Events
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Every Friday from 2:30-4 p.m. teens and children can utilize the Camden study room to play video games on the library’s Nintendo Switch console. All players are required to sign up to play, and there is a four-person limit for each time…
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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Grades 6-12. Watch anime and other shows/movies, play fun games, share your artwork, make geeky crafts, and nerd out about your favorite fandoms with others who share anime interests. This group meets once a month. Sponsor: Friends of the…
Grades 2-6. Calling all gamers! Drop in and play videogames on the Nintendo Switch with other kids. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.
K-12 Gaming Program. Join us for a weekly chess club offered in partnership with Harambee Sports. The club is open to chess players of all abilities. Participants can play to learn or engage in friendly competitive play. Chess players meet…
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!
Grades 5-12. Put your game face on. Board games, card games, puzzles, and Nintendo Switch provided by the library or bring your own games! Bring your friends and come make new ones!
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!
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.
For youth of all ages. Join us for this drop-in program and play cards and board games with library staff!
Hispanohablantes son bienvenidos.
Grades 3-8. Join us at Cedar Riverside Opportunity Center to play board games, card games, and Nintendo Switch provided by the library. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.
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…
Join our award-winning club, The Nokomis Nemeses! Have fun learning the basics of chess, improving your game, mastering strategies and meeting other chess fans. Walk-ins welcome. Open to all ages and all levels of players.
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.…
Improve your game, master strategies, and play with other chess fans. Non-competitive and friendly playing only. All chess equipment will be provided. Free play and open to all ages. Walk-ins are welcome.
Grades 4-8 (younger siblings are welcome). Looking for something fun to do after school? 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!
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…