Ready Camp

What can you do now to prepare for emergencies? Gain tips on dealing with hazards we are most likely to encounter in Minneapolis from City of Minneapolis Emergency Management Department staff. Learn more about topics like mindset, making a plan, emergency communication......More

What can you do now to prepare for emergencies? Gain tips on dealing with hazards we are most likely to encounter in Minneapolis from City of Minneapolis Emergency Management Department staff. Learn more about topics like mindset, making a plan, emergency communication, the importance of homeowner’s/renter’s insurance, home essentials for sheltering in place, car preparedness kits, pet preparedness, and connecting with your community. This session will focus on preparations for older adults and hazards we might be more impacted by. Collaborator: Minneapolis Community Education. Starting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, August 27, register on the Minneapolis Community Education website or by calling 612-668-3585.

Stories and Crafts With The Museum of Russian Art

PreK-grade 3. Join us to listen to a read-aloud story related to art and culture of the Russian region and then create an art project to take home. Led by Kelly McKay, Museum Learning Manager at The Musuem of Russian Art. Materials provided. Collaborator: The Museum of......More

PreK-grade 3. Join us to listen to a read-aloud story related to art and culture of the Russian region and then create an art project to take home. Led by Kelly McKay, Museum Learning Manager at The Musuem of Russian Art. Materials provided. Collaborator: The Museum of Russian Art (TMORA). Tuesday, September 23: We will read "Mushroom in the Rain," adapted from the Russian by Mirra Ginsburg, illustrated by Jose Aruego and Ariane Dewey. Then, we will create our own mushroom sculptures using recycled paper and everyday objects. Friday, October 17: We will read "The Black Geese: A Baba Yaga Story From Russia," retold by Alison Lurie and illustrated by Jessica Souhami. Then, we will create artwork inspired by the beautiful collage-style illustrations in the storybook. Tuesday, November 4: We will read "Little Daughter of the Snow," by Arthur Ransome, edited by Shena Guild and illustrated by Tom Bower. Then, we will create our own snowy winter scenes using a combination of watercolor and collage techniques.

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.

Family Storytime

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

Crafterdark

Craft, create, and connect with your library community. We encourage you to bring your current projects – any and all portable crafts with library-safe materials are welcome! Don’t have a project going already? Washburn Library has materials available for you to use! ......More

Craft, create, and connect with your library community. We encourage you to bring your current projects – any and all portable crafts with library-safe materials are welcome! Don’t have a project going already? Washburn Library has materials available for you to use! All skill levels welcome. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.

Social Media Strategy: Content and Conversation

Assess your business or personal social media strategy and explore what social media tools to consider, when and how often to post, which content to share, and who can help create and extend conversations. Learn how to analyze your results, diffuse your critics, and am......More

Assess your business or personal social media strategy and explore what social media tools to consider, when and how often to post, which content to share, and who can help create and extend conversations. Learn how to analyze your results, diffuse your critics, and amplify your strongest advocates. Collaborator: The Loft Literary Center. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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.

Family Storytime

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

Community Connections Book Club

Join our discussion of new and interesting titles focused on transforming perceptions and building a more equitable and connected community. A limited number of lending copies may be picked up at the information desk prior to each discussion. Upcoming titles include: ......More

Join our discussion of new and interesting titles focused on transforming perceptions and building a more equitable and connected community. A limited number of lending copies may be picked up at the information desk prior to each discussion. Upcoming titles include: October 9: Welcoming the Unwelcome by Pema Chödrön November 13: The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker December 11: Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community by Robert D. Putnam

Drop-in Weaving Social

All ages. Bring a friend, your family, or meet someone new to learn the basics of tapestry weaving while engaging in an “exquisite corpse” style weaving collaboration. Throughout the activity, you will be encouraged to trade your work with another person. Once the weav......More

All ages. Bring a friend, your family, or meet someone new to learn the basics of tapestry weaving while engaging in an “exquisite corpse” style weaving collaboration. Throughout the activity, you will be encouraged to trade your work with another person. Once the weaving has filled, take home your “community tapestry” as a token of the new friendships you’ve made! Materials provided. Collaborator: Textile Center. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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.

Family Storytime

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