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 new and interesting fiction titles. This is a different kind of book club focusing on narratives that can be read in a single sitting. Dive into short stories of all genres. This is an ideal event for readers, writers, and even those just in the ......More

Join our discussion of new and interesting fiction titles. This is a different kind of book club focusing on narratives that can be read in a single sitting. Dive into short stories of all genres. This is an ideal event for readers, writers, and even those just in the mood for a chat. A limited number of lending copies may be picked up at the Rogers Library information desk prior to each meeting. Meets the second Thursday of the month. May 8: To Build a Fireby Jack London June 12:  An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce July 10: Title to be announced

Poetic Forms

The genre of poetry has many forms. Learn the rules and structures of traditional and contemporary poetic forms and explore how to use them to enhance meaning and emotion in our poems. Part of a four-part series. Attendance at all four sessions not required. Collaborat......More

The genre of poetry has many forms. Learn the rules and structures of traditional and contemporary poetic forms and explore how to use them to enhance meaning and emotion in our poems. Part of a four-part series. Attendance at all four sessions not required. Collaborator: The Loft Literary Center. This program is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Feb. 10: Get Started on Your Poetry Project March 10: Poetry Basics April 14: Finding Poetry in the Personal May 12: Poetic Forms

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.

Chemists in the Library

Grades 1-12. Drop in and do an easy hands-on chemistry activity. MN American Chemical Society volunteers will lead the experiments. Materials provided. Collaborator: MN American Chemical Society.

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. April 21: ......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. April 21: Saving Emma by Allen Eskens (available as an eBook, large print, and downloadable audiobook) May 19: Finding Dorothy by Elizabeth Letts (available as an eBook, downloadable audiobook, and audiobook on CD) June 16: The Secret War of Julia Child by Diana Chambers (available as an eBook and downloadable audiobook)

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.