Baby & Me Storytime

Share stories, songs, rhymes, and engage in play with your baby at this storytime designed for the youngest learner. For ages 6-23 months and their caregiver, no registration necessary. 

Knitting for Good

Do you love to knit (or crochet or quilt or sew)? Join us for this unique opportunity to gather with your crafty neighbors as we Knit for Good! Our drop-in group encourages you to bring your creative talents to support good causes, such as hats for premature babies ......More

Do you love to knit (or crochet or quilt or sew)? Join us for this unique opportunity to gather with your crafty neighbors as we Knit for Good! Our drop-in group encourages you to bring your creative talents to support good causes, such as hats for premature babies and welcome blankets. Bring your projects to work on during group time. All skill levels are welcome.

Minnesota Independent Scholars Forum: Religion As A Resource for Peace And A Justification For Violence

Peace is a shared aspiration and value in all of our religious traditions. Peace, however, remains an ever-receding goal in our world. Speaking of peace as a shared value is important, but it does not bring about peace. Our traditions offer us transformative peace-maki......More

Peace is a shared aspiration and value in all of our religious traditions. Peace, however, remains an ever-receding goal in our world. Speaking of peace as a shared value is important, but it does not bring about peace. Our traditions offer us transformative peace-making teachings, but these traditions are located in historical and socio-political contexts. They become intertwined and associated, often willingly, with forces and movements that promote violence by privileging one group and marginalizing others. The rise of religious nationalism in many parts of our world is only one example of an alliance between religion and political forces that is prone to violence. We cannot, therefore, overlook the role of religion in intensifying narrow loyalties, entrenching divisions and providing a justification for violence. We cannot explain away the relationship between religion and violent conflict by the argument that, in all instances, religion is being used or misused for the achievement of power in its various forms. The responsibility of religion in situations of division and conflict must be critically acknowledged. In investigating religion and peace-making our analysis must be hopeful but not simplistic. We must be both self-critical and constructive to lift up the resources of religion for peace-making and the common good. We must make the effort to go deep in our analysis to understand the paradox of religion as both peace-maker and contributor to violence. Bio: Prof. Anantanand Rambachan Anantanand Rambachan is Professor Emeritus of Religion at Saint Olaf College, Minnesota, USA (1985-2021). He was also Forum Humanum Visiting Professor at the Academy for the Study of World Religions at the University of Hamburg in Germany (2013-2017). His books include Accomplishing the Accomplished: The Vedas as a Source of Valid Knowledge in Ṡaṅkara; The Limits of Scripture: Vivekananda's Reinterpretation of the Authority of the Vedas, The Advaita Worldview: God, World and Humanity, A Hindu Theology of Liberation: Not-Two is Not-One; Essays in Hindu Theology and Pathways to Hindu-Christian Dialogue. In addition, Professor Rambachan has authored numerous book-chapters and journal essays. The British Broadcasting Corporation transmitted a series of 25 lectures on Hinduism by Prof. Rambachan around the world. Prof. Rambachan has been involved in interreligious relations and dialogue for over 40 years, as a Hindu contributor and analyst. He is a Co-President of Religions for Peace, the largest global interfaith network and serves as President of the Board, Arigatou International NY, a global organization advocating for the rights of children and mobilizing the resources of religions to overcome violence against children. He also Chairs the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Multifaith Network. He is active in the dialogue programs of the World Council of Churches and the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue at the Vatican, and currently participates in the Ethics in Action dialogues at the Pontifical Academy of Sciences. In 2008, at the invitation of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Professor Rambachan delivered the distinguished Lambeth Interfaith Lecture at the Lambeth Palace in London. Professor Rambachan led the first two White House Celebrations of the Hindu Festival of Diwali in 2003 and 2004.

Drop-in Computer and Tech Help

Do you need extra help on the computer, tablet or other piece of technology? Are you searching for a job or working on a resume? Let us help answer your questions! Registration not required.

MakerTeen: Perler Beads

For tweens and teens in grades 6-12. MakerTeen is all about being creative, making new things, and using high-tech and low-tech tools to change your world. Join us for weekly hangouts where we will chat, make together, and share creations. Each week we will have a di......More

For tweens and teens in grades 6-12. MakerTeen is all about being creative, making new things, and using high-tech and low-tech tools to change your world. Join us for weekly hangouts where we will chat, make together, and share creations. Each week we will have a different project. All supplies will be provided.

Shoreview Mystery Book Club

Are you a mystery novel fan? Come discuss some old and new books with other fans! Jan 21: Laura Childs, The English Breakfast Murder or any Tea Shop Mystery Feb 18: Jeffery Archer, Nothing Ventured Mar 18: Jeff Nania, Figure Eight Apr 15: Rober......More

Are you a mystery novel fan? Come discuss some old and new books with other fans! Jan 21: Laura Childs, The English Breakfast Murder or any Tea Shop Mystery Feb 18: Jeffery Archer, Nothing Ventured Mar 18: Jeff Nania, Figure Eight Apr 15: Robert Thorogood, The Marlow Murder Club May 20: Debra Bokur, The Fire Thief Jun 17: Attica Locke, Bluebird, Bluebird Jul 15: Nancy J. Cohen, Any Bad Hair Day Mystery Aug 19: John Sandford, The Investigator Sep 16: Alex Michaelides, The Silent Patient Oct 21: Holly Jackson, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Nov 18: M.V. Byrne, Isabel Puddles Investigates Dec 20: No meeting

Gaming Wednesdays

Join us to play board games and video games. You can bring your own board game or play one of the ones here. If you're interested in playing video games, we'll also have one of our systems, like the Nintendo Switch, set up. No prior gaming knowledge required. Snacks wi......More

Join us to play board games and video games. You can bring your own board game or play one of the ones here. If you're interested in playing video games, we'll also have one of our systems, like the Nintendo Switch, set up. No prior gaming knowledge required. Snacks will be provided. Open to anyone in grades 6-12. 

Anti-racist Book Club

Come and engage in conversations about how to build an antiracist community every 3rd Wednesday of the month. Our Book Pick for 2025 is The 1619 Project created by Nikole Hannah-Jones. In May, we will be discussing Chapter 7 through Chapter 9 2025 Book Picks Januar......More

Come and engage in conversations about how to build an antiracist community every 3rd Wednesday of the month. Our Book Pick for 2025 is The 1619 Project created by Nikole Hannah-Jones. In May, we will be discussing Chapter 7 through Chapter 9 2025 Book Picks January 15th – The 1619 Project (Preface through Chapter 3) Feb 19th – Beloved by Toni Morrison March 19th – The 1619 Project (Chapter 4 through Chapter 6) Apr 16th – Dream Country by Shannon Gibney May 21st – The 1619 Project (Chapter 7 through Chapter 9) June- No meeting July 16th - The 1619 Project (Chapter 10 through Chapter 12) August 20th – The Deep by Rivers Solomon Sept 17th- The 1619 Project (Chapter 13 through Chapter 15) October 15th – A Council of Dolls by Mona Susan Power Nov 19th - The 1619 Project (Chapter 16 through Chapter 18) December – No meeting

Knitting for Good

Do you love to knit (or crochet or quilt or sew)? Join us for this unique opportunity to gather with your crafty neighbors as we Knit for Good! Our drop-in group encourages you to bring your creative talents to support good causes, such as hats for premature babies ......More

Do you love to knit (or crochet or quilt or sew)? Join us for this unique opportunity to gather with your crafty neighbors as we Knit for Good! Our drop-in group encourages you to bring your creative talents to support good causes, such as hats for premature babies and welcome blankets. Bring your projects to work on during group time. All skill levels are welcome.

Drop-in Computer and Tech Help

Do you need extra help on the computer, tablet or other piece of technology? Are you searching for a job or working on a resume? Let us help answer your questions! Registration not required.

MakerTeen: Diamond Painting

For tweens and teens in grades 6-12. MakerTeen is all about being creative, making new things, and using high-tech and low-tech tools to change your world. Join us for weekly hangouts where we will chat, make together, and share creations. Each week we will have a di......More

For tweens and teens in grades 6-12. MakerTeen is all about being creative, making new things, and using high-tech and low-tech tools to change your world. Join us for weekly hangouts where we will chat, make together, and share creations. Each week we will have a different project. This week we will be diamond painting. All supplies will be provided.

Gaming Wednesdays

Join us to play board games and video games. You can bring your own board game or play one of the ones here. If you're interested in playing video games, we'll also have one of our systems, like the Nintendo Switch, set up. No prior gaming knowledge required. Snacks wi......More

Join us to play board games and video games. You can bring your own board game or play one of the ones here. If you're interested in playing video games, we'll also have one of our systems, like the Nintendo Switch, set up. No prior gaming knowledge required. Snacks will be provided. Open to anyone in grades 6-12. 

Knitting for Good

Do you love to knit (or crochet or quilt or sew)? Join us for this unique opportunity to gather with your crafty neighbors as we Knit for Good! Our drop-in group encourages you to bring your creative talents to support good causes, such as hats for premature babies ......More

Do you love to knit (or crochet or quilt or sew)? Join us for this unique opportunity to gather with your crafty neighbors as we Knit for Good! Our drop-in group encourages you to bring your creative talents to support good causes, such as hats for premature babies and welcome blankets. Bring your projects to work on during group time. All skill levels are welcome.

Drop-in Computer and Tech Help

Do you need extra help on the computer, tablet or other piece of technology? Are you searching for a job or working on a resume? Let us help answer your questions! Registration not required.

De-Stress Fest

For tweens and teens in grades 6-12. Study for your final exams and enjoy some study breaks that include snacks and relaxing crafts.