Events

Join Ridgedale Library in the month of November to view a set of Kanopy streaming movies about Environmental Justice. Explore legal strategies and alliances used by Indigenous leaders and non-Native climate activists to protect the land…

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.

Have fun learning the basics of chess, improving your game, mastering strategies, and meeting other chess fans. Equipment provided. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Walk-ins welcome. Come and have some friendly competitive fun!

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!

For youth of all ages. Join us for this drop-in program and play cards and board games with library staff!

Drop in for fun and creative STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) experiments and projects! Materials provided. Led by Brooklyn Park Library’s STEAM Squad. Collaborator: STEAM Squad. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin…

Play Nintendo Switch, try out our HTC VIVE virtual reality headset or just chill and meet new friends. Drop in.

Connect to the care you need! Fairview staff will be onsite to provide free up-to-date flu vaccines. Open to everyone, no registration required. No health insurance required. If you do have health insurance, please bring your insurance card…

Drop in to get help with your job search from PROP's Employment Service program. Learn about the ways PROP can support you in your job search: 

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 sexual health…

In the Creative Coding program, we invite teens to learn Python with exercises focused on creativity! Designed for beginners, intermediate and advanced coders may enjoy the creative aspects and embellish their projects. Examples might…

Join us for Sit and Create: Puppet Pals! This 6-week series focuses on different types of puppet creation each week followed by a small showcase at the end of the six weeks. Materials provided. Collaborator: WeePaints. Sponsor: Friends…

Discuss the Inca and Maya people of Central and South America. Advance reading material available at the library. High school students welcome.

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.

Grades 6-12. Are you a fan of anime, manga, K-dramas, web comics, YouTubers, gaming, and more? If yes, then Teen Geekery Club is for you! Join the Brookdale Teen Geekery Club for a variety of games, crafts, fun activities, and discuss your…

Drop in to receive one-on-one assistance with computers, smartphones, tablets, and e-readers. Library staff will be available to help you troubleshoot library service needs on your personal devices and 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!

Join other teens to talk about a great book! Join our monthly discussion of interesting graphic novels. Bring your friends! Drop-ins encouraged. Some lending copies may be available at the information desk prior to each program.

September 17: This…