to life. For youth ages......More

Enjoy the sounds, spirited singing and beautiful music made by traditional African instruments, like the Balafon, Mbira, and Lokole. Sing along in Lingala and Kikongo and together hear stories that bring Siama's happy childhood in rural Bas Congo to life. For youth ages 2 and older with their caregivers.

Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library

Magnificent Mugs

Make a mug worthy of cocoa, tea or any favorite winter beverage. Use a variety of clay handbuilding techniques such as slab, coil and pinch methods. Then decorate your mug with colorful slips. Projects will be taken offsite by artist to be fired and clear glazed. Projec......More

Make a mug worthy of cocoa, tea or any favorite winter beverage. Use a variety of clay handbuilding techniques such as slab, coil and pinch methods. Then decorate your mug with colorful slips. Projects will be taken offsite by artist to be fired and clear glazed. Project will be ready to pick up from the library after 3 weeks. Presented by the Northern Clay Center. Registration required. For youth ages 12–18.

Robert Trail Large Meeting Room, Robert Trail Library

DIY: Lounge Pants

Sew your own pair of casual lounge or pajama pants in this hands-on class designed for beginning sewists. Supply list will be emailed ahead of class. Registration required. For adults.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library

Pipes & Pressure: Airways

Drop-in to explore engineering by building airways with PVC pipes. Create a variety of airways and experiment with feathers, ping pong balls and other lightweight props. Presented by Melon Seeds. For youth ages 6 and older with their caregivers.

Heritage Large Meeting Room, Heritage 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, Robert Trail Library

Dragon's Egg Art Surprise

Drop in for this unique workshop that is part creative challenge, part silly and magical interactive experience. Meet a spectacular handmade dragon puppet and receive a "dragon egg" pouch filled with hand-selected, surprise craft supplies such as fabrics, beads, buttons......More

Drop in for this unique workshop that is part creative challenge, part silly and magical interactive experience. Meet a spectacular handmade dragon puppet and receive a "dragon egg" pouch filled with hand-selected, surprise craft supplies such as fabrics, beads, buttons and more. Your challenge is to decorate a hanging ornament using the materials from your egg. Presented by Z Akhmetova. For youth ages 8–18.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

Ask a Sewing Mentor

Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one time with a mentor who will help you learn how to use a sewing machine or serger for your own needs or projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Pleasant Hill Library

Ask a Sewing Mentor

Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one time with a mentor who will help you learn how to use a sewing machine or serger for your own needs or projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Pleasant Hill Library

Ask a Sewing Mentor

Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one time with a mentor who will help you learn how to use a sewing machine or serger for your own needs or projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Pleasant Hill Library

Ask a Sewing Mentor

Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one time with a mentor who will help you learn how to use a sewing machine or serger for your own needs or projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Pleasant Hill 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.

Galaxie Large Meeting Room L139, Galaxie 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.

Galaxie Large Meeting Room L139, Galaxie Library

Cocoa, Coffee, and Crafts Drop-In Event

Drop-in for an afternoon of creating and chatting with your library community. Bring you own work in progress. All skill levels welcome. Refreshments provided. For adults 18 and up.

Heritage Large Meeting Room, Heritage Library

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

Teen Space

Come unwind, socialize and recharge with other teens. Hangout with your friends, relax, color or do homework. A variety of board games and Nintendo Switch games will be available to play with. Comfy inflatable couches and games will be provided. For teens ages 12–18.

Galaxie Large Meeting Room L139, Galaxie Library

Dungeons & Dragons

Enjoy heroic Dungeons & Dragons gameplay through a world filled with magic and monsters. Registration required. For youth ages 12–18.

Farmington Library

Straw Rockets with Dakota County 4–H Club

Blast off with science. Join us for hands-on fun that’s out of this world. Design, build and launch your own straw rocket while learning about flight. Presented by Dakota County 4–H. For grades K–5.

Burnhaven Large Meeting Room, Burnhaven Library

Ask a Sewing Mentor

Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one time with a mentor who will help you learn how to use a sewing machine or serger for your own needs or projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Wescott Library

Killer Thrillers Book Group

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "Northwoods" by Amy Pease. New members are welcome. For adults.

Inver Glen Conference Room, Wentworth Library

Where Stories Meet Stewardship: From Environmental Awareness to Action

Join us for a night of environmental hope and action, as we learn about the history of the environment in Dakota County and hear about what local organizations are doing to make a difference. From small steps to big impact, discover how you can help.A Hastings Reads eve......More

Join us for a night of environmental hope and action, as we learn about the history of the environment in Dakota County and hear about what local organizations are doing to make a difference. From small steps to big impact, discover how you can help.A Hastings Reads event.

Schaar's Bluff Gathering Center, Pleasant Hill Library

Ask a Sewing Mentor

Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one time with a mentor who will help you learn how to use a sewing machine or serger for your own needs or projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Wescott Library

Early Reader Book Club

Explore a book together, practice reading skills, and engage in fun activities. Multiple copies of the book "Fly Guy Presents: Dinosaurs" by Tedd Arnold 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

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.

Galaxie Large Meeting Room L139, Galaxie Library

Siama’s Congo Roots

Enjoy the sounds, spirited singing and beautiful music made by traditional African instruments, like the Balafon, Mbira, and Lokole. Sing along in Lingala and Kikongo and together hear stories that bring Siama's happy childhood in rural Bas Congo to life. For youth ages......More

Enjoy the sounds, spirited singing and beautiful music made by traditional African instruments, like the Balafon, Mbira, and Lokole. Sing along in Lingala and Kikongo and together hear stories that bring Siama's happy childhood in rural Bas Congo to life. For youth ages 2 and older with their caregivers.

Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library

Feeding Your Baby

Join our international board-certified lactation consultant, a public health nurse, and other parents looking for support with feeding their babies. Share experiences with parents who are also adjusting to life with a baby. Bring your questions or come to listen. You ca......More

Join our international board-certified lactation consultant, a public health nurse, and other parents looking for support with feeding their babies. Share experiences with parents who are also adjusting to life with a baby. Bring your questions or come to listen. You can ask for tips on how to know if your baby is ready for solid foods or how to reach your breastfeeding goal. If you need lactation or feeding support or want to have your baby weighed, please stop by. All feeding decisions are supported. No registration needed — we welcome you to drop by as you are, along with your baby.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

Ask an iLab Mentor

Learn about the iLab. Bring general questions or get help with laminating, button making, bookbinding, 3D printing, photo scanning, or VHS and 8 mm conversion projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. For adults and teens.Please reserve the iLab equipment that you need ......More

Learn about the iLab. Bring general questions or get help with laminating, button making, bookbinding, 3D printing, photo scanning, or VHS and 8 mm conversion projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. For adults and teens.Please reserve the iLab equipment that you need assistance with using our online reservation system.

iLAB , Pleasant Hill Library

Ask an iLab Mentor

Learn about the iLab. Bring general questions or get help with laminating, button making, bookbinding, 3D printing, photo scanning, or VHS and 8 mm conversion projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. For adults and teens.Please reserve the iLab equipment that you need ......More

Learn about the iLab. Bring general questions or get help with laminating, button making, bookbinding, 3D printing, photo scanning, or VHS and 8 mm conversion projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. For adults and teens.Please reserve the iLab equipment that you need assistance with using our online reservation system.

iLAB , Pleasant Hill 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. Geared for children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Galaxie Large Meeting Room L139, Galaxie Library

Ask an iLab Mentor

Learn about the iLab. Bring general questions or get help with laminating, button making, bookbinding, 3D printing, photo scanning, or VHS and 8 mm conversion projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. For adults and teens.Please reserve the iLab equipment that you need ......More

Learn about the iLab. Bring general questions or get help with laminating, button making, bookbinding, 3D printing, photo scanning, or VHS and 8 mm conversion projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. For adults and teens.Please reserve the iLab equipment that you need assistance with using our online reservation system.

iLAB , Pleasant Hill Library

Ask an iLab Mentor

Learn about the iLab. Bring general questions or get help with laminating, button making, bookbinding, 3D printing, photo scanning, or VHS and 8 mm conversion projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. For adults and teens.Please reserve the iLab equipment that you need ......More

Learn about the iLab. Bring general questions or get help with laminating, button making, bookbinding, 3D printing, photo scanning, or VHS and 8 mm conversion projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. For adults and teens.Please reserve the iLab equipment that you need assistance with using our online reservation system.

iLAB , Pleasant Hill Library

Homeschool STEM: Leapin' Lizards

Meet exotic lizards from around the world up close. Learn fun facts about their diet, habitat, defense mechanisms and more. Presented by Snake Discovery. For youth ages 4 and older. Sponsored by The Friends of the Wescott Library.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

Kaposia Gives Back

Make a difference in the community by decorating grocery bags, organizing supplies and other projects. Presented by Neighbors, Inc. For youth ages 12–18.

Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library

Upcycled Jewelry

Create interesting wearable art from used bike tubes and things you find in the hardware store. Alter tubes into shapes and then add chain and metal pieces to make necklaces, earrings and bracelets with an industrial and urban look. Presented by a COMPAS Teaching Artist......More

Create interesting wearable art from used bike tubes and things you find in the hardware store. Alter tubes into shapes and then add chain and metal pieces to make necklaces, earrings and bracelets with an industrial and urban look. Presented by a COMPAS Teaching Artist. For youth ages 12–18.

Inver Glen Large Meeting Room, Inver Glen 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

Design a Card

Learn how to design and cut out custom cards using a Silhouette Cameo. Registration required. For adults.

Wescott Library

Green Thumb Growers, Part 2: Seedling to Bounty

Embark on a gardening adventure from the ground up. This beginner-friendly class will guide you through the fascinating process of seed starting, from selecting the perfect seeds to nurturing tiny seedlings. Learn the essentials of soil preparation, sowing techniques, a......More

Embark on a gardening adventure from the ground up. This beginner-friendly class will guide you through the fascinating process of seed starting, from selecting the perfect seeds to nurturing tiny seedlings. Learn the essentials of soil preparation, sowing techniques, and providing optimal care for your young plants. Presented by Make with Sam. Registration required. For adults.

Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library

Green Thumb Growers, Part 2: Seedling to Bounty

Embark on a gardening adventure from the ground up. This beginner-friendly class will guide you through the fascinating process of seed starting, from selecting the perfect seeds to nurturing tiny seedlings. Learn the essentials of soil preparation, sowing techniques, a......More

Embark on a gardening adventure from the ground up. This beginner-friendly class will guide you through the fascinating process of seed starting, from selecting the perfect seeds to nurturing tiny seedlings. Learn the essentials of soil preparation, sowing techniques, and providing optimal care for your young plants. Presented by Make with Sam. Registration required. For adults.

Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia 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.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

Inver Glen Book Discussion Group

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus. New members are welcome. For adults.

Inver Glen Conference Room, Inver Glen 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

Storytime for Babies and Toddlers

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

Wescott Large Meeting Room, 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.​

Robert Trail Large Meeting Room, Robert Trail 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

Books and Beyond: Finding The Calm

Join us for stories and songs around the theme of finding calm moments in the chaos. Adults will also have the opportunity for a breakout session to learn practical insights on early childhood development. For ages birth to age 3 with their caregivers. Presented in coll......More

Join us for stories and songs around the theme of finding calm moments in the chaos. Adults will also have the opportunity for a breakout session to learn practical insights on early childhood development. For ages birth to age 3 with their caregivers. Presented in collaboration with Hastings ECFE.

Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library

eCommerce: Selling Online Online

Learn to develop the right platform for your eCommerce website including PayPal, WooCommerce and Shopify. We will discuss product photography requirements, creating product categories and payment and shipping options. Presented by Keer Keer. Registration required. For a......More

Learn to develop the right platform for your eCommerce website including PayPal, WooCommerce and Shopify. We will discuss product photography requirements, creating product categories and payment and shipping options. Presented by Keer Keer. Registration required. For adults.

Teen Gaming

Drop-in anytime to play board games and video games with friends. For youth ages 12–18.

Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library

Wescott Library Teen Advisory Group

Lead with other teens in your community to help shape library programs and services. Use your talents and skills to represent the library, help prepare for special events, and make suggestions for books, programs and spaces. For youth ages 13–18. For more information an......More

Lead with other teens in your community to help shape library programs and services. Use your talents and skills to represent the library, help prepare for special events, and make suggestions for books, programs and spaces. For youth ages 13–18. For more information and to apply, visit co.dakota.mn.us/libraries/Support/Volunteer

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott 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

Ask an iLAB Mentor: 3D Printing

Bring your 3D printing questions and get one-on-one help. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Galaxie Library

Pleasant Hill Evening Book Group

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask" by Anton Treuer. New members are welcome. For adults.

Pleasant Hill Large Conference Room (Old Mill Ruins), Pleasant Hill Library

Winter Bouquets

Use dried grasses and seed heads from the prairie to create a dried plant arrangement. Presented by Dakota County Parks. Registration required. For adults.

Heritage Large Meeting Room, Heritage Library

Ask an iLAB Mentor: 3D Printing

Bring your 3D printing questions and get one-on-one help. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Galaxie 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

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.

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.

Robert Trail Large Meeting Room, Robert Trail 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.

Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library

Storytime for Babies and Toddlers

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

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott 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.

Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library

Ask a Sewing Mentor

Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one time with a mentor who will help you learn how to use a sewing machine for your own needs or projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Wescott Library

Ask a Sewing Mentor

Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one time with a mentor who will help you learn how to use a sewing machine for your own needs or projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Wescott Library

Nature’s Teas

Learn about and taste a variety of teas you can craft from common native plants. Presented by Dakota County Parks. Registration required. For adults and teens. A Hastings Reads event.

Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library

Ask a Sewing Mentor

Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one time with a mentor who will help you learn how to use a sewing machine for your own needs or projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Wescott Library

Galaxie Book Club Online

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month's title is "The Princess of Las Vegas" by Chris Bohjalian. New members are welcome. This event will be held on Zoom. Registration required. For adults.

Galaxie 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 youth ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington 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

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.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott 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.

Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library

Winter Wilderness Survival

Do you have what it takes to survive the winter wilderness? Learn the basics of shelter building and fire-starting, two of the most important survival skills. Dress for some outdoor activities. Presented by Dakota County Parks Naturalist. Registration required. For yout......More

Do you have what it takes to survive the winter wilderness? Learn the basics of shelter building and fire-starting, two of the most important survival skills. Dress for some outdoor activities. Presented by Dakota County Parks Naturalist. Registration required. For youth ages 8–15.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library

Garbage Friends

Drop-in to turn garbage into art. Turn everyday materials into brand new puppets and companions of your own creation. Presented by Now.Make.Art. For ages 10–18.This event will take place offsite at Heritage E-STEM Magnet School in the cafeteria, 121 Butler Ave W, West S......More

Drop-in to turn garbage into art. Turn everyday materials into brand new puppets and companions of your own creation. Presented by Now.Make.Art. For ages 10–18.This event will take place offsite at Heritage E-STEM Magnet School in the cafeteria, 121 Butler Ave W, West St. Paul. Follow library signage to the cafeteria.

Heritage Middle School, Offsite

Family Fort Night

Bring your blankets, sheets, pillows and clothespins. Join library staff for an evening of fort building, stories, and more. Don't forget to wear your pajamas. Extra building supplies will be on hand. For youth ages 3 and older with their caregivers. This program will t......More

Bring your blankets, sheets, pillows and clothespins. Join library staff for an evening of fort building, stories, and more. Don't forget to wear your pajamas. Extra building supplies will be on hand. For youth ages 3 and older with their caregivers. This program will take place after staffed hours. Library doors will open at 6:00 p.m. for this special event.

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. Event will be held in the Children's Area. For youth ages 5–10.

Children's Area, Wescott 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.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library

Ukulele Adventure with Rose Lani

Go on a musical adventure with Children’s Musician Rose Lani and her ukulele. Hear stories about this unique instrument, learn fun, catchy original songs and sing old favorites with a new spin. We’ll shimmy and shake and even meet puppet friends. For youth ages 2–6 with......More

Go on a musical adventure with Children’s Musician Rose Lani and her ukulele. Hear stories about this unique instrument, learn fun, catchy original songs and sing old favorites with a new spin. We’ll shimmy and shake and even meet puppet friends. For youth ages 2–6 with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Galaxie Large Meeting Room L139, Galaxie Library

Creative Waffle Making

Unlock the amazing versatility of the waffle iron. Whip up classic waffles with creative toppings, savory potato waffles, hash brown waffles and delicious dessert creations. Get ready for a waffle-tastic adventure. Presented by Make with Sam. Registration required. For ......More

Unlock the amazing versatility of the waffle iron. Whip up classic waffles with creative toppings, savory potato waffles, hash brown waffles and delicious dessert creations. Get ready for a waffle-tastic adventure. Presented by Make with Sam. Registration required. For youth ages 12–18.

Burnhaven Large Meeting Room, Burnhaven Library

Valentine's Day Party

Celebrate the holiday of love with crafts and games. For youth ages 4 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library

Ask a Sewing Mentor

Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one time with a mentor who will help you learn how to use a sewing machine or serger for your own needs or projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Pleasant Hill Library

3D Printed Valentine Charms for Teens

Drop in to celebrate Valentine's Day by designing and printing your own Valentine charm. Learn the basics of 3D printing and design in this hands-on event — no experience necessary. For youth ages 10–18.

Farmington Library

Ask a Sewing Mentor

Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one time with a mentor who will help you learn how to use a sewing machine or serger for your own needs or projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Pleasant Hill Library

Ask a Sewing Mentor

Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one time with a mentor who will help you learn how to use a sewing machine or serger for your own needs or projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Pleasant Hill Library

Ask a Sewing Mentor

Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one time with a mentor who will help you learn how to use a sewing machine or serger for your own needs or projects. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Pleasant Hill Library