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Fun and educational events for kids of all ages!kids at the library

Collector's Corner
Find, learn about, and trade natural items.

Book Clubs
Read and talk about books together.

Saturday Live!
Great events and performances every Saturday morning at Central Library.

Paw Pals
Read a book with a friendly dog! 

Movies
Enjoy a film with your friends at the library.

Crafts
Learn a new craft and have fun!

Games
Video games and board games.

Featured Events

  • Magician Matt Dunn

    Magician Matt Dunn

    Date(s): May 19th, 2012
     Location: 11:15 a.m. Central Library

    Magic like you've never seen before!

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    Paw Pals

    Date(s): May 21st, 2012
     Location: 6 - 7:15 p.m. Sun Ray

    Read a book with a friendly dog.

    For kids 6-12.

    Please call to register.

  • Circus Manduhai

    Circus Manduhai

    Date(s): Jun 2nd, 2012
     Location: 11:15 a.m. Central Library

    Foot-juggling, acrobatics, two-person hand-balancing and more.

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    Clone of Paw Pals

    Date(s): Jun 4th, 2012
     Location: 6 - 7:15 p.m. Sun Ray

    Read a book with a friendly dog.

    For kids 6-12.

    Please call to register.

  • Como Zoo

    Como Park Zoo: BUG-a-wocky

    Date(s): Jun 9th, 2012
     Location: 11:15 a.m. Central Library

    Stories and activities along with some live, BIG bug visitors.

  • dog reading a book

    Paw Pals

    Date(s): Jun 10th, 2012
     Location: 2-3:30 p.m. Central Library

    Read a book with a friendly dog!

    For kids 6-12.

    Call to register.

  • Camp Reads-A-Lot

    Date(s): Jun 15th, 2012
     Location: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Riverview

    Kick off the Summer Reading Program with stories and crafts.

  • dog reading a book

    Clone of Clone of Paw Pals

    Date(s): Jun 18th, 2012
     Location: 6 - 7:15 p.m. Sun Ray

    Read a book with a friendly dog.

    For kids 6-12.

    Please call to register.

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    Wendy's Wiggle, Jiggle and Jam

    Date(s): Jun 23rd, 2012
     Location: 11:15 a.m. Central Library

    Movement, engaging props, and fun upbeat music.

  • Jammin' Out With Sam

    Date(s): Jun 27th, 2012
     Location: 6:30 p.m. Hamline Midway Library

    Join librarian Sam (along with special guests) for family-friendly music on the library lawn.

  • Star Michaelina Magician

    Star Michaelina Magician

    Date(s): Jun 30th, 2012
     Location: 11:15 a.m. Central Library

    Interactive, high energy and visual comedy magic.

  • Clone of Jammin' Out With Sam

    Date(s): Jul 25th, 2012
     Location: 6:30 p.m. Hamline Midway Library

    Join librarian Sam (along with special guests) for family-friendly music on the library lawn.