Events

The Tiny School of Art & Design is a traveling art studio, equipped with high-quality materials and unusual drawing tools and furniture to be used in unexpected locations, with accessible activities. Drop in or stay the entire time. Meet…

Join North Regional Library’s Teen Tech Squad and explore STEAM activities! You are encouraged to drop in and participate in a different project every session led by our Teen Tech Squad. These workshops are the perfect opportunity to engage…

Entering grades 4-12. Learn new skills, share your expertise with like-minded creatives, and spend time honing your craft. Equipment and materials provided.

Drop in for fun and creative STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) experiments and projects! Materials provided. Led by Hosmer Library’s Teen Tech Squad.

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!

Entering grades 4-12. Younger siblings are always welcome to join. Join us every Tuesday during summer to read together "Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan. No need to read the book outside of the library…

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!

Entering grades 5-12. 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.

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

Entering grades 1-7. Join Sumner Library staff for drop-in activities and games that will get you moving! We will meet at the parking lot entrance and be outside as weather permits.

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

Toddlers-Entering grade 6. Calling all young artists! Join us for some unstructured arts and crafts time! We’ll supply the craft materials; you bring your imagination. Every child will leave with an original piece of art. Drop in.

Meet at the tent outside Excelsior Library to imagine and create a craft. Drop in. Materials provided. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.

Entering grades 1-6. Craft and create in the Children’s Library at Minneapolis Central this summer! Drop in to learn new craft skills each week. Materials provided.

Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.

Drop in for fun and creative STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) experiments and projects! Materials provided. Led by Roosevelt Library’s Teen Tech Squad.

Open to chess players of all ages and abilities from beginner to advanced. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Non-competitive and friendly play only. All chess equipment will be provided. Registration not required.

Entering grades 2-6. Join other kids to talk about great books and make progress toward summer reading goals! Quiet reading time, followed by group book discussion and a fun activity! Bring your own book or pick one of ours. No advanced…

Entering grades 3-8. Younger youth may attend with a caregiver. Join other youth for drop-in arts and crafts. Something new every week! Materials provided.

Minneapolis Public Housing Authority is hosting a children's book distribution event. The books are free, high-quality, diverse, and culturally appropriate for ages 0-18. Minneapolis Public Housing Authority staff will also be onsite to…

Entering grades 4-8 (younger siblings are welcome). Looking for something fun to do? Drop in for crafts, games, and hanging with friends. Materials provided. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.