Explore books, listen to stories, practice your reading skills and engage in fun activities around different themes.
Somali Stories
Join local author and educator Nura Sirad as she reads from children's books written in Somali. This event will be presented in Somali and some English. For youth ages 3 and older with caregivers.
Robert Trail
Tuesday, July 1, 6–7 p.m.
Galaxie
Thursday, July 3, 6–7 p.m.
Burnhaven
Monday, July 7, 6–7 p.m.
The Rex and Mr. Fox Show
Join Minnesota authors and illustrators David LaRochelle and Mike Wohnoutka as they share their latest funny picture books "Go and Get with Rex" and "Mr. Fox's Game of “NO!"" Help Mike as he creates amazing pictures right before your eyes. Join Rex in a rousing game of “Go and Get." and try your best to avoid all of Mr. Fox's sneaky tricks. You will not want to miss this silly storytime. For youth ages 3 and older with their caregivers. Presented in partnership with MELSA. This event made possible by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
ASL translation will be provided at the event.
Robert Trail
Friday, July 18, 10–10:45 a.m.
Thompson County Park – Dakota Lodge
1200 Stassen Lane, West St. Paul
Saturday, Nov. 1, 1:30–2:15 p.m.
Pajama Storytime
Wear your pajamas, enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. For youth ages 2–6 with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.
Farmington
Wednesday, July 16, 6:30–7:15 p.m.
Early Reader Book Club
Explore a book together, practice reading skills, and engage in fun activities. Multiple copies of the book "I Got the School Spirit" by Connie Schofield-Morrison will be provided and available for check out after the program. Registration required. Registration required. Geared for youth ages 5–8.
Heritage
Monday, Sept. 8, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Registration begins Aug. 11.
Monday, Oct. 20, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Registration begins Sept. 22.
Monday, Nov. 17, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Registration begins Oct. 20.
Books & Beyond: Five Senses
Join us for stories, activities and crafts around the theme five senses. Presented in partnership with ISD 192 Early Childhood Family Education. For youth ages birth to 6 with their caregivers. Library doors will open at 10 a.m. for this special event.
Farmington
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Books & Beyond: Our Colorful World
Join us for stories, activities and crafts around the theme of our colorful world. Presented in partnership with the ISD 194 ECFE Advisory Council. For youth ages 0–5 with their caregivers.
Heritage
Thursday, Oct. 16, 9:30–10 a.m.
Books & Beyond: Bubbly Bathtime
Join us for stories, activities and crafts around the theme bubbly bathtime. Presented in partnership with ISD 192 Early Childhood Family Education. For youth ages birth to 6 with their caregivers. Library doors will open at 10 a.m. for this special event.
Farmington
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 10:30–11:30 a.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.