Northeast Library
June 1 - June 30
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Read With an Animal: K-grade 5. Cuddle up with a certified therapy dog and practice reading aloud. Sign up when you arrive for a 15-minute slot. First come, first served. Collaborator: PAWS to READ is a program of North Star Therapy Animals (NSTA). All handlers are required to be trained in an additional children’s reading program that focuses on utilizing registered therapy animals. Saturday, June 6, 1-2:30 pm.
Coffee and Conversations: Join library staff and fellow patrons for relaxed conversation over coffee and tea. Feel free to bring a craft to work on, book to read, or game to play. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library. Every 2nd Tuesday of the month, starts June 9, 10-11 am.
Stories Together: Pride: For children of all ages and their caregivers. Celebrate family and self-expression during Pride month through books, stories, rhymes, music and movement. Stay for a Family Dance Party. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library. The library will host a Story Stroll around the library, weather permitting: Get ready for Pride with Robin Stevenson’s and Julie McLaughlin’s “Pride Puppy.” Stroll from page to page while reading this engaging story of a puppy lost at a Pride Parade. Come anytime between 10 am and 4 pm to read with your family. Saturday, June 13, 10:30-11:30 am.
Minnesota to Maine: A Solo Bike Trip and What I Discovered: Former MN State Representative Tracy Beckman retired early to become a full-time caregiver for his wife, Janel, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. In the middle of his caregiving journey, his family took over his duties, giving him the time for a 60-day, 1,600-mile solo bike trip to Maine that gave him a new perspective on life. Tracy has been instrumental in leading several Alzheimer’s caregivers support groups. Saturday, June 13, 1:30-2:30 pm.
Cardboard Creations: Entering grade 1-6. Turn trash into treasure in this fun maker program for budding engineers, architects, and artists. You bring the creativity – the library will provide the materials. Drop in or stay the entire time. Optional: Donate your own recycled materials if you like. Wednesday, June 24, 1:30-3 pm.
Wearable Art: Entering grades 4-8. Participants will explore various shirt design techniques and create their own wearable masterpieces by painting (acrylic) or heat-pressing a custom design onto a shirt. Note: Youth will create original designs in the first 30-60 minutes. Those who arrive late can choose from a number of stencils. Materials provided. Collaborator: COMPAS Arts. Sponsor: MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency). Thursday, June 25, 2-4 pm.
LEGO® Lab: Calling all future engineers and architects! The library has got the bricks, you bring your imagination. No experience necessary. Saturday, June 27, 2-4 pm.
Bring Your Own Book Club: 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 the library’s. No advanced registration is required. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library. Tuesday, June 23 & 30, 2-3 pm.
Llamas at the Library
Lounge and learn with the laid-back Carlson’s Llovable Llamas at the library. Sponsor: MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency). Saturday, July 11 at 10:30-1:00pm.