Colorful Fused Glass Magnets

Create your own 2"x2" fused glass magnet. Layer and arrange colorful glass pieces to create fun and unique magnets. Projects are fired at Potekglass and delivered back to the library for pick-up. Materials provided. Drop in or stay for the entire time. Please wear clos......More

Create your own 2"x2" fused glass magnet. Layer and arrange colorful glass pieces to create fun and unique magnets. Projects are fired at Potekglass and delivered back to the library for pick-up. Materials provided. Drop in or stay for the entire time. Please wear closed-toed shoes. This program is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Connect and Play

For children of all ages and their caregivers. Connect with your child during this drop-in program exploring early literacy activities.

Ridgedale Library Chess Club

Open to chess players of all ages and abilities from complete beginners to more advanced. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Non-competitive and friendly playing only. All chess equipment will be provided. Walk-ins welcome!

Celebrate Science: STEM Stations

Come to a science celebration with hands-on activity stations from the Science Museum of Minnesota. These experiments allow kids and adults to work together to explore, experiment, and have fun! Drop in or stay the entire time. Sponsor: MELSA (Metropolitan Library Serv......More

Come to a science celebration with hands-on activity stations from the Science Museum of Minnesota. These experiments allow kids and adults to work together to explore, experiment, and have fun! Drop in or stay the entire time. Sponsor: MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency).

Teen Games and Hangout

Grades 8-12. Join us at Ridgedale Library for board games, Nintendo Switch, tabletop RPG’s, and more! Meet and hang out with friends in a fun, relaxed environment where you can be yourself and take advantage of our wide range of games. Whether it’s videogames, Ticket t......More

Grades 8-12. Join us at Ridgedale Library for board games, Nintendo Switch, tabletop RPG’s, and more! Meet and hang out with friends in a fun, relaxed environment where you can be yourself and take advantage of our wide range of games. Whether it’s videogames, Ticket to Ride, Sushi-Go, Chess, Checkers, D&D, or something new and exciting, you can have fun here! Materials provided. Program occurs every week during the summer.

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.

Native American Beadwork

Entering grades 8-12. In this workshop, participants will learn how to make a beginner-friendly beading project from start to finish. Participants can choose from loop earrings or a loop necklace. Materials provided. Collaborator: ArtStart. This program is funded with ......More

Entering grades 8-12. In this workshop, participants will learn how to make a beginner-friendly beading project from start to finish. Participants can choose from loop earrings or a loop necklace. Materials provided. Collaborator: ArtStart. This program is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Family Storytime

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

Nintendo Switch for Kids

Entering grades 3-8. Come hang out for an early evening of Nintendo Switch! Whether you're looking to place first in games like Mario Kart or just hang out with friends, this is the place to be! Take turns playing a variety of Nintendo Switch games, including Mario Kar......More

Entering grades 3-8. Come hang out for an early evening of Nintendo Switch! Whether you're looking to place first in games like Mario Kart or just hang out with friends, this is the place to be! Take turns playing a variety of Nintendo Switch games, including Mario Kart, Boomerang Fu, Just Dance, and more. Materials provided. No prior experience necessary.

Teen Games and Hangout

Grades 8-12. Join us at Ridgedale Library for board games, Nintendo Switch, tabletop RPG’s, and more! Meet and hang out with friends in a fun, relaxed environment where you can be yourself and take advantage of our wide range of games. Whether it’s videogames, Ticket t......More

Grades 8-12. Join us at Ridgedale Library for board games, Nintendo Switch, tabletop RPG’s, and more! Meet and hang out with friends in a fun, relaxed environment where you can be yourself and take advantage of our wide range of games. Whether it’s videogames, Ticket to Ride, Sushi-Go, Chess, Checkers, D&D, or something new and exciting, you can have fun here! Materials provided. Program occurs every week during the summer.

Ridgedale Library First Thursday Book Club

Join our discussion of interesting fiction and nonfiction titles. The book club meets the first Thursday of each month.  January 2: The Salt Path by Raynor Winn February 6: ......More

Join our discussion of interesting fiction and nonfiction titles. The book club meets the first Thursday of each month.  January 2: The Salt Path by Raynor Winn February 6: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby van Pelt March 6: The Sound of Gravel by Ruth Wariner April 3: Future Home of the living God by Louise Erdrich May 1: Invisible Child by Andrea Elliott June 5: I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger July 3: Daughters of Yalta by Catherine Grace Katz August 7: My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante September 4: The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson October 2: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain November 6: James by Percival Everett December 4: The Women by Kristin Hannah eBooks or eAudiobooks available through www.hclib.org. Physical copies available for checkout at Ridgedale Library.

Drop-in Tech Help

Drop in to receive one-on-one assistance with computers, smartphones, tablets, and e-readers. Library staff will be available to help you troubleshoot library service needs on your personal devices and library computers. We'll provide support with using Microsoft Offic......More

Drop in to receive one-on-one assistance with computers, smartphones, tablets, and e-readers. Library staff will be available to help you troubleshoot library service needs on your personal devices and library computers. We'll provide support with using Microsoft Office and Google Docs, setting up an email or social media account, searching the internet, printing, scanning, accessing digital library materials, and more!

Family Storytime

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

Ridgedale Library Chess Club

Open to chess players of all ages and abilities from complete beginners to more advanced. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Non-competitive and friendly playing only. All chess equipment will be provided. Walk-ins welcome!

My First Book Club

Entering K-grade 1. Join other readers as we read and discuss a book together and do an activity! Materials provided. No prereading or registration required. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.

Teen Games and Hangout

Grades 8-12. Join us at Ridgedale Library for board games, Nintendo Switch, tabletop RPG’s, and more! Meet and hang out with friends in a fun, relaxed environment where you can be yourself and take advantage of our wide range of games. Whether it’s videogames, Ticket t......More

Grades 8-12. Join us at Ridgedale Library for board games, Nintendo Switch, tabletop RPG’s, and more! Meet and hang out with friends in a fun, relaxed environment where you can be yourself and take advantage of our wide range of games. Whether it’s videogames, Ticket to Ride, Sushi-Go, Chess, Checkers, D&D, or something new and exciting, you can have fun here! Materials provided. Program occurs every week during the summer.

Striving for Resilience: Native Edible Plantings Workshop

Join Minnetonka Natural Resource staff to learn how to transform your yard into a habitat that supports pollinators and wildlife, builds healthy soil, and can significantly reduce the need for yard chemicals, mowing or irrigation. We’ll also explore growing plants in c......More

Join Minnetonka Natural Resource staff to learn how to transform your yard into a habitat that supports pollinators and wildlife, builds healthy soil, and can significantly reduce the need for yard chemicals, mowing or irrigation. We’ll also explore growing plants in containers, small spaces, and community gardens for those living in multi-family (association/apartment) units. In addition, edible native plants are delicious and nutritious! Collaborator: City of Minnetonka's Natural Resource Division. This program is part of Ridgedale Library’s “Striving for Resilience" climate series. Explore Ridgedale Library’s ongoing climate change display with materials for all ages and family activity table. Check out our online book lists to learn more.

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.