We continue to provide engaging community events during the Wentworth Library closure. Please see details below and search for "offsite" events in our events calendar.
Family Storytime at Thompson County Park
Join us to enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. For babies and youth of all ages with their caregivers.
Dakota Lodge
1200 Stassen Lane, West St. Paul
Wednesdays, 10–10:30 a.m.
April 23, 30
May 7, 14, 21, 28
June 4, 11, 18, 25
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27
Bookends Book Group
Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month's title is "A Most Agreeable Murder" by Julia Seales. New members are welcome. For adults.
Amore Coffee
879 Smith Ave. S., West St. Paul
Tuesday, April 22, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Bike Rodeo
Learn bike safety and instructional basics at the West St. Paul Sports Complex. Event features a short bike ride around the park, free youth helmets (while supplies last), quick and simple bike repairs, and other fun bike-related activities. For children of all ages.
West St. Paul Sports Complex
1650 Oakdale Ave. West St. Paul
Sunday, May 18, 1:30–3 p.m. Registration required through City of West St. Paul.
Bookends Book Group
Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month's title is "The Phoenix Crown" by Katie Quinn & Janie Chang. New members are welcome. For adults.
Amore Coffee
879 Smith Ave. S., West St. Paul
Tuesday, May 27, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Circus Manduhai
Join us for a delightful display of circus and acrobatic skills by Mongolian group, Circus Manduhai. For youth ages 3 and older with caregivers.
Marthaler Park
1625 Humboldt Ave., West St. Paul
Saturday, June 14, 10–10:45 a.m.
Wentworth Summer Discovery Celebration
Celebrate the start of summer reading at Marthaler Park and pick up your Summer Discovery activity log. Join us for games and activities that will help you start filling out your activity log. Learn more about where to find library programs in West St. Paul all summer long. For youth ages birth to 18.
Marthaler Park
1625 Humboldt Ave., West St. Paul
Saturday, June 14, 1–3 p.m.
Block Printing: Flowers of Minnesota
Explore the art of block printing and learn the basics of carving and printing while designing a Minnesota flower. Create a set of hand-printed greeting cards showcasing your unique floral artwork. Presented by Parcel Arts. Registration required. For adults.
Thompson Park Activity Center
1200 Stassen Lane, West St Paul
Tuesday, June 17, 9:30–11:30 p.m. Registration begins May 20.
Nature Tangle Art
Learn the practice of repetitive and meditative art with nature as your subject. Presented by Dakota County Parks. Registration required. For adults.
Thompson Park Activity Center
1200 Stassen Lane, West St Paul
Tuesday, July 15, 1–2 p.m. Registration begins June 17.
Bookends Book Group
Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month's title is "The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder" by David Grann. New members are welcome. For adults.
Amore Coffee
879 Smith Ave. S., West St. Paul
Tuesday, July 22, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Pounded Botanical Printing
Drop-in to create beautiful floral prints on bookmarks with a mallet or rock, using flowers you see every day. Discover this simple process resulting in permanent floral prints. Presented by The Textile Center. For all ages.
Southview Park
275 Westview Drive, West St. Paul
Wednesday, July 23, 1–3 p.m.
Embroidered Corner Bookmark
Make your own one-of-a-kind bookmarks for you or to give as gifts. Learn basic embroidery stitches and transform simple felt into a loved treasure. Presented by Eagan Art House. Registration required. For adults.
Thompson Park Activity Center
1200 Stassen Lane, West St. Paul
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 9:30–11:30 a.m. Registration begins July 22.
Reptiles Around the World
Meet reptiles both large and small, common and rare from around the world. Discover a legless lizard, meet a rare species of snake up close, touch a gecko and much more. Presented by Snake Discovery. For all ages.
Dakota Lodge
1200 Stassen Lane, West St. Paul
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2–2:45 p.m.