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Help your baby to 6-year-old get ready to read in an interactive storytime. Our storytellers practice Every Child Ready to Read pre-reading skills including talking, singing, writing, playing and reading with participants. Plus, we always have fun!
St. Michael Family Storytime Share books, songs, and rhymes with your children at this storytime designed to promote school readiness in 0 to 5-year-olds. Librarians, caregivers, and children will sing, talk, read, write, and play together to build early literacy skills. Siblings are also welcome! Sponsored by St. Michael Friends of the Library.
Give your child the gift of reading and literacy. Track the progress with your child s special booklet and earn prizes along the way. For ages birth to kindergarten. Join us for our fall kick-off following storytime on September 21 or stop by and see us at the FYCC Open Streets event on Saturday, Sept. 19. Sponsored by the St. Michael Friends of the Library and Wright-Hennepin Electric.
Join us for a family story time hosted by the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose ECFE. Program includes books read aloud, a story-based activity or craft, and time to browse the library shelves. Registration required.
Welcome our newest library friend, Fritizi! She is a miniature dachshund that is ready to help young readers become more comfortable in reading and improving literacy. Fritzi is a part of the You're not Alone therapy dog program. For age 5 and up. No registration required.
Block printing is the earliest form of creating reproducible artworks. It originated in China in the 3 rd century and was used to print calendars, art, and various texts. In this class, students will hand carve their own stamp or block with a design of their choosing, print it on cards using ink pads, and will be able to take their custom stamps home with them. For ages 12 and up. Registration is required. Limit 15. This class is made possible by funding from the City of Elk River. Monday, September 21
We re challenging students to see how many visits each school can make to the library throughout the month of September. Each time you visit to look at materials or check items out; receive a sticker to place next to your school s name. For grades k-12, including homeschoolers.
Join us for stories, songs, and fun! Books are geared to 3 to 6 year olds but younger and older friends are welcome! No advanced registration; please check-in at the Children's desk upon arrival.
Annandale early childhood educator, Ms. Liv will present three preschool story times in the library this fall. For ages 1 to 5. Limit 12. Registration is preferred; if space is available, walk-ins are welcome.
Help your baby to 6-year-old get ready to read in an interactive storytime. Our storytellers practice Every Child Ready to Read pre-reading skills including talking, singing, writing, playing and reading with participants. Plus, we always have fun!
Join us for singing, playing, and other age-appropriate activities and crafts. We will engage their curiosity, while developing important literacy skills and fostering a life-long love of reading and learning. For preschoolers. Registration is required. Sponsored by the Eagle Bend Friends of the Library.
Children, with a favorite adult, enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities while building language, early literacy, and school readiness skills through reading, singing, talking, and playing. Please stay home when sick. For ages 2-6.
Children, with a favorite adult, enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language, early literacy, and school readiness skills through reading, singing, talking, and playing. For ages 2-6.
Make your own unique Tic-Tac-Toe board which can be whatever theme you want! Students will first learn how to make an armature with tinfoil and then layer various-colored polymer clay on top to create the tile. Then, students will create eight objects to use as game pieces. Bring your creativity and imagination! Students will leave with instructions on how to bake their Tic-Tac-Toe tiles at home. Registration required. For ages 8+. This program was made possible with Arts & Cultural Heritage Funds from Minnesota's Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment.
Come join us in reading some books based on a theme, such as animals, colors, numbers, feelings, dinosaurs, etc. Stories are geared toward preschool and kindergarten age, however all ages are welcome. Coloring and activity sheets will be available to take home at the end of the program. Limit 20 people.
Most hardcover books are made up of several smaller sets of pages that are sewn together into signatures, then combined to create a book with many pages. This class will begin by sewing a simple, one signature booklet with a decorative cover. Students can then progress to sewing multiple signatures into a single cover to create a more complex journal or sketchbook. For ages 10 and up. Registration required, limit 20. Sponsored by Buffalo Friends of the Library.
We re challenging students to see how many visits each school can make to the library throughout the month of September. Each time you visit to look at materials or check items out; receive a sticker to place next to your school s name. For grades k-12, including homeschoolers.
Each storytime will engage children s curiosity, while developing important literacy skills and fostering a life-long love of reading and learning. Books are selected for developmental ages 3 to 6, but all ages welcome. Sponsored by Friends of the Buffalo Library.
Join us every other Wednesday for great books and fun activities. Have fun and develop early literacy skills at the same time. Geared for ages 3 to 6, but all ages are welcome. Sponsored by Friends of the Cokato Area Library.
Children, with a favorite adult, enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities while building language, early literacy, and school readiness skills through reading, singing, talking, and playing. For ages 0 to 6.
Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month by taking a tour of Great River Regional Library s website, catalog, databases, and services. Navigating the website and catalog, requesting items, suspending requests, registering for events, accessing the Digital Collection, Educator s Request, Interlibrary Loan services and more will be covered. There are endless possibilities with your library card!
Come to the library and share a story of your choice with River, our visiting therapy dog. Young readers build confidence by reading aloud with a furry friend. Sign up at the library to read to River for 15 minutes. For children of all ages.
We re challenging students to see how many visits each school can make to the library throughout the month of September. Each time you visit to look at materials or check items out; receive a sticker to place next to your school s name. For grades k-12, including homeschoolers.
Join us in the community room Thursday mornings for singing, playing, and other age appropriate activities during children s storytime. We will engage their curiosity, while developing important literacy skills and fostering a life-long love of reading and learning. For babies through preschoolers. No registration necessary. Sponsored by Friends of the Little Falls Carnegie Library.
Let s practice our fine motor skills through art! While using tools found in schools, we ll work together to make a fun project or two. Targeted to ages 3 to 6. Limit 12. Registration required.
Join Miss Wendi for a themed storytime! We will read stories, move, and learn. Storytimes teach many skills, like listening comprehension, letter recognition, and vocabulary. Enjoy time with your child while building a foundation for reading success! Tiny tots and curious older siblings are welcome. For families. Limit 20. Please register your child online here by calling the library: 320-243-7343. Thursdays, Sept. 24 & Oct. 22 2:00 to 2:45 p.m.
Got a budding or reluctant reader? Teddy Bear, our friendly German Shepherd Therapy READ dog, is here to help! He loves books and is the perfect listener for kids ages 6 to 10. Whether you're practicing or building confidence, Teddy Bear s patient ears and tail wags will make reading fun and stress-free. Come read to Teddy Bear and boost your reading skills in a relaxed, encouraging environment! Registration required.
Learn how to make friendship bracelets, and get some good babysitting (and life) tips from Stacey, Kristy, Mary Anne, and Claudia. For ages 7 to 12. Limit 20. Register at the Children's Help Desk beginning September 10.
We re challenging students to see how many visits each school can make to the library throughout the month of September. Each time you visit to look at materials or check items out; receive a sticker to place next to your school s name. For grades k-12, including homeschoolers.
Join us for a family storytime hosted by Monticello Early Childhood Family Education. An ECFE staff member leads storytime with crafts, games, songs, and plenty of children s books! For ages 0 to 6 with their parent or caregiver. Fridays, Sept. 11, 18, & 25
Encourage a love of learning as you and your child play, explore, discover, count and create. Join us anytime during the morning for this open-ended play session. For ages 2 to 5. No registration needed. This program was made possible by funding from the Friends of the Elk River Library.
We re challenging students to see how many visits each school can make to the library throughout the month of September. Each time you visit to look at materials or check items out; receive a sticker to place next to your school s name. For grades k-12, including homeschoolers.
Visit the Library to read with a Furry Friend! Certified therapy animals (including a dog or two) wil be on hand to listen as you read a story. Its lots of fun to read when a friendly animal is your audience! For ages 4 to 12
We re challenging students to see how many visits each school can make to the library throughout the month of September. Each time you visit to look at materials or check items out; receive a sticker to place next to your school s name. For grades k-12, including homeschoolers.
Help your baby to 6-year-old get ready to read in an interactive storytime. Our storytellers practice Every Child Ready to Read pre-reading skills including talking, singing, writing, playing and reading with participants. Plus, we always have fun!
Encourage a love of learning as you and your child play, explore, discover, count, and create. Stations are set up for participants to come and go as time and attention span permits. Activities are designed for ages 1 to 5. No registration, but room limits may be enforced.
Imagine, design, and create! Build solo or with a team for an hour of free-style, challenge, or mixed-structure LEGO time. Get to know your fellow builders, as this lab will be held the fourth Monday of each month! For all ages. Please note, we will be using small LEGOs, which are a choking hazard for children under 3 years old. Mondays, Sept. 28 & Oct. 26 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Experience an art program where each monthly session will feature a famous artist and children learn about their life and artistic style. Children will then have a chance to create their own piece of art inspired by the artist's work. For school-age children and teens. Registration required. Limit 15.
Join us for a family story time hosted by the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose ECFE. Program includes books read aloud, a story-based activity or craft, and time to browse the library shelves. Registration required.
We re challenging students to see how many visits each school can make to the library throughout the month of September. Each time you visit to look at materials or check items out; receive a sticker to place next to your school s name. For grades k-12, including homeschoolers.
Join us for stories, songs, and fun! Books are geared to 3 to 6 year olds but younger and older friends are welcome! No advanced registration; please check-in at the Children's desk upon arrival.
Encourage a love of learning as you and your child play, explore, discover, count, and create. Join us anytime during the morning for this open-ended play session. Activities designed for ages 1 to 5. No registration.
Annandale early childhood educator, Ms. Liv will present three preschool story times in the library this fall. For ages 1 to 5. Limit 12. Registration is preferred; if space is available, walk-ins are welcome.
Help your baby to 6-year-old get ready to read in an interactive storytime. Our storytellers practice Every Child Ready to Read pre-reading skills including talking, singing, writing, playing and reading with participants. Plus, we always have fun!
Your child will learn and practice pre-reading skills, develop an increased vocabulary and attention span, and nurture a lifelong love of reading! Books geared for ages 3-6 but younger and older friends are welcome! No advanced registration is required.
Children, with a favorite adult, enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities while building language, early literacy, and school readiness skills through reading, singing, talking, and playing. Please stay home when sick. For ages 2-6.
Children, with a favorite adult, enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language, early literacy, and school readiness skills through reading, singing, talking, and playing. For ages 2-6.
Come join us in reading some books based on a theme, such as animals, colors, numbers, feelings, dinosaurs, etc. Stories are geared toward preschool and kindergarten age, however all ages are welcome. Coloring and activity sheets will be available to take home at the end of the program. Limit 20 people.
Each storytime will engage children s curiosity, while developing important literacy skills and fostering a life-long love of reading and learning. Books are selected for developmental ages 3 to 6, but all ages welcome. Sponsored by Friends of the Buffalo Library.
Children, with a favorite adult, enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities while building language, early literacy, and school readiness skills through reading, singing, talking, and playing. For ages 0 to 6.
Community volunteers who have experience in working with students in an education setting will join us to help with homework. Tutoring and help with an subject will be available. Drop-in for a little while or stay the whole hour! Targeted for grades K-6. No registration required. All volunteers undergo a background check.
An ECFE staff member leads storytime with crafts, games, songs, and plenty of children s books! For ages 0 to 6 with their parent or caregiver. No limit.
Join us in the community room Thursday mornings for singing, playing, and other age appropriate activities during children s storytime. We will engage their curiosity, while developing important literacy skills and fostering a life-long love of reading and learning. For babies through preschoolers. No registration necessary. Sponsored by Friends of the Little Falls Carnegie Library.
Calling all teens to celebrate TeenTober at the library! Stop in to see what challenges await! Spend 10 minutes or an hour, it s up to you! Self-guided challenges and activities change weekly. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Available during open hours during the month of October.
This is a drop-in, self-directed time for parents/caregivers to explore and play with their little ones. Activities that help to build early literacy and school readiness will be set up in the library. Supplies are provided. For ages 1-6.
Build, explore, create, and grow! Each month, an activity or craft for kids will be offered at the library. Don t have time to stay? Bag up the pieces, grab instructions, and take home as a kit. Adult supervision is suggested for children three and under, due to small pieces presenting choking hazards. While supplies last. Begins the start of each month. During library open hours.
Join us for a family storytime hosted by Monticello Early Childhood Family Education. An ECFE staff member leads storytime with crafts, games, songs, and plenty of children s books! For ages 0 to 6 with their parent or caregiver. Fridays, Oct. 2, 9, 23, & 30
Young readers build confidence by reading to a furry friend. Stop in to share a story of your choice with Maggie Mae, our visiting therapy dog. For ages 5 and up. No registration.
Help your baby to 6-year-old get ready to read in an interactive storytime. Our storytellers practice Every Child Ready to Read pre-reading skills including talking, singing, writing, playing and reading with participants. Plus, we always have fun!
St. Michael Family Storytime Share books, songs, and rhymes with your children at this storytime designed to promote school readiness in 0 to 5-year-olds. Librarians, caregivers, and children will sing, talk, read, write, and play together to build early literacy skills. Siblings are also welcome! Sponsored by St. Michael Friends of the Library.
Join us for a family story time hosted by the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose ECFE. Program includes books read aloud, a story-based activity or craft, and time to browse the library shelves. Registration required.
Join us for stories, songs, and fun! Books are geared to 3 to 6 year olds but younger and older friends are welcome! No advanced registration; please check-in at the Children's desk upon arrival.
Annandale early childhood educator, Ms. Liv will present three preschool story times in the library this fall. For ages 1 to 5. Limit 12. Registration is preferred; if space is available, walk-ins are welcome.
Help your baby to 6-year-old get ready to read in an interactive storytime. Our storytellers practice Every Child Ready to Read pre-reading skills including talking, singing, writing, playing and reading with participants. Plus, we always have fun!
Children, with a favorite adult, enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities while building language, early literacy, and school readiness skills through reading, singing, talking, and playing. Please stay home when sick. For ages 2-6.
ECFE and the Library are partnering to host a monthly circle time! Join us as we sing songs, do movement activities, create fun crafts, and read books. For ages 0-5 and their families. Registration is required. Please register with Big Lake ECFE.
Welcome our newest library friend, Fritzi! She is a miniature dachshund that is ready to help young readers become more comfortable in reading and improving literacy. Fritzi is a part of the You re Not Alone therapy dog program. For ages 5 and up. No registration necessary.
Inspire your creativity with our Lego challenges. The first challenge is an alphabet challenge, featuring a different letter each month, the second challenge will be announced at the session. For ages 5 to 12. Limit 16. Sponsored by the Friends of the Sinclair Lewis Library Sauk Centre. Registration is required for each date.
Each storytime will engage children s curiosity, while developing important literacy skills and fostering a life-long love of reading and learning. Books are selected for developmental ages 3 to 6, but all ages welcome. Sponsored by Friends of the Buffalo Library.
Join us every other Wednesday for great books and fun activities. Have fun and develop early literacy skills at the same time. Geared for ages 3 to 6, but all ages are welcome. Sponsored by Friends of the Cokato Area Library.
Children, with a favorite adult, enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities while building language, early literacy, and school readiness skills through reading, singing, talking, and playing. For ages 0 to 6.
PotSpot, the independent family owned ceramic shop, will have a large selection of ceramic pieces to choose from to learn how to add your creative ideas and artwork to. The pieces will then be fired and you will be called when they are ready for pick up. Ages 10 and up. Limit 12. Registration required. This program was made possible with Arts & Cultural Heritage Funds from Minnesota s Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment.
Encourage a love of learning as you and your child play, explore, discover, count and create. Join us anytime during the hour for this open-ended play session. Activities designed for ages 1 to 5. No registration, but room limits may be enforced.
Come with your little to storytime. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and a craft together. Learn an early literacy skill. For ages birth to 5 years old.
Join us in the community room Thursday mornings for singing, playing, and other age appropriate activities during children s storytime. We will engage their curiosity, while developing important literacy skills and fostering a life-long love of reading and learning. For babies through preschoolers. No registration necessary. Sponsored by Friends of the Little Falls Carnegie Library.
Join Miss Jennifer for a fun-filled storytime featuring Froggy and other books written by Jonathan London. We will read stories, make a craft, and a snack. Our storytimes teach listening comprehension, letter recognition, and vocabulary. Enjoy time with your child while building a foundation for reading success while having fun! For ages 3 to 8 and their families. Limit 24. Registration required.
Join us for a family storytime hosted by Monticello Early Childhood Family Education. An ECFE staff member leads storytime with crafts, games, songs, and plenty of children s books! For ages 0 to 6 with their parent or caregiver. Fridays, Oct. 2, 9, 23, & 30
Encourage a love of learning as you and your child play, explore, discover, count and create. Join us anytime during the morning for this open-ended play session. For ages 2 to 5. No registration needed. This program was made possible by funding from the Friends of the Elk River Library.
Design something both beautiful and useful! In this creative class, you ll make a set of two custom glass coasters using vibrant colors and unique materials like frit and stringers. You ll explore the art of kiln-forming while experimenting with patterns and textures to match your personal style. Your finished coasters will be fired in a kiln and returned the next week ready to use, gift, or show off! Limit 8; registration required. For ages 10 and up. This program was made possible with Arts & Cultural Heritage Funds from Minnesota's Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment
Using different paints and mediums, you will design a canvas tote bag for all your library or crafting treasures. Tap into your true inner ProCRAFTinator. For ages 10 and up. Limit 12. Registration required. Saturday, October 10th 10:30 a.m. to noon
Join us for a family story time hosted by the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose ECFE. Program includes books read aloud, a story-based activity or craft, and time to browse the library shelves. Registration required.
Join us for stories, songs, and fun! Books are geared to 3 to 6 year olds but younger and older friends are welcome! No advanced registration; please check-in at the Children's desk upon arrival.