Events
Adult Games: American Mah-Jongg
CanceledLearn some of the basics of American Mah-Jongg and try playing the game!
- ,Uncover the legacy of Black leaders, businesses, gathering places, and institutions that emerged from this cherished neighborhood in what is now known as the Bryant, Central, and Regina neighborhoods of South Minneapolis.…
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Work on a craft and connect with other crafters in the community. This session we will make kitchen storage baskets. Materials provided. All skill levels welcome!
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Work with natural materials to create a miniature whisk broom, perfect for tidying tabletops or hanging as an ornament! Materials provided. Collaborator: Textile Center. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural…
Join our crafting community and come to Roosevelt Library every other Saturday from 2-4 p.m.!
We encourage you to bring your current projects. Any and all portable crafts with library-safe materials are welcome. Don’t have a current…
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All ages. Bring your own projects to work on or find inspiration in a self-led craft with materials provided. Meet other local crafters and share in making cool things. Drop in or stay the entire time. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin…
Join North Regional Library’s STEAM Squad and explore STEAM activities! You are encouraged to drop in and participate in a different project every session led by our STEAM Squad. These workshops are the perfect opportunity to engage with…
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Join our discussion of books centering diverse literary voices that explore themes of racism, identity and social justice. In this quarterly book club, we aim to deepen our understanding of systemic inequities and grow together as a…
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Grades 1-5. Sculpt animals from the chilly areas of the Arctic and South Pole! Using oven-safe clay, learn how to prep your materials, shape and form different styles of animals, add expressive details, and receive instructions on how to…
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Learn the history and science behind indigo dye and how to mix a synthetic vat. Explore different shibori resists to create patterns in your fabric and dye two bandana scarves to keep. Materials provided. Note: Dye may stain fabric; please…
Calling all future engineers and architects! We've got the bricks, but we need you to bring your imagination. No experience necessary. We'll also have DUPLOS®, so all ages are welcome.
This 8-week program for teens introduces you to the “solo journaling game,” in which you develop a character and write a journal in that character’s voice. With three prompts to choose from (or use all of them!) a week based on the major…
For adults 18 and up. Craft and create with your library community. All skill levels welcome. Crafts will focus on knitting, crochet, embroidery, hand-sewing and papercrafts. Materials provided. Participants are welcome to…
For adults 18 and up. Use a sewing machine for 1 hour.
The class is open to eight participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up to use a sewing machine for 1 hour, either noon-1 or 1-2. One person per machine. Bring a project…
Receive one-on-one help at Plymouth Library with a tech volunteer. Get help with setting up an email account, working on a Microsoft document, working with e-readers, tablets, laptops, cell phones, scanning, faxing and more. No appointment…
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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…
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Acompáñanos en nuestras discusiones sobre libros nuevos e interesantes publicados en español. Habrán otras personas que hablen español con fluidez. Patrocinado por Amigos de España Minnesota. Auspiciado por Friends of the Hennepin County…
For children of all ages and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement.
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Note: This program has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. We hope to hold it on the 2nd Sunday of a future month – please check back for the rescheduled date.
We invite you to join Dr. Talaya Tolefree in her Sankofa…
