Top Attractions in Park Rapids
Museums, zoos, landmarks, and must-see attractions in Park Rapids. The best spots for locals and visitors.
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Boston Red Sox at Minnesota Twins
MLB: Boston Red Sox at Minnesota Twins at Target Field
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...
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..
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...
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,...
Coming Home Reentry Resource Fair
Are you building a new chapter after incarceration? Are you justice-impacted and ready for real opportunity? Join us at Coming Home, a family-friendly resource fair designed to help you thrive in 2026 and beyond! Hosted by Twin Cities R!SE and Minneapolis Central Library, this event is all about...
Createch
Explore technology, games, music and art in a drop-in setting. For ages 12-18.
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...
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.
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...
Family Storytime at Lake Crystal Public Library
Join us for some stories and songs with Ann at the Lake Crystal Public 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
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...
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
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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
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.
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:..
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.
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...
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!...
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....
Connect and Play With ECFE
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...
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,..
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
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..
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...
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:..
Tween Time
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.
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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