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LEGO© & Duplo at the Library

Drop in anytime and get your imagination working by exploring the many things you can create with LEGO© and Duplo bricks. For youth ages 2–12.

Galaxie Large Meeting Room L139, Galaxie Library

Feeding Your Baby

Join our international board-certified lactation consultant, a public health nurse, and other parents looking for support with feeding their babies. Share experiences with parents who are also adjusting to life with a baby. Bring your questions or come to listen. You ca......More

Join our international board-certified lactation consultant, a public health nurse, and other parents looking for support with feeding their babies. Share experiences with parents who are also adjusting to life with a baby. Bring your questions or come to listen. You can ask for tips on how to know if your baby is ready for solid foods or how to reach your breastfeeding goal. If you need lactation or feeding support or want to have your baby weighed, please stop by. All feeding decisions are supported. No registration needed — we welcome you to drop by as you are, along with your baby.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

Bookends Book Group

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "The Phoenix Crown" by Katie Quinn & Janie Chang. New members are welcome. For adults.This event will take place offsite at Amore Coffee, 879 Smith Ave S, West St. Paul.

Amore Coffee, Offsite

Afterschool Snacks

Youth ages 18 and younger can drop in for a free, nutritious snack. The snacks provided will vary and be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Snacks served are kosher and do not contain nuts or pork. This event is made possible through the Minnesota Departme......More

Youth ages 18 and younger can drop in for a free, nutritious snack. The snacks provided will vary and be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Snacks served are kosher and do not contain nuts or pork. This event is made possible through the Minnesota Department of Education and Youthprise.

Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library

Dropcloth Painting

Drop-in and let your creative imagination soar by painting on a large canvas drop cloth. Contribute to a fun, freewheeling collaborative art piece that will be displayed in the library. Presented by Artist Z Akhmetova. For youth ages 12–18.

Galaxie Large Meeting Room L139, Galaxie Library

Teen Space

Come unwind, socialize and recharge with other teens. Hangout with your friends, relax, color or do homework. A variety of board games and Nintendo Switch games will be available to play with. Comfy inflatable couches and snacks will be provided. For teens ages 12–18.

Galaxie Library

Burnhaven Non-Fiction Discussion Group

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "Where Rivers Part: A Story of My Mother's Life" by Kao Kalia Yang. New members are welcome. For adults.

Burnhaven Conference Room, Burnhaven Library

Mental Illness and Post-Secondary Success Online

This class is for parents, post-secondary institutions, students, and others supporting a person who is preparing for or engaged in academic life beyond high school. Learn about available supports, academic strategies, school and community resources, and helpful accommo......More

This class is for parents, post-secondary institutions, students, and others supporting a person who is preparing for or engaged in academic life beyond high school. Learn about available supports, academic strategies, school and community resources, and helpful accommodations and modifications for qualifying students. ADA guidance for students with disabilities is also covered. Presented by NAMI Minnesota. Registration required. For adults.

Family Storytime at Thompson County Park

Join us to enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. For babies and youth of all ages with their caregivers.This event will take place offsite at the Dakota Lodge in Thompson County Park, 1200 Stassen Lane, West St. Paul. Follow libra......More

Join us to enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. For babies and youth of all ages with their caregivers.This event will take place offsite at the Dakota Lodge in Thompson County Park, 1200 Stassen Lane, West St. Paul. Follow library signage to the Great Room. Please be aware of parking restrictions as Thompson Park Activity Center is as shared space. Storytime will take place at Thompson County Park while the Wentworth Library is closed for renovation.

Thompson County Park Dakota Lodge, Offsite

Afterschool Snacks

Youth ages 18 and younger can drop in for a free, nutritious snack. The snacks provided will vary and be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Snacks served are kosher and do not contain nuts or pork. This event is made possible through the Minnesota Departme......More

Youth ages 18 and younger can drop in for a free, nutritious snack. The snacks provided will vary and be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Snacks served are kosher and do not contain nuts or pork. This event is made possible through the Minnesota Department of Education and Youthprise.

Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library

Duct Tape Coin Purse

Join us for making a Galaxie themed Duct tape coin purse and card wallet. For youth ages 12–18.

Galaxie Large Meeting Room L139, Galaxie Library

Ask an iLAB Mentor: 3D Printing

Bring your 3D printing questions and get one-on-one help. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Galaxie Library

Ask an iLAB Mentor: 3D Printing

Bring your 3D printing questions and get one-on-one help. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Galaxie Library

Ask an iLAB Mentor: 3D Printing

Bring your 3D printing questions and get one-on-one help. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Galaxie Library

Ask an iLAB Mentor: 3D Printing

Bring your 3D printing questions and get one-on-one help. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Galaxie Library

Heritage Library Evening Book Discussion Group

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "The Familiar" by Leigh Bardugo. New members are welcome. For adults.

Heritage Large Meeting Room, Heritage Library

Afterschool Snacks

Youth ages 18 and younger can drop in for a free, nutritious snack. The snacks provided will vary and be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Snacks served are kosher and do not contain nuts or pork. This event is made possible through the Minnesota Departme......More

Youth ages 18 and younger can drop in for a free, nutritious snack. The snacks provided will vary and be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Snacks served are kosher and do not contain nuts or pork. This event is made possible through the Minnesota Department of Education and Youthprise.

Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library

Ask a Sewing Mentor

Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one help using a sewing machine. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Wescott Library

Ask a Sewing Mentor

Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one help using a sewing machine. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Wescott Library

Ask a Sewing Mentor

Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one help using a sewing machine. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Wescott Library

Book Bingo for Adults

Play bingo for a chance to win gently used books. Registration required. For adults.

Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library

Ask an iLAB Mentor: 3D Printing

Bring your 3D printing questions and get one-on-one help. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Galaxie Library

Ask an iLAB Mentor: 3D Printing

Bring your 3D printing questions and get one-on-one help. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Galaxie Library

Ask an iLAB Mentor: 3D Printing

Bring your 3D printing questions and get one-on-one help. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Galaxie Library

Ask an iLAB Mentor: 3D Printing

Bring your 3D printing questions and get one-on-one help. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Galaxie Library

Afterschool Snacks

Youth ages 18 and younger can drop in for a free, nutritious snack. The snacks provided will vary and be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Snacks served are kosher and do not contain nuts or pork. This event is made possible through the Minnesota Departme......More

Youth ages 18 and younger can drop in for a free, nutritious snack. The snacks provided will vary and be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Snacks served are kosher and do not contain nuts or pork. This event is made possible through the Minnesota Department of Education and Youthprise.

Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library

DIY Quilt Blocks of the Month: Using Templates

Learn to make basic quilt blocks and a variety of techniques to speed cutting and piecing in this monthly series of classes. Make and collect blocks for several months, then assemble them into a finished piece later in the year. Each class can be taken independently. Re......More

Learn to make basic quilt blocks and a variety of techniques to speed cutting and piecing in this monthly series of classes. Make and collect blocks for several months, then assemble them into a finished piece later in the year. Each class can be taken independently. Registration required. For adults and youth ages 12 and older.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library

Ask a Sewing Mentor

Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one help using a sewing machine or serger. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Pleasant Hill Library

Ask a Sewing Mentor

Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one help using a sewing machine or serger. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Pleasant Hill Library

Ask a Sewing Mentor

Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one help using a sewing machine or serger. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Pleasant Hill Library

Ask a Sewing Mentor

Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one help using a sewing machine or serger. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Pleasant Hill Library

Senior Lounge

Join us for senior lounge, a time for older adults to spend socializing, doing crafts, playing cards or completing puzzles. Connect with each other and to the resources in your neighborhood library.

Inver Glen Library

Ask a Sewing Mentor

Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one help using a sewing machine. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Wescott Library

Needle Felted Rainbow Pride Pin

Learn how to compress fibers to create a fabric rainbow using loose wool roving. Attach a pin to embellish your favorite bag or outfit to wear while you celebrate Pride. Presented by Parcel Arts. Registration required. For adults.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

Landscaping for Clean Water: Intro to Clean Water

Join us for this introduction to water quality practices of rain gardens, native gardens and shoreline stabilization. The Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District will provide an overview of Minnesota’s watersheds and our local water quality challenges, provid......More

Join us for this introduction to water quality practices of rain gardens, native gardens and shoreline stabilization. The Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District will provide an overview of Minnesota’s watersheds and our local water quality challenges, providing beautiful and practical ways to reduce runoff pollutants from your yard that might be contributing to water quality issues, along with improving pollinator habitat. Registration required at: https://dakotaswcd.org/landscaping-for-clean-water. For adults.

Farmington Large Meeting Room

Ask a Sewing Mentor

Bring your sewing questions and get one-on-one help using a sewing machine. Led by a volunteer iLAB mentor. Registration required. For adults and teens.

iLAB , Wescott Library

Feeding Your Baby

Join our international board-certified lactation consultant, a public health nurse, and other parents looking for support with feeding their babies. Share experiences with parents who are also adjusting to life with a baby. Bring your questions or come to listen. You ca......More

Join our international board-certified lactation consultant, a public health nurse, and other parents looking for support with feeding their babies. Share experiences with parents who are also adjusting to life with a baby. Bring your questions or come to listen. You can ask for tips on how to know if your baby is ready for solid foods or how to reach your breastfeeding goal. If you need lactation or feeding support or want to have your baby weighed, please stop by. All feeding decisions are supported. No registration needed — we welcome you to drop by as you are, along with your baby.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

Farmington Afternoon Book Discussion Group

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "The Frozen River" by Ariel Lawhon. New members are welcome. For adults.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library

Code Club

Join us on the first Tuesday each month to meet with other coders, work on projects and learn new tricks in computer programming. Registration required. For youth ages 8–16.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library

Teen Space

Come unwind, socialize and recharge with other teens. Hangout with your friends, relax, color or do homework. A variety of board games and Nintendo Switch games will be available to play with. Comfy inflatable couches and snacks will be provided. For teens ages 12–18.

Galaxie Large Meeting Room L139, Galaxie Library

Upcycling: Paint and Decorate Clothes for Pride

Drop in to revive old clothes into something truly fabulous for Pride with paint, rhinestones and buttons. Bring in your own old clothes to decorate and refashion, or use the ready-to-upcycle items provided. Presented by Z Akhmetova. For adults.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library