Events
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…

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!

Open to adult and teen chess players of all abilities from complete beginners to the more advanced. Play for learning or for friendly competitive play. Teaching new players is available upon request.
Just come for fun. And note: you do not…

Grades 8-12. Join us at Ridgedale Library for board games, Nintendo Switch, tabletop RPG’s, and more! Meet and hang out with friends in a fun, relaxed environment where you can be yourself and take advantage of our wide range of games.…

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For all ages. Chess it out! Have fun learning the basics of chess, improving your game, mastering strategies, and meeting other chess fans at all levels. Walk-ins welcome.

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.

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 children and their families. Join us for an easy-going session of kids’ chess. Volunteers will be ready to teach all chess beginners how to play or facilitate play with other kids. Also, fun crafts, puzzles, and a large collection of…

Grades 6-12. Welcome all teens who want to play chess with other teens! Play for fun and to learn chess basics. All levels are encouraged to attend, and new players will be offered help to learn the rules and get started. All equipment…

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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…

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.

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!

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!

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

PreK-grade 6. Calling all future engineers and architects! We've got the bricks, but we need you to bring your imagination. Work as a team or individually. Drop in and build for as long as you like. No experience necessary.
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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.

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!

Open to adult and teen chess players of all abilities from complete beginners to the more advanced. Play for learning or for friendly competitive play. Teaching new players is available upon request.
Just come for fun. And note: you do not…

