Events
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Grades 8-12. Get a jump start on your surface design career! Design your own repeating pattern using traditional illustration techniques and then print your pattern on a cotton tote bag. Take your pattern block home to use again and…
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Join us for a drop-in event to find new puzzles and share ones you no longer need! Please bring puzzles that are at least 200 pieces, in good condition, with all the pieces included. Bringing puzzles is not required to participate and take…
Meet with outreach workers to receive free naloxone training and get connected to recovery services and resources. Collaborator: Neighborhood HealthSource.
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Grades 9-12. Unleash your inner activist, fan, or teacher and share your ideas in the quick and informal format zine, popularized by punks, sci-fi fans, and independent publishers. Learn about the history of zines and then make your own…
Grades 4-12. Learn new skills, share your expertise with like-minded creatives, and spend time honing your craft. Equipment and materials provided.
Have fun learning the basics of chess, improving your game, mastering strategies, and meeting other chess fans. Chess equipment will be provided. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Walk-ins are welcome. Come and have fun!
Drop in for fun and creative STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) experiments and projects! Materials provided. Led by Hosmer Library’s STEAM Squad.
Grades 5-12. Put your game face on. Board games, card games, puzzles, and Nintendo Switch provided by the library or bring your own games! Bring your friends and come make new ones for an evening of gaming together!
All ages and skill levels are welcome. Have fun learning the basics of chess, improving your game, mastering strategies, and meeting other chess fans. Free and open to all!
Board Games
CanceledFor youth of all ages. Join us for this drop-in program and play cards and board games with library staff!
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Play Nintendo Switch, try out our HTC VIVE virtual reality headset or just chill and meet new friends. Drop in.
Join us for Sit and Create: All About Clay! This 6-week series focuses on different types of clay creation each week followed by a small showcase at the end of the six weeks. Materials provided. Collaborator: WeePaints. Sponsor: Friends of…
Grades 4-12. Come watch anime, talk manga, make crafts, and connect with people who share your interests! Materials provided. Programming may include TV-14 rated material. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.
Open to chess players of all ages and abilities from complete beginners to more advanced. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Non-competitive and friendly playing only. All chess equipment will be provided. Walk-ins welcome!
Drop in for fun and creative STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) experiments and projects! Materials provided.
Led by Franklin Library’s STEAM Squad.
Open to adult and teen chess players of all abilities from complete beginners to the more advanced. Play for learning or for friendly competitive play. Teaching new players is available upon request.
Just come for fun. And note: you do not…
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Learn about your health and connect to the care you need! Meet with Red Door Clinic to take a free, private Rapid HIV test, learn about HIV prevention and care, get help connecting to treatment and medical services, and access harm…
For all ages. Chess it out! Have fun learning the basics of chess, improving your game, mastering strategies, and meeting other chess fans at all levels. Walk-ins welcome.
All ages and skill levels are welcome. Have fun learning the basics of chess, improving your game, mastering strategies, and meeting other chess fans. Equipment provided. Walk-ins welcome.
All ages and skill levels are welcome. Have fun learning the basics of chess, improving your game, mastering strategies, and meeting other chess fans. Free and open to all!