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zAmya Creative Expression Sessions

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 7, 1:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Minneapolis Central Library — The Commons, 1st floor

zAmya Theater Project invites you to a Creative Expression Session! The Sessions are a fun space for people looking to learn performance skills, create skits and songs, use creative play, and tell their story. Open to all ages and abilities, including people with disabilities. People bringing the...

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Baby Storytime

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 7, 3:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · South County Regional Library · Ages Up to 5

Babies experience brain stimulation through language and socialization. Engage your little one with new sights and sounds through books, songs, and rhymes. This program is recommended for babies 0-18 months. This program will take place indoors at South County Regional library. No pre-registration..

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Petite Concerts

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 4:00 PM–4:45 PM UTC · Northeast Library

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...

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Read With an Animal

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 7:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Nokomis Library

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.

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Textiles for Teens: Pattern Design Studio

Tomorrow · Mon, Apr 6, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Roosevelt Library

Grades 8-12. Get a jump start on your surface design career! Design your own repeating pattern using traditional illustration techniques and then print your pattern on a cotton tote bag. Take your pattern block home to use again and again. Materials provided. Collaborator: Textile Center. This...

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Magnet Senior Center

In 4 days · Thu, Apr 9, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Minneapolis Central Library — Doty Board Room, 2nd floor, skyway level · Ages 55+

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...

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STEAM Activity

Tomorrow · Mon, Apr 6, 9:30 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Hosmer Library

Drop in for fun and creative STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) experiments and projects! Materials provided. Led by Hosmer Library’s STEAM Squad. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.

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What a Tree Knows, What a Tree Imagines

In 4 weeks · Sat, May 2, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Minneapolis Central Library — Cargill Gallery and Doty Board Room (N-280), Skyway level

Teachers and parents of children of all ages are invited to join Richard Lewis and Lilly Crawford in a conversation based on Lewis' poem and book, " A Tree Lives ," on exploring and encouraging the profound and instinctive sense that children can, and so often, express towards the beauty and life...

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Petite Concerts

In 3 weeks · Fri, Apr 24, 3:30 PM–4:15 PM UTC · Walker Library

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...

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Baby Storytime

Tue, Aug 4, 3:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · South County Regional Library · Ages Up to 5

Babies experience brain stimulation through language and socialization. Engage your little one with new sights and sounds through books, songs, and rhymes. This program is recommended for babies 0-18 months. This program will take place indoors at South County Regional library. No pre-registration..

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Plant-Animals!

Sat, May 23, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Minneapolis Central Library — Cargill Gallery, 2nd floor

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...

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Connect and Play

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 8, 3:30 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Webber Park Library — Victory Memorial Room

For children of all ages and their caregivers. Connect with your child and other caregivers during this drop-in program exploring early literacy activities. No registration required.

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Behavioral Management Techniques for Parents of Teens

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Webber Park Library — Victory Memorial Room

This presentation given by Children’s Minnesota practitioners will include research-based information about typical childhood development, using strategies to promote appropriate behaviors, and how to cope when things get frustrating. Walks-in are welcome. Collaborator: Children’s Minnesota.

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Baby Storytime

Mon, Apr 6, 3:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Linden Hills Library — Building accessibility: Elevator from entry to upper and lower levels. Tile and low-pile carpet. All-gender bathrooms. Accessible street parking in front of the library. Assistive hearing devices available. Please contact library st · Ages Up to 5

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.

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Tech Help for Seniors

In 3 days · Thu, Apr 9, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Roosevelt Library · Ages 60+

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...

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Baby Storytime

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 8, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Champlin Library · Ages Up to 5

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.

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Walker Library Chess Club

In 3 days · Wed, Apr 8, 10:30 PM–12:45 AM UTC · Walker Library · Ages 10–17

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,..

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Monkey Mind Pirates: Quest for Calm

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 11, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Webber Park Library · Ages Up to 5

Preschool-grade 2 and their caregivers. Turn your “Arghs!” into “Oms” and sail to your Island of Calm with the Monkey Mind Pirates! Get the whole family moving with this mix of puppets, music, and yoga fun. Find the treasure of calm through Z Puppets' original songs, lovable characters, and playful.

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Minneapolis Central Library Chess Club

In 2 days · Tue, Apr 7, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Minneapolis Central Library — The Commons and The Atrium

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!

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Monkey Mind Pirates: Quest for Calm

Sat, May 30, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Roosevelt Library · Ages Up to 5

Preschool-grade 2 and their caregivers. Turn your “Arghs!” into “Oms” and sail to your Island of Calm with the Monkey Mind Pirates! Get the whole family moving with this mix of puppets, music, and yoga fun. Find the treasure of calm through Z Puppets' original songs, lovable characters, and playful.

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Spring Bloom: Paint Pour Coasters

Sat, May 16, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Webber Park Library · Ages 18+

Create a beautiful ceramic coaster using the acrylic paint pouring method. Participants will learn how to mix paints to the right consistency and use "dirty pour" or "flip cup" techniques to create mesmerizing abstract patterns that evoke gardens in bloom and flowing spring rivers. We'll use a...

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I am the Tree, the Tree is Me Exhibit – Opening Reception

In 6 days · Sat, Apr 11, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Minneapolis Central Library — Doty Board Room, Skyway level, N-280

Based on a project undertaken by The Touchstone Center for Children, the I am the Tree, the Tree is Me: Playing and Knowing, Imagining and Becoming, the Nature we are exhibit celebrates the art and poetry by children in a New York City public school, as they discover and express their wondrous...

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Baby Storytime

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 8, 1:15 PM–1:45 PM UTC · Matthews Library · Ages Up to 17

Babies experience brain stimulation through language and socialization. Engage your little one with new sights and sounds through books, songs, and rhymes. This program is for babies ages 0-17 months. Space is limited and registration begins 15 minutes before each program at the Train Desk. Want to.

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Being and Becoming: Our Tree of Imagining

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 11, 3:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Minneapolis Central Library — Doty Board Room, Skyway level, N-280

Based on his poem and book " A Tree Lives ," Richard Lewis and his wife, Carol Grocki Lewis, invite children and their families to explore and create, through art and writing, the marvel and possibility of their own Tree of Imagining. No experience necessary, just the delight and joy, of simply...

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Family Storytime

Thu, Dec 10, 3:30 PM–4:00 PM UTC · South Boulevard Library

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...

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Chess Club

Thu, Nov 12, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Matthews Library

Chess encourages cooperation, problem solving and strategic thinking skills. Children will learn chess basics, strategies, and tactics, and test their skills. Knowledge of the game is expected because there will be no formal instruction. Drop in for a game or two! [Add relevant details.] Want to be.

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Baby Storytime

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 7, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Nokomis Library · Ages Up to 5

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. Siblings welcome.

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Coming Home Reentry Resource Fair

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Minneapolis Central Library — Registration is in the Atrium, 1st floor · Ages 1–10

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...

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Baby Storytime

In 3 weeks · Tue, Apr 28, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Nokomis Library · Ages Up to 5

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. Siblings welcome.

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