Events
Join library staff and fellow library patrons for relaxed conversation over coffee or tea. All are welcome. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.
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For children from birth to 24 months and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement in a format especially designed for babies.
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Registration is required and can be done at https://trellisconnects.org/get-help/medicare/. Choose to make an in-person appointment, select Brookdale Library and…
For children of all ages and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement. No registration required.
For children of all ages and their caregivers. This program takes place at Cancer Survivors Park next to The Marq (250 S. Marquette Ave.). Join us for stories, songs and activities! Bring a blanket to sit on. In case of inclement weather,…
For children of all ages and their caregivers. Connect with your child during this drop-in program exploring early literacy activities.
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Entering grades 2-5. Get your hands on science this summer with The Bakken Museum! Join us for a guided STEM workshop featuring entertaining experiments and demonstrations that are sure to light up your mind and pique your curiosity.
For children from birth to 24 months and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement in a format especially designed for babies.
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For children of all ages and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement.
For children of all ages and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement.
Community Resource Tabling. Meet with a representative from City of Minneapolis Small Business Team to learn about their resources for small business owners and entrepreneurs. No appointment necessary.
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Entering K-grade 5. Get ready for a buzzing good time! Peek at real pollinators under a microscope and discover their amazing adaptations. Learn how bees and butterflies navigate their world, and taste the sweet rewards of pollination with…
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Come enjoy a community-style listening session on Nicollet Mall with guest DJ Rock the Monkey! Show off your newest dance moves or just enjoy the music. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library. This program is funded with…
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Entering Pre K-grade 3. Join Twin Cities PBS for a free, family-friendly event with science and literacy-aligned activities from PBS KIDS programs like Skillsville, Daniel Tiger, and Wild Kratts. The event will also feature a meet-and-greet…
Join us for conversation, read the newspaper, or do a crossword puzzle! This is a drop-in program, so come to stay or just say "Hi!" Each week will feature an activity from 1:30-3 p.m. All individuals age 55+ are welcome.
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Meet with other adults for friendly conversation while speaking in Spanish. Open to anyone who is interested in learning, speaking, or practicing their Spanish skills. Native Spanish speakers are welcome to come…
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Screen print your own bird shirt featuring a Minnesota songbird. Customize your bird shirt using fabric markers. Materials provided. Drop in or stay the entire time.
Sponsor: MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency).
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Entering grades 6-12. Design and create your own key chain or necklace (or both!) with shrinking plastic! Materials provided. This event is RUN by teens FOR teens!
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.
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…