Family Storytime

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

Connect and Play

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

Poetry Lovers Converge

Join us once a month to find inspiration and/or inspire others with poetry. Read your own poem or listen to poems from others and share in the experience.

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.

Connect and Play

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

Short Story Book Club

Join our discussion of short stories that can be enjoyed in just one sitting. We will explore compelling narratives across all genres, perfect for readers, writers and anyone who enjoys a good story and conversation. We’ll listen to the audio version together during th......More

Join our discussion of short stories that can be enjoyed in just one sitting. We will explore compelling narratives across all genres, perfect for readers, writers and anyone who enjoys a good story and conversation. We’ll listen to the audio version together during the meeting, so advance reading is not required. Meets the second Thursday of the month. Free copies of the stories are available at the Rogers Library information desk if the books are unavailable. December 11: To Build a Fire by Jack London (available at Rogers Library) January 8: Everyday Useby Alice Walker (available at Rogers Library) February 12: The Swimmer by John Cheever (available at Rogers Library) March 12: Kindlingby Raymond Carver (available at Rogers Library)

Jumpstarting Creativity

Every story grows from the seed of an idea. Generating ideas and developing them into a compelling piece of fiction can be tricky, particularly in the beginning stages. Learn creative exercises, brainstorming techniques, and writing habits that inspire confidence to ex......More

Every story grows from the seed of an idea. Generating ideas and developing them into a compelling piece of fiction can be tricky, particularly in the beginning stages. Learn creative exercises, brainstorming techniques, and writing habits that inspire confidence to explore your ideas and free your imagination. Collaborator: The Loft Literary Center. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Jumpstarting Creativity

Every story grows from the seed of an idea. Generating ideas and developing them into a compelling piece of fiction can be tricky, particularly in the beginning stages. Learn creative exercises, brainstorming techniques, and writing habits that inspire confidence to ex......More

Every story grows from the seed of an idea. Generating ideas and developing them into a compelling piece of fiction can be tricky, particularly in the beginning stages. Learn creative exercises, brainstorming techniques, and writing habits that inspire confidence to explore your ideas and free your imagination. 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.

Connect and Play

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

Friends of the Rogers Library Book Club

Join our discussion of new and interesting titles. Bring along your recommendations for future meetings. Collaborator: Friends of the Rogers Library. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library. January 26: ......More

Join our discussion of new and interesting titles. Bring along your recommendations for future meetings. Collaborator: Friends of the Rogers Library. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library. January 26: The Storied life of AJ Fikry by Gabrielle Zeven (available as an eBook and eAudiobook) February 23: The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb (available as an eBook, eAudiobook and large print)

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.