(Event rescheduled to September 17) Moms, bring you sons for an afternoon of ninja fun with FYCC! Cost is $30 per mother-son pair, and additional sons are just $5. Snacks are provided, and this event will also include a raffle (tickets sold separately). Visit myfycc.com and click on Programs to sign up for Mother/Son Ninja. Note: If you were already signed up for the June 23 event, your registration has been transferred to the new date.

Kids ages 0–6 are invited to drop into ECFE anytime on Mondays and Thursdays between 8:15 and 9:45 for an unstructured playtime with ECFE friends and teachers. There will be toys for all ages as well as a story and circle time. Parents and kids can make social connections in a fun, casual setting. Cost is $2/child or $5 max/family. No pre-registration required! Note: There will be NO Drop in & Play on 1/15, 2/26, 2/29, 3/25, 3/28, or 4/25

Anytime can be the right time to explore STEM! (science, technology, engineering and math) Visit the library and try out one of their new  STEM challenge kits purchased with funds from the Locally Growin' campaign. For ages 7 and up, limit 10 participants. Registration required: https://events.griver.org

Kids ages 0–6 are invited to drop into ECFE anytime on Mondays and Thursdays between 8:15 and 9:45 for an unstructured playtime with ECFE friends and teachers. There will be toys for all ages as well as a story and circle time. Parents and kids can make social connections in a fun, casual setting. Cost is $2/child or $5 max/family. No pre-registration required! Note: There will be NO Drop in & Play on 1/15, 2/26, 2/29, 3/25, 3/28, or 4/25

Join staff from STMA's Early Childhood Family Education program for stories, crafts, games, songs! This event is for ages 0-6 with a parent/caregiver.

Use the library's supply of LEGO bricks to design, configure, and build! Try out one of their master LEGO challenges or build your own creation. Finished creations will be put on display in the library. For ages 5 and up, no registration required.

Calling all construction truck lovers! Day of the Dozers™ is a fun family event that provides an opportunity to educate families about the construction industry, while at the same time raising money for Children’s Minnesota. At the event, children can ride inside a wide variety of construction vehicles alongside a friendly certified machine operator, play in sandpits, participate in other fun activities, and enjoy great food from some delicious local food trucks. Full event info: https://www.muca.org/page/dozers-home Pre-sale ticket cost: $10/adult, $20/child 3–17, free for infants 0–2  (Proceeds benefit Children’s Minnesota) Tickets can be purchased online at https://give.childrensmn.org/page/51606/event/1 Note: Tickets at the gate will be $5 additional