Things to Do This Week in Minneapolis

Your weekly guide to events and activities in Minneapolis. Concerts, classes, outdoor fun, and more.

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Handiwork @Your Library

Starts in 3 hrs · Thu, Apr 9, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Saint Anthony Park Library · 2245 Como Avenue, Saint Paul, MN

Second Thursday of each month 10 a.m.-Noon Drop in at the Saint Anthony Park Library to knit, crochet, embroider and socialize with your neighbors. Bring your own supplies. This program is co-hosted by SPPL & St Anthony Park Area Seniors. All ages are welcome! No registration required.

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Teen Spring Break: DIY Mini Gallery

Starts in 10 hrs · Thu, Apr 9, 10:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Rice Street Library · 1011 Rice Street, Saint Paul, MN · Ages 10–17

Young Adults 12-18 welcome while supplies last! No registration required. Join us for an exciting spring break program where you can unleash your creativity! You'll design your very own miniature gallery using printed photos and shadow box frames. Express yourself through art, showcase your...

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Adult Tutoring

Starts in 10 hrs · Thu, Apr 9, 10:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · North Regional Library · 1315 Lowry Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN · Ages 18+

Adult Tutoring is a drop-in program for adults seeking 1:1 help with basic level reading, writing, language, and math. Adults will work with trained volunteer tutors during tutoring hours at the library. Drop-ins are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Public Health in Public Places

Starts in 3 hrs · Thu, Apr 9, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Rondo Community Library at the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center Library · 270 N Kent St., Saint Paul, MN

This partnership with Ramsey County Public Health brings in public health nurses and a community worker into our space where patrons can learn more about navigating health literacy, get referrals or make appointments for service providers, get testing done to identify health needs, connect with a...

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Baby & Toddler Storytime

Starts in 3 hrs · Thu, Apr 9, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · George Latimer Central Library · 90 West 4th Street, Saint Paul, MN · Ages Up to 2

Literacy begins at birth! You and your baby will read, sing and play together to build a love of reading and learning while having fun and meeting other families. Recommended for ages 0-2, siblings welcome.

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Drop-in Wellness and Vaccine Clinic

In 6 days · Wed, Apr 15, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · North Regional Library · 1315 Lowry Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN

Come to North Regional Library and connect to the care you need! Fairview staff will be onsite for blood pressure checks, diabetes screening, hand massage, free up-to-date flu shots, and referrals for other medical resources. Open to everyone. No registration required. Collaborator: Fairview Health.

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Medicare Counseling

In 5 days · Tue, Apr 14, 5:45 PM–8:15 PM UTC · Arvonne Fraser Library · 1222 4th St. S.E., Minneapolis, MN · Ages 55+

Get free help answering your Medicare questions with Senior LinkAge Line. Registration is required and can be done at https://trellisconnects.org/get-help/medicare/ . Choose to make an in-person appointment, select Arvonne Fraser Library and a date/time. Or call Senior LinkAge Line at 800-333-2433..

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Planter Pets

Starts in 7 hrs · Thu, Apr 9, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Saint Anthony Park Library · 2245 Como Avenue, Saint Paul, MN · Ages 7–12

Drop in anytime between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to plant your own living grass pet. Then take it home and watch it grow. This activity is ideal for ages 7-12 but all are welcome!

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Spring Break: Kids Cooking with Chef Blong

Starts in 8 hrs · Thu, Apr 9, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Riverview Library · 1 E George St., Saint Paul, MN

Grab your chef's hat and learn how to prepare a meal using fresh ingredients: purple sticky rice onigiri and basil lemonade soda! This event is free and geared towards kids aged 7-12.

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Teen Hang-Out

Starts in 8 hrs · Thu, Apr 9, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Highland Park Library · 1974 Ford Parkway, Saint Paul, MN · Ages 11–17

*Teen Hang-Out is for ages 11-17 and 6-12th grade students. Every Thursday at the Highland Park Library in the First Floor Meeting Room! What we do: Play Playstation 5, DIY and art projects (painting, perler beads, clay, jewelry making, and more), eat a snack, relax, and yap! Drop-in for a little...

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Family Storytime

Starts in 3 hrs · Thu, Apr 9, 3:30 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Rondo Community Library at the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center Library · 270 N Kent St., Saint Paul, MN

Read, write, talk, sing and play along with us at Family Storytime! Perfect for families with children ages 5 and younger. Family Storytime is very popular at this location and space is limited; please arrive early to secure your spot. Accessibility If you need an accessibility accommodation during.

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Connect and Play With ECFE

Tomorrow · Fri, Apr 10, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · North Regional Library · 1315 Lowry Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN

For children of all ages and their caregivers. Connect with your child during this drop-in program exploring early literacy activities. A licensed ECFE parent educator will be available to discuss caregiving topics in Spanish and English. Collaborator: Minneapolis Public Schools Early Childhood...

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Crochet Corner

Starts in 9 hrs · Thu, Apr 9, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Saint Anthony Park Library · 2245 Como Avenue, Saint Paul, MN

Space for everyone to come together and make yarn magic! Get hands on lessons to make anything crochet related. Very beginner friendly- come with no prior knowledge and leave as a pro! Supplies provided. This program is designed for teens.

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Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Starts in 9 hrs · Thu, Apr 9, 9:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Dayton's Bluff Library · 645 E 7th St, Saint Paul, MN · Ages 13–18

Are you curious about Dungeons and Dragons but never had an opportunity to try? Join us on epic adventures at North County Regional Library every second and fourth Thursday of the month. Teens will be broken into smaller groups to play sessions guided by library staff. This program is for ages...

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Open Lab

Starts in 6 hrs · Thu, Apr 9, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Rice Street Library · 1011 Rice Street, Saint Paul, MN

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,.

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Bunny Fest

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Arvonne Fraser Library · 1222 4th St. S.E., Minneapolis, MN

Join us for Bunny Fest, a celebration of bunnies, books, and spring! You'll have the opportunity to meet Ambassador Rabbits from Bunny Besties. Practice your reading skills with a bunny or watch them hop in their bunny castle! We will have additional bunny art activities for all to enjoy. Materials.

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Homework Center

In 4 days · Mon, Apr 13, 9:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Highland Park Library · 1974 Ford Parkway, Saint Paul, MN

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...

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Pajama Storytime

Starts in 11 hrs · Thu, Apr 9, 11:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Sun Ray Library · 2105 Wilson Ave, Saint Paul, MN

Wear your PJs to the library for this special evening Storytime! We'll sing, play, and read stories under twinkle lights. All ages welcome!

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English Conversation Circle

In 4 days · Mon, Apr 13, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · North Regional Library · 1315 Lowry Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN

This class focuses on casual conversation. We discuss topics on American culture, idioms, phrasal verbs, some grammar, and much much more! Facilitators are TESOL trained. Made possible by a grant from The Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund through The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation .

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Tech Help Clinic

In 6 days · Wed, Apr 15, 5:30 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Merriam Park Library · 1831 Marshall Ave, Saint Paul, MN

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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Intro to Tarot Cards - The Minor Arcana and Court cards

In 4 days · Mon, Apr 13, 10:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · West 7th Library · 265 Oneida St., Saint Paul, MN

Intro to Tarot Cards Week 4 – The Minor Arcana and Court cards These parts of the Tarot deck are seen as representing aspects of daily life and facets of personalities as they play out within each of us and the people we interact with. Numbers 1 through 10 and the four elements (fire, water, earth..

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Job Search and Résumé Help

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · North Regional Library · 1315 Lowry Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN

Meet with a job coach for help with job searching, résumé building, interview skills, and career goals. No registration required. Collaborator: The SEECCAA Group/Warren's Hands Outreach.

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Riverview Book Club

In 4 days · Mon, Apr 13, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Riverview Library · 1 E George St., Saint Paul, MN

Join your neighbors for a casual monthly book discussion! This month's selection is The Overstory by Richard Powers. If you need a copy, stop by Riverview Library and inquire at the desk. We meet the second Monday of the month. Here is a list of the books we have read since 2022 .

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Talk with a Mental Health Professional

In 6 days · Wed, Apr 15, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Rondo Community Library at the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center Library · 270 N Kent St., Saint Paul, MN

The library mental health professional (Rob Lynett, MA, LPCC) position is back! He will primarily work out of the Rondo Library and George Latimer Central Library. Office Hours are as follows: Mondays, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Rondo Community Library Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at George...

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Shake Your Sillies Out

Tomorrow · Fri, Apr 10, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Saint Anthony Park Library · 2245 Como Avenue, Saint Paul, MN

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.

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Coffee and Conversations

In 6 days · Wed, Apr 15, 4:00 PM–5:30 PM UTC · North Regional Library · 1315 Lowry Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN

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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Community Seed Circle

In 6 days · Wed, Apr 15, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Dayton's Bluff Library · 645 E 7th St, Saint Paul, MN

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.

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Historical Building Tour

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · George Latimer Central Library · 90 West 4th Street, Saint Paul, MN

Come on a special guided tour of George Latimer Central Library, a grand library built in the Italian Renaissance Revival style. At 4:00 pm., meet in the first-floor entrance lobby to begin a guided tour.

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Junior Jams: Music Exploration for Families

In 3 days · Sun, Apr 12, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · North Regional Library · 1315 Lowry Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN

For children ages birth to 5 years old and their caregivers. Sing, dance, and explore musical instruments together in this program designed to help build your child's early music skills. Siblings welcome.

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Teen Spring Break: Semi-Permanent Tattoos

Tomorrow · Fri, Apr 10, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Arlington Hills Library · 1200 Payne Avenue, Saint Paul, MN · Ages 12–18

Want to create your own semi-permanent tattoo that last for weeks on your skin? Semi-permanent tattoos can be a great and fun way to experiment with tattoo art. You can trace out any designs with the help of a lightbox or create your own. Draw it onto your skin with the tattoo ink. The design will..

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DND Adventure

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Saint Anthony Park Library · 2245 Como Avenue, Saint Paul, MN

A Dungeons & Dragons Adventure awaits you! An Adventure is a “One-Shot” session designed to be completed in a single sitting. Looking to roll dice and test a new character out? Check out an Adventure and see where you go… These are an excellent way to expose new players to tabletop gaming. Program..

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Coffee and Crosswords

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 11, 3:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Sun Ray Library · 2105 Wilson Ave, Saint Paul, MN

Start your Saturday off right with crossword puzzles, sudoku, and other brain games alongside a cup of coffee! ​*Coffee and cups are provided - however, bringing your own lidded cup is encouraged*​

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Watercolor Bouquet

Tomorrow · Fri, Apr 10, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Saint Anthony Park Library · 2245 Como Avenue, Saint Paul, MN

Learn to paint a bouquet using fresh flowers as a reference. Be inspired to create original pieces using color mixing, pencil sketching, and fine lines to enhance the final piece. Materials provided. This course is for all skill levels. Class size is limited to 10 participants; registration is...

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FunLab!

Starts in 8 hrs · Thu, Apr 9, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Rondo Community Library at the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center Library · 270 N Kent St., Saint Paul, MN · Ages 7–11

Drop in to hang out and make cool stuff at FunLab! Featuring crafts, science experiments, engineering projects, video games, and more. This program is designed for ages 7-11. Thursday FunLab will take place in the Martin Luther King Community Recreation Center's Arts and Crafts Room.

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ECFE at the Library

In 4 days · Mon, Apr 13, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · West 7th Library · 265 Oneida St., Saint Paul, MN

Drop in to an ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education) class at the library! Learn about library resources and connect with books and materials while participating in parent-child activities and experiences that foster children’s social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and language skills. All...

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Paw Pals: Read with Birdie

In 5 days · Tue, Apr 14, 8:30 PM–9:45 PM UTC · Highland Park Library · 1974 Ford Parkway, Saint Paul, MN · Ages 6–12

Read to 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.

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Knyaw Digital Literacy Class

In 4 days · Mon, Apr 13, 8:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Rice Street Library · 1011 Rice Street, Saint Paul, MN

A small focus group of Knyaw participants will learn basic computer skills using the Northstar Digital Literacy curriculum. This class is facilitated by Knyaw staff/community members. In this class, attendees will learn: Basic computer skills Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Internet...