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Cooking with Kids

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
HA-Meeting Room at Hanna Branch
Program Description:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
6-11, Teen
Event Details:

Join us as we learn basic cooking skills, promote healthy eating habits, and enjoy some yummy food together!Today we will be making Apple "Donuts"! Cooking experience is not requir...

Library Branch: Hanna Branch
Room: HA-Meeting Room
Age Group: 6-11, Teen
Program Description: Health and Wellness
Event Details:

Join us as we learn basic cooking skills, promote healthy eating habits, and enjoy some yummy food together!

Today we will be making Apple "Donuts"! Cooking experience is not required.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Creative Kids - Earth Day

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Games and Play, STEAM
Age Group:
6-11
Event Details:

Let your creative sparks fly! Creative Kids takes place the first Wednesday of each month and is an opportunity to cultivate your inner creativity while you learn a new craft or sk...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 6-11
Program Description: Games and Play, STEAM
Event Details:

Let your creative sparks fly! Creative Kids takes place the first Wednesday of each month and is an opportunity to cultivate your inner creativity while you learn a new craft or skill!

Citizen Science Month - FeederWatch

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
MN-Reading Wi-Fi Garden at Main Library
Program Description:
Gardening and Nature, STEAM
Age Group:
6-11
Event Details:

Join us at the library to take part in our citizen science month project! April is Citizen Science Month, which is celebrated by completing 1 million acts of science around the wor...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Reading Wi-Fi Garden
Age Group: 6-11
Program Description: Gardening and Nature, STEAM
Event Details:

Join us at the library to take part in our citizen science month project! April is Citizen Science Month, which is celebrated by completing 1 million acts of science around the world.

Arcade Engineer

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
6-11
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to make your own arcade game? We're looking for curious, creative problem solvers who want to learn how to plan, design, build, and play your very own arcade g...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: 6-11
Program Description: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to make your own arcade game? We're looking for curious, creative problem solvers who want to learn how to plan, design, build, and play your very own arcade game made with cardboard and recycled parts. 

Homeschool Hub

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
STEAM
Age Group:
6-11
Homeschool Hub:

Event Details:

Looking for a more advance STEM lesson? Come to Homeschool Hub where we will be teaching science lessons on robots, computers, and other small machines! 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 6-11
Program Description: STEAM
Event Details:

Looking for a more advance STEM lesson? Come to Homeschool Hub where we will be teaching science lessons on robots, computers, and other small machines! 

Kitchen Safety Crime Scene

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
UM-Meeting Room at Union Mills Branch
Age Group:
6-11, Teen
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and interactive event where kids become detectives to solve a kitchen mystery! Explore clues, uncover safety hazards, and learn valuable tips to stay safe in the ...

Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-Meeting Room
Age Group: 6-11, Teen
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and interactive event where kids become detectives to solve a kitchen mystery! Explore clues, uncover safety hazards, and learn valuable tips to stay safe in the kitchen.

Staff In-Service Day

All Day
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online
Closing
Branches:
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online

Creative Kids - Rustic Tomato Sauce

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Games and Play, STEAM
Age Group:
6-11
Event Details:

Let your creative sparks fly! Creative Kids takes place the first Wednesday of each month and is an opportunity to cultivate your inner creativity while you learn a new craft or sk...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 6-11
Program Description: Games and Play, STEAM
Event Details:

Let your creative sparks fly! Creative Kids takes place the first Wednesday of each month and is an opportunity to cultivate your inner creativity while you learn a new craft or skill!

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Homeschool Hub

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
STEAM
Age Group:
6-11
Event Details:

Looking for a more advance STEM lesson? Come to Homeschool Hub where we will be teaching science lessons on robots, computers, and other small machines! 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 6-11
Program Description: STEAM
Event Details:

Looking for a more advance STEM lesson? Come to Homeschool Hub where we will be teaching science lessons on robots, computers, and other small machines! 

Memorial Day

All Day
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online
Closing
Branches:
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online

Creative Kids - Color with Robots

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Games and Play, STEAM
Age Group:
6-11
Event Details:

Let your creative sparks fly! Creative Kids takes place the first Wednesday of each month and is an opportunity to cultivate your inner creativity while you learn a new craft or sk...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 6-11
Program Description: Games and Play, STEAM
Event Details:

Let your creative sparks fly! Creative Kids takes place the first Wednesday of each month and is an opportunity to cultivate your inner creativity while you learn a new craft or skill!

Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
RP-Meeting Room at Rolling Prairie Branch
Program Description:
STEAM
Age Group:
6-11
Event Details:

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure!Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, we get kids excited about the science that’s all aro...

Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Room: RP-Meeting Room
Age Group: 6-11
Program Description: STEAM
Event Details:

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure!

MellyPop! Puppet Building Workshop

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Description:
Presentation
Age Group:
6-11, Family
Event Details:

Join us after "Chicken Little & Friends" to create your very own puppet with Melly! We’ll have all the fun supplies you need to make a special little puppet that you can bring ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: 6-11, Family
Program Description: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us after "Chicken Little & Friends" to create your very own puppet with Melly! We’ll have all the fun supplies you need to make a special little puppet that you can bring to life! 

Rain or Shine: The Water Cycle

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Gardening and Nature
Age Group:
6-11, Family
Event Details:

Discover the wonders of the water cycle through hands-on learning with robots and basic coding! We will explore the science behind rain, evaporation, and condensation.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 6-11, Family
Program Description: Gardening and Nature
Event Details:

Discover the wonders of the water cycle through hands-on learning with robots and basic coding! We will explore the science behind rain, evaporation, and condensation.

Exploring Art: Watercolor Painting

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
STEAM
Age Group:
6-11
Event Details:

Color Our World this summer by Exploring Art! Each month, you will be introduced to a different art style, learn about notable artists in the field, and get the chance to create yo...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 6-11
Program Description: STEAM
Event Details:

Color Our World this summer by Exploring Art! Each month, you will be introduced to a different art style, learn about notable artists in the field, and get the chance to create your own piece in that style. 

Bubble Blast

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
HA-Outdoor Space at Hanna Branch
Program Description:
STEAM
Age Group:
0-5, 6-11, Family
Event Details:

Join us for bubble-filled fun! We'll learn the science behind bubbles, create your own bubble mixture and wands, and experience the magic of bubbles!*Fair weather event. 

Library Branch: Hanna Branch
Room: HA-Outdoor Space
Age Group: 0-5, 6-11, Family
Program Description: STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for bubble-filled fun! We'll learn the science behind bubbles, create your own bubble mixture and wands, and experience the magic of bubbles!

*Fair weather event. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Creative Kids - Cartoons

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Games and Play, STEAM
Age Group:
6-11
Event Details:

Let your creative sparks fly! Creative Kids takes place the first Wednesday of each month and is an opportunity to cultivate your inner creativity while you learn a new craft or sk...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 6-11
Program Description: Games and Play, STEAM
Event Details:

Let your creative sparks fly! Creative Kids takes place the first Wednesday of each month and is an opportunity to cultivate your inner creativity while you learn a new craft or skill!

Independence Day

All Day
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online
Closing
Branches:
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online

Science Heroes JR: Adventure of the Missing Color

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Description:
Performance, STEAM
Age Group:
0-5, 6-11
Event Details:

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure!Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, we get kids excited about the science that’s all aro...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: 0-5, 6-11
Program Description: Performance, STEAM
Event Details:

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure!

Exploring Art: Collage Crafting

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
STEAM
Age Group:
6-11
Event Details:

Color Our World this summer by Exploring Art! Each month, you will be introduced to a different art style, learn about notable artists in the field, and get the chance to create yo...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 6-11
Program Description: STEAM
Event Details:

Color Our World this summer by Exploring Art! Each month, you will be introduced to a different art style, learn about notable artists in the field, and get the chance to create your own piece in that style. 

Creative Kids - Back to School

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Games and Play, STEAM
Age Group:
6-11
Event Details:

Let your creative sparks fly! Creative Kids takes place the first Wednesday of each month and is an opportunity to cultivate your inner creativity while you learn a new craft or sk...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 6-11
Program Description: Games and Play, STEAM
Event Details:

Let your creative sparks fly! Creative Kids takes place the first Wednesday of each month and is an opportunity to cultivate your inner creativity while you learn a new craft or skill!

Exploring Art: Sketching

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
STEAM
Age Group:
6-11
Event Details:

Color Our World this summer by Exploring Art! Each month, you will be introduced to a different art style, learn about notable artists in the field, and get the chance to create yo...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 6-11
Program Description: STEAM
Event Details:

Color Our World this summer by Exploring Art! Each month, you will be introduced to a different art style, learn about notable artists in the field, and get the chance to create your own piece in that style. 

Labor Day

All Day
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online
Closing
Branches:
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online

Thanksgiving Day Eve

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online
Closing
Branches:
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online