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StoryWalk with a campfire storytime- Baylor Park
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Saturday, May 25, 2013
Start Time: 7:30 PM
Library: Carver - All Branches
Description: Enjoy StoryWalks with your family this summer in Carver County as you visit local parks in Carver County. Pages from the book featured at each StoryWalk will be located along the path and lead you to...
Age(s): Family, All Ages
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StoryWalk during Morning Mischief- Baylor Park
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Saturday, June 01, 2013
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Library: Carver - All Branches
Description: Enjoy StoryWalks with your family this summer in Carver County as you visit local parks in Carver County. Pages from the book featured at each StoryWalk will be located along the path and lead you to...
Age(s): Family, All Ages
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Read to a Dog - Stillwater Public Library
Event Type: Special Events
Date: Saturday, June 01, 2013
Start Time: 11:30 AM
Library: Washington - Stillwater Public
Description: Meet our certified therapy dogs who love to be read to. Casey (Dalmatian), Jade (Standard Poodle), Bailey (Coonhound), Wilma (St. Bernard) and Jackie-O (Greyhound Mix) visit the library looking for re...
Age(s): School Age, Children
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Music Storytime-Mayer Express Library
Event Type: Storytimes
Date: Tuesday, June 04, 2013
Start Time: 10:30 AM
Library: Carver - All Branches
Description: For Ages 3-6
Get ready to make music and join us for a special storytime where children and their caregivers will learn about classical music through stories, live music, and rhythm. Funded by M...
Age(s): Family, Preschool, Toddler
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Music Storytime with Peggy Doeksen (kindermusik)
Event Type: Storytimes
Date: Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Start Time: 10:30 AM
Library: Washington - Stillwater Public
Description: Join us for a special preschool music storytime. Siblings always welcome.
No registration necessary.
Age(s): Preschool, Toddler
Other: Sponsored by the Stillwater Public Library Foundation
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Music Storytime-Victoria Express Library
Event Type: Storytimes
Date: Thursday, June 06, 2013
Start Time: 10:30 AM
Library: Carver - All Branches
Description: For Ages 3-6
Get ready to make music and join us for a special storytime where children and their caregivers will learn about classical music through stories, live music, and rhythm. Funded by M...
Age(s): Family, Preschool, Toddler
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Music Storytime-Cologne Express Library
Event Type: Storytimes
Date: Friday, June 07, 2013
Start Time: 10:30 AM
Library: Carver - All Branches
Description: For Ages 3-6
Get ready to make music and join us for a special storytime where children and their caregivers will learn about classical music through stories, live music, and rhythm. Funded by M...
Age(s): Family, Preschool, Toddler
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Let's make fairy dresses for the Garden- Waconia Library
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Friday, June 07, 2013
Start Time: 11:00 AM
Library: Carver - Waconia Library Branch
Description: For ages 9 and up
Come learn how to create "fairy" costumes that can be used in fairy gardens or in your bedrooms. Many fairy gardens do not feature fairies themselves, but do feature t...
Age(s): School Age
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Mixed Nuts
Event Type: Arts/Entertainment
Date: Friday, June 07, 2013
Start Time: 6:30 PM
Library: Dakota - South St. Paul Public Library
Description: Join us for physical comedy, age-appropriate humor and uproarious audience participation! Recommended for ages 3+
Age(s): All Ages, Children, Family
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Sidewalk Chalk Art
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Saturday, June 08, 2013
Start Time: All Day
Library: Washington - Oakdale Branch
Description: Draw a picture, leave a message, sign your name or play a chalk art game to celebrate the first day of our Summer Reading Program! The chalk will be available all day. For all ages!
Age(s): All Ages
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FIRST DAY OF BOOKAWOCKY
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Saturday, June 08, 2013
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Library: Scott - Shakopee Library
Description: Visit the library and start earning virtual "badges" online or using our paper form! Kids up to age 18 can earn badges for things like minutes of reading, writing reviews, and going to libra...
Age(s): School Age, Teen, Preschool
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FIRST DAY OF BOOKAWOCKY
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Saturday, June 08, 2013
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Library: Scott - New Prague Library
Description: Visit the library and start earning virtual "badges" online or using our paper form! Kids up to age 18 can earn badges for things like minutes of reading, writing reviews, and going to libra...
Age(s): School Age, Teen, Preschool
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FIRST DAY OF BOOKAWOCKY
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Saturday, June 08, 2013
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Library: Scott - Prior Lake Library
Description: Visit the library and start earning virtual "badges" online or using our paper form! Kids up to age 18 can earn badges for things like minutes of reading, writing reviews, and going to libra...
Age(s): School Age, Teen, Preschool
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FIRST DAY OF BOOKAWOCKY
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Saturday, June 08, 2013
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Library: Scott - Savage Library
Description: Visit the library and start earning virtual "badges" online or using our paper form! Kids up to age 18 can earn badges for things like minutes of reading, writing reviews, and going to libra...
Age(s): School Age, Teen, Preschool
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Summer Reading Program Kickoff Festival
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Saturday, June 08, 2013
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Library: Ramsey - Roseville Library
Description: Come one, come all to the Ramsey County Library annual summer reading kickoff festival! Activities will be going on all day at the Roseville Library. For a detailed list of programs and performers, pl...
Age(s): Family, School Age, Preschool
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Summer Reading Program: Bookachalky
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Saturday, June 08, 2013
Start Time: 10:30 AM
Library: Washington - Valley Branch
Description: Help kick off the 2013 Summer Reading Program by creating sidewalk chalk art. Kids of all ages welcome. No registration, just come and join the fun.
Age(s): All Ages
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Summer Reading Program: Choo Choo Bob
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Saturday, June 08, 2013
Start Time: 11:00 AM
Library: Washington - R. H. Stafford Branch
Description: The musical group from the local TV show "Choo Choo Bob" comes to the library to help kick off the Bookawocky Summer Reading program.
Age(s): All Ages
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Read to a Dog - Stillwater Public Library
Event Type: Special Events
Date: Saturday, June 08, 2013
Start Time: 11:30 AM
Library: Washington - Stillwater Public
Description: Meet our certified therapy dogs who love to be read to. Casey (Dalmatian), Jade (Standard Poodle), Bailey (Coonhound), Wilma (St. Bernard) and Jackie-O (Greyhound Mix) visit the library looking for re...
Age(s): School Age, Children
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Summer Reading Program: Choo Choo Bob
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Saturday, June 08, 2013
Start Time: 2:00 PM
Library: Washington - Hardwood Creek Branch
Description: The musical group from the local TV show "Choo Choo Bob" comes to the library to help kick off the Bookawocky Summer Reading program.
Age(s): All Ages
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Celebrity Storytime
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Monday, June 10, 2013
Start Time: 10:30 AM
Library: Scott - Savage Library
Description: Join local notables for stories and fun for kids of all ages!
Age(s): All Ages, Family
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Little Scientists: Plant Seeds
Event Type: Special Events
Date: Monday, June 10, 2013
Start Time: 10:30 AM
Library: Dakota - South St. Paul Public Library
Description: Learn about plants through stories and interactive science activities. Ages 3-6. Registration required.
Age(s): Preschool
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FIRST DAY OF BOOKAWOCKY
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Monday, June 10, 2013
Start Time: 1:00 PM
Library: Scott - Elko New Market Library
Description: Visit the library and start earning virtual "badges" online or using our paper form! Kids up to age 18 can earn badges for things like minutes of reading, writing reviews, and going to libra...
Age(s): School Age, Teen, Preschool
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FIRST DAY OF BOOKAWOCKY
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Monday, June 10, 2013
Start Time: 1:00 PM
Library: Scott - Jordan Library- closed 5/13 thru 6/3
Description: Visit the library and start earning virtual "badges" online or using our paper form! Kids up to age 18 can earn badges for things like minutes of reading, writing reviews, and going to libra...
Age(s): School Age, Teen, Preschool
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Waggin' Tails Drop-in Reading Time
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Monday, June 10, 2013
Start Time: 1:00 PM
Library: Scott - Prior Lake Library
Description: Read aloud to certified therapy dog Hailey! Mondays at 1:00-2:00 p.m. starting Monday, June 10.
Age(s): All Ages, Family
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Summer Reading Kickoff Event - Theatre Mu Taiko Drummers
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Monday, June 10, 2013
Start Time: 1:30 PM
Library: Scott - Jordan Library- closed 5/13 thru 6/3
Description: Summer fun starts with the Theatre Mu Taiko Drummers! This high-energy group brings their signature blend of tradition and innovation on the taiko (Japanese for "big drum") right into the Jo...
Age(s): Family, Preschool, School Age
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Teen Summmer Reading Program Kickoff: SRP Badges Unveiled!
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Monday, June 10, 2013
Start Time: 2:00 PM
Library: St. Paul - Highland Park Library
Description: Teens (12-18 years),
Drop in to see SPPL?s new SRP Teen Badges for Summer 2013! Learn how you can earn badges and a chance to win other prizes this summer by reading and engaging in your c...
Age(s): Teen
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Float into Summer Reading Bubble Festival!
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Monday, June 10, 2013
Start Time: 2:30 PM
Library: Anoka - Johnsville Branch
Description: Join us to explore the Science of Bubbles! We'll create different shapes of bubbles using fun techniques and household items! You'll even get to stand inside of a giant bubble!
This free p...
Age(s): Children, All Ages
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Summer Reading Program Kick-Off
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Monday, June 10, 2013
Start Time: 5:00 PM
Library: St. Paul - Rondo Community Outreach Library
Description: Please join us for Rondo's Summer Reading Program Kick-Off Event! There will be games, crafts and treats for all.
Age(s): School Age, Teen
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Kids Book Club
Event Type: Books/Authors
Date: Monday, June 10, 2013
Start Time: 6:30 PM
Library: Anoka - Rum River Library
Description: Come to share a bit about your favorite books and enjoy related activities. For kids entering grades 3-5. Parents are welcome to join.
Age(s): School Age, Adult
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FIRST DAY OF BOOKAWOCKY
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Library: Scott - Belle Plaine Library
Description: Visit the library and start earning virtual "badges" online or using our paper form! Kids up to age 18 can earn badges for things like minutes of reading, writing reviews, and going to libra...
Age(s): School Age, Teen, Preschool
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Intro to Chess for K-12 - Registration Required
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Library: Scott - Belle Plaine Library
Description: If you don?t know how to play but always wanted to learn, come to this workshop!
Age(s): School Age, Teen
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StoryWalk- Chanhassen City Center Park
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Library: Carver - All Branches
Description: Enjoy StoryWalks with your family this summer in Carver County as you visit local parks in Carver County. Pages from the book featured at each StoryWalk will be located along the path and lead you to...
Age(s): Family, All Ages
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Celebrity Storytime
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Start Time: 10:30 AM
Library: Scott - Shakopee Library
Description: Join local notables for stories and fun for kids of all ages!
Age(s): All Ages, Family
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Celebrity Storytime
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Start Time: 10:30 AM
Library: Scott - Jordan Library- closed 5/13 thru 6/3
Description: Join local notables for stories and fun for kids of all ages!
Age(s): All Ages, Family
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Celebrity Storytime
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Start Time: 10:30 AM
Library: Scott - Savage Library
Description: Join local notables for stories and fun for kids of all ages!
Age(s): All Ages, Family
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Comedy Magician Star Michaelina
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Start Time: 10:30 AM
Library: St. Paul - Merriam Park Library
Description: High energy show filled with amazing comedy magic.
Age(s): Preschool, School Age
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Dinosaur Clay Sculpting with Abrakadoodle
Event Type: Legacy Amendment
Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Start Time: 10:30 AM
Library: Dakota - South St. Paul Public Library
Description: Hear cool facts and a funny story about dinosaurs and learn to create dinosaurs using color mixing and sculpting. Ages 6-12. Registration required.
Age(s): School Age
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Summer Reading Kickoff Event - Schiffelly Puppets, "The Little Mermaid"
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Start Time: 10:30 AM
Library: Scott - New Prague Library
Description: Kickoff summer reading with the humorous and wildly popular Schiffelly Puppets! Comic situations, original puppet characters, and morals are added to the classic fairy tale "The Little Mermaid&qu...
Age(s): Family, Preschool, School Age
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Summer Reading Kickoff Event - Splatter Sisters, "30 Books in 30 Minutes"
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Start Time: 10:30 AM
Library: Scott - Savage Library
Description: Kickoff summer reading with the Splatter Sisters! Enjoy the musical talents and manic fun of this wildly popular group as they try to present 30 of your favorite books in just 30 minutes?can they do i...
Age(s): Family, Preschool, School Age
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Summer Reading Program Event/Brodini Comedy Magic Show
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Start Time: 10:30 AM
Library: St. Paul - Saint Anthony Park Library
Description: The library will be closed for renovations. This program will be held at the Saint Anthony Park United Methodist Church, 2200 Hillside Ave.
Everyone is welcome to attend this kid-friendly, comed...
Age(s): Preschool, School Age
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Wendy's Wiggle Jiggle Jam
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Start Time: 10:30 AM
Library: St. Paul - Rice Street Library
Description: Join us for interactive musical entertainment for children two to ten years old and their families. Every child will be encouraged to participate with movement, engaging props, and upbeat music.
Age(s): School Age, Preschool, Toddler
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4th-6th Grade - Go Global ? Geography Book Club - Registration Required
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Start Time: 1:00 PM
Library: Scott - Belle Plaine Library
Description: Travel the world through books with the "Go Global" Geography book club. For kids ENTERING 4th through 6th grade. Registration is required and begins on June 3. Stop by the library or call ...
Age(s): School Age
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Passport to Haiti Camp
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Start Time: 1:00 PM
Library: Anoka - Northtown Library
Description: Join artist an artist and dancer for an exciting adventure creating art and learning dances of the magnificent island culture of Haiti, nestled in the Caribbean Islands. Make your own large scale tap-...
Age(s): School Age
Other: This free program was funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
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Learn to Beatbox!
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Start Time: 1:30 PM
Library: Ramsey - New Brighton Library
Description: Learn how to make drum noises without a drum! Discover all the cool sounds your mouth can make using rhythm and music to inspire you. This beatbox workshop is being led by Andrew Berkowitz, beatboxer ...
Age(s): School Age, Teen
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Summer Reading Kickoff Event - Schiffelly Puppets, "The Little Mermaid"
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Start Time: 1:30 PM
Library: Scott - Prior Lake Library
Description: Kickoff summer reading with the humorous and wildly popular Schiffelly Puppets! Comic situations, original puppet characters, and morals are added to the classic fairy tale "The Little Mermaid&qu...
Age(s): Family, Preschool, School Age
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Storyclay Teller- Waconia Library
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Start Time: 2:00 PM
Library: Carver - Waconia Library Branch
Description: For ages 5 and up
Come share the magic of art and storytelling with Maureen Carlson of Wee Folk Creations. A special figurine will be created as children's ideas are shared during the storytellin...
Age(s): School Age
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Summer Reading Program Event/Brodini Comedy Magic Show
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Start Time: 2:00 PM
Library: St. Paul - Saint Anthony Park Library
Description: The library will be closed for renovations. This program will be held at the Saint Anthony Park United Methodist Church, 2200 Hillside Ave.
Everyone is welcome to attend this kid-friendly, comed...
Age(s): Preschool, School Age
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1st-3rd Grade Little Traveler ? Geography Book Club - Registration Required
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Start Time: 2:30 PM
Library: Scott - Belle Plaine Library
Description: Travel the world through books with the "Little Traveler" Geography book club. For kids ENTERING 1st through 3rd grade. Registration is required and begins on June 3. Stop by the library o...
Age(s): School Age
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Mother-Daughter Book Club
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Start Time: 5:30 PM
Library: Ramsey - Roseville Library
Description: Moms and their daughters will meet on Tuesday evenings monthly to discuss titles with precocious girl characters and beyond. Snacks served. Contact the library in Roseville to register. For grades 4-6...
Age(s): School Age
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Father's Day Card Make & Take
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Start Time: 6:00 PM
Library: Scott - Savage Library
Description: Drop in and make a card for Father's Day! Presented by the Savage Area Women of Today.
Age(s): School Age, Preschool
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Family Storytime- Chanhassen
Event Type: Storytimes
Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Start Time: 10:30 AM
Library: Carver - Chanhassen Library Branch
Description: Family Storytimes
For all ages, with a focus on children age 2 and up. Children, parents and caregivers are invited to come and share 30 minutes of stories, music and movement that encourage...
Age(s): Preschool, Family
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RAD ZOO
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Start Time: 10:30 AM
Library: St. Paul - West 7th Library
Description: Mississippi Market is proud to help kick off the summer with fun at the library, reading and healthy snacks. RAD ZOO (Reptile and Amphibian Discovery Zoo) will show and teach us about their live, slit...
Age(s): Preschool, School Age, Toddler
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Summer Playhouse
Event Type: Arts/Entertainment
Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Start Time: 10:30 AM
Library: Dakota - South St. Paul Public Library
Description: Everyone is invited to come and enjoy free entertainment presented by the SSP Parks and Recreation Department's Summer Playhouse. Actors, puppets and interactive play are all a part of the Summer Play...
Age(s): All Ages, Children, Family
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Summer Reading Program: The Bazillions
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Start Time: 10:30 AM
Library: Washington - R. H. Stafford Branch
Description: Musical performance with plenty of audience participation. Fun, upbeat, pop music for kids and adults. In the Central Park Amphitheater. No registration. A MELSA-sponsored program.
Age(s): Children
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Chaska Library - Treasure Beyond Measure
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Start Time: 11:00 AM
Library: Carver - Chaska Library Branch
Description: Treasure Beyond Measure
Join silly pirate Captain Curly as he recruits rookie pirates and embarks on an adventure filled with physical comedy, funny magic, uproarious audience participation, and ...
Age(s): All Ages
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Reading With Horse Power
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Start Time: 11:00 AM
Library: St. Paul - Sun Ray Library
Description: Learn about horses and meet a real miniature horse!
Age(s): School Age
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Chaska Library - Treasure Beyond Measure
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Start Time: 12:30 PM
Library: Carver - Chaska Library Branch
Description: Treasure Beyond Measure
Join silly pirate Captain Curly as he recruits rookie pirates and embarks on an adventure filled with physical comedy, funny magic, uproarious audience participation, and ...
Age(s): All Ages
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Passport to Haiti Camp
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Start Time: 1:00 PM
Library: Anoka - Northtown Library
Description: Join artist an artist and dancer for an exciting adventure creating art and learning dances of the magnificent island culture of Haiti, nestled in the Caribbean Islands. Make your own large scale tap-...
Age(s): School Age
Other: This free program was funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
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Super Smash Brothers Brawl Tournament
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Start Time: 2:00 PM
Library: Scott - Prior Lake Library
Description: Free prizes and snacks! Bring your friends or come on your own and we'll match you up - fight your way to the top to win prizes! Registration is recommended but not required.
Age(s): Teen
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Teen Writing Club
Event Type: Group Meetings
Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Start Time: 3:30 PM
Library: Dakota - South St. Paul Public Library
Description: Join this group for a chance to practice your creative writing skills, learn new techniques, read what other teen writers are working on, and hear helpful comments about your own writing. No need to r...
Age(s): Teen
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Minnesota Comics Workshop - Registration Required
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Start Time: 4:00 PM
Library: Scott - New Prague Library
Description: Kaboom! Thwack! Sharpen your pencil, lay out your plot, and hone your cartoonist skills! Learn about Minnesota cartoonists and apply techniques from a professional cartoonist and make your own mini-co...
Age(s): Teen
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Summer Reading Kickoff Event - Star Michaelina
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Start Time: 4:00 PM
Library: Scott - Elko New Market Library
Description: Celebrate the start of summer reading with Star Michaelina! Join Star for a high-energy, wacky magic show that will leave you amazed and laughing. Funded by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment.
Age(s): Family, Preschool, School Age
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Container Gardening Demonstration and Swap Event
Event Type: Home/Garden
Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Start Time: 5:30 PM
Library: Washington - R. H. Stafford Branch
Description: Container Gardening Demonstration and Swap Event
Watch a container gardening demonstration
using live plants: get tips and tricks for watering,
gardening tools, re-potting and more
Age(s): Adult
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Pizza & Pages Tween Book Club
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Start Time: 6:00 PM
Library: Ramsey - Shoreview Library
Description: Enjoy the ultimate reading and eating experience with this informal book discussion group. For students entering 6th and 7th grades. Space is limited. To register contact the Shoreview Library.
Age(s): School Age, Teen
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Celebrity Storytime
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Thursday, June 13, 2013
Start Time: 10:30 AM
Library: Scott - New Prague Library
Description: Join local notables for stories and fun for kids of all ages!
Age(s): All Ages, Family
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Magician Matt Dunn
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Thursday, June 13, 2013
Start Time: 10:30 AM
Library: St. Paul - Arlington Hills Library
Description: Matt Dunn presents an action packed, fast paced, interactive comedy magic show.
Age(s): School Age
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Paul Spring Concert
Event Type: Special Events
Date: Thursday, June 13, 2013
Start Time: 10:30 AM
Library: Dakota - South St. Paul Public Library
Description: Listen and sing along to playful folk and funk songs about Sherlock Holmes, Don Quixote, Peter Pan and more. All ages. Sponsored by MELSA.
Age(s): All Ages, Family, Children
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Summer Reading Kickoff Event - Snapdragon Seeds
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Thursday, June 13, 2013
Start Time: 10:30 AM
Library: Scott - Shakopee Library
Description: Celebrate the start of summer reading with Snapdragon Seeds Music! Move and groove to the upbeat sounds of this exciting group while you learn rhymes, patterns and songwriting. Funded by the Minnesota...
Age(s): Family, Preschool, School Age
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Illustration Arts Workshop- Watertown Library
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Thursday, June 13, 2013
Start Time: 1:00 PM
Library: Carver - Watertown Library Branch
Description: Come to this workshop and learn about methods used in commercial illustration. Drawing skills, illustration techniques, and various painting and collage techniques will be explored. Examples of famous...
Age(s): Teen
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Passport to Haiti Camp
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Thursday, June 13, 2013
Start Time: 1:00 PM
Library: Anoka - Northtown Library
Description: Join artist an artist and dancer for an exciting adventure creating art and learning dances of the magnificent island culture of Haiti, nestled in the Caribbean Islands. Make your own large scale tap-...
Age(s): School Age
Other: This free program was funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
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Summer Reading Program: Wimpy Kid Party at Stillwater Public Library
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Thursday, June 13, 2013
Start Time: 1:00 PM
Library: Washington - Stillwater Public
Description: Join us for some games and crafts based on the popular Wimpy Kid books. Make a journal, try your hand at cartooning, test your skill at the ?cereal box toss? game, but whatever you do ? don?t get the ...
Age(s): School Age
Other: Sponsored by the Stillwater Public Library Foundation
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Paul Spring (Summer Reading Performer)
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Thursday, June 13, 2013
Start Time: 1:30 PM
Library: Ramsey - Maplewood Library
Description: Paul Spring brings children's books to life with his folk music. An interactive and upbeat performance which includes songs and stories about characters like Sherlock Holmes and Peter Pan. For ages 5-...
Age(s): School Age, Children, Family
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Summer Reading Kickoff Event - Snapdragon Seeds
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Thursday, June 13, 2013
Start Time: 1:30 PM
Library: Scott - Belle Plaine Library
Description: Celebrate the start of summer reading with Snapdragon Seeds Music! Move and groove to the upbeat sounds of this exciting group while you learn rhymes, patterns and songwriting. Funded by the Minnesota...
Age(s): Family, Preschool, School Age
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Captain Underpants- Waconia Library
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Thursday, June 13, 2013
Start Time: 2:00 PM
Library: Carver - Waconia Library Branch
Description: For ages 7 and up
Are you a fan of the courageous and crazy Captain Underpants? Come and join us to unleash your inner goofy superhero with games and silly fun at our Captain Underpants party!Age(s): School Age
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Messy Art Club
Event Type: Arts/Entertainment
Date: Thursday, June 13, 2013
Start Time: 2:00 PM
Library: Dakota - South St. Paul Public Library
Description: Drop-in to make a Bookawocky: Dig In! themed art project. Projects will vary. For 3-12 year olds.
Age(s): School Age, Preschool, Children
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Fold Out Books Kid's Craft
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Thursday, June 13, 2013
Start Time: 4:00 PM
Library: Washington - Oakdale Branch
Description: Foldout Booklet - small enough to fit in a pocket, this clever keepsake unfolds into an impressive multipage book. Made with paper, glue and a tie ribbon. Write a book about yourself or make a gift f...
Age(s): School Age
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Comic Book Workshop
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Thursday, June 13, 2013
Start Time: 6:00 PM
Library: Ramsey - Mounds View Library
Description: Kaboom! Thwack! Sharpen your pencil, lay out your plot, and hone your inner cartoonist skills! Participants will learn about Minnesota cartoonists and apply techniques from a professional cartoonist t...
Age(s): School Age, Teen
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Come Sing with Paul Spring!
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Thursday, June 13, 2013
Start Time: 6:30 PM
Library: Washington - Park Grove Branch
Description: Families and kids of all ages, swing by the library and enjoy folky and funky tunes performed by local singer-songwriter Paul Spring. Don't forget to wear your dancing shoes!
Age(s): Family
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Brodini (Summer Reading Performer)
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Friday, June 14, 2013
Start Time: 10:30 AM
Library: Ramsey - New Brighton Library
Description: High-energy magic with lots of audience participation! Scarves, coins, cards, balls, ropes and ordinary items become animate objects of wonder ... with your help! Appropriate for ages 3-12.
Age(s): Family, Preschool, School Age
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Celebrity Storytime
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Friday, June 14, 2013
Start Time: 10:30 AM
Library: Scott - Elko New Market Library
Description: Join local notables for stories and fun for kids of all ages!
Age(s): All Ages, Family
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Lapsit Storytime- Waconia
Event Type: Storytimes
Date: Friday, June 14, 2013
Start Time: 10:30 AM
Library: Carver - Waconia Library Branch
Description: Lapsit Storytime
For children from birth to 18 months. Babies and their caregivers share quality time in a 20 minute session designed to encourage language developm...
Age(s): Baby
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Reading with Horse Power!
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Friday, June 14, 2013
Start Time: 10:30 AM
Library: Washington - Hardwood Creek Branch
Description: Hear a horse story, learn about horses and even meet a live miniature horse.
Age(s): Children
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Storytime
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Friday, June 14, 2013
Start Time: 10:30 AM
Library: Scott - Belle Plaine Library
Description: Stories and rhymes with a different theme each week
Age(s): All Ages, Family
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Teens Talk Books
Event Type: Books/Authors
Date: Friday, June 14, 2013
Start Time: 10:30 AM
Library: Anoka - Rum River Library
Description: Beat the heat this summer at Teen Book Club. Come to share a bit about your favorite books, help choose books for the group to read/discuss, and related activities. Teens going into grades 6 through 1...
Age(s): Teen
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Okee Dokee Brothers- Norwood Young America Library
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Friday, June 14, 2013
Start Time: 11:00 AM
Library: Carver - Norwood Young America Library Branch
Description: Join the Grammy Winning Okee Dokee Brothers for some fun fantastical music.
"The Okee Dokee Brothers remind us of the American belief that we're bound for better weather. Their album 'Can Y...
Age(s): All Ages
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4th-6th Grade Book Club - Registration Required
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Friday, June 14, 2013
Start Time: 11:30 AM
Library: Scott - Elko New Market Library
Description: For kids ENTERING 4th through 6th grade. Registration is required and begins on June 3. Stop by the library or call 952-496-8030 to register or for more information.
Books:
June 14 - The An...
Age(s): School Age
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Rube Goldberg Mine Shafts with ArtStart
Event Type: Legacy Amendment
Date: Friday, June 14, 2013
Start Time: 1:00 PM
Library: Dakota - South St. Paul Public Library
Description: Design and make your own marble machine using a variety of tubes, paper, tape, glue, wire and other unusual scraps?add marbles and watch them roll-- just like a mine car would through a mine shaft. Re...
Age(s): Teen
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Okee Dokee Brothers- Watertown Library
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Friday, June 14, 2013
Start Time: 1:30 PM
Library: Carver - Watertown Library Branch
Description: Join the Grammy Winning Okee Dokee Brothers for some fun fantastical music.
"The Okee Dokee Brothers remind us of the American belief that we're bound for better weather. Their album 'Can Y...
Age(s): All Ages
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Bookawocky Bookmarks
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Saturday, June 15, 2013
Start Time: All Day
Library: Washington - Hardwood Creek Branch
Description: Get your Summer Reading started off right with your very own bookmark. Materials will be available to make and decorate a bookmark to use throughout the summer.
Age(s): Children
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In the Air: Hot Air Ballooning
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Saturday, June 15, 2013
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Library: Anoka - Rum River Library
Description: Learn about various aspects of ballooning, including its historical link to Minnesota and the scientific principles involved. See a demonstration on how the balloon functions. If weather permits, the...
Age(s): School Age, Children
Other: This free program was funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
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Solar Printing
Event Type: Science/Nature
Date: Saturday, June 15, 2013
Start Time: 11:00 AM
Library: Anoka - Columbia Heights Public Library
Description: Let the scientist in you soar with this fun activity where art meets science. Using ozalid paper and natural materials, the sun helps you create unusual print designs in just a few minutes. Then you ...
Age(s): School Age, Children
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Read to a Dog - Stillwater Public Library
Event Type: Special Events
Date: Saturday, June 15, 2013
Start Time: 11:30 AM
Library: Washington - Stillwater Public
Description: Meet our certified therapy dogs who love to be read to. Casey (Dalmatian), Jade (Standard Poodle), Bailey (Coonhound), Wilma (St. Bernard) and Jackie-O (Greyhound Mix) visit the library looking for re...
Age(s): School Age, Children
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Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Saturday, June 15, 2013
Start Time: 1:00 PM
Library: St. Paul - Merriam Park Library
Description: Join us for music, food, arts & crafts to celebrate our Summer Reading Program.
Age(s): Toddler, Preschool, School Age
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Lego Mania!
Event Type: Summer Reading
Date: Saturday, June 15, 2013
Start Time: 2:00 PM
Library: Washington - Park Grove Branch
Description: Join us for an open Lego build-a-thon! Who can build the biggest tower? Who can make the fastest Lego car? This program is best for kids 6 and up, but supervised younger siblings are welcome too.
Age(s): Family
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