Storytimes
You're never too old, too wacky, or too wild to pick up a book and read to a child. What better way to celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday than reading to a child? Come to the library for Dr. Seuss stories and crafts. All ages welcome.
These programs are funded with money from the vote of Minnesota residents on November 4, 2008, which dedicated funding to preserve our state's art and cultural heritage.
The St. Anthony Brass Quintet will show you how to build a horn and how instruments produce sound. Limited to 25 participants on a first-come, first-served basis.
Discover Hawaii's heritage revealed through its beautiful music. You'll also learn the hula!
Come hear music from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, the Republic of Congo and South Africa. Musicians sing songs in six languages with electric guitar and percussion accompaniment.
Create your own flower pot out of reused meter covers and many other recycled materials from ArtStart's ArtScraps!
This unique presentation will combine North Indian storytelling and percussive Kathak dance, the folk dance of India.
Jae Phillips' hip hop workshops are inspired by music that moves you to dance. Limited to 30 participants on a first-come, first-served basis.
Enjoy stories and songs about conservation, water and trees. Sing-along songs are played on vegetables!
Laugh and sing along with the nature puppets, play the Compost Toss Game and take home your very own recycled crayon.
This unique educational experience features a hawk, owl, falcon and bald eagle and guarantees to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Come spend an afternoon with local artist Scott Rolfs and learn the basics of creating cartoon fairies and princesses! For children 8 to 12 years old. Class size is limited, call the hosting branch to register.
El Día de los Niños (the day of the child) is celebrated each year on April 30. This annual event emphasizes the importance of advocating literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Come and join us on the eve of El Día for a rich cultural experience!
Latin American folk music blends indigenous, European and African elements and traditions. Hear the legend of the armadillo-shelled charango, simulate the sounds of the rainforest, sing a Cuban lullaby and more.
Flamenco reflects the rich cultural influences of the native Andalusians, Gypsy, Islamic and Sephardic cultures in Spain. Music is accompanied by dancers' rhythmic footwork and hand clapping.
The following authors will visit Family Storytimes to celebrate books and reading:
Spring Storytimes
Mondays
No storytimes:
April 26
May 17, 24, 31
No Roseville storytimes in May
Family Storytime, ages 2 - 5, Start your day with stories, songs and fingerplays.
RCL - Maplewood, 10:30 a.m.
RCL - Shoreview, 10:30 a.m.
RCL - White Bear Lake, 10:30 a.m.
Baby & Me Storytime, ages 6 - 23 months, Introduce babies to the joy of reading.
Limited to 15 babies on a first-come, first-served basis.
Library doors will open for participants 5 minutes before time scheduled
RCL - Roseville, 9:45 a.m.
Tuesdays
No Roseville storytimes in May
Family Storytime, ages 2 - 5, Start your day with stories, songs and fingerplays.
RCL - Roseville, 10:15 a.m.
Wednesdays
No storytimes:
May 19, 26*
Family Storytime, ages 2 - 5, Start your day with stories, songs and fingerplays.
RCL - Mounds View, 10:30 a.m.
RCL - North St. Paul, 10:30 a.m.
* North St. Paul Family storytime will meet May 26
Baby & Me Storytime, ages 6 - 23 months, Introduce babies to the joy of reading.
Limited to 15 babies on a first-come, first-served basis.
Library doors will open for participants 5 minutes before time scheduled
RCL - Maplewood, 9:45 a.m.
Thursdays
No storytimes:
May 20, 27
No Shoreview storytimes in May
Family Storytime, ages 2 - 5, Start your day with stories, songs and fingerplays.
RCL - Arden Hills, 10:30 a.m.
Baby & Me Storytime, ages 6 - 23 months, Introduce babies to the joy of reading.
Limited to 15 babies on a first-come, first-served basis.
RCL - Shoreview, 10:15 a.m.
Fridays
No storytimes:
May 21, 28
Family Storytime, ages 2 - 5, Start your day with stories, songs and fingerplays.
RCL - Maplewood, 10:30 a.m.
Buenos Días Storytime, ages 2 - 5, Discover the magic of Spanish throughstories, music and rhymes.
RCL - Roseville, 10:15 a.m.
March 5, 19 & April 9, 23
Thursday, March 4; 10:30 a.m. RCL - Arden Hills
Monday, March 15; 10:30 a.m. RCL - Maplewood
Wednesday, May 26; 10:30 a.m. RCL - North St. Paul
Monday, March 8; 10:30 a.m. RCL - Shoreview
Wednesday, March 24; 10:30 a.m. RCL - Mounds View
Tuesday, April 13; 10:15 a.m. RCL - Roseville
Tuesday, April 27; 10:15 a.m. RCL - Roseville
Wednesday, April 28; 10:30 a.m. RCL - North St. Paul
Friday, May 7; 10:30 a.m. RCL - Maplewood
PAWS to READ
Children between the ages of five and eight who would like to work on their reading skills are invited to participate in PAWS to READ.
Sessions will be held in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. Contact the hosting library to register for your 20 minute time slot.
Read to Marshal
Thursdays
March 4, 11, 18, 25
April 1, 8, 15, 22
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
RCL - Roseville
Read to Otis
Saturdays
March 6, 13, 20, 27
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
RCL - Mounds View
Read to Otis
Mondays
April 5, 12, 19
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
RCL - Shoreview
Read to Otis
Wednesdays
May 5, 12, 19
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
RCL - White Bear Lake
Marshal relaxing with his books.
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