Learn something new in Ada, MN. Art classes, cooking workshops, fitness programs, and educational events.
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Join our discussion of new and interesting books written by queer authors or on queer topics – LGBTQIA+ centered program. Bring along your book recommendations for future meetings. Hosted by Lynn from East Lake Library and Sara from Ridgedale Library, this book club will meet the second Tuesday of..
Join our discussion of new and interesting fiction and nonfiction titles. A limited number of lending copies will be available at the service desk. The book club meets the second Thursday of every month. Collaborator: Friends of the Penn Lake Library. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County...
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.
Create your own miniature desert oasis! In this hands-on workshop, participants will discover the beauty of succulents and learn how to design and care for a unique glass terrarium. We will explore soil layers, decorative elements, and the science of low-maintenance indoor gardening. Drop-in...
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.
Toddlers-Entering grade 6. Calling all young artists! Join us for some unstructured arts and crafts time! We’ll supply the craft materials; you bring your imagination. Every child will leave with an original piece of art. Drop in.
Join us at the Luce Line Brewing Company for a casual, commitment-free book club and discuss what books you are reading with the group. You may hear about books you’d like to read and ones you may not have considered before. Purchase of refreshments is not required to participate. Collaborator:...
Sew a cotton summer bucket hat. Learn to use a pattern, sew curves, add interfacing and more. Materials provided. Collaborator: Textile Center. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. This is an intermediate level sewing class; participants should have...
Halcyon Days is a book club that doesn't take itself too seriously; like hanging out with old friends you didn't know you had! Readers interested in exploring books and popular culture will find the group appealing. Hosted by Becky and Karen from Web and Online Services, this book club meets...
Drop in for some crafting at Riverview Library this summer! We’ll have air dry clay for you to mold and shape whatever you dream, as well as supplies to make seed art! All supplies provided. Ages 8 and up (or younger with an adult present!) This program is supported by the MN Arts and Cultural...
Our expert sewist will help you mend damaged items, or get you started with a new project! We have sewing machines available in the Innovation Lab, as well as some fabric, thread, buttons, etc., or you can bring your own. Registration is required.
Adults 18 and up. Craft and create with your library community. All skill levels welcome. Bring your own work in progress and join your neighbors in an afternoon of creating and chatting.
Entering grades 6-12. Using permanent markers and templates, create art on a skateboard deck. Skateboard deck and art materials provided. Wheels and additional hardware not provided. Collaborator: Rivard Art.
Use acrylic paint to create small collaborative paintings that will form a large community art piece. Free and open to all ages. Drop-ins welcome. This program is a part of the Artists Respond: Weaving Social Connection initiative by Springboard for the Arts, a two-year initiative pairing artists...
Entering grades 9-12. Dive into the vibrant world of Rangoli with this hands-on art project! You are invited to explore the traditional Indian art form of Rangoli, focusing on creating personalized designs on circular wooden bases. We will then use colorful paints, markers, and mirrors to fill in...
Entering grades 1-6. Craft and create in the Children’s Library at Minneapolis Central! Drop in to express yourselves creatively with crafting in the library. Materials provided. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.
School-age children of all reading levels can join us for Campfire Book Club! New readers will practice their oral reading skills and discover new picture books in the collection. More experienced readers will read and discuss the book: "Word Traveler’s and the Missing Mexican Mole" by Raj Haldar...
Entering grades 4-6. Join other kids to talk about a great book! Copies of the book may be picked up at the service desk prior to the meeting or participants may request their own copy. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library. June 17: Legends of Lotus Island: The Guardian Test by Christina.
Entering grades 1-9. Join us to design and sculpt clay imaginative creatures – real or fantasy – using hand-building techniques and underglaze. Materials provided. Collaborator: Mudluk Pottery. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Looking for a space to heal, grow, and connect? You’re not alone—and this might be the place for you. Join the Knyaw Book Club for early to mid-level Knyaw professionals to reflect on and unpack the cultures we've grown out of—and into. It’s a space for conversation, curiosity, and community. Every.
Entering grades 2-7. Join other kids to talk about great books and make progress toward summer reading goals! Quiet reading time, followed by group book discussion and a fun activity! Bring your own book or pick one of ours. No advanced registration required. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County.
Entering PreK-grade 1 and caregivers. This is an interactive program that will have folks moving, singing, and creating through a rich play process! It includes process art and play stations designed specifically for ages 7 and under that focus on expanding sensory skills, building gross and fine...
Join our discussion of interesting titles. The book club meets in-person on the second Thursday of each month. July 9: The Retirement Plan by Sue Hincenbergs August 13: Real Americans by Rachel Khong September 10: Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese View complete book list from 2025-2026 discussed by...
Join your neighbors for a casual monthly book discussion! This month's selection is Yellowface by R. F. Kuang. 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 .
Join Roosevelt Library in an evening full of music and family fun! To celebrate the height of summer, Rose Lani and her band, The Rosie Posies, will perform on the front lawn. There will be bubbles, chalk, giant lawn games, and face painting by a local artist! Activities begin at 6 p.m., the music..
Entering grades 2-3. Join other kids to talk about a great book! Copies of the book may be picked up at the service desk prior to meeting. We are reading: Albert Hopper, Science Hero by John Himmelman
If you don't think you can draw, you can! Have fun sketching or doodling with a variety of art supplies. This is an all ages, drop-in, informal event. Participants are welcome to draw quietly and/or to ask library staff for help learning how to doodle. After the event, we invite you to swap your...
Welcome back the Washburn Book Club and join our discussion of new and interesting fiction and nonfiction titles. A limited number of lending copies may be picked up at the information desk prior to each discussion. Upcoming titles include: June 9: Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific.
Adult Art Series. Join the Weavers Guild of Minnesota for an exploration of fiber arts. Each session of the series allows for new and repeat participants to build skills in textile arts while in a supportive group setting. Participants will have the opportunity to experiment with a variety of fiber.
Join DJ Rikki Furiosa and DJ EB with Sisters of The System for Sit and Create. Sit and Create is a program offering emotional support, life skills, and a creative outlet for youth through a focus on various art forms and topics followed by a small showcase at the end of the segment. Materials...
Join us for a discussion of a book the club members have chosen! This month we are reading So Brave, Young, and Handsome by Leif Enger . We meet every other month on the second Monday of the month from 6-7:30pm. We choose the next title at the previous meeting. Here is a list of the books we have...
Join us for a discussion of new and interesting titles, hosted by Antonio from Plymouth Library. Some lending copies will be available at the Plymouth Library service desk. Registration is required. July 13: The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell August 10: Prophet Song by Paul Lynch September 14: The...
Create a one-of-a-kind mosaic using seeds during this special summer FunLab! FunLab is a drop-in program for youth ages 7-11. Featuring crafts, science experiments, engineering projects, games, and more. This program is supported by the MN Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
For adults 18 and up. Craft and create with your library community. All skill levels welcome. Crafts will focus on knitting, crochet, embroidery, hand-sewing and papercrafts. Materials provided. Participants are welcome to bring their own projects or start something new. Note: Minneapolis Central...
Join our discussion of new and interesting titles. July 13: Real Americans by Rachel Khong
Entering grades 1-4. Drop-in program. What do fractals, nature, art and LEGOs have in common? Patterns! Learn about pattern and printmaking basics as you use LEGO bricks to build and print your own images! Materials provided. Collaborator: Caponi Art Park. This program is funded with money from...
Join our discussion of new and interesting mystery and thriller titles. Bring along your recommendations for future meetings. Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk prior to meeting. June 8: Bruno, Chief of Police by Martin Walker July 13: The Hunter by Tana French August 10: The...
Join Alaina from Merriam Park for monthly discussions of contemporary fiction. If you need a copy of the current month's book, stop by Merriam Park Branch Library and inquire at the desk.
Entering K-grade 1. Join other readers as we read and discuss a book together and do an activity! Materials provided. No pre-reading or registration required. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library. June 17: Ursula Upside Down by Corey R. Tabor June 24: Gravity is Bringing Me Down by...
Join our discussion of new and interesting titles focused on transforming perceptions and building a more equitable and connected community. A limited number of lending copies may be picked up at the information desk prior to each discussion. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library....
Join our informal discussion of fiction and nonfiction titles. A limited number of lending copies may be available at the Service Desk prior to each discussion. Bring along your recommendations for future meetings. Hosted by Adult Services Librarians from Eden Prairie Library. June 1: The God of...
Join our discussion of interesting graphic novels and comic books. Bring along your recommendations for future meetings. Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk prior to meeting. June 11: Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant? by Roz Chast July 9: Fables by Bill Willingham...
Free drop-in art classes for youth, taught by professional artists! All supplies will be provided.
*Teen Hang-Out is for ages 12-18 and 7-12th 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...
Create your own mosaics using seeds or beads! Find an image or draw your own, then use the provided seeds or beads to turn the drawing into a mosaic without the mess of using grout. This free program is for teens 12-18. All materials provided and no registration required. This program is supported..
Guerilla Pastures joins the library for a couple of hours of fun, where you can feed animals such as chickens and goats. See how bees work through an observation beehive. Join activities such as building bee boxes and painting bee boxes. Come learn and ask any questions about regenerative...