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Boston Red Sox at Minnesota Twins
MLB: Boston Red Sox at Minnesota Twins at Target Field
Christmas Point Espresso Bar and Cafe'
Christmas Point Espresso Bar and Cafe' · Baxter · MN
Job Search Assistance
Drop in to get help with your job search from Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota Employment Services programs. Career Navigators can help with résumé and cover letters, interviewing preparation and practice, career exploration and resource connecting. Collaborator: Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota. No..
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brainerd-Baxter (Holiday Inn Express)
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brainerd-Baxter · Holiday Inn Express · Baxter · MN
Sunday Fiber Artist Group
Ortega Fiber Artists Hey everyone! Amy had started a meetup for ANY FIBER ARTIST a few years back and has handed the reigns over to me. I crochet, knit, and embroider, but anyone that does a fiber art or wants to learn a fiber art is welcome. Knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, embroidery,...
Createch
Explore technology, games, music and art in a drop-in setting. For ages 12-18.
Portland Timbers at Minnesota United FC
MLS: Portland Timbers at Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field
Magnet Senior Center
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. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library. Collaborator: Westminster...
Lehigh Valley IronPigs at St. Paul Saints
MiLB Triple-A: Lehigh Valley IronPigs at St. Paul Saints at CHS Field
Drawing at Panera Bread
Shut up and Draw Good day! I would like to invite you all to join us at the very practical Panera Bread. It is a nice indoor location with ample seating and easy parking. I will be bringing my anatomy drawing figure and some little things to draw, as well as some art education books. There will...
Cincinnati Reds at Minnesota Twins
MLB: Cincinnati Reds at Minnesota Twins at Target Field
Nature Trading Place
Learn about natural history, biology and geology by trading items at the Nature Trading Place at Nokomis Library. Bring in your objects, drawings, or photographs of natural objects, and earn points in trade for other items in the collection.
Family Storytime at Lake Crystal Public Library
Join us for some stories and songs with Ann at the Lake Crystal Public Library!
Play and Learn – Hmong Edition
Play and Learn – Hmong Edition is intended for families with children between the ages of birth-5. Siblings welcome. Children and their adults will engage in interactive early learning activities specific to the Hmong culture and language. Collaborator: Hmong Early Childhood Coalition. Drop in...
Homework Center
Homework Centers are comfortable spaces at the library where students of all ages can drop in and work on their homework independently or with the help of volunteer tutors. The centers are equipped with comfortable furniture, computers, printers, reference books, and school supplies for student...
Sewing Tips and Tricks
Learn how to sew! Our expert sewist will help you get started, or if you have UFO's (unfinished objects), you can get help finishing them! We have sewing machines available in the Innovation Lab, as well as some fabric, thread, buttons, etc., or you can bring your own.
Crafternoon
Bring your own knitting, quilting, cross stitching or other preferred craft and craft together with others. The group meets every Wednesday in the Wayzata Library Meeting Room.
Lego Club
Calling all LEGO Masters! Come by the library to create the LEGO-land of your dreams. LEGOs will be provided. Ages 6-12
Createch Unplugged
Join Createch every 3rd Thursday of the month as we unplug for a night of tabletop games, board games and card games. Come play everything from uno to dice throne with Createch staff and friends.
Read With an Animal
Grades 1-3. Cuddle up with a certified therapy animal and practice reading aloud. Most libraries host dogs but you can call ahead to see if other animals will be visiting. Sign up when you arrive for a 15-minute slot. Collaborator: Reading Education Assistance Dogs.
Community Storytime
Join your local librarians for Community Storytime, an interactive early literacy program for young children and their caregivers. We’ll read stories, sing songs, and practice early literacy skills that support learning to read—all in a welcoming community space. Join us at the Blue Earth County.
Teen Hub
Grades 8-12. Join library staff as they provide a quiet and calm designated space for teens to work on craft projects, play games, or just chill with each other while doing their own thing. Materials provided.
Paw Pals: Read with Odin
Read to Odin, a friendly dog who loves to sit and listen to stories! For young readers ages 6-12. Reading sessions are 15 minutes long. Registration is required . Register at the front desk or call Riverview Library at 651-292-6626.
Roosevelt Crafternoon
Join our crafting community and come to Roosevelt Library every other Saturday from 2-4 p.m.! We encourage you to bring your current projects. Any and all portable crafts with library-safe materials are welcome. Don’t have a current project or any crafting supplies? Roosevelt Library will have a...
Craft Circle
Come work on your crafting projects in a community setting at Sun Ray Library! Bring whatever project you’re working on and trade tips and tricks with other crafters. There will be a materials swap at each event, so bring any leftover materials you have that you’d like to share.
Nonfiction Book Club
Join us at the Blue Earth County Historical Society to discuss Tiny Gardens Everywhere: The Past, Present, and Future of the Self-Provisioning City by Kate Brown. Grab your copy at the library!
Mindful Crafting With Nettle
Learn to identify nettle and use this humble plant to make cordage. In this event, we will blend mindfulness, creativity, and breathwork while twisting plant fibers together. Optional gardening gloves provided. Collaborator: The Loppet Foundation.
Shake Your Sillies Out
This early childhood playtime includes stories, stretching, movement, and lots of fun! This playtime is for young children, ages zero to five, to develop a love for books and make new friends. Playtime is from 10:30am-11:00am. Storytime is from 11:00am-11:30am.
Community Seed Circle
Join Urban Roots, Metro State Library, and St. Paul Public Library Dayton’s Bluff Branch to sort, process, and tidy up the East Side Seed Library.
Anime Club
Are you a fan of anime/manga? Join the library every Wednesday for our Anime Club! Our schedule for the month is: 4/1: Cherry blossom craft 4/8: Bubble tea making 4/15: Anime planters 4/22: Manga reading/anime watching 4/29: Origami bookmarks
Friends of the Rogers Library Book Club
Join our discussion of new and interesting titles. Bring along your recommendations for future meetings. Collaborator: Friends of the Rogers Library. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library. March 16: The Women by Kristin Hannah (available as an eBook, eAudiobook, CD, large print and book...
Learn to Plant a Garden / Aprende a Plantar un Jardín
Learn the basics of planting a garden in a small space! No registration necessary. ¡Aprende los conceptos básicos de plantar un jardín en un espacio pequeño! No es necesario registrar. Collaborators/Colaboradores: Plant-Grow-Share (Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization), Minnesota...
Mystery/Thriller Book Club
Join our discussion of new and interesting mystery/thriller titles. Bring along your recommendations for future meetings. Copies of the book may be picked up at the service desk prior to meeting. March 18: End of Story by A.J. Finn April 15: While Justice Sleeps by Stacy Abrams May 20: The Frozen...
Connect and Play
For children of all ages and their caregivers. Connect with your child during this drop-in program exploring early literacy activities.
Short Story Club
Whether you enjoy short fiction, would like to explore, or just don't have time to read a full novel, join us to discuss short stories. We'll read a variety of genres and authors. Copies available at service desk.
LEGO® Lab
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. No registration is required. Indoor room capacity is limited.
Open Lab
Need help getting connected, navigating online tools, or finding resources? We're here to help! Please Drop-in to Open Lab: Access to computers, Wi-Fi, printers, and more Have comfortable spaces to job search, interview(zoom), work on your resume, and more Get help navigating technology (Email,.
Crafterdark
Craft, create, and connect with your library community. We encourage you to bring your current projects – any and all portable crafts with library-safe materials are welcome! Don’t have a project going already? Washburn Library has materials available for you to use! All skill levels welcome....
Quick Reads Book Club
Join our discussion of new and interesting titles, all 250 pages or less. Bring along your recommendations for future meetings. Copies of the book may be picked up at the service desk prior to meeting. March 22: On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder April 26: The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer May 24:..
Level Up at the Library
Hang out, mess around, and geek out at the George Latimer Central Library! Whether you enjoy video games, arts and crafts, or tech - we have something for you! We welcome everyone ages 12-18 to swing by and socialize.
Walker Library Chess Club
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 need to bring any game equipment since all chess material,..
DIY Crafts
K-grade 8. Grade 4 and younger must attend with a caregiver. Looking for a fun project? Join us for an evening of crafting at the library! Materials provided. March 26: Melted Crayon Art April 23: Finger Knitting
Book Club: One Good Thing
Join our discussion of new and interesting titles. All are welcome! Bring along your recommendations for future meetings. Copies of the book may be picked up at the service desk prior to meeting. Or request a copy online: www.hclib.org April 21: One Good Thing by Georgia Hunter
Tech Help Clinic
Tech Help Clinics are for ALL tablets, smartphones, and laptops. Bring your questions, problems and concerns. If we can't answer the question, we'll find resources or organizations that can! No registration required.
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