Categories: For Kids

Infants ages 0-2 and their caregivers are invited to join us for Baby Play Date on Wednesday, July 17th at 10:00am. Please note that this is an unstructured program and children must be supervised at all times. No registration necessary.

This STEM program taught by Peter Johnson, a science teacher will challenge kids ages 7 and up.  Launch your rocket into orbit! Use clay, paper fins and a straw to make a rocket. Adjust the angle, power and mass of the straw launcher to launch it perfectly!  This program also explores different types of lights using demonstrations and hands-on stations. Space is limited.

Ages 7+ Registration Required

Professional entertainer Randy Christensen has been performing across the US and in seven other countries for over 30 years. He will tell stories from India, China, Austria, South Africa and the United States that are “magically” illustrated with mime.

This 8 week book club will take us through one middle grade novel. Kids going into 3-8th grade will meet once a week and a section of the book will be read aloud to the group at each session.  Kids will bring their own lunch to eat while they listen to the book. Each participant will get a copy of the book to follow along if they wish. Registration is limited and will open May 1 at the library and online.

Professional entertainer Randy Christensen has been performing across the U. S. and in seven other countries for over 30 years. He will tell stories from India, China, Austria,South Africa and the United States that are “magically” illustrated and presented with mime.

Kids ages 10 and under are invited to join us for moon-themed activities for the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary party on Friday, July 19th at 10:00am in the library conference room. Registration required and begins July 12th at 10:00am.

Infants ages 0-2 and their caregivers are invited to join us for Baby Play Date on Wednesday, July 17th at 10:00am. Please note that this is an unstructured program and children must be supervised at all times. No registration necessary.

Kids of all ages are invited to join us for come and go crafts every Monday from 1:00-4:00 in the library conference room. No registration necessary.

Experience local and exotic bugs up-close and personal! Dr. Bruce will show you a wide assortment of living and preserved insects and related arthropods – – kept lively with humor and fun props! AGES 4 & UP.

Experience local and exotic bugs up-close and personal with Dr. Giebink (aka Bruce the Bug Guy)! This educational program features a wide assortment of living and preserved insects and related arthropods that is kept lively with humor, fun props and occasional “surprises.” Because insect diversity is a good indicator of the health of our environment, his goal for participants is a better understanding of insects/arthropods and co-existing with them.

Kids of all ages are invited to join us for shark activities, games and crafts. No registration necessary.

The Reptile and Amphibian Discovery Zoo will visit the library with lots of animals to explore! Come for this fun, engaging and interactive presentation while gaining a greater understanding of these fascinating creatures!

Teens ages 11-18 are invited to drop in at the library on Wednesday, July 24th between 2:00-4:00pm to create a bracelet with a binary message. No registration required.

Get ready to sing, dance and laugh with this high-energy and highly interactive kids’ show! Dolli and Pop are sisters who have traveled all the way from Sweet Tart City to bring you on a magical and musical road trip that is sure to get kids (and their parents!) moving and grooving!!

This 8 week book club will take us through one middle grade novel. Kids going into 3-8th grade will meet once a week and a section of the book will be read aloud to the group at each session.  Kids will bring their own lunch to eat while they listen to the book. Each participant will get a copy of the book to follow along if they wish. Registration is limited and will open May 1 at the library and online.

Teens ages 11-18 are invited to join us for our teen book club at Neutral Groundz on Belgrade on Thursday, July 25th from 2:00-3:00pm. Bring a book you are reading to share. Beverage provided. No registration necessary.

Kids and teens ages 9-18 are invited to join us at Storybook Park on Friday, July 26th from 6:30-8:00pm for pizza and Capture the Flag. Registration is required and opens July 19th.

Adults and kids ages 4 and up are invited to join us on Saturday, July 27th at 10:00am in the Fire Station Garage for a program by The Raptor Center of Minnesota. No registration necessary.

AGES 11 AND UP. It cost our nation 56,000 lives, sparked riots and ended without a victory. Special focus will be placed on Minnesota’s role in and contribution to the war, as well as what it was like to be a “grunt” in Vietnam.

Kids of all ages are invited to join us for come and go crafts every Monday from 1:00-4:00 in the library conference room. No registration necessary.

Magician Michael Madden will perform jaw-dropping illusions and entertaining magic tricks

One of our most popular programs returns! The RAD Zoo in Owatonna has one of the largest reptile displays in the world. You’ll marvel at the amazing creatures of the reptile and amphibian world, including snakes, turtles, lizards, crocodilians, toads, frogs and salamanders.

One of our most popular programs returns! The RAD Zoo in Owatonna has one of the largest reptile displays in the world. You’ll marvel at the amazing creatures of the reptile and amphibian world including snakes, turtles, lizards, crocodilians, toads, frogs and salamanders.

Kids and teens ages 9-18 are invited to join us on Tuesday, July 30th at 2:00pm in the library conference room to make Galaxy Necklaces. Registration is required and begins July 23rd at 10:00am.

Kids ages 9-12 are invited to join us on Wednesday, July 31st at 10:00am in the Police Annex for Cosmic Oil Painting. Registration required and begins July 24th at 10:00am.

Author/Illustrator Team Stephen Shaskan and Trisha Speed Shaskan will each read one or two of their books, Trisha Shaskan has a new book coming out July 2019 that she is excited to share with us.  Stephen will play guitar and sing songs, and will draw on the whiteboard in this interactive storytime.

This 8 week book club will take us through one middle grade novel. Kids going into 3-8th grade will meet once a week and a section of the book will be read aloud to the group at each session.  Kids will bring their own lunch to eat while they listen to the book. Each participant will get a copy of the book to follow along if they wish. Registration is limited and will open May 1 at the library and online.

Come out to Spring Lake Park on August 2nd for the movie How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.

Movies start at dusk. Join us before for family friendly activities.

Kids of all ages are invited to join us for come and go crafts every Monday from 1:00-4:00 in the library conference room. No registration necessary.

Teens ages 11-18 are invited to drop in on Thursday, July 11th from 2:00-4:00pm in the Police Annex to film a tourism commercial for Mars. No registration required.

Kids of all ages are invited to join us for come and go crafts every Monday from 1:00-4:00 in the library conference room. No registration necessary.

Kids of all ages are invited to join us for come and go crafts every Monday from 1:00-4:00 in the library conference room. No registration necessary.