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Artist Spotlight! Pop-In Painting with Lynette, all ages

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

close-up photograph of child painting

Elko New Market Library

Elko New Market - Community Area

Drop by to experiment and create a small painting with materials like tempera paints, dry watercolors, and water-based markers with Spotlight artist Lynette LaRue.

Lynette La Rue is a freelance artist working in a variety of mediums and arenas, including puppetry and theater. Lynette was a colorist for Discovery Comics and is the illustrator of A Bug's Gift, which is listed in the American Comic Book Collection.

Funded by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage (Legacy) Amendment.

Artist Spotlight! Pop-In Pewter Casting with Jessica, all ages

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Prior Lake Library

Prior Lake - Large Meeting Room

Drop by to cast your own small lead-free pewter piece with Spotlight artist Jessica Bergman Tank of Pedal to the Metal Foundry! Please allow up to 30 minutes before your piece can be taken home. Open to all ages, but young children need to be supervised by a responsible caregiver.

Jessica Bergman Tank is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She believes art is for everyone and uses artistic processes to empower, engage, and deepen connections within communities.

Funded by Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Amendment.

Registration is open

Tween/Teen Super Smash Bros Brawl Tournament REGISTRATION REQ, STARTS 05/15 at 10 am

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Jordan Library

Jordan - Meeting Room

Best for ages 10-14. Fight your way to the top for free prizes & snacks! Battle other tweens & teens in our free single-player Super Smash Bros tournament held on our big screen, match wits with some board games, and more gaming fun! (Super Smash Bros Brawl rated T for cartoon violence and crude humor). Funded by the Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA).

Space is limited, and registration is required – register online or by calling the library beginning 05/15 at 10:00 am. Funded by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage (Legacy) Amendment.

Fine Print – PLEASE READ:

This event has limited space – please be sure you can attend this event before registering.
If you register and can no longer attend the event, you must cancel by calling the library at least 24 hours in advance.
Include an email address or textable phone number in your registration to have a reminder sent to you prior to the event.

Registration is open

Artist Spotlight! People Portraits with Lynette, ages 12-18 REGISTRATION REQ, STARTS 5/15 AT 10AM

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

sample painted portrait

Elko New Market Library

Elko New Market - Community Area

The human face can be an intimidating thing to paint, but Spotlight artist Lynette LaRue will introduce techniques for painting realistic portraits and using different kinds of acrylic painting techniques including texturing, blending, layering and shading to create realistic portrait paintings.

Lynette is a freelance artist working in a variety of mediums and arenas, including puppetry and theater. She was a colorist for Discovery Comics and is the illustrator of A Bug's Gift, which is listed in the American Comic Book Collection.

Space is limited, and registration is required – register online or by calling the library beginning 05/15 at 10:00 am. Funded by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage (Legacy) Amendment.

Fine Print – PLEASE READ:

This event has limited space – please be sure you can attend this event before registering.
If you register and can no longer attend the event, you must cancel by calling the library at least 24 hours in advance.
Include an email address or textable phone number in your registration to have a reminder sent to you prior to the event.

Join the waiting list

Artist Spotlight! Pewter Casting Workshop with Jessica, ages 10-14 - REGISTRATION REQ, STARTS 5/15 at 10am

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Prior Lake Library

Prior Lake - Large Meeting Room

For ages 10-14. Create and cast your own small lead-free pewter piece with Spotlight artist Jessica Bergman Tank of Pedal to the Metal Foundry!

Jessica Bergman Tank is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She believes art is for everyone and uses artistic processes to empower, engage, and deepen connections within communities.

Space is limited, and registration is required – register online or by calling the library beginning 05/15 at 10:00 am. Funded by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage (Legacy) Amendment.

Fine Print – PLEASE READ:

This event has limited space – please be sure you can attend this event before registering.
If you register and can no longer attend the event, you must cancel by calling the library at least 24 hours in advance.
Include an email address or textable phone number in your registration to have a reminder sent to you prior to the event.

Join the waiting list

Teen Tuesday Improv 101, REG. REQUIRED, STARTS 5/15 at 10:00am

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Shakopee Library

Shakopee - Large Meeting Room

Join members of the Shakopee High School Improv Group for fun and games. Learn some basic improvisation techniques and gain confidence in your presentation skills.

Event is full

Poke Ball Terrariums, Ages 10 and up, REG. REQUIRED, STARTS 05/15 at 10:00 am

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Pokeball Terrarium

Belle Plaine Library

Belle Plaine - Meeting Room

Calling all Pokemon fans! Come design and make your very own Poke Ball terrarium. We provide the supplies; you bring the creativity!

Registration is open

Teen Feed Me More, REG. REQUIRED, Starts 5/15 at 10:00 AM

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Prior Lake Library

Prior Lake - Large Meeting Room

For ages 12 and up. New culinary techniques and recipes are available for you to learn (and still sample!) in this simple summer food class. Plus, get a free journal/pen set to keep recipes in! Space is limited, and registration is required – register online or by calling the library beginning 5/15 at 10:00 AM.

Fine Print – PLEASE READ:

This event has limited space – please be sure you can attend this event before registering.

If you register and can no longer attend the event, you must cancel by calling the library at least 24 hours in advance.

Include an email address or textable phone number in your registration to have a reminder sent to you prior to the event.

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Registration is open

Teen Thursdays -Teen Feed Me More, REG. REQUIRED, Starts 5/15 at 10:00AM

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Savage Library

Savage - Large Meeting Room

For ages 12 and up. New culinary techniques and recipes are available for you to learn (and still sample!) in this simple summer food class. Plus, get a free journal/pen set to keep recipes in! Space is limited, and registration is required – register online or by calling the library beginning 5/15 at 10:00 am.

Fine Print – PLEASE READ:

This event has limited space – please be sure you can attend this event before registering.

If you register and can no longer attend the event, you must cancel by calling the library at least 24 hours in advance.

Include an email address or textable phone number in your registration to have a reminder sent to you prior to the event.

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Registration is open

Teen Escape the Upside Down - REGISTRATION REQ., STARTS 05/15 at 10 am

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Escape the Upside Down graphic

Belle Plaine Library

Belle Plaine - Meeting Room

Ages 12 & up. Somehow you've become trapped in a mysterious place called the Upsidedown. Search for secret compartments, find hidden clues, and leverage your skills with your teammates to escape before the demogorgon discovers you. The clock is ticking and you only have ONE HOUR, so teamwork is essential! (Inspired by Stranger Things, but you don't have to be familiar with the show to succeed.)

NOTE: Please arrive on time for this program – latecomers may not be admitted.

Registration is required as space is limited. Register online or by calling the library beginning 05/15 at 10:00 am.

Fine Print – PLEASE READ:

This event has limited space – please be sure you can attend this event before registering.
If you register and can no longer attend the event, you must cancel by calling the library at least 24 hours in advance.
Include an email address or textable phone number in your registration to have a reminder sent to you prior to the event.

Registration is open

Tween/Teen Make a Mega Poster, REG. REQUIRED, STARTS 5/15 at 10:00am

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

New Prague Library

New Prague - Large Meeting Room

Best for ages 10-18. You too can learn the ancient art of creating a mega poster to decorate your space using the power of your imagination, scissors, tape, and the Internets! Space is limited, and registration is required – register online or by calling the library beginning 5/15 at 10:00 am.

Fine Print – PLEASE READ:

This event has limited space – please be sure you can attend this event before registering.

If you register and can no longer attend the event, you must cancel by calling the library at least 24 hours in advance.
Include an email address or textable phone number in your registration to have a reminder sent to you prior to the event.

Join the waiting list

Teen Escape the Upside Down - REGISTRATION REQ., STARTS 5/15 at 10am

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Escape the Upside Down graphic

Shakopee Library

Shakopee - Large Meeting Room

Ages 12 & up. Somehow you've become trapped in a mysterious place called the Upsidedown. Search for secret compartments, find hidden clues, and leverage your skills with your teammates to escape before the demogorgon discovers you. The clock is ticking and you only have ONE HOUR, so teamwork is essential! (Inspired by Stranger Things, but you don't have to be familiar with the show to succeed.)

NOTE: Please arrive on time for this program – latecomers may not be admitted.

Registration is required as space is limited. Register online or by calling the library beginning 5/15 at 10:00am.

Fine Print – PLEASE READ:

This event has limited space – please be sure you can attend this event before registering.
If you register and can no longer attend the event, you must cancel by calling the library at least 24 hours in advance.
Include an email address or textable phone number in your registration to have a reminder sent to you prior to the event.

Registration is open

Teen Escape the Upside Down - REGISTRATION REQ., NOW OPEN

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Escape the Upside Down graphic

Shakopee Library

Shakopee - Large Meeting Room

2ND SESSION ADDED BY POPULAR DEMAND! Ages 12 & up. Somehow you've become trapped in a mysterious place called the Upsidedown. Search for secret compartments, find hidden clues, and leverage your skills with your teammates to escape before the demogorgon discovers you. The clock is ticking and you only have ONE HOUR, so teamwork is essential! (Inspired by Stranger Things, but you don't have to be familiar with the show to succeed.)

NOTE: Please arrive on time for this program – latecomers may not be admitted.

Registration is required as space is limited. Register online or by calling the library.

Fine Print – PLEASE READ:

This event has limited space – please be sure you can attend this event before registering.
If you register and can no longer attend the event, you must cancel by calling the library at least 24 hours in advance.
Include an email address or textable phone number in your registration to have a reminder sent to you prior to the event.

Savage Writers

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Savage Library

Savage - Small Meeting Room

The Savage Writers is a group of writers who work together to support each other in their individual pursuits of writing. This is a Scott County Volunteer-run program. Contact the library for more information about the group or if interested in being connected with the leader of the Savage Writers.

Event is full

Teen Tuesday Cupcake Wars, REG. REQUIRED, STARTS 6/12 at 10:00am

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Shakopee Library

Shakopee - Large Meeting Room

We will provide the cupcakes, frosting and decorating items. You provide the creativity! Decorate your cupcake using the book titles we will choose as inspiration. Cupcakes will be judged - and then eaten!

Join the waiting list

Teen Thursday - Make a Secret Hiding Place Book , REG. REQUIRED, STARTS 6/12 at 10:00am

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Prior Lake Library

Prior Lake - Large Meeting Room

For ages 12-18. Decorate a book creepy or cute with a 3D cover and optional secret hiding place! Registration is required as space is limited. Register online or by calling the library beginning 6/12 at 10:00 AM.

Fine Print – PLEASE READ:

This event has limited space – please be sure you can attend this event before registering.
If you register and can no longer attend the event, you must cancel by calling the library at least 24 hours in advance.
Include an email address or textable phone number in your registration to have a reminder sent to you prior to the event.

Registration is open

Teen Thursdays -Tween/Teen Make a Mega Poster, REG. REQUIRED, STARTS 6/12 at 10:00am

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Savage Library

Savage - Large Meeting Room

Best for ages 10-18. You too can learn the ancient art of creating a mega poster to decorate your space using the power of your imagination, scissors, tape, and the Internets! Space is limited, and registration is required – register online or by calling the library beginning 6/12 at 10:00 am.

Fine Print – PLEASE READ:

This event has limited space – please be sure you can attend this event before registering.

If you register and can no longer attend the event, you must cancel by calling the library at least 24 hours in advance.
Include an email address or textable phone number in your registration to have a reminder sent to you prior to the event.

Registration is open

Tween/Teen Super Smash Bros Brawl Tournament REGISTRATION REQ, STARTS 6/12 at 10am

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Elko New Market Library

Elko New Market - Community Area

Best for ages 10-14. Fight your way to the top for free prizes & snacks! Battle other tweens & teens in our free single-player Super Smash Bros tournament held on our big screen, match wits with some board games, and more gaming fun! (Super Smash Bros Brawl rated T for cartoon violence and crude humor). Funded by the Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA).

Space is limited, and registration is required – register online or by calling the library beginning 6/12 at 10:00am. Funded by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage (Legacy) Amendment.

Fine Print – PLEASE READ:

This event has limited space – please be sure you can attend this event before registering.
If you register and can no longer attend the event, you must cancel by calling the library at least 24 hours in advance.
Include an email address or textable phone number in your registration to have a reminder sent to you prior to the event.

Registration is open

Girls Code with Luna! for ages 10-14, REGISTRATION REQ, STARTS 6/12 AT 10AM

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

photograph of HTML code

Prior Lake Library

Prior Lake - Large Meeting Room

For girls* ages 10-14. Whether you are a beginner or experienced coder, join Luna for a fun hour to learn the basics of HTML coding with the free Thimble website, then brainstorm and collaborate on a website design challenge! Space is limited, and registration is required – register online or by calling the library beginning 6/12 at 10:00am.

*Why is this girls only? There's a gender gap in technology fields, and creating more opportunities for girls to engage in fun technology opportunities can help close that gap.

Funded by the Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA).

Fine Print – PLEASE READ:

This event has limited space – please be sure you can attend this event before registering.
If you register and can no longer attend the event, you must cancel by calling the library at least 24 hours in advance.
Include an email address or textable phone number in your registration to have a reminder sent to you prior to the event.

Join the waiting list

Teen Tuesday Kool-aid Henna Tattoos, REG. REQUIRED, STARTS 6/12 at 10:00am

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Shakopee Library

Shakopee - Large Meeting Room

We will be making Henna tattoo dye using Kool-aid. Then we will use it to apply the tattoo. Bring your own design or use one we will provide as a guide.

Registration is open

Girls Code with Luna! for ages 10-14, REGISTRATION REQ, STARTS 6/12 AT 10AM

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

photograph of HTML code

Jordan Library

Jordan - Meeting Room

For girls* ages 10-14. Whether you are a beginner or experienced coder, join Luna for a fun hour to learn the basics of HTML coding with the free Thimble website, then brainstorm and collaborate on a website design challenge! Space is limited, and registration is required – register online or by calling the library beginning 6/12 at 10:00am.

*Why is this girls only? There's a gender gap in technology fields, and creating more opportunities for girls to engage in fun technology opportunities can help close that gap.

Funded by the Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA).

Fine Print – PLEASE READ:

This event has limited space – please be sure you can attend this event before registering.
If you register and can no longer attend the event, you must cancel by calling the library at least 24 hours in advance.
Include an email address or textable phone number in your registration to have a reminder sent to you prior to the event.

Artist Spotlight! Pop-In Block Printing with Bob, all ages

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Block prints of sun and tree

Belle Plaine Library

Belle Plaine - Meeting Room

Drop by and make fun prints with some of local artist Bob Pollard's favorite blocks, and watch while he carves a new block from linoleum.

Block printing is a form of relief printing, one of the easiest and most direct of all the print-making methods. Reverse images are carved into wood, linoleum, or other materials and then inked and pressed onto paper or other surface.

Having been a printer for many years, Bob does a lot of work with linoleum and wood block printing, both in his home studio and studio/gallery space in the Northrup King Building. Bob believes that art is an adventure and strives to inspire other artists, beginners to veterans, to approach it boldly and never be afraid to try something new or unusual.

Registration is open

Teen Escape the Upside Down - REGISTRATION REQ., STARTS 06/12 at 10 am

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Escape the Upside Down graphic

Jordan Library

Jordan - Meeting Room

Ages 12 & up. Somehow you've become trapped in a mysterious place called the Upsidedown. Search for secret compartments, find hidden clues, and leverage your skills with your teammates to escape before the demogorgon discovers you. The clock is ticking and you only have ONE HOUR, so teamwork is essential! (Inspired by Stranger Things, but you don't have to be familiar with the show to succeed.)

NOTE: Please arrive on time for this program – latecomers may not be admitted.

Registration is required as space is limited. Register online or by calling the library beginning 06/12 at 10:00 am.

Fine Print – PLEASE READ:

This event has limited space – please be sure you can attend this event before registering.
If you register and can no longer attend the event, you must cancel by calling the library at least 24 hours in advance.
Include an email address or textable phone number in your registration to have a reminder sent to you prior to the event.

Registration is open

Teen Feed Me More, REG. REQUIRED, Starts 6/12 at 10:00AM

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Elko New Market Library

Elko New Market - Community Area

For ages 12 and up. New culinary techniques and recipes are available for you to learn (and still sample!) in this simple summer food class. Plus, get a free journal/pen set to keep recipes in! Space is limited, and registration is required – register online or by calling the library beginning 6/12 at 10:00 am.

Fine Print – PLEASE READ:

This event has limited space – please be sure you can attend this event before registering.

If you register and can no longer attend the event, you must cancel by calling the library at least 24 hours in advance.

Include an email address or textable phone number in your registration to have a reminder sent to you prior to the event.

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Teen Escape the Upside Down - REGISTRATION REQ., STARTS 6/12 at 10 AM

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Escape the Upside Down graphic

Prior Lake Library

Prior Lake - Large Meeting Room

Ages 12 & up. Somehow you've become trapped in a mysterious place called the Upsidedown. Search for secret compartments, find hidden clues, and leverage your skills with your teammates to escape before the demogorgon discovers you. The clock is ticking and you only have ONE HOUR, so teamwork is essential! (Inspired by Stranger Things, but you don't have to be familiar with the show to succeed.)

NOTE: Please arrive on time for this program – latecomers may not be admitted.

Registration is required as space is limited. Register online or by calling the library beginning 6/12 at 10:00 AM.

Fine Print – PLEASE READ:

This event has limited space – please be sure you can attend this event before registering.
If you register and can no longer attend the event, you must cancel by calling the library at least 24 hours in advance.
Include an email address or textable phone number in your registration to have a reminder sent to you prior to the event.