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

Join us for a Storytime with the City of Prior Lake Public Works! One snowplow, tired of winter, dreams of sunny adventures. This winter hero trades snow for sunshine and heads to the library for a special story time event! Join us to hear its tales of clearing roads.......More

Join us for a Storytime with the City of Prior Lake Public Works! One snowplow, tired of winter, dreams of sunny adventures. This winter hero trades snow for sunshine and heads to the library for a special story time event! Join us to hear its tales of clearing roads. Meet the snowplow keeping our roads clear all year long! All ages welcome. Join local notables for stories and fun for kids and families!6/26: Prior Lake Aggregates: construction loader vehicle demo7/3: Scottish Storytime with John McClure of MN Pipes and Drums7/10: Bus stop story time and school bus7/17: Prior Lake Public Works: Snowplow in Summer7/24: Taku Wadaka He?/ What Do You See? with Dakota author Joanne Zacharias7/31: Maple syrup stories with PLSAS American Indian Ed. Coordinator, Freddy DeLeon8/7: Dog days of summer with therapy dogs

Prior Lake Large Meeting Room, Prior Lake Library

Public Computer Aide

Volunteers work on a one-to-one basis with customers in the library. They will assist customers who want help with basic computer skills, the use of the Internet, or with applications provided by the library system.

Public Computer Aide

Volunteers work on a one-to-one basis with customers in the library. They will assist customers who want help with basic computer skills, the use of the Internet, or with applications provided by the library system.

Shakopee 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

Science Time with the Library

Join us at the Savage Library for STEM exploration and fun! This is perfect for families with young children and activity instructions are available in English, Spanish, and Somali.Scott County families can visit Family Resource Center from 1:30-4:30pm on Thursdays at t......More

Join us at the Savage Library for STEM exploration and fun! This is perfect for families with young children and activity instructions are available in English, Spanish, and Somali.Scott County families can visit Family Resource Center from 1:30-4:30pm on Thursdays at the Savage Library and receive information about community resources, referrals for services, or assistance completing applications and paperwork. ¡Unase a nosotros en la biblioteca de Savage para explorar y divertirse STEM! Esto es perfecto para familias con niños pequeños y las instrucciones de la actividad estan disponibles en ingles, español y somali.Las familias del condado de Scott pueden visitar el Centro de Recursos Familiares de 1:30-4:30pm los jueves en la biblioteca en Savage y recibir informacion sobre recursos comunitarios, referencias para servicios o asistencia para completar solicitudes y tramites.

Savage 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

Making the Most of Google Drive & Docs - *ONLINE class

Explore the basic functionality of gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Calendar, Tasks and Maps.* This is a live class on Zoom. A recording will be made available to all registrants afterwards for a limited amount of time. Presented by Keer Keer Creative. ......More

Explore the basic functionality of gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Calendar, Tasks and Maps.* This is a live class on Zoom. A recording will be made available to all registrants afterwards for a limited amount of time. Presented by Keer Keer Creative. Funded by the Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA).

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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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Readmobile visits @ Prior Lake Water Tower

Readmobile visits at Prior Lake Water Tower to browse and borrow from our diverse collection of books, receive a fun age-specific activity and a healthy snack. You do not need a library card to borrow books; items borrowed may be returned at another Readmobile visit or ......More

Readmobile visits at Prior Lake Water Tower to browse and borrow from our diverse collection of books, receive a fun age-specific activity and a healthy snack. You do not need a library card to borrow books; items borrowed may be returned at another Readmobile visit or your local library.

Off-site Event

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

Readmobile visits @ Fountain Park

Readmobile visits at Fountain Park to browse and borrow from our diverse collection of books, receive a fun age-specific activity and a healthy snack. You do not need a library card to borrow books; items borrowed may be returned at another Readmobile visit or your loca......More

Readmobile visits at Fountain Park to browse and borrow from our diverse collection of books, receive a fun age-specific activity and a healthy snack. You do not need a library card to borrow books; items borrowed may be returned at another Readmobile visit or your local library.

Off-site Event

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

Spotlight Storytime at Belle Plaine Library

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

Belle Plaine Library

Readmobile visits @ Pearson Early Learning Center

Readmobile visits at Pearson Early Learning Center to browse and borrow from our diverse collection of books, receive a fun age-specific activity and a healthy snack. You do not need a library card to borrow books; items borrowed may be returned at another Readmobile vi......More

Readmobile visits at Pearson Early Learning Center to browse and borrow from our diverse collection of books, receive a fun age-specific activity and a healthy snack. You do not need a library card to borrow books; items borrowed may be returned at another Readmobile visit or your local library.

Off-site Event

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 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

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

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

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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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: Letter Quest - use our letter board to make as many words as you canElko New Market: Tangrams - create pictures with shapes and magna-tilesJordan: I Scream, You Scream, Let's Make Ice Cream - run a pretend ice cream shop New Prague: Color Craze! - color together with friends and familyPrior Lake: Music Explorers - match up sounds and use musical notes to decode a secret wordSavage: Summer in Bloom - create your own tissue paper flowerShakopee: Shake It Up! - can you build a structure to withstand the earthquake machine?A 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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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

Faux Fossils workshop at Elko New Market, REGISTRATION REQ. Begins 6/30

For ages 3-6 with grownup. Hello little scientists! Explore the world of fossils with Scientist Deyanira then create your own bug ‘fossil’ to take home. This could get a little messy!Note: Presenter is bilingual in English and Spanish - the instruction will be primaril......More

For ages 3-6 with grownup. Hello little scientists! Explore the world of fossils with Scientist Deyanira then create your own bug ‘fossil’ to take home. This could get a little messy!Note: Presenter is bilingual in English and Spanish - the instruction will be primarily in English but she is happy to assist in Spanish when needed.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.____________________________________________ Para niños de 3 a 6 años con sus padres o cuidadores.¡Hola pequeños científicos! Explora el mundo de los fósiles con la Científica Deyanira y luego crea tu propio "fósil" de insecto para llevar a casa. ¡Esto puede ponerse un poco sucio!Nota: La presentadora es bilingüe en inglés y español; las instrucciones seran principalmente en inglés, pero ella estará disponible para ayudar en español cuando sea necesario.

Elko New Market Large Meeting Room, Elko New Market Library

Spotlight Storytime: David LaRochelle & Mike Wohnoutka present The Rex & Mr. Fox Show

All ages welcome. Join Minnesota author and illustrator David LaRochelle and Mike Wohnoutka as they share their latest funny picture books Go and Get with Rex and Mr. Fox’s Game of “NO!” Help Mike as he creates amazing pictures right before your eyes. Join Rex in a rous......More

All ages welcome. Join Minnesota author and illustrator David LaRochelle and Mike Wohnoutka as they share their latest funny picture books Go and Get with Rex and Mr. Fox’s Game of “NO!” Help Mike as he creates amazing pictures right before your eyes. Join Rex in a rousing game of “Go and Get.” And try your best to avoid all of Mr. Fox’s sneaky tricks. Will you want to miss this silly storytime? NO!Funded by Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA) and Minnesota's Arts & Cultural Heritage (Legacy) Fund..

Savage Large Meeting Room, Savage Library

Slime Workshop at ENM, REGISTRATION REQ. Begins 6/30

For ages 7-11. Embrace your inner crafty scientist with this fun session hosted by Mad Scientist Deyanira. Participants will create and decorate a slime concoction that they can bring home!Note: Presenter is bilingual in English and Spanish - the instruction will be pri......More

For ages 7-11. Embrace your inner crafty scientist with this fun session hosted by Mad Scientist Deyanira. Participants will create and decorate a slime concoction that they can bring home!Note: Presenter is bilingual in English and Spanish - the instruction will be primarily in English but she is happy to assist in Spanish when needed.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.____________________________________________Para niños de 7 a 11 años ¡Saca a relucir tu ingenio cientifico interior con esta divertida sesión dirigida por la Científica Divertida Deyanira! Los participantes crearán y decorarán una mezcla de slime que podrán llevarse a casa.Nota: La presentadora es bilingüe en inglés y español; las instrucciones seran principalmente en inglés, pero ella estará disponible para ayudar en español cuando sea necesario.

Elko New Market Large Meeting Room, Elko New Market Library

Public Computer Aide

Volunteers work on a one-to-one basis with customers in the library. They will assist customers who want help with basic computer skills, the use of the Internet, or with applications provided by the library system.

Shakopee Library

Waggin' Tales

Drop in to read to a registered therapy dog! Kids can spend time practicing reading to a trained therapy dog with a good ear for stories. Visit http://www.readdogsmn.org/ to learn more about Reading Education Assistance Dogs.

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: Letter Quest - use our letter board to make as many words as you canElko New Market: Tangrams - create pictures with shapes and magna-tilesJordan: I Scream, You Scream, Let's Make Ice Cream - run a pretend ice cream shop New Prague: Color Craze! - color together with friends and familyPrior Lake: Music Explorers - match up sounds and use musical notes to decode a secret wordSavage: Summer in Bloom - create your own tissue paper flowerShakopee: Shake It Up! - can you build a structure to withstand the earthquake machine?A 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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Spotlight Storytime

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

Jordan Large Meeting Room, Jordan Library

Spotlight Storytime: at the New Prague Library

All ages welcome! Join local notables today for stories and fun for kids and families!New Prague Summer Spotlight Storytime 2025June 10 – Mr. Giesen – Principal Falcon Ridge Elementary School Mr. Engebretson – Principal Raven Stream Elementary School......More

All ages welcome! Join local notables today for stories and fun for kids and families!New Prague Summer Spotlight Storytime 2025June 10 – Mr. Giesen – Principal Falcon Ridge Elementary School Mr. Engebretson – Principal Raven Stream Elementary School June 17 – in place of Spotlight Storytime today we welcome Rex and Mr. Fox ShowJune 24 – Generations Theater Cast - Lion King Jr. playJuly 1- in place of Spotlight Storytime today we welcome Climb Theater- Happy Little Trees play July 8 – in place of Spotlight Storytime today we welcome - Pop Up Petting ZooJuly 15 – Goldsmith Eye StaffJuly 22 – Sarah and Tim Chlan - NP Bus GarageJuly 29 – Dan Wagner – New Prague Fire DepartmentAug 5 – in place of Spotlight Storytime today we welcome Ms. Julie with her Bubble PartyAug 12 – Marcia Pleiss – New Prague Area Historical SocietyAug 19 – Beauty – Fun at First Sight

New Prague Large Meeting Room, New Prague Library

Public Computer Aide

Volunteers work on a one-to-one basis with customers in the library. They will assist customers who want help with basic computer skills, the use of the Internet, or with applications provided by the library system.

Shakopee Library

Survey Says Showdown! at Shakopee Library, REGISTRATION REQ. Begins 7/1

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!

Shakopee Large Meeting Room, Shakopee Library

Teen Tuesdays: Drop-in mandala coloring at Prior Lake Library

For ages 12-18. Connect with your inner calm while coloring a mandala.

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!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 toge......More

For ages 12-18. Join us on Tuesdays at 3pm for a fun activity specifically for teens. See our full schedule here!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.

Belle Plaine Library

Public Computer Aide

Volunteers work on a one-to-one basis with customers in the library. They will assist customers who want help with basic computer skills, the use of the Internet, or with applications provided by the library system.

Savage Library

Teen Tuesdays: Game Show Showdown at Shakopee Library, REGISTRATION REQ. Begins 7/01

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!

Shakopee Large Meeting Room, Shakopee Library

Waggin' Tales with Blue

Spend time reading aloud to a trained therapy dog with a good ear for stories. Open to anyone of any age who wants to practice their reading skills.

Savage Small Meeting Room, Savage Library

Prose & Cons Book Club - Prior Lake Library

The Prior Lake Library Prose and Cons Book Club reads and discusses a different book selection each month. We meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm. Stop in at the Prior Lake Library to learn more and to check out or reserve a copy of this month's selection......More

The Prior Lake Library Prose and Cons Book Club reads and discusses a different book selection each month. We meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm. Stop in at the Prior Lake Library to learn more and to check out or reserve a copy of this month's selection, Horse by Geraldine Brooks. A reading guide is available.

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: Letter Quest - use our letter board to make as many words as you canElko New Market: Tangrams - create pictures with shapes and magna-tilesJordan: I Scream, You Scream, Let's Make Ice Cream - run a pretend ice cream shop New Prague: Color Craze! - color together with friends and familyPrior Lake: Music Explorers - match up sounds and use musical notes to decode a secret wordSavage: Summer in Bloom - create your own tissue paper flowerShakopee: Shake It Up! - can you build a structure to withstand the earthquake machine?A 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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Eligibility Specialist at the Belle Plaine Library

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

Belle Plaine Library

Teen Wednesday: Indigo Dye with Parcel Arts at Savage Library, REGISTRATION REQ. Begins 7/2

For ages 12-18. The process of dyeing with indigo is magical. As you dip fabric in the dye vat and pull it out, the color changes from yellow to blue in front of your eyes as it oxidizes in the air. Learn the history and science behind indigo dye, how a synthetic vat is......More

For ages 12-18. The process of dyeing with indigo is magical. As you dip fabric in the dye vat and pull it out, the color changes from yellow to blue in front of your eyes as it oxidizes in the air. Learn the history and science behind indigo dye, how a synthetic vat is mixed, how to create different shibori resists with fabric, and dye two bandana scarves to keep. 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

GOAT (Greatest of All Teens) Wednesdays Boba DIY and Boba Bingo

For ages 12-18. Our teen GOAT events are every week starting at 4pm on Wednesdays. Stop by and pick up a boba tea kit with all the supplies needed to enjoy this popular drink and stay for a special boba themed bingo! See our full schedule here.

Elko New Market Large Meeting Room, Elko New Market Library

Teen Wednesdays: DIY Bath Bombs at Jordan Library, REGISTRATION REQ. Begins 7/2/25

For ages 12-18. Using basic ingredients like baking soda and epsom salts, we will make homemade bath bombs. Participants will get to take home their creations and a recipe with step by step instructions if they want to try it on their own. (Please note: when making home......More

For ages 12-18. Using basic ingredients like baking soda and epsom salts, we will make homemade bath bombs. Participants will get to take home their creations and a recipe with step by step instructions if they want to try it on their own. (Please note: when making homemade bath products, participants need to know if they have allergies or sensitivities to skincare products.)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!

Jordan Large Meeting Room, Jordan Library

Waggin' Tales with Bergen

Spend time reading aloud to a trained therapy dog with a good ear for stories. Open to anyone of any age who wants to practice their reading skills.

Savage Small Meeting Room, Savage Library

Public Computer Aide

Volunteers work on a one-to-one basis with customers in the library. They will assist customers who want help with basic computer skills, the use of the Internet, or with applications provided by the library system.

Shakopee Library

Between the Covers Book Group

Between the Covers meets monthly on the 4th Wednesday of the month at the Savage Library. We read and discuss a variety of books -- both fiction and nonfiction, newer and older books. Recent titles have included The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides, Year of the Tiger:......More

Between the Covers meets monthly on the 4th Wednesday of the month at the Savage Library. We read and discuss a variety of books -- both fiction and nonfiction, newer and older books. Recent titles have included The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides, Year of the Tiger: An Activist's Life by Alice Wong, There There by Tommy Orange, and Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal. We welcome new members!

Savage Small Meeting Room, Savage 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: Letter Quest - use our letter board to make as many words as you canElko New Market: Tangrams - create pictures with shapes and magna-tilesJordan: I Scream, You Scream, Let's Make Ice Cream - run a pretend ice cream shop New Prague: Color Craze! - color together with friends and familyPrior Lake: Music Explorers - match up sounds and use musical notes to decode a secret wordSavage: Summer in Bloom - create your own tissue paper flowerShakopee: Shake It Up! - can you build a structure to withstand the earthquake machine?A 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

Visit the Readmobile at the Scott County Fair!

Visit the Readmobile on Kids Day at the Scott County Fair in Jordan. Pick up an activity packet, see the inside of the Readmobile!In the event of unsafe weather or air quality conditions, the Readmobile may have to cancel this visit. Check the Readmobile webpage for any......More

Visit the Readmobile on Kids Day at the Scott County Fair in Jordan. Pick up an activity packet, see the inside of the Readmobile!In the event of unsafe weather or air quality conditions, the Readmobile may have to cancel this visit. Check the Readmobile webpage for any updates or cancellations.

Off-site Event

Climb Theatre: Happy Little Trees play - Shakopee Library

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......More

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.

Shakopee Large Meeting Room, Shakopee Library

Spotlight Storytime at the Prior Lake Library

Join us for a special family Storytime with Joanne Zacharias, author of Taku Wadaka He?/ What Do You See?This beautifully illustrated book shares the Dakota language and heritage through hidden images and heartfelt stories passed down through generations. Perfect for ki......More

Join us for a special family Storytime with Joanne Zacharias, author of Taku Wadaka He?/ What Do You See?This beautifully illustrated book shares the Dakota language and heritage through hidden images and heartfelt stories passed down through generations. Perfect for kids and families who love exploring Native American culture and creativity together! All ages welcome. Join local notables for stories and fun for kids and families!6/26: Prior Lake Aggregates: construction loader vehicle demo7/3: Scottish Storytime with John McClure of MN Pipes and Drums7/10: Bus stop story time and school bus7/17: Prior Lake Public Works: Snowplow in Summer7/24: Taku Wadaka He?/ What Do You See? with Dakota author Joanne Zacharias7/31: Maple syrup stories with PLSAS American Indian Ed. Coordinator, Freddy DeLeon8/7: Dog days of summer with Waggin' Tales therapy dogs

Prior Lake Large Meeting Room, Prior Lake Library

Public Computer Aide

Volunteers work on a one-to-one basis with customers in the library. They will assist customers who want help with basic computer skills, the use of the Internet, or with applications provided by the library system.

Public Computer Aide

Volunteers work on a one-to-one basis with customers in the library. They will assist customers who want help with basic computer skills, the use of the Internet, or with applications provided by the library system.

Shakopee Library

Survey Says Showdown! at New Prague Library, REGISTRATION REQ. Begins 6/5

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!

New Prague Large Meeting Room, New Prague Library

Teen Thursdays: Game Show Showdown at New Prague Library, REGISTRATION REQ. Begins 6/5

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!

New Prague Large Meeting Room, New Prague 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: Letter Quest - use our letter board to make as many words as you canElko New Market: Tangrams - create pictures with shapes and magna-tilesJordan: I Scream, You Scream, Let's Make Ice Cream - run a pretend ice cream shop New Prague: Color Craze! - color together with friends and familyPrior Lake: Music Explorers - match up sounds and use musical notes to decode a secret wordSavage: Summer in Bloom - create your own tissue paper flowerShakopee: Shake It Up! - can you build a structure to withstand the earthquake machine?A 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

Spotlight Storytime at Belle Plaine Library

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

Belle Plaine Library

The Works: Maze Engineering at the Prior Lake Library, REGISTRATION REQ. Begins 7/4

For ages 8-11. Use the engineering design process to design and construct your own maze, pinball, or pachinko game. Experiment with changes in speed and direction and the effects of gravity and friction.Space is limited, so register online or by calling the library begi......More

For ages 8-11. Use the engineering design process to design and construct your own maze, pinball, or pachinko game. Experiment with changes in speed and direction and the effects of gravity and friction.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

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: Letter Quest - use our letter board to make as many words as you canElko New Market: Tangrams - create pictures with shapes and magna-tilesJordan: I Scream, You Scream, Let's Make Ice Cream - run a pretend ice cream shop New Prague: Color Craze! - color together with friends and familyPrior Lake: Music Explorers - match up sounds and use musical notes to decode a secret wordSavage: Summer in Bloom - create your own tissue paper flowerShakopee: Shake It Up! - can you build a structure to withstand the earthquake machine?A 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

Chalk Animal Art Volunteer Led Craft at the New Prague 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.

New Prague Large Meeting Room, New Prague Library