Youth Game Night

Grades 3-8. Join us at Cedar Riverside Opportunity Center to play board games, card games, and Nintendo Switch provided by the library. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.

Computer Tutor Help

Do you want to learn more on how to use the library's public computers, scanners, or software? Or have a particular online, email, formatting or printing issue that needs assistance? A computer tutor volunteer will be available at the library to offer aid and guide y......More

Do you want to learn more on how to use the library's public computers, scanners, or software? Or have a particular online, email, formatting or printing issue that needs assistance? A computer tutor volunteer will be available at the library to offer aid and guide you in completing your task. Drop-ins are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note your computer needs must be limited in time but we will try at least to get you started in the right direction. Call 612-543-8400 before you arrive if you want to confirm the tutor’s availability.

Intro to Filmmaking

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This program takes place at Coyle Community Center. Grades 7-12 and adults. Join us to learn skills in cinematography and filmmaking. During this 6-week program, participants will get hands-on experience to develop skills to create their own short films. Materials provided. Collaborator: Coyle Community Center. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Walker Library Chess Club

Open to adult and teen chess players of all abilities from complete beginners to the more advanced. Play for learning or for friendly competitive play. Teaching new players is available upon request. Just come for fun. And note: you do not need to bring any game equi......More

Open to adult and teen chess players of all abilities from complete beginners to the more advanced. Play for learning or for friendly competitive play. Teaching new players is available upon request. Just come for fun. And note: you do not need to bring any game equipment since all chess material, including boards and pieces, will be provided.

An Afternoon With Jason Reynolds

This program takes place at Guthrie Theater. Join us for an exclusive afternoon with MacArthur Genius Fellow and best-selling author ......More

This program takes place at Guthrie Theater. Join us for an exclusive afternoon with MacArthur Genius Fellow and best-selling author Jason Reynolds. Reynolds will be joined in conversation by local author Shannon Gibney and two young readers. Collaborator: More Than a Single Story. This program is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.  Seating is limited. Registration required via Guthrie Theater's website: An Afternoon With Jason Reynolds. If you want to register your group, click on the registration link, scroll down to Student Groups and fill out the form provided through the link. If you want to register as an individual, click SELECT. You may then select seats in the two highlighted areas. If you have special needs, call or email the Guthrie Box Office Box office hours: Tues-Fri 1-8pm, Sat-Sun 10am-8pm; 612.377.2224 or 1.877.447.8243 (toll-free); Email: boxoffice@guthrietheater Submit your questions for Jason Reynolds in this online form: Ask Jason Reynolds a question! 

STEAM Activity

Drop in for fun and creative STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) experiments and projects! Materials provided. Led by Cedar Riverside Opportunity Center's Teen Tech Squad.

Baby Storytime

For children from birth to 24 months and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement in a format especially designed for babies.

Design and Print Your Own Tote Bag

Printmaker Victoria Eidelsztein will lead you through the process of creating personalized stencils and stamps using everyday materials that can easily be recreated at home. Print your favorite stencil on a tote bag – perfect for carrying library books or everyday item......More

Printmaker Victoria Eidelsztein will lead you through the process of creating personalized stencils and stamps using everyday materials that can easily be recreated at home. Print your favorite stencil on a tote bag – perfect for carrying library books or everyday items. Tote bags and other materials provided, and you are welcome to bring additional cotton items they'd like to print, such as a T-shirt! Collaborator: Textile Center. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Fix-It Clinic

This program takes place at Westminster Church. Bring in small household appliances, clothing, electronics and more. With free guided assistance, you can disassemble, troubleshoot and fix your item. No pre-registration required. Items must be carry-in-sized. Bring any ......More

This program takes place at Westminster Church. Bring in small household appliances, clothing, electronics and more. With free guided assistance, you can disassemble, troubleshoot and fix your item. No pre-registration required. Items must be carry-in-sized. Bring any parts and supplies that might be helpful. This event is family friendly! Last items accepted at 3:30 p.m. Hosted by Hennepin County Environment and Energy. Fix-It Clinics teach valuable troubleshooting and basic repair skills, build community connections and reduce the number of repairable things that are thrown in the trash. For more information, visit hennepin.us/fixitclinic or contact program coordinator Nancy Lo at [email protected]or 612-348-9195. Please email [email protected]if you would like to volunteer!

Intro to Filmmaking

This program takes place at ......More

This program takes place at Coyle Community Center. Grades 7-12 and adults. Join us to learn skills in cinematography and filmmaking. During this 6-week program, participants will get hands-on experience to develop skills to create their own short films. Materials provided. Collaborator: Coyle Community Center. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Adult Tutoring

Are you an adult looking to improve your literacy skills? Would you like help with homework? Are you studying for your GED? Adult Tutoring is a drop-in program for adults seeking 1:1 help with basic level reading, writing, math, and English language. Adults will work w......More

Are you an adult looking to improve your literacy skills? Would you like help with homework? Are you studying for your GED? Adult Tutoring is a drop-in program for adults seeking 1:1 help with basic level reading, writing, math, and English language. Adults will work with trained volunteer tutors at the library during tutoring hours. Drop-ins are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis.

Youth Game Night

Grades 3-8. Join us at Cedar Riverside Opportunity Center to play board games, card games, and Nintendo Switch provided by the library. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.

Computer Tutor Help

Do you want to learn more on how to use the library's public computers, scanners, or software? Or have a particular online, email, formatting or printing issue that needs assistance? A computer tutor volunteer will be available at the library to offer aid and guide y......More

Do you want to learn more on how to use the library's public computers, scanners, or software? Or have a particular online, email, formatting or printing issue that needs assistance? A computer tutor volunteer will be available at the library to offer aid and guide you in completing your task. Drop-ins are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note your computer needs must be limited in time but we will try at least to get you started in the right direction. Call 612-543-8400 before you arrive if you want to confirm the tutor’s availability.

Intro to Filmmaking

This program takes place at ......More

This program takes place at Coyle Community Center. Grades 7-12 and adults. Join us to learn skills in cinematography and filmmaking. During this 6-week program, participants will get hands-on experience to develop skills to create their own short films. Materials provided. Collaborator: Coyle Community Center. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Walker Library Chess Club

Open to adult and teen chess players of all abilities from complete beginners to the more advanced. Play for learning or for friendly competitive play. Teaching new players is available upon request. Just come for fun. And note: you do not need to bring any game equi......More

Open to adult and teen chess players of all abilities from complete beginners to the more advanced. Play for learning or for friendly competitive play. Teaching new players is available upon request. Just come for fun. And note: you do not need to bring any game equipment since all chess material, including boards and pieces, will be provided.

STEAM Activity

Drop in for fun and creative STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) experiments and projects! Materials provided. Led by Cedar Riverside Opportunity Center's Teen Tech Squad.

Baby Storytime

For children from birth to 24 months and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement in a format especially designed for babies.