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Scroll Saw Basics

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult

Scroll saws have a thin blade and are great for cutting intricate curves and corners through thin material.

Tech Help

All Day
Hanna Branch
Program Description:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Tech Help:

Get personalized assistance to better understand your technology. Bring your device, charger, and questions (or just your questions) for support with a variety of tools and service...

Tech Help

All Day
Kingsford Heights Branch
Program Description:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Tech Help:

Get personalized assistance to better understand your technology. Bring your device, charger, and questions (or just your questions) for support with a variety of tools and service...

Play & Learn Ages 0-3

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids 0-5
Storytime_Play and Learn - Ages 0-3:

Sing, move, dance, and rhyme with us during this interactive storytime!Babies and their grown-up are encouraged to engage and participate in a storytime structured around the Every...

Inkscape Fundamentals

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Everyone

Discover how easy and fun Inkscape can be in our beginner‑friendly class!

Stories & More Ages 3-5

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids 0-5

This summer, explore the different collections in the Youth Department! We'll learn about each section and what books belong in it, so you can feel more confident when browsing for your next book! 

Crafternoon - Laser Cut Dinosaurs

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Everyone

Drop in to the Exchange anytime for arts and crafts, perfect for people of all ages.

Audio/Visual Studio Basics

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Everyone

Discover how easy and exciting the Audio and Video Studios can be in our beginner-friendly class!

Cooking Corner - Cucumber Cream Cheese Bites

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kingsford Heights Branch
Program Description:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone
Cooking Corner:

Participants of all ages are welcome to learn simple recipes, practice basic kitchen skills, and enjoy creating tasty treats together. No experience needed—just bring your curiosit...

Cool down from the summer heat with a refreshing and healthy snack: cucumber cream cheese bites.

Lights Out on the Lawn

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
MN-Reading Wi-Fi Garden at Main Library
Program Description:
Special Event
Age Group:
Family

What happens when the lights go out at the Library? Your favorite stories come to life -- on our stage! 

STEAM Saturday - Become a Jr. Paleontologist

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
RP-Meeting Room at Rolling Prairie Branch
Program Description:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids 6-11
STEAM Saturday:

Explore the world of science, technology, engineering, art, and math through hands-on and minds‑on activities that spark curiosity, build critical‑thinking skills, and inspire a li...

Learn fun fossil facts and listen to dinosaur tales. We'll also create dinosaur fossils made out of salt dough.

STEAM Saturday - Explore Virtual Reality

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kingsford Heights Branch
Program Description:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids 6-11
STEAM Saturday:

Explore the world of science, technology, engineering, art, and math through hands-on and minds‑on activities that spark curiosity, build critical‑thinking skills, and inspire a li...

Use Virtual Reality kits to explore popular destinations. 

Worldwide Knit and Crochet in Public Day

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
MN-Reading Wi-Fi Garden at Main Library
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Everyone

Share your love for knitting and crochet with others on this globally celebrated day! Craft in the company of fellow fiber art enthusiasts anytime between 10:00am and 12:00pm to join in on the fun and connect with others who share your passion!

Maker Monday - Flower Press

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
FL-Meeting Room at Fish Lake Branch
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Everyone
Maker Monday:

Use tools, small machines, build projects and repurpose objects in a fail-free learning environment to gain job skills or explore a new hobby. 

Learn how to make a flower press to preserve your favorite blooms for future art projects.

Maker Monday - Sew a Coaster

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
UM-Meeting Room at Union Mills Branch
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Everyone
Maker Monday:

Use tools, small machines, build projects and repurpose objects in a fail-free learning environment to gain job skills or explore a new hobby. 

This month, use one of the provided sewing machines or bring your own to learn how to sew a coaster.

Lathe Basics

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult

Learn all about the lathe, including safety precautions, parts of the machine, materials and supplies, and turning techniques. Each class can be taken on its own or combined with others to build a deeper, more comprehensive understanding.

Crafternoon - Dinosaur Pointillism Art

All Day
Rolling Prairie Branch
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Everyone
Crafternoon:

Drop in to the library anytime for arts and crafts, perfect for people of all ages.

Learn about pointillism and create your own dinosaur art with this technique. 

Tinker Teens - Hexaflexagons

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Games and Play, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen
Tinker Teens:

Level up your skills with projects that tap into tech, innovation, and real‑world problem‑solving. Experiment, prototype, and create with other curious minds.  

Put your engineering skills to the test and learn how to make a hexaflexagon (also referred to as aflextangle): an infinity loop paper toy.

Talk & Stitch

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult

Interested in knitting, crochet, hand-sewing, or other needlework projects? Whether you're just learning or have decades of experience, join fellow fiber craft enthusiasts for an evening of stitching!

Creative Kids - Air-Powered Cars

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Games and Play, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids 6-11
Creative Kids:

Let your imagination go wild! Try creative make-and-try activities that help you discover new skills and explore big ideas. Learning has never been more fun!

Construct your own air-powered vehicles, then see how far they can go. 

The Taste of TikTok

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Teen

Using the Charlie Cart, we will be making elote pasta salad and agua mineral preparada, as seen on TikTok.

Tinker Teens - Rigamajig Engineering

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
HA-Meeting Room at Hanna Branch
Program Description:
STEAM
Age Group:
Teen
Tinker Teens:

Level up your skills with projects that tap into tech, innovation, and real‑world problem‑solving. Experiment, prototype, and create with other curious minds.  

Use the Rigamajig to complete engineering challenges, which encourage problem-solving, creative thinking and innovation.

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Chapter Chats Book Club

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MN-Meeting Room A at Main Library
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult

Join us to talk about the books that we are all loving, hating, and all the books in between.

Newcomers are always welcome!

This month: BookTok's Greatest Hits