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Paws to Read
Pierre Bottineau Library
Saturday, Nov. 21, 1–3 p.m.
 or call
952-847-2850.
Certified volunteers help put young readers at ease so they can cuddle up with a dog or other animal and practice reading aloud. Call ahead to find out what types of animals will be visiting. To register, call Pierre Bottineau Library at 612-630-6890.
Presented in collaboration with the North Star Therapy Animals.
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First Pages: What Would You Like to Write?
Hopkins Library
Saturday, Nov. 21, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
or call
952.847.5500.
A beginning writing class to explore the differences between the creative writing genres and discover where your writing interests lie. Try your hand with writing exercises in fiction, creative nonfiction and poetry.
Presented in collaboration with the Loft Literary Center; Sponsored by the Friends of the Hopkins Library.
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Be Alex Rider! Green Screen Photo Adventure
Ridgedale Library
Sunday, Nov. 22, 1–3 p.m.
For kids in grade 4 and up. Alex Rider is always finding himself in treacherous situations. Now--using green screen technology--Rider fans can place themselves right in the action. Photos will be taken in the library, and fans can use their secret codes to access photos online. Also, enter your name for a chance to win a free, signed copy of "Crocodile Tears"! Books available for purchase from the Bookcase of Wayzata.
Sponsored by the Penguin Young Readers Group.
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Leamos en Español/Spanish Read to Me
Rockford Road Library
Mondays, Sept. 21–Nov. 30, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
For kids in preschool-grade 4. Para niños de hasta 4to. grado y sus familias. Se leen cuentos en español para los niños. Algunas veces jugamos algún juego tradicional en español o vemos una película corta en español. ¡Ven por un cuento o dos o tres!
Stories read to children in Spanish. Sometimes a traditional Spanish game might be included or a short movie in Spanish. Stop by for a story or two or three!
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Baby Storytime
Rogers Library
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 9:30a.m.
or call
952.847.6050.
For children from birth to 24 months. Delight and stimulate your baby's senses with books and music. Build brain power.
Funding provided by a grant to the Library Foundation of Hennepin County from Target.
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Family Storytime
Rogers Library
Tuesdays, Sept. 15–Nov. 24, 10:30 a.m.
For children ages 2 and up. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement with your children.
Funding provided by a grant to the Library Foundation of Hennepin County from Target.
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Author Talk: Roger Stelljes
Champlin Library
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Minnesotan Stelljes will discuss his second book "Deadly Stillwater," which builds on his first, highly successful mystery "The St. Paul Conspiracy." The same characters will be expanded upon. Books available for purchase and signing.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Champlin Library.
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Teen Center Reading Club
Franklin Library
Wednesdays, December 2, Dec. 9, Dec. 16, Dec. 23, Dec. 30, Jan. 6, Jan. 20, Jan. 27, Feb. 3, Feb. 10, Feb. 17 & Feb. 24, 5 –6 p.m.
For teens in grade 6 and up. Come get cozy! Stretch out on the couches, chairs, or floor and settle in to read aloud or just listen - books, short stories, current events, it's up to you. No need to read anything ahead of time.
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Waxbarasho iyo Ciyaar Caruureed Af-Soomaali ah/Somali Play and Learn
Franklin Library
Friday, Dec. 4, 10:30a.m.
Friday, Feb. 5, 10:30 a.m.
For kids through preschool. Dhammaan caruurta ka yar da' dugsi. Ka soo qaybgal sheekooyin caruur, heeso iyo hawlo waxbarasho.
Join us for stories, songs and activities!
Presented in collaboration with the Resources for Child Caring.
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Preschool Storytime Activities
North Regional Library
Fridays, December 4, Dec. 11, Dec. 18, Jan. 8, Jan. 15, Jan. 22, Jan. 29, Feb. 5, Feb. 12, Feb. 19 & Feb. 26, 11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
For kids in preschool. After storytime (10:30-11 a.m.), do a craft, learn a new poem or enjoy other activities and get tips on how to encourage and support reading and literacy at home.
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December Holiday Stories and Fun
Penn Lake Library
Saturday, Dec. 5, 10:30 a.m.
For children and their families. Enjoy stories, rhymes and music about special winter holidays.
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