Festivals, street fairs, carnivals, and seasonal events in Ada, MN. Big events you don't want to miss.
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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...
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.
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.
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:...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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..
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..
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...
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.
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 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...
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.
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...
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 1-6. 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.
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...
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...
Guerilla Pastures joins the library for a couple 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 agriculture,.
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 our discussion of new and interesting titles. July 13: Real Americans by Rachel Khong
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
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.
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.
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...
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...
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 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 Arlington’s Read Aloud Book Club! Meet other youth to play literacy games, read and discuss books together. School-age children of all reading levels are invited. The Misfits: A Royal Conundrum by Lisa Yee This is a drop-in program. No registration required.
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..
Join us for a fun and relaxing evening of crafting. We welcome all types of crafters. We often, but not always, have an instructor present who can teach anyone to knit or crochet. We have a good selection of free yarn you can choose from for your first project. We have “needles” you can learn on...
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...