Wescott Library Teen Advisory Group

Lead with other teens in your community to help shape library programs and services. Use your talents and skills to represent the library, help prepare for special events, and make suggestions for books, programs and spaces. For youth ages 13–18. For more information an......More

Lead with other teens in your community to help shape library programs and services. Use your talents and skills to represent the library, help prepare for special events, and make suggestions for books, programs and spaces. For youth ages 13–18. For more information and to apply, visit co.dakota.mn.us/libraries/Support/Volunteer

Wescott Conference Room (Dakota Room), Wescott 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

Birding for Beginners

Discover the basics of birdwatching and learn tips for identification, optics use and selection and feeder setup for watch at home. Presented by Dakota County Parks. Registration required. For adults.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

Pleasant Hill Evening Book Group

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "The Collected Regrets of Clover" by Mikki Brammer. New members are welcome. For adults.

Pleasant Hill Large Conference Room (Old Mill Ruins), 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

Mighty Machines

Climb inside, touch and explore trucks, vehicles, and other machines from Dakota County’s large fleet of equipment. Presented by Dakota County Fleet Management. For youth ages 2 and older with parent or caregiver.

Inver Glen Library

Storytime at Hill Dee Park

Read, play, sing, talk and write together with your children’s librarian from Farmington Library. Enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. For youth ages 2 and older with their families. Weather dependent. Presented in partnership wi......More

Read, play, sing, talk and write together with your children’s librarian from Farmington Library. Enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. For youth ages 2 and older with their families. Weather dependent. Presented in partnership with Farmington Parks and Recreation.This event will take place offsite at Hill Dee Park, 5525 Upper 182nd St, Farmington.

Hill Dee Park, Offsite

Storytime for 2s–6s

Read, play, sing, talk and write together with Dakota County children's librarians. Enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. For children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Robert Trail Large Meeting Room, Robert Trail Library

Storytime for Babies

Read, play and sing along with your young child in this interactive storytime designed for newborns and babies. For ages birth to age 2 with their caregivers.

Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library

Sprallage: Spray and Collage for Teens

Learn and understand graffiti as an art form. Visualized and freely cut letters out of paper, fabric or 2D materials without drawing or stencils. Combine the artistic elements of collage and spray painting to create your own graffiti art. Presented by SPRAYFiNGER. Regis......More

Learn and understand graffiti as an art form. Visualized and freely cut letters out of paper, fabric or 2D materials without drawing or stencils. Combine the artistic elements of collage and spray painting to create your own graffiti art. Presented by SPRAYFiNGER. Registration Required. For youth ages 12–18.

Galaxie Large Meeting Room L139, Galaxie Library

DIY: Teens Learn to Knit

Learn how to knit in this introduction course to all the basic stitches you need to make your own awesome creations. Take-home project instructions included. Materials supplied, or bring your own. Returning teens will add to their skill sets; teens can begin as new stud......More

Learn how to knit in this introduction course to all the basic stitches you need to make your own awesome creations. Take-home project instructions included. Materials supplied, or bring your own. Returning teens will add to their skill sets; teens can begin as new students anytime in the 4-part series. For youth ages 12 and older.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library

Wescott Library Summer Discovery Celebration

Join us outside to celebrate Summer Discovery. There will be all sorts of fun with treats, games and music by the Jolly Pops. For youth ages birth to 18. Sponsored in part by the Friends of the Wescott Library. In case of rain or storms, we will move the celebration ins......More

Join us outside to celebrate Summer Discovery. There will be all sorts of fun with treats, games and music by the Jolly Pops. For youth ages birth to 18. Sponsored in part by the Friends of the Wescott Library. In case of rain or storms, we will move the celebration inside.

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

Embroidered Corner Bookmarks

Make your own one-of-a-kind bookmarks for you or to give as gifts. Learn basic embroidery stitches and transform simple felt into a loved treasure. Presented by Eagan Art House. Registration required. For adults.

Burnhaven Large Meeting Room, Burnhaven Library

Wescott Third Thursday Book Discussion Group

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month's title is "The Little Liar" by Mitch Albom. New members are welcome. Social gathering begins at 6 p.m. with book discussion starting at 6:30 p.m. For adults.Please Note: This month's date ......More

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month's title is "The Little Liar" by Mitch Albom. New members are welcome. Social gathering begins at 6 p.m. with book discussion starting at 6:30 p.m. For adults.Please Note: This month's date has been adjusted due to the Juneteenth holiday observance on June 19.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, 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

Galaxie Book Club

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month's title is "Happiness Falls" by Angie Kim. New members are welcome. Registration required. For adults.

Galaxie Large Meeting Room L139, Galaxie Library

Story Trail at Prairie View Park

Enjoy the great outdoors with family and friends and read from giant picture book pages displayed in the park. Then complete a STEM art project. Presented in partnership with Farmington Parks & Recreation.This event will take place offsite at Prairie View Park, 1100 12t......More

Enjoy the great outdoors with family and friends and read from giant picture book pages displayed in the park. Then complete a STEM art project. Presented in partnership with Farmington Parks & Recreation.This event will take place offsite at Prairie View Park, 1100 12th St, Farmington.

Prairie View Park, Offsite

Circus Manduhai

Join us for a delightful display of circus and acrobatic skills by Mongolian group, Circus Manduhai. For youth ages 3 and older with caregivers.Event will take place in the atrium.

Galaxie Atrium, Galaxie Library

Storytime for 2s-6s

Read, play, sing, talk and write together with Dakota County children's librarians. Enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. For children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

Flag Day Open House Celebration

Join us for a Flag Day open house celebration featuring a flag training, free flags, and musical performance from Charlie Maguire. Learn more about services provided by Dakota County Veteran's Services and Rosemount Beyond the Yellow Ribbon. Presented in partnership wit......More

Join us for a Flag Day open house celebration featuring a flag training, free flags, and musical performance from Charlie Maguire. Learn more about services provided by Dakota County Veteran's Services and Rosemount Beyond the Yellow Ribbon. Presented in partnership with Dakota County Veteran's Services. Light refreshments will be provided.

Robert Trail Library

Reptiles Around the World

Meet reptiles both large and small, common and rare from around the world. Discover a legless lizard, meet a rare species of snake up close, touch a gecko and much more. Presented by Snake Discovery. For all ages.

Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library

Escape Room: Save the Campout

Save the campout by completing tasks correctly or suffer an uncomfortable night in the forest. Presented by Escape Room Parties. Registration required. Please register for only one session. For youth ages 12–18.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library

Escape Room: Save the Campout

Save the campout by completing tasks correctly or suffer an uncomfortable night in the forest. Presented by Escape Room Parties. Registration required. Please register for only one session. For youth ages 12–18.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library

Escape Room: Save the Campout

Save the campout by completing tasks correctly or suffer an uncomfortable night in the forest. Presented by Escape Room Parties. Registration required. Please register for only one session. For youth ages 12–18.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library

Resume Writing Online

Write cover letters and resumes that emphasize your skills and experience, even if your job history doesn’t seem like a perfect fit for the position. Learn strategies for customizing your application for each job opening. Presented by The Loft. Registration required. Fu......More

Write cover letters and resumes that emphasize your skills and experience, even if your job history doesn’t seem like a perfect fit for the position. Learn strategies for customizing your application for each job opening. Presented by The Loft. Registration required. Funded by MELSA.

Move and Groove

Join Miss Aimee at the library for this fun music and movement program with plenty of dancing, singing, and playing. For youth ages 2–8 with their caregivers.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library

Circus Manduhai

Join us for a delightful display of circus and acrobatic skills by Mongolian group, Circus Manduhai. For youth ages 3 and older with caregivers.This event will take place offsite at Marthaler Park, 1625 Humboldt Avenue, West St. Paul. Park in the Humboldt Ave lot and fo......More

Join us for a delightful display of circus and acrobatic skills by Mongolian group, Circus Manduhai. For youth ages 3 and older with caregivers.This event will take place offsite at Marthaler Park, 1625 Humboldt Avenue, West St. Paul. Park in the Humboldt Ave lot and follow library signage past the playground to the pavilion.

Marthaler Park , Offsite

STEM Saturday: Catapult Science

Discover the science behind catapults and build your own. Use popsicle sticks and rubber bands to create a small catapult to take home. Registration required. For ages 5-12.

Heritage Large Meeting Room, Heritage Library

Waggin' Tales

Read to trained therapy dogs in a supportive environment to help build literacy skills and confidence in reading out loud. Event will be held in the Children's Area. For youth ages 5–10.

Children's Area, Wescott 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

Waggin' Tales

Read to trained therapy dogs in a supportive environment to help build literacy skills and confidence in reading out loud. For youth ages 5–10.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington 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

Wentworth Summer Discovery Celebration

Celebrate the start of summer reading at Marthaler Park and pick up your Summer Discovery activity log. Join us for games and activities that will help you start filling out your activity log. Learn more about where to find library programs in West St. Paul all summer l......More

Celebrate the start of summer reading at Marthaler Park and pick up your Summer Discovery activity log. Join us for games and activities that will help you start filling out your activity log. Learn more about where to find library programs in West St. Paul all summer long. For youth ages birth to 18.This event will take place offsite at Marthaler Park, 1625 Humboldt Avenue, West St. Paul. Park in the Humboldt Ave lot and follow library signage to the pavilion.

Marthaler Park , Offsite

Kaposia Summer Discovery Celebration

Celebrate the start of summer reading with building activities and a special treat. Pick up your Summer Discovery log and find great books to read. For youth ages birth to 18.

Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia 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

Storytime for Babies

Read, play and sing along with your young child in this interactive storytime designed for newborns and babies. For ages birth to age 2 with their caregivers.

Galaxie Large Meeting Room L139, Galaxie Library

Heritage Summer Discovery Celebration

Celebrate summer reading with a coloring extravaganza. Pick up your Summer Discovery log and find great books to read. For youth ages birth to 18.

Heritage Large Meeting Room, Heritage Library

Storytime for Babies

Read, play and sing along with your young child in this interactive storytime designed for newborns and babies. For ages birth to age 2 with their caregivers.

Galaxie Large Meeting Room L139, Galaxie Library

Summer Monday Funday at Kaposia

Drop in for crafts and fun activities at the library this summer. For youth ages 2 and older.

Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library

DIY: Teens Learn to Knit

Learn how to knit in this introduction course to all the basic stitches you need to make your own awesome creations. Take-home project instructions included. Materials supplied, or bring your own. Returning teens will add to their skill sets; teens can begin as new stud......More

Learn how to knit in this introduction course to all the basic stitches you need to make your own awesome creations. Take-home project instructions included. Materials supplied, or bring your own. Returning teens will add to their skill sets; teens can begin as new students anytime in the 4-part series. For youth ages 12 and older.

Farmington 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.

Galaxie Large Meeting Room L139, Galaxie Library

LEGO® Club

Test your building skills with a monthly LEGO® challenge and then display your epic creations at the library until the next LEGO® Club. For youth ages 6–12.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington 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

Spark! Mobile

Enjoy outdoor singing, dancing and entertainment for the whole family with the City of Eagan's Spark! Mobile. Place pictures and letters in Puppet Mail for the puppets. Bring a chair or blanket and meet at our steps in front of the library. Join us after some shows for ......More

Enjoy outdoor singing, dancing and entertainment for the whole family with the City of Eagan's Spark! Mobile. Place pictures and letters in Puppet Mail for the puppets. Bring a chair or blanket and meet at our steps in front of the library. Join us after some shows for a secret special guest. For youth ages 2–10. This event is weather dependent.

Wescott Library

Woven Pride Tapestry

Create a woven wall-hanging using color combinations from one of the many LGBTQ Pride flags or choose colors that resonate personally and individually to you. Presented by the Textile Center. Registration required. For adults.

Inver Glen Large Meeting Room, 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

Block Printing: Flowers of Minnesota

Explore the art of block printing and learn the basics of carving and printing while designing a Minnesota flower. Create a set of hand-printed greeting cards showcasing your unique floral artwork. Presented by Parcel Arts. Registration required. For adults.This event w......More

Explore the art of block printing and learn the basics of carving and printing while designing a Minnesota flower. Create a set of hand-printed greeting cards showcasing your unique floral artwork. Presented by Parcel Arts. Registration required. For adults.This event will take place in person at: Thompson Park Activity Center, 1200 Stassen Lane, West St Paul

Thompson County Park Activity Center, Offsite

Storytime for Babies

Read, play and sing along with your young child in this interactive storytime designed for newborns and babies. For ages birth to Age 2 with their caregivers.

Heritage Large Meeting Room, Heritage 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

Storytime for 2s-6s

Read, play, sing, talk and write together with Dakota County children's librarians. Enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. For children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library

Bug Hotels

Use natural elements including sticks, pinecones and moss to build your own bug hotel! Place the hotel in your yard or garden to attract beneficial insects. Registration required. Geared for youth ages 4-10.

Robert Trail Large Meeting Room, Robert Trail Library

Bugs & Insects Storytime

Join us for this storytime all about bugs and insects. Read, play, sing, talk and write together with children's librarian, Ms Sarah. For youth ages 2–6 with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Galaxie Large Meeting Room L139, Galaxie Library

Fiction Basics

Come learn the ins and outs of creating memorable settings, developing an exciting plot, and writing believable characters with depth and complexity. Presented by The Loft. Registration required. For youth ages 12–18.

Heritage Large Meeting Room, Heritage Library

Switch Games for Teens

Enjoy Switch games on the big screen with your friends. For youth ages 12–18.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library

Farmington Library Teen Advisory Group

Lead with other teens in your community to help shape library programs and services. Use your talents and skills to represent the library, help prepare for special events, and make suggestions for books, programs and spaces. For youth ages 13–18.

Farmington Library

Going To Bartalina: Songs & Stories of Commercial Sailing on the Great Lakes

Join us for this special performance from renowned folk singer-songwriter Charlie Maguire as he brings a program of songs and stories to mark important maritime anniversaries in 2025. This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald and the 1......More

Join us for this special performance from renowned folk singer-songwriter Charlie Maguire as he brings a program of songs and stories to mark important maritime anniversaries in 2025. This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald and the 120th Anniversary of the Mataafa wreck off Duluth’s Canal Park on Lake Superior. Charlie Maguire is the only songwriter ever granted passage to write about two working vessels: Nordic Trader and William Clay Ford. Charlie Maguire also served as an embedded crew member on USCG Sundew. From these unprecedented opportunities Charlie Maguire turned experience into songs with insightful narratives behind each one in time for these important anniversaries.

Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill 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.

Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library

Burnhaven Book Discussion Group

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "A Year in Provence" by Peter Mayle. New members are welcome. For adults.

Burnhaven Library

Inver Glen Summer Discovery Celebration

Celebrate summer reading with activities and a performance by Will Sings Songs. Pick up your Summer Discovery log and find great books to read. For youth ages birth to 18. Sponsored in part by The Friends of the Inver Glen Library.

Inver Glen Large Meeting Room, Inver Glen Library

Storytime for 2s-6s

Read, play, sing, talk and write together with Dakota County children's librarians. Enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. For children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

Farmington Books & Brew Online

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community, either in person or through Zoom. This month’s title is "Sipsworth" by Simon Van Booy. New members are welcome. Attend in person at Farmington Library or online. Registration required to receive an em......More

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community, either in person or through Zoom. This month’s title is "Sipsworth" by Simon Van Booy. New members are welcome. Attend in person at Farmington Library or online. Registration required to receive an email with the link to online access for this event. For adults.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library

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

Mendota Heights Book Group Online

Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder" by David Grann. New members are welcome. Online event. Registration required. Geared for adults.

Wentworth Library

Musical Mornings: Will Sings Songs

Enjoy this entertaining music performance sure to put a smile on your face featuring original songs focusing on positivity, joy and curiosity for the natural world. Presented by Will Sings Songs. Then ECFE will lead fun activities, crafts, and games. For youth ages 3 an......More

Enjoy this entertaining music performance sure to put a smile on your face featuring original songs focusing on positivity, joy and curiosity for the natural world. Presented by Will Sings Songs. Then ECFE will lead fun activities, crafts, and games. For youth ages 3 and older with their caregivers. Presented in partnership with Farmington ECFE and Farmington Parks and Recreation.This event will take place offsite at Evergreen Knoll Park, 626 Heritage Way, Farmington.

Evergreen Knoll Park, Offsite

Storytime for 2s–6s

Read, play, sing, talk and write together with Dakota County children's librarians. Enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. For children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Heritage Large Meeting Room, Heritage Library

Storytime for Babies

Read, play and sing along with your young child in this interactive storytime designed for newborns and babies. For ages birth to Age 2 with their caregivers.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

Storytime for Babies

Read, play and sing along with your young child in this interactive storytime designed for newborns and babies. For youth ages birth to age 2 with their caregivers.​

Robert Trail Large Meeting Room, Robert Trail Library

The Bazillions

Be entertained by rocking guitars, clever lyrics, and energetic music played by The Bazillions, a kid-friendly rock-and-roll band. For youth ages 2 and older with caregivers.

Burnhaven Large Meeting Room, Burnhaven Library

Storytime at Levee Park

Join us for stories, games and crafts in the park. Geared for children ages 3 and older with their carevigers. Siblings welcome. Presented in partnership with City of Hastings Parks & Recreation.This event will take place offsite at Levee Park, 20 Ramsey St, Hastings.

Levee Park, Offsite

SEO: Search Engine Optimization Online

Learn search engine optimization principles and develop website indexing skills to maximize customer reach. Presented by Keer Keer Creative. Registration required. For adults. Funded by MELSA.

Summer Playhouse

Come see Summer Playhouse and take a trip around the world to learn about different types of animal and where they come from. Each week will showcase a different animal with crafts and animal facts. For youths of all ages.

Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library

DIY: Teens Learn to Knit

Learn how to knit in this introduction course to all the basic stitches you need to make your own awesome creations. Take-home project instructions included. Materials supplied, or bring your own. Returning teens will add to their skill sets; teens can begin as new stud......More

Learn how to knit in this introduction course to all the basic stitches you need to make your own awesome creations. Take-home project instructions included. Materials supplied, or bring your own. Returning teens will add to their skill sets; teens can begin as new students anytime in the 4-part series. For youth ages 12 and older.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library

Summer Discovery Chess Club

Join us in the children's area for fun, casual games of chess. Play against our summer Volunteens or with other kids. All levels are welcome. For youth ages 6 and up.

Children's Area, Wescott Library

Crafternoon: Indigo Dye

Join us on the third Wednesday each month for a different featured craft. This month we will use a vat of indigo dye and string to make simple patterns on natural fiber cloth. Optional: bring any additional item that you wish to dye. Registration required. For adults an......More

Join us on the third Wednesday each month for a different featured craft. This month we will use a vat of indigo dye and string to make simple patterns on natural fiber cloth. Optional: bring any additional item that you wish to dye. Registration required. For adults and youth ages 12 and older.

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

Fused Glass Windchimes

Create an exquisite wind chime out of glass. Use colorful glass and learn to cut and arrange pieces for beautiful Summer-themed artwork. Projects will be fired in a kiln offsite and final pieces will be ready for pickup at the library in about 3 weeks. Presented by Eaga......More

Create an exquisite wind chime out of glass. Use colorful glass and learn to cut and arrange pieces for beautiful Summer-themed artwork. Projects will be fired in a kiln offsite and final pieces will be ready for pickup at the library in about 3 weeks. Presented by Eagan Art House. Registration required. For adults.

Galaxie Large Meeting Room L139, Galaxie Library

***CANCELED*** Woven Pride Tapestry

Create a woven wall-hanging using color combinations from one of the many LGBTQ Pride flags or choose colors that resonate personally and individually to you. Presented by the Textile Center. Registration required. For adults.

Robert Trail 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

Music in the Stacks: Flamenco Guitarist Michael Hauser

Join us for a performance by the Minnesota guitarist considered the "Father of Midwest flamenco," exploring 500 years of guitar music and stories that come from his wide travels. For adults.

Wescott 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

Library Closed

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Reptiles Around the World

Meet reptiles both large and small, common and rare from around the world. Discover a legless lizard, meet a rare species of snake up close, touch a gecko and much more. Presented by Snake Discovery. For all ages.

Burnhaven Large Meeting Room, Burnhaven Library

Shrinky Dinks

Design shrinky dink creations using templates and patterns or design an original piece. Then watch your creation shrink. Registration required. For youth ages 7 - 12.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library

Storytime for 2s-6s

Read, play, sing, talk and write together with Dakota County children's librarians. Enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. For children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

Book and Craft Party

Celebrate the words and world of Lois Ehlert by reading books, playing games, and making crafts. For youth ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library

Kaposia Craft Fair

Calling all youth entrepreneurs. Sell your arts and crafts at an outdoor library craft fair event. Sellers must complete a registration form in advance at any participating library. All items must be priced at $3 or less. Space is limited. For youth ages 4–18. Shoppers ......More

Calling all youth entrepreneurs. Sell your arts and crafts at an outdoor library craft fair event. Sellers must complete a registration form in advance at any participating library. All items must be priced at $3 or less. Space is limited. For youth ages 4–18. Shoppers of all ages welcome.

Kaposia Large Meeting Room, Kaposia Library

Shrinky Dinks

Design shrinky dink creations using templates and patterns or design an original piece. Then watch your creation shrink. Registration required. Geared for youth ages 7–12.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library

DIY Quilt Blocks of the Month: Piecing it All Together

Assemble your pre-made quilt blocks into a finished piece. Learn about sashings and borders, backings and bindings and different quilting techniquess. Registration required. For adults and youth ages 12 and older.

Farmington Large Meeting Room, Farmington Library

Fix-it Clinic

Bring up to three (3) small household electronics, clothing, jewelry or other items to get help repairing them at this first come, first served fix-it event. For adults.

Heritage Conference Room (8 person), Heritage Large Meeting Room, Heritage Library

Musical Storytime

Read, play, sing, talk and write together with a musical twist. For children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome. Presented in partnership with Hastings Parks and Recreation in celebration of Make Music Day.

Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library

Sensory-Friendly Saturdays

Explore books, music, movement and play in a sensory-friendly setting that welcomes children of all abilities including those who have difficulty in large groups, are on the autism spectrum or are sensitive to sensory overload. One registration required per group. For y......More

Explore books, music, movement and play in a sensory-friendly setting that welcomes children of all abilities including those who have difficulty in large groups, are on the autism spectrum or are sensitive to sensory overload. One registration required per group. For youth ages 3–8 with caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott Library

Waggin' Tales

Read to trained therapy dogs in a supportive environment to help build literacy skills and confidence in reading out loud. For youth ages 5–10.

Galaxie Large Meeting Room L139, Galaxie Library

Waggin' Tales

Read to trained therapy dogs in a supportive environment to help build literacy skills and confidence in reading out loud. Event will be held in the Children's Area. For youth ages 5–10.

Children's Area, Inver Glen Library

Sewing Machine 101: Mastering the Basics

Empower yourself to confidently harness the versatility of sewing machines. This introductory class covers the fundamentals of machine sewing, from threading the machine to creating basic seams and hems. Leave with the skills to start exciting sewing projects using a ma......More

Empower yourself to confidently harness the versatility of sewing machines. This introductory class covers the fundamentals of machine sewing, from threading the machine to creating basic seams and hems. Leave with the skills to start exciting sewing projects using a machine. Presented by Make with Sam. For adults.

Galaxie Large Meeting Room L139, Galaxie 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

Community Pride Quilt

Join families, friends, and neighbors to recognize and honor LGBTQIA community members and celebrate Pride Month by participating in a community art project. Presented by Z Akhmetova in partnership with the Friends of the Pleasant Hill Library. All ages.

Pleasant Hill Large Meeting Room, Pleasant Hill Library

Heart and Soul Drum Academy

Learn about the Djembe drum and African dance. Enjoy the music of the talented youth performers from Heart & Soul Drum Academy, an arts organization from St. Paul that helps kids increase focus, discipline and teamwork skills while celebrating African culture through dr......More

Learn about the Djembe drum and African dance. Enjoy the music of the talented youth performers from Heart & Soul Drum Academy, an arts organization from St. Paul that helps kids increase focus, discipline and teamwork skills while celebrating African culture through drumming and dance. For ages 4 and older.

Wescott Large Meeting Room, Wescott 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