Skip Navigation
Library Catalog Internet Search Birth to Six - Books, reading tips and storytimes for young children KidLinks - Book reviews, homework help, and websites for kids TeenLinks - Homework help, book reviews, and websites for teens WorldLinks Job & CareerLinks Contact Us
Reference and Research BookSpace Support the Library Library Information Events and Classes My Account
Live Help
 
home > library events > search results

Books & Writing  

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.
Tell a Friend Tell a Friend

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.
Tell a Friend Tell a Friend

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.
Tell a Friend Tell a Friend

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! 
Tell a Friend Tell a Friend

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.
Tell a Friend Tell a Friend

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.
Tell a Friend Tell a Friend

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.
Tell a Friend Tell a Friend   Remind Me Remind Me

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. 
Tell a Friend Tell a Friend   Remind Me Remind Me

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.
Tell a Friend Tell a Friend   Remind Me Remind Me

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. 
Tell a Friend Tell a Friend   Remind Me Remind Me

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. 
Tell a Friend Tell a Friend   Remind Me Remind Me
   

November
S M T W T F S
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22 23 24 25
26
27 28
29 30      

Search for events by word or phrase:
MORE RESOURCES
Homework Hub
Get to Know the Library in Hmong, Somali, or Spanish!
Adult Learning Centers
Help with English, math, GED & more.

Listings are updated weekly.
© Hennepin County Library
We welcome your comments and suggestions.