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Weekend of Nov 13–15

Museums, gardens & more

Sun, Nov 15 · 10am–5pm

Nature All Around Us closing day

Science Museum of Minnesota — St. Paul · Ramsey Co. · St. Paul

| Your last chance to discover the hidden worlds and rich ecosystems within familiar places, from quiet spaces in backyards to busy cities.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Free
Indoors

Details at Science Museum of Minnesota ↗

Library storytimes & programs (35, free)

From Hennepin County Library, Saint Paul Public Library and Ramsey County Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyBaby Storytime · At 7 Hennepin County, Saint Paul and Ramsey County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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St. Louis Park Library Fri, Nov 13 · 9:30am
Roosevelt Library Fri, Nov 13 · 9:30am
Northeast Library Fri, Nov 13 · 9:30am
Walker Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10am
East Lake Library Fri, Nov 13 · 11:15am
Eden Prairie Library Sat, Nov 14 · 9:30am
St. Anthony Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10am
Eden Prairie Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:15am

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Fri, Nov 13 · times varyBaby Meet-Up · At 2 Hennepin County, Saint Paul and Ramsey County branches 0-2 · Free

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Ramsey County Library – New Brighton Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10am
Ramsey County Library – White Bear Lake Library Fri, Nov 13 · 11am

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Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyConnect and Play · At 3 Hennepin County, Saint Paul and Ramsey County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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North Regional Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10am
Minneapolis Central Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
Roosevelt Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10am
Minneapolis Central Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am

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Fri, Nov 13–Sun, Nov 15 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 6 Hennepin County, Saint Paul and Ramsey County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Ridgedale Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10am
East Lake Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:15am
St. Louis Park Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
Riverview Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
Northeast Library Fri, Nov 13 · 11am
Hosmer Library Sun, Nov 15 · 3:30pm

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10amMinneapolis Central Library Chess Club · Minneapolis Central Library, Minneapolis, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30amBaby & Me Storytime · At 2 Hennepin County, Saint Paul and Ramsey County branches 0-2 · Free

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Ramsey County Library – Mounds View Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am
Ramsey County Library – White Bear Lake Library Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30am

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10:30amFri-Yay! Little Obstacle Course · Ramsey County Library – Roseville Library, Roseville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amPreschool Storytime · Merriam Park Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amStorytime (Theme: Snakes) · Saint Anthony Park Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amFamily Game Day · Eden Prairie Library, Eden Prairie, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amPlaytime · Saint Anthony Park Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:30pmLearn to Play DND · Saint Anthony Park Library, St. Paul 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmCommunity Art Event · Arlington Hills Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmFunLab! · Highland Park Library, St. Paul 6-10 · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyFunLab · At 2 Hennepin County, Saint Paul and Ramsey County branches 6-10 · Free

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George Latimer Central Library Fri, Nov 13 · 3:30pm
Arlington Hills Library Sat, Nov 14 · 2:30pm

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Saturday, Nov 14

10amLEGO® Lab · Linden Hills Library, Minneapolis, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sat, Nov 14–Sun, Nov 15 · times varyRead With an Animal · At 3 Hennepin County, Saint Paul and Ramsey County branches 6-10 · Free

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Rogers Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10am
Wayzata Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30am
St. Louis Park Library Sun, Nov 15 · 2pm

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10amSTEAM Activity: Bubble Printing · Roosevelt Library, Minneapolis, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amLittle Learners - Puppet Storytime · Rice Street Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amPaw Pals: Read With Odin · Saint Anthony Park Library, St. Paul 6-10 · Free

10:30amSewing Tips and Tricks · George Latimer Central Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amArts Roseville Presents: David Pelinen · Ramsey County Library – Roseville Library, Roseville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amSaturday Vibe - Crescendo Music Experience · George Latimer Central Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmGive a Hoot · East Lake Library, Minneapolis, 6-10 · Free

1:30pmOpen Chess Club · Ramsey County Library – White Bear Lake Library, White Bear Lake 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmBeaded Keychain Workshop · Minnetonka Library, Minnetonka, 11+ · Free

2pmBundle Dyeing with Food Waste · North Regional Library, Minneapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmMYRA 2026 Awards Celebration · Ramsey County Library – Roseville Library, Roseville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sat, Nov 14–Sun, Nov 15 · 2pmThe Poem as Protest · At 2 Hennepin County, Saint Paul and Ramsey County branches 11+ · Free

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Arvonne Fraser Library Sat, Nov 14 · 2pm
Plymouth Library Sun, Nov 15 · 2pm

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2:30pmFunLab! Galaxy Jars · Dayton's Bluff Library, St. Paul 6-10 · Free

Sunday, Nov 15

1pmImprov 101 · Maple Grove Library, Maple Grove, 11+ · Free

2pmA Calligraphy Experience: Watch, Write, and Ask Questions · Minneapolis Central Library, Minneapolis, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmJunior Jams: Music Exploration for Families · North Regional Library, Minneapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmWriting Great College Application Essays · Brooklyn Park Library, Brooklyn Park, 11+ · Free

4pmThe Art of Letters: Gallery Tour · Minneapolis Central Library, Minneapolis, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Big outings

Nov 20 – Dec 20

European Christmas Market

Union Depot East Plaza — St. Paul · Ramsey Co. · St. Paul

Free outdoor European-style holiday market at Union Depot on weekends.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Free

Details at European Christmas Market ↗

Library storytimes & programs (32, free)

From Hennepin County Library, Saint Paul Public Library and Ramsey County Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 20

Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · times varyBaby Storytime · At 9 Hennepin County, Saint Paul and Ramsey County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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St. Louis Park Library Fri, Nov 20 · 9:30am
Northeast Library Fri, Nov 20 · 9:30am
Roosevelt Library Fri, Nov 20 · 9:30am
Walker Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10am
East Lake Library Fri, Nov 20 · 11:15am
Maple Grove Library Sat, Nov 21 · 9:30am
Eden Prairie Library Sat, Nov 21 · 9:30am
St. Anthony Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10am
Ridgedale Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10am
Eden Prairie Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:15am

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Fri, Nov 20 · times varyBaby Meet-Up · At 2 Hennepin County, Saint Paul and Ramsey County branches 0-2 · Free

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Ramsey County Library – New Brighton Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10am
Ramsey County Library – White Bear Lake Library Fri, Nov 20 · 11am

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10amConnect and Play With ECFE · North Regional Library, Minneapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Nov 20–Sun, Nov 22 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 8 Hennepin County, Saint Paul and Ramsey County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Ridgedale Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10am
East Lake Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:15am
St. Louis Park Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am
Riverview Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am
Northeast Library Fri, Nov 20 · 11am
Roosevelt Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10am
Webber Park Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am
Hosmer Library Sun, Nov 22 · 3:30pm

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10amMinneapolis Central Library Chess Club · Minneapolis Central Library, Minneapolis, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30amBaby & Me Storytime · At 2 Hennepin County, Saint Paul and Ramsey County branches 0-2 · Free

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Ramsey County Library – Mounds View Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am
Ramsey County Library – White Bear Lake Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am

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Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · times varyConnect and Play · At 2 Hennepin County, Saint Paul and Ramsey County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Minneapolis Central Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am
Northeast Library Sat, Nov 21 · 9:30am
Minneapolis Central Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am

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10:30amFri-Yay! Dinosaur Storytime · Ramsey County Library – Roseville Library, Roseville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amPreschool Storytime · Merriam Park Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amStorytime (Theme: Sheep) · Saint Anthony Park Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amPlaytime · Saint Anthony Park Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · times varyFunLab · At 2 Hennepin County, Saint Paul and Ramsey County branches 6-10 · Free

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George Latimer Central Library Fri, Nov 20 · 3:30pm
Arlington Hills Library Sat, Nov 21 · 2:30pm

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3:45pmSTEAM Activity: Pull String Art · Roosevelt Library, Minneapolis, 11+ · Free

6:15pmFriday Movie Night: Chicken Run! · West 7th Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

10amChess and LEGO® Play · Walker Library, Minneapolis, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amMagical Creature Mania · Arvonne Fraser Library, Minneapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amPolar Bear Nights · Hopkins Library, Hopkins, 6-10 · Free

10:30amLittle Learners: Process Art Adventures · Hamline Midway Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amPaw Pals: Read with Enzo · Merriam Park Library, St. Paul 6-10 · Free

10:30amPaw Pals: Read with Odin · Riverview Library, St. Paul 6-10 · Free

10:30amPaw Pals: Read With Rosie · Saint Anthony Park Library, St. Paul 6-10 · Free

11amPaw Pals: Read with Maple the Dog · George Latimer Central Library, St. Paul 6-10 · Free

11amSaturday Vibe - Puppet Storytime · George Latimer Central Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12pmPaw Pals: Reading with Tucker the Dog · Highland Park Library, St. Paul 6-10 · Free

1:30pmCode Savvy · Arlington Hills Library, St. Paul 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1:30pmThe Poem as Protest · Hosmer Library, Minneapolis, 11+ · Free

2pmEarly Learning Saturdays: Connect and Play · Champlin Library, Champlin, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmSTEAM Activity · North Regional Library, Minneapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:30pmFunLab! Hello Kitty · Dayton's Bluff Library, St. Paul 6-10 · Free

2:30pmRead With an Animal · Nokomis Library, Minneapolis, 6-10 · Free

2:30pmSTEAM Saturday: Circuits and Robots · Saint Anthony Park Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 22

2pmJunior Jams: Music Exploration for Families · North Regional Library, Minneapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Big outings

Nov 20 – Dec 20

European Christmas Market

Union Depot East Plaza — St. Paul · Ramsey Co. · St. Paul

Free outdoor European-style holiday market at Union Depot on weekends.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Free

Details at European Christmas Market ↗

Library storytimes & programs (20, free)

From Hennepin County Library, Saint Paul Public Library and Ramsey County Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 27

Fri, Nov 27–Sat, Nov 28 · times varyBaby Storytime · At 3 Hennepin County, Saint Paul and Ramsey County branches 0-2 · Free

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St. Louis Park Library Fri, Nov 27 · 9:30am
Roosevelt Library Fri, Nov 27 · 9:30am
St. Anthony Library Sat, Nov 28 · 10am

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Fri, Nov 27–Sat, Nov 28 · times varyConnect and Play · At 4 Hennepin County, Saint Paul and Ramsey County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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East Lake Library Fri, Nov 27 · 10am
Minneapolis Central Library Fri, Nov 27 · 10:30am
Maple Grove Library Sat, Nov 28 · 9:30am
Roosevelt Library Sat, Nov 28 · 10am
Minneapolis Central Library Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30am

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10amMinneapolis Central Library Chess Club · Minneapolis Central Library, Minneapolis, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amBaby & Me Storytime · Ramsey County Library – Mounds View Library, Mounds View 0-2 · Free

10:30amBaby Meet-Up · Ramsey County Library – White Bear Lake Library, White Bear Lake 0-2 · Free

Fri, Nov 27–Sun, Nov 29 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 4 Hennepin County, Saint Paul and Ramsey County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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St. Louis Park Library Fri, Nov 27 · 10:30am
Riverview Library Fri, Nov 27 · 10:30am
St. Anthony Library Sat, Nov 28 · 11am
Hosmer Library Sun, Nov 29 · 3:30pm

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10:30amPreschool Storytime · Merriam Park Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmFunLab! · Highland Park Library, St. Paul 6-10 · Free

Fri, Nov 27–Sat, Nov 28 · times varyFunLab · At 2 Hennepin County, Saint Paul and Ramsey County branches 6-10 · Free

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George Latimer Central Library Fri, Nov 27 · 3:30pm
Arlington Hills Library Sat, Nov 28 · 2:30pm

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Saturday, Nov 28

9:30amWatch the Movie, Make the Craft · Maple Plain Library, Maple Plain, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amHooks 'N' Needles · George Latimer Central Library, St. Paul 11+ · Free

10:30amLittle Learners - Puppet Storytime · Hamline Midway Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amCelebrate Native American Heritage Month with Native Pride Productions · Ramsey County Library – Roseville Library, Roseville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amSaturday Vibe - Read with a Ranger Family Storytime · George Latimer Central Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amSTEAM Activity: Oobleck · Roosevelt Library, Minneapolis, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmGame Zone · Eden Prairie Library, Eden Prairie, 11+ · Free

2pmLEGO® Lab · Northeast Library, Minneapolis, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmSTEAM Activity · North Regional Library, Minneapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmMagical Creature Mania · Minneapolis Central Library, Minneapolis, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 29

2pmCozy K-Pop Pop-Up · Hopkins Library, Hopkins, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Big outings

Nov 20 – Dec 20

European Christmas Market

Union Depot East Plaza — St. Paul · Ramsey Co. · St. Paul

Free outdoor European-style holiday market at Union Depot on weekends.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Free

Details at European Christmas Market ↗

Library storytimes & programs (25, free)

From Hennepin County Library, Saint Paul Public Library and Ramsey County Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Dec 4

Fri, Dec 4–Sat, Dec 5 · times varyBaby Storytime · At 4 Hennepin County, Saint Paul and Ramsey County branches 0-2 · Free

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Roosevelt Library Fri, Dec 4 · 9:30am
Walker Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10am
Maple Grove Library Sat, Dec 5 · 9:30am
Eden Prairie Library Sat, Dec 5 · 9:30am
Eden Prairie Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:15am

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Fri, Dec 4–Sat, Dec 5 · times varyConnect and Play · At 2 Hennepin County, Saint Paul and Ramsey County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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St. Louis Park Library Fri, Dec 4 · 9:30am
Minneapolis Central Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am
Minneapolis Central Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30am

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Fri, Dec 4 · times varyBaby Meet-Up · At 2 Hennepin County, Saint Paul and Ramsey County branches 0-2 · Free

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Ramsey County Library – New Brighton Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10am
Ramsey County Library – White Bear Lake Library Fri, Dec 4 · 11am

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10amConnect and Play With ECFE · North Regional Library, Minneapolis 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amMinneapolis Central Library Chess Club · Minneapolis Central Library, Minneapolis, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amPreK Friday · Plymouth Library, Plymouth, 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30amBaby & Me Storytime · At 2 Hennepin County, Saint Paul and Ramsey County branches 0-2 · Free

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Ramsey County Library – Mounds View Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am
Ramsey County Library – White Bear Lake Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am

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Fri, Dec 4–Sun, Dec 6 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 6 Hennepin County, Saint Paul and Ramsey County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Riverview Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am
Roosevelt Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10am
Minnetonka Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30am
Webber Park Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30am
Hamline Midway Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30am
Hosmer Library Sun, Dec 6 · 3:30pm

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10:30amFri-Yay! "Fur or Scales?" with Harriet Alexander Nature Center · Ramsey County Library – Roseville Library, Roseville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amPreschool Storytime · Merriam Park Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amStorytime · Saint Anthony Park Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amPlaytime · Saint Anthony Park Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Dec 4–Sat, Dec 5 · times varyLEGO® Lab · At 3 Hennepin County, Saint Paul and Ramsey County branches 6-10 · 0-2 · 3-5 · 11+ · Free

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St. Louis Park Library Fri, Dec 4 · 2:30pm
Maple Plain Library Sat, Dec 5 · 9:30am
Nokomis Library Sat, Dec 5 · 2:30pm

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3:30pmFunLab · George Latimer Central Library, St. Paul 6-10 · Free

3:45pmSTEAM Activity: Switch It Up · Roosevelt Library, Minneapolis, 11+ · Free

Saturday, Dec 5

10amSaturday Family Storytime · Ridgedale Library, Minnetonka, 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amMending 101 · George Latimer Central Library, St. Paul 11+ · Free

10:30amPaw Pals: Read With Enzo · Saint Anthony Park Library, St. Paul 6-10 · Free

11amSaturday Vibe - Process Art Adventures with Now. Make. Art. · George Latimer Central Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

12pmPaw Pals: Reading with Tucker the Dog · Highland Park Library, St. Paul 6-10 · Free

2pmEarly Learning Saturdays: Family Storytime · Champlin Library, Champlin, 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

2:30pmFunLab: Bell Museum · Arlington Hills Library, St. Paul 6-10 · Free

2:30pmFunLab! Hannukah Dreidels · Dayton's Bluff Library, St. Paul 6-10 · Free

2:30pmSTEAM Saturday · Saint Anthony Park Library, St. Paul 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Dec 6

1pmYouth Game Day · Hopkins Library, Hopkins, 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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181 events listed as free by their source over the next 4 weekends. Some may still need venue admission or registration; we note those when the source says so.

Updated November 12, 2026