We're zigging through cones and zagging through boss levels. Build with Legos, play with trains, enjoy a magic show and more.
Summer Discovery Chess Club
Join us in the children's area for fun, casual games of chess. Play against our summer Volunteens or with other kids. All levels are welcome. Event takes place in the children's area. For youth ages 6 and up.
Wescott
Wednesdays, 2–3 p.m.
June 10, 17, 24
July 8, 15, 22, 29
Aug. 5, 12
Lego Club
Test your building skills with a monthly Lego challenge and then display your epic creations at the library until the next Lego Club. Registration required. For youth ages 6–12.
Farmington
Mondays, 3:30–4:30 p.m.
June 15 Registration begins May 18.
July 20 Registration begins June 22.
Aug. 17 Registration begins July 20.
Lego Open Build
Join us for a morning of building fun. Test your building skills using Legos, Duplos and MegaBlocks. For youth ages 6–12.
Heritage
Thursday, June 25, 10–11:30 a.m.
Build a Fort
Use natural dens and animal dwellings as inspiration and let your imagination take the wheel. Work by yourself or with others to build creative forts using a variety of building materials. Presented by Now.Make.Art. For youth ages 6-10. Program will be held outdoors.
Inver Glen
Saturday, June 27, 10 a.m.–noon
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.
Kaposia
Wednesday, July 1, 6–6:45 p.m.
Heritage
Thursday, July 23, 10–10:45 a.m.
Wescott
Thursday, Aug. 6, 10–10:45 a.m.
Obstacle Course
Drop in for a full-body movement experience navigating tunnels and hoops, hopping down a path and balancing on stepping stones. For youth ages 2–6.
Farmington
Friday, July 3, 9–11 a.m.
Book Bingo
Play for a chance to win gently used books. For youth ages 6–16.
Heritage
Monday, July 20, 2–3 p.m.
Open Build
Drop in and discover what you can create with Lego, blocks, not-blocks and marble run sets. Challenge yourself and your imagination. For youth ages 5 and up.
Wescott
Thursday, Aug. 6, 2–3:30 p.m.
Water Play Day
Join us for outdoor water games and play. Please dress to get wet and bring a towel. For youth ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Weather dependent. Presented in partnership with Dakota County Parks.
Whitetail Woods Regional Park – Empire Lake Shelter
17100 Station Trail, Farmington
Friday, Aug. 7, 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Fun with Trains
Drop in to play with a train set. Work with others to create a town using a variety of pieces, including train cars, tracks, bridges, animals and more. For youth ages 2–8 with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.
Heritage
Saturday, Aug. 15, 9:30–11 a.m.
Pleasant Hill End of Summer Celebration
Celebrate the end of summer reading with snacks, games and activities. For youth ages birth to 18. Sponsored in part by the Friends of Pleasant Hill Library. This event will be held outdoors, weather permitting.
Pleasant Hill
Monday, Aug. 17, 1–3 p.m.
Brodini Comedy Magic Show
Magician Brodini makes you laugh as he amazes you with his magic skills. Presented by Brodini. For ages 2 and older.
Wescott
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 6:30–7:15 p.m.