Youth

The Minneapolis Public Library offers several programs for youth.  To see a schedule for these youth program, please see our Facebook page or contact the library.  

Budding Bookworms

Budding Bookworms is a lap-sit reading program for infants and toddlers from birth to age 4.  The purpose of the program is to promote a strong parent-child bond, develop motor skills and socialization, and foster a love for reading starting from an early age.

Children will be read stories and experience fingerplays, nursery rhymes,  or songs.  Other activities include completing coloring pages, basic crafts, and games. Caregivers and childcare providers are welcome! No RSVP required.

Join us Wednesday at 10:00 during the school year.

Summer Reading Program

The Summer Reading Program is for school-aged youth from kindergarten to 6th grade. Each summer, the library will put on a themed reading program.  Youth will have the opportunity to read books, participate in hands-on activities and games, see guest speakers, and have the opportunity to win prizes for participating in the program and achieving reading goals.

Some past program themes have included: Paws, Claws, Scales, and Tales (pets), Get a Clue (mystery), and Catch the Reading Bug (insects and bugs). Visit with a librarian to sign-up for the upcoming Summer Reading Program to find out this year’s theme!

Tweens  and Teens

We regularly have programs for the 10 and up crowd.  Check our Facebook page or come into the library to find out what’s scheduled.

Homeschool Huddle

On the last Tuesday of every month at 1:00 join us for our program just for homeschoolers. Activities for the kids and fellowship time for the adults.

Book Clubs

We have three book clubs. No sign-up required. Ask the front desk staff for the latest reading selection.

Morning Book Club meeting the 3rd Monday of the month at 9:00 am.

Evening Book Club meets the 1st Monday of the month at 6:30 pm.

Teen Book Club meets the 1st Saturday of the month at 11:00 am.