Library Events
at Pierre Bottineau Library |
Family Storytime
Wednesday, June 19, 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, June 26, 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, July 3, 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, July 10, 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, July 17, 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, July 31, 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 14, 10:30 a.m.
For children age 2 and up. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement with your children.
Paws to Read
Saturday, June 22, 10:30a.m. – noon
For families. Certified volunteers will help put young readers at ease so they can cuddle up with a dog or other animal and practice reading aloud. Call ahead to find out what types of animals will be visiting.
Presented in collaboration with North Star Therapy Animals.
Banana-Wocky
Tuesday, June 25, 6:30 p.m.
For families. See live banana plants, share stories and meet the animals that eat nature's perfect fruit.
Presented in collaboration with Como Zoo; Sponsored by the Friends of the Hennepin County Library and MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency).
Toddler Storytime
Saturday, July 20, 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, Aug. 17, 10:30 a.m.
For children ages 2 and 3. Interact with your toddler to nurture a love of books. Learn letters, sounds, and new words. Be active with music and movement.
Star Michaelina Magician
Wednesday, July 24, 10:30 a.m.
For families. Magic, comedy and books make this show a hilarious and educational experience. Star Michaelina builds in plenty of off-the-wall audience participation.
Sponsored by Friends of the Pierre Bottineau Library.
Global Folk: Roe Family Singers
Tuesday, July 30, 6:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jul 2. Register online or call 612-543-6850.
All ages. How often do you get to bounce to the rhythms of banjo, guitar, autoharp, washboard and kazoo? Get the whole family dancing with this award-winning homegrown band that plays good-time, old-time hillbilly music.
This project is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Act Out for Kids: Creative Movement
Saturday, Aug. 3, 11a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jul 6. Register online or call 612-543-6850.
Entering grades 1-2. Learn how to walk like a bear, creep like a tiger or be like a tiny fly! An experienced Guthrie teaching artist will show you fun and creative ways to use imaginative movement. See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
This project is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Presented in collaboration with Guthrie Theater.
Art Out of the Box: Handmade Portraits
Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2–3 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jul 9. Register online or call 612-543-6850.
Entering grades 2-5. Museum-trained teens will take you on a hands-on exploration of portraits from the museum. Turn your idea of self-image on its head with a playful approach to a timeless art form. Leave with a sketchbook to keep drawing whenever inspiration strikes!
Presented in partnership with Minneapolis Institute of Arts; Funded by the Friends of the Hennepin County Library.
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