Children ages Kindergarten–3rd grade are invited to show off their LEGO building skills! The Library staff will provide the bricks and books, you provide the imagination. Come meet with other builders and have some fun. Creations will be displayed in the library for one week.
An introductory session for parents and children age 2 to 5 to learn about music therapy intervention as designed by a board-certified music therapist. Session will include quick and easy songs and activities that harness the power of music to address developmental goals such as physical, social, behavioral, and cognitive skills. Registration required, Limit 10. Register online at events.griver.org/event/11964846
Join representatives from the Great River Children's Museum at the St. Michael Library for mind-blowing science experiments. Then, take a few minutes to experiment with liquid densities and make your own Storm Sensory Bottles. This event is for children ages 3 and up and their caregivers.
Share books, songs, and rhymes with your children at this storytime designed to promote school readiness in 0- to 6-year-olds. Librarians, caregivers, and children will sing, talk, read, write, and play together to build early literacy skills. Siblings are also welcome!
Enjoy an interactive holiday storytime with songs, stories, and a craft. For ages 0-6 with their parent/caregiver. Siblings are also welcome.
Enjoy an interactive Thanksgiving storytime with songs, stories, and a craft. This event is for ages 0-6 with their parent/caregiver. (No registration required, siblings also welcome)
Bring your favorite stuffed animal to the library for a storytime sleepover! Listen to stories, sing songs, and show-and-tell your stuffed animal. Then kiss your stuffed animal goodnight and leave them at the library for a sleepover! The next morning, pick up your stuffed friend, enjoy a breakfast treat, and hear about their adventures at the library. Friday, September 29 3–3:30pm Storytime and drop-off Saturday, September 30 10:30–11:15am Stuffed animal pick-up
Encourage a love of learning as you and your child play, explore, discover, count, and create. Join the library staff anytime during the hour for an open-ended play session. Activities are designed for ages 1 to 5. Registration is not required, but room limits may be enforced.
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.
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