Express yourself, get creative, and explore art at the library.
Rock Your Vibe: Painted Rock Affirmations
Discover the calming power of painting and positive affirmations. Transform ordinary rocks into personalized works of art infused with inspiring words, uplifting quotes or peaceful imagery. Presented by Make with Sam. For youth ages 8–18.
Wescott
Saturday, Nov. 15, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Books & Beyond: Munching Through the Pages
Join us for stories, activities and crafts around the theme of munching through the pages. Presented in partnership with the ISD 194 ECFE Advisory Council. For youth ages 0–5 with their caregivers.
Heritage
Tuesday, Nov. 25, 9:30–10:15 a.m.
Dragon's Art Surprise
Drop in for this unique workshop that is part creative challenge, part silly and magical interactive experience. Meet a spectacular handmade dragon puppet and receive a "dragon egg" pouch filled with hand-selected, surprise craft supplies such as fabrics, beads, buttons and more. Your challenge is to decorate a hanging ornament using the materials from your egg. Presented by Z Akhmetova. For adults and youth ages 6 and older with caregivers.
Farmington
Saturday, Dec. 6, 2–4 p.m.
Winter Ornaments
Create a whimsical animal ornament for winter using natural objects. Presented by Dakota County Parks naturalist. Registration required. For youth ages 5 and older.
Burnhaven
Saturday, Dec. 13, 10–11 a.m. Registration begins Nov. 15.
Star Wars Fan Party
Drop in to create Star Wars-themed buttons and stickers, play games, build a lightsaber or droid, and explore the galaxy with other Star Wars fans. Costumes encouraged. For youth ages 6–18 and their families.
Wescott
Saturday, Dec. 13, 2–3:30 p.m.
Paint and Pour: Frosted Winter Coasters
Create a beautiful set of ceramic coasters using acrylic paint pouring method. Learn how to mix paints and use "dirty pour" or "flip cup" techniques to create mesmerizing abstract patters that evoke frozen lakes and swirling snow to create a winter vibe. Presented by Make with Sam. For all ages.
Kaposia
Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2:30–5:30 p.m.
Clay Luminaries
Join us create your own clay luminary. Cut, carve and shape your piece to let light shine through by adding patterns, textures and color. Projects will be taken offsite by artist to be fired and clear glazed. Project will be ready to pick up from the library after 3 weeks. Presented by the Northern Clay Center. Registration required. For youth ages 7–11.
Burnhaven
Saturday, Jan. 10, 10 a.m.–noon Registration begins Dec. 13.
Winter Ceramic Hand Built Mug
Create your own ceramic mug. Learn different clay hand-building techniques to design and form the mug, then choose colors of glazes to paint and decorate. Your piece will be dipped and fired and available for pickup at the library three weeks after the event. A Heritage Winter Arts Series Event. Presented by the Lakeville Area Arts Center. Registration required. For adults and youth ages 6 and older. Sponsored by the Friends of the Heritage Library.
Heritage
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Registration begins Dec. 24.
Books & Beyond: Zoom! Things That Go
Join us for stories, activities and crafts around the theme of Zoom! Things that Go. Presented in partnership with the ISD 194 ECFE Advisory Council. For youth ages 0–5 with their caregivers.
Heritage
Friday, Jan. 23, 9:30–10:15 a.m.
Winter Party
Celebrate the season of winter with fun books, crafts and games. For youth ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.
Pleasant Hill
Monday, Jan. 26, 2–4 p.m.
Clay Heart Trinkets
Celebrate the friendships in your life by creating something special for a friend. Craft your own clay heart trinkets and make an extra one to gift to someone you care about. Heart cutout templates will be available for use or create any shape that inspires you. Projects will be taken offsite by artist to be fired and clear glazed. Project will be ready to pick up from the library after three weeks. Presented by the Northern Clay Center. For ages 5 and older.
Farmington
Saturday, Jan. 31, 10 a.m.–noon
Costume Design and Crafting
Calling all artists and beginning designers. Look behind the scenes and learn what goes into the art of costume design. See example photos from Children's Theatre Company's productions. Then create your own design on paper to craft a mini version out of fabric, tape and more. Presented by Children's Theatre Company. Registration required. For youth ages 7–11.
Kaposia
Saturday, Jan. 31, 10:30–11:30 a.m. Registration begins Jan. 3.
Dragon's Egg Art Surprise
Drop in for this unique workshop that is part creative challenge, part silly and magical interactive experience. Meet a spectacular handmade dragon puppet and receive a "dragon egg" pouch filled with hand-selected, surprise craft supplies such as fabrics, beads, buttons and more. Your challenge is to decorate a hanging ornament using the materials from your egg. Presented by Z Akhmetova. For youth ages 8–18.
Wescott
Saturday, Feb. 7, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Valentine's Day Party
Celebrate the holiday of love with crafts and games. For youth ages 4 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.
Pleasant Hill
Saturday, Feb. 14, 2–4 p.m.
Introduction to Needle Felting
Learn about the process of using a barbed needle to shape and form loose wool into a winter-themed pin, patch or magnet. A Heritage Winter Arts Series event. Presented by the Lakeville Area Arts Center. Registration required. For adults and youth ages 10 and older. Sponsored by the Friends of the Heritage Library.
Heritage
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Registration begins Jan. 21.
Axolotl Bead Buddy
Create a charming axolotl keychain from beads and lanyard string. Registration required. For youth ages 7–14.
Farmington
Saturday, Feb. 21, 2:30–4:30 p.m. Registration begins Jan. 24.