Explore books, listen to stories, practice your reading skills and engage in fun activities around different themes.
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.
Thompson County Park – Dakota Lodge
1200 Stassen Lane, West St. Paul
Saturday, Nov. 1, 1:30–2:15 p.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.
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, Nov. 17, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Registration begins Oct. 20.
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.
Early Reader Book Club
Explore a book together, practice reading skills and engage in fun activities. Multiple copies of the book "A Friend for Dragon" by Dav Pilkey will be provided and available for check out after the program. Registration required. For youth ages 5–8.
Heritage
Monday, Dec. 15, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Registration begins Nov. 17.
Kitchen Play: Thank You, Omu!
Join us for an interactive reading of the children's book "Thank You, Omu!" by Oge Mora. We'll use creative drama to explore community and cook up a delicious play stew. Then explore interactive play stations focusing on expanding sensory skills and building gross motor skills. Stations include paper collage cards, spice painting and creative kitchen play using real cooking tools. Presented by Now.Make.Art. For youth ages 3–7 with their caregivers.
Inver Glen
Saturday, Jan. 10, 10–11 a.m.
Early Reader Book Club
Explore a book together, practice reading skills and engage in fun activities. Multiple copies of the book "Ada Twist, Scientist" by Andrew Beaty will be provided and available for check out after the program. Registration required. For youth ages 5–8.
Heritage
Monday, Jan. 12, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Registration begins Dec. 15.
Books & Beyond: Silly Stories
Join us for stories, activities and crafts around the theme silly stories. 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, Jan. 14, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Nighttime Storytime
Join Minnesota Book Award-winning author and educator Laura Purdie Salas for an interactive storytime that explores nighttime. Bring your favorite stuffed animal, sit among the moon and stars, and enjoy a read aloud of the author's book “If You Were the Moon" and “In the Middle of the Night." For youth ages 3 and older with their caregivers.
Dakota Lodge – Thompson County Park
1200 Stassen Lane, West St. Paul
Tuesday, Jan. 27, 6:30–7 p.m.
Let It Snow Storytime
Join Minnesota Book Award-winning author Laura Purdie Salas in celebrating snow and winter. Listen to a reading of her new book “Flurry, Float, and Fly: The Story of a Snowstorm." Solve winter poetry riddles, dance like snowflakes and more. For youth ages 3 and older with their caregivers.
Robert Trail
Thursday, Jan. 29, 10–10:30 a.m.
Early Reader Book Club
Explore a book together, practice reading skills and engage in fun activities. Multiple copies of the book "Fly Guy Presents: Dinosaurs" by Tedd Arnold will be provided and available for check out after the program. Registration required. For youth ages 5–8.
Heritage
Monday, Feb. 9, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Registration begins Jan. 12.