Get together and explore science, technology, engineering and math at the library. Learn about animals, create a brush bot, build a rocket, explore coding and more.
Robotics Demonstration
Join the local Burnsville FTC ISD 191 Robotics team to learn about what their club does and watch a demonstration. Geared for youth ages 5 and older. Siblings welcome.
Burnhaven
Monday, Dec. 5, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Code Club
Join us on the first Tuesday each month to meet with other coders, work on projects and learn new tricks in computer programming. Registration required. Geared for youth ages 8–16.
Farmington
Tuesdays, 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Dec. 6, Jan. 3, Feb. 7
Preschool STEM
Drop in anytime to explore and play with science, technology, engineering and math concepts at this program especially for preschoolers. Geared for youth ages 3–5.
Galaxie
Tuesday, Dec. 13, 9:30–11 a.m.
Homeschool STEM: Bridge in a Bag
Learn about bridge construction and design. Explore engineering by working together with others to build a bridge in this hands-on class. Presented by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Geared for youth ages 6 and older. Sponsored by The Friends of the Wescott Library.
Wescott
Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2–3 p.m.
If You Were the Moon
Join Minnesota Book Award-winning author and educator Laura Purdie Salas for an interactive storytime that explores the moon. 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." Get ready to explore the night with other fun poems and songs. Geared for children ages 3 and older with their caregivers.
Robert Trail
Thursday, Dec. 15, 10–10:30 a.m.
Reptiles Around the World
Slither around the world to meet reptiles from every continent they're found on. Learn what a legless lizard is, meet a rare species of snake up close, touch a gecko, hold a large boa constrictor, watch a snake eat and more. Presented by Snake Discovery. Geared for youth ages 5 and older.
Farmington
Thursday, Dec. 29, 10–11 a.m.
Pleasant Hill
Thursday, Jan. 12, 10:30–11:15 a.m.
Robert Trail
Friday, Jan. 20, 10–10:45 a.m.
Homeschool STEM with Dakota County 4-H
Explore STEM concepts through hands-on activity. Presented by Dakota County 4-H. Geared for youth ages 6 and up. Sponsored by The Friends of the Wescott Library.
Wescott
Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2–3 p.m.
Glow in the Dark Puppet Lab
Explore the curious world of blacklight. Experiment with colors and tinker with materials and shapes to find the glow. Follow Z Puppets' design and engineering to tap into your imagination and create an amazing critter to take home with you. Presented by Z Puppets Rosenschnoz. Registration required. Geared for youth ages 7–10.
Farmington
Saturday, Jan. 14, 2–3:30 p.m. Register now.
Burnhaven
Saturday, Jan. 28, 2–3:30 p.m. Register now.
Heritage
Thursday, Feb. 9, 6–7:30 p.m. Register now.
Winter Wilderness Survival
Learn the basics of surviving in the wilderness. Learn shelter building and fire-starting, two of the most important survival skills. Dress for some outdoor activities. Presented by Dakota County Parks Naturalist. Registration required. Geared for youth ages 8–11.
Pleasant Hill
Monday, Jan. 23, 2–3:30 p.m. Register now.
Homeschool STEM: Reptiles Around the World
Slither around the world to meet reptiles from every continent they're found on. Learn what a legless lizard is, meet a rare species of snake up close, touch a gecko, hold a large boa constrictor, watch a snake eat and more. Presented by Snake Discovery. Geared for youth ages 5 and older. Sponsored by The Friends of the Wescott Library.
Wescott
Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2–2:45 p.m.