Fiction Book Club
Join our discussion of new and interesting fiction titles. Bring along your recommendations for future meetings. Lending copies may be picked up prior to meeting. Titles to be announced.
Things to Do This Week in North Branch
Your weekly guide to events and activities in North Branch. Concerts, classes, outdoor fun, and more.
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Boston Red Sox at Minnesota Twins
MLB: Boston Red Sox at Minnesota Twins at Target 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...
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,...
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 Homework Centers are equipped with comfortable furniture, computers, printers, reference books, and school supplies for...
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.
Petite Concerts
Join us for a fun-filled musical experience and discover instruments! Led by early childhood music specialists, your family will listen to and respond to classical music together. Collaborator: Breaching Concerts LLC. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage...
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...
Family Storytime at Lake Crystal Public Library
Join us for some stories and songs with Ann at the Lake Crystal Public Library!
Soma Yoga for Adults
Soma Yoga, a therapeutic form of yoga, focuses on gentle movements and poses that help individuals maintain and increase stability, strength and mobility. Poses and movements can be modified based on individual ability. Led by yoga instructor Laura Stanley. All adults welcome.
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.
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.
Plant-Animals!
Geared toward children. Might a curled leaf look like a rat? Or maybe a feathery seed looks like a bird? Drop in to the second floor Cargill Gallery and discover your own plant-animal using shadow play with plants. Shadow “animals” will be cut out and collected in tiny handmade books or envelopes...
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...
Lehigh Valley IronPigs at St. Paul Saints
MiLB Triple-A: Lehigh Valley IronPigs at St. Paul Saints at CHS 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.
Art Corner
Join us every Tuesday for a fun craft or activity! You bring your creativity, and we will provide the supplies. Ages 6-12
Crafternoon
Join us for a new craft every month. Meet other local crafters and share in the joy of making cool things. Materials provided. Limit 15. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.
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...
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.
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!
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.
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.
Community Resource Outreach Program (CROP)
Join us for a cup of coffee and get assistance with services related to housing, shelter access, benefits, identification, healthcare, chemical dependency and more. Drop in assistance is available for people who are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness. Everyone welcome! Community Partners:..
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
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...
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..
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.
Tech Help for Seniors
Seniors, get one-on-one technology support for your personal device (smartphone, tablet or laptop). This program is staffed by tech support volunteers with expertise in working with adults age 60 and older to navigate the digital landscape. Bring your own device, or a library computer will be...
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.
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
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...
Lactation Lounge with Ramsey County Health
A free drop-in breastfeeding/ chestfeeding support service! Come share tips and socialize with other expecting, breastfeeding/chestfeeding and pumping families. All families, siblings, and support people are welcome! This service is offered on the second Tuesday of each month.
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:..
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.
Fix-It Hub
Work with a friendly, skilled volunteer to try to fix your broken household items, gain confidence and new repair skills, and incorporate sustainability into your life. This event is family friendly. Cosponsored with Hennepin County Environment and Energy.
STEAM Activity
Join Brookdale Library’s STEAM Squad and explore STEAM activities! Drop in and participate in a different project every session led by our STEAM Squad. These workshops are the perfect opportunity to engage with science, technology, engineering, art, and math through fun, hands-on activities!...
Baby Storytime
For children from birth to 24 months and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement in a format especially designed for babies.
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....
Family Storytime
Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs, and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and reading in your child. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate. Want to be notified about future events? Subscribe to our newsletter...
Mary Ann Key Book Club Discussion: The Serviceberry
The Mary Ann Key Book Club uses reading as a catalyst for intercultural conversations around understanding and addressing past and current injustices that impact Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Join your neighbors in a discussion of our 2026 season selection: " The Serviceberry " by Robin...
Level Up - Temporary Tattoos
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..
Createch
Explore technology, games, music and art in a drop-in setting. For ages 12-18.
Black Authors Book Club: The Vanishing Half
Join our discussion of books written by Black authors. This session we will discuss " The Vanishing Half " by Brit Bennett. Copies of the book available for checkout may be picked up at the service desk beginning February 17. All are welcome to attend.
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,..
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,.
Bookomis! All-Genres Book Club
Join our discussion of new and interesting titles. Bring along recommendations for future meetings. Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk. March 26: The Summer Book by Tove Jansson April 23: The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton May 28: The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich
Paw Pals: Read with Birdie
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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