Arts & Leisure

Recommended Websites

All Music
AllMusic is a comprehensive and in-depth resource for finding out more about albums, bands, musicians and songs.

Artcyclopedia
A search engine specifically providing links and information about art forms, artists, art movements, galleries, museums, etc. since 1999.

Dance MN
DanceMN connects, educates, and publicizes dance services through free submissions, sponsorship, programming, and partnering with national and local institutions.

Discover a Hobby
A guide for finding and starting a new hobby! Here you can find out information on how to start a new hobby, where to find lessons, online instructional videos and pictures, and the best beginners equipment, books, and videos.

Eventful
Things to do in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Explore Minnesota - Minneapolis/St. Paul Area
Learn more about the abundance of cultural attractions, outdoor recreation opportunities and world-class shopping in the Minneapolis and St. Paul Areas.

Family Fun Twin Cities
Fun things to do with children in the Twin Cities.

Metacritic
Movies, TV, Games, and Music criticisms compiled to provide a single score to make comparisons.

Northern Gardner
Website of the Minnesota Horticultural Society.

Petfinder
Adopting and caring for pets.

Upcoming Arts & Leisure Events at the Library

Early Film Treasures: 1896-1901

Learn all about the birth of the movies in this great class from North Metro TV Studio Manager Eric Houston! This one hour class is your chance to see footage of nearly two dozen movies from the world's earliest films, including the very first movie...
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Color Shadow Puppetry

Bowtruckles! Nifflers! Phoenixes and Merpeople! J.K. Rowling's follow-up to the Harry Potter series is full of wild and wonderful creatures. Pick an imaginary being or make your own up, and create a color shadow puppet. Then create your own stories...
Rock 'N' Roll Felt

Accessorize your favorite outfit with a funky wet felted key chain, necklace, or bracelet. Using your favorite bright colors of roving, use water and soap to rock and roll the loose fibers into different shapes. Grades 1-5.

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LEGO Challenge

Attention LEGO Lovers! Show off your building skills! We'll have the LEGOS and books. You provide the imagination. Come meet with other LEGO builders and have some family fun!
Needle Felted Ornaments

Tis' the season for making gifts for love ones! Celebrate your holiday by creating the cutest handmade wool ornament perfect for embellishing your home, decorating your tree, or even attach a pin to create a one-of-a-kind...