Events
Dial-a-Story for Adults
In ProgressAll dayOnline eventCall 612-543-8851 and listen to a recording of staff reading a short story on-demand. The story will change weekly. See the list of previous stories on the Dial-a-Story for Adults book list. Hosted by Minnetonka Library and Outreach…
For youth entering 1st - 4th grade in the fall.
Need help building skills and confidence in reading? In this fun weekly program, we will read books, play word games, and practice spelling to support academic success in literacy…
Entering grades 2-3. Join other kids to talk about a great book! Copies of the book may be picked up at the information desk prior to meeting.
What we are reading: Sadiq and the Explorers by Siman Nuurali
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Join our virtual discussion of new and interesting titles. Email ExcelsiorBookClub@comcast.net to receive the link to join in the discussion. Hosted by Excelsior Library. Sponsor: Friends of the Excelsior Library.
June 28:The Lincoln…
Join our 5-week creative writing workshop for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This class is open to anyone who uses words in any way. This program allows students to express themselves through their own…
Registration closedJoin our discussion of new and interesting mystery titles. A limited number of lending copies may be picked up at the information desk prior to each discussion. For additional information, contact the library.
June 30: The Unexpected…
Join our discussion of new and interesting mystery and thriller titles. Book choices are posted on events page one month prior to the program date. Lending copies are available at the East Lake Library customer service desk.
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Registration closes July 3 at 12:00am (1 spot remaining)Register for eventJoin our discussion of new and interesting titles. Bring along your recommendations for future meetings. Lending copies may be picked up at the previous book club meeting or following the meeting at the service desk.
June 1: Swede…
Registration required (4 spots remaining)Register for eventJoin fellow writers for encouragement, feedback, and to help each other take writing to the next level. Bring works in progress, paper and a pen. You will explore different ways to think about writing. Sponsor: Friends of the Nokomis…
Join our 5-week creative writing workshop for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This class is open to anyone who uses words in any way. This program allows students to express themselves through their own…
Registration closedJoin our discussion of new and interesting titles. Bring along recommendations for future meetings. Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk.
Sponsor: Friends of the Nokomis Library.
June 2: An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers…
Entering grades 1-3. Join The Museum of Russian Art (TMORA) for a story and art project! In the story, follow the life of a young music student and learn more about his culture through art. Each family will receive a free copy of the book.…
Registration closes July 10 at 12:00am (21 spots remaining)Register for event
Join our discussion of new and interesting titles. Hosted by Golden Valley Library.
July 11:The Shadows We Hide by Allen Eskens
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Entering grades 6-8. Join our discussion on Rain Reign by Ann M. Martin. Struggling with Asperger's, Rose shares a bond with her beloved dog, but when the dog goes missing during a storm, Rose is forced to confront the limits of…
Registration required (5 spots remaining)Register for event Entering grades 4-6. Join other kids to talk about a great book! Copies of the book may be picked up at the information desk prior to meeting. Sponsor: Friends of the Southdale Library.
What we are reading: Maya and the Rising Dark by…
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Join our discussion of new and interesting under-250-page titles. Participants can request a copy of the book or access the title through our eBook collections. Registered participants receive a link to the virtual meeting 24 hours before…
Registration closes July 10 at 12:00am (2 spots remaining)Register for event Join our discussion of new and interesting mystery and thriller titles. Bring along your recommendations for future meetings. Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk prior to meeting. Sponsor: Friends of the Nokomis Library.
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Join our discussion of new and interesting titles. Hosted by Golden Valley Library.
July 11: The Shadows We Hide by Allen Eskens
The link to the live online discussion will be emailed to registrants in advance (within 48 hours of the…
Registration closes July 11 at 5:30pm (10 spots remaining)Register for event Entering grades 2-3. Join other kids to talk about a great book! Books for each session will be available for checkout at the service desk prior to the discussion date. Please read and come prepared to discuss the book.
We are…
Registration closes July 10 at 12:00am (12 spots remaining)Register for eventEntering grades 7-12. Join others to talk about a great book that's been turned into a movie. Meet Tuesday (2-3 p.m.) to talk about the book, then see the movie Thursday (2-4:30 p.m.). Copies of the book may be picked up at the…
Registration required (13 spots remaining)Register for event