Baby Storytime
Excelsior Library
Mondays, October 6–November 10, 10:30 a.m.
or call 952.847.5450.
For children from birth to 24 months. Delight and stimulate your baby's senses with books and music. Build brain power. 
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Baby Storytime
Southdale Library
Mondays, September 8–October 13, 10:15a.m.– 10:45 a.m.
or call 952-847-5914.
For children from birth to 24 months. Delight and stimulate your baby's senses with books and music. Build brain power. 
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Baby Storytime
Southdale Library
Mondays, September 8–October 13, 11a.m.–11:30 a.m.
or call 952-847-5914.
For children from birth to 24 months. Delight and stimulate your baby's senses with books and music. Build brain power. 
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Last Word Book Discussion Group
Southdale Library
Monday, Oct. 13, 7–8:30 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 10, 7– 8:30 p.m.
Held at
Sept. 8: Southdale Library
Oct. 13: Barnes & Noble, Galleria, 3225 W. 69th St., Edina
Nov. 10: Southdale Library
Stimulating book discussions facilitated by local authors and literary volunteers. All books and dates are chosen ahead of time so you can pick and choose what works for you. Meetings alternate between the Southdale Library and the Barnes & Noble, Galleria bookstore in Edina.
Click here for a list of this year's book titles.
Presented in collaboration with the Barnes & Noble, Galleria.
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Family Storytime
Southdale Library
Mondays, October 13–December 1, 7 p.m.
For children ages 2 and up. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement with your children. 
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Toddler Storytime
Champlin Library
Mondays, September 15–November 17, 10:30 a.m.
For children ages 2 and 3. Interact with your toddler to nurture a love of books. Learn letters, sounds, and new words. Be active with music and movement. 
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Conversation Circles
Augsburg Park Library
Mondays, September 15–November 17, 6:15p.m.– 7:30 p.m.
or call 952.847.5300.
Practice English conversation skills with others each week, and learn how to use the library, too. Participants must speak some English and need to register in advance online, in person or by calling the library, the Spanish phone line (952-847-8510), the Hmong phone line (952-847-8845) or the Somali phone line (952-847-8756). View a list of other Circles held at Hennepin County libraries. 
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All About College
Augsburg Park Library
Monday, Oct. 13, 6p.m.
It’s never too early to start planning for college. An admissions counselor will tell you what to prepare for, how to apply for admission and financial aid and describe the student life experience. Q&A will follow. 
Presented in collaboration with the University of Minnesota Office of Admissions and Multicultural Affairs.
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Teens Read and Rave About Vampires!
Southdale Library
Monday, Oct. 13, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
or call 952-847-5914.
For teens in grades 7-8. Do you love books you can sink your teeth into? Can't wait for the next vampire tale? Bring your favorite "books with bite" to share, or just come to listen and enjoy others' favorites. 
Sponsored by the Friends of the Southdale Library.
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Author Talk: Mike Lynch
Excelsior Library
Monday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Lynch, WCCO radio meteorologist, stargazer and author of "Mike Lynch's Weatherwatch," will share his wit and wisdom. If the sky is clear, we'll do some stargazing with a master. Books available for purchase and signing.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Excelsior Library.
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Teen Anime Club
Ridgedale Library
Monday, Oct. 13, 4:30– 6 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 10, 4:30– 6 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 8, 4:30– 6 p.m.
For teens in grade 6 and up. Can't get enough anime? Join up to watch and review brand-new anime episodes, share artwork and hang out with other anime fans. 
Sponsored by the Friends of the Ridgedale Library.
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