Free Classes

Connect and Play: a free program at Hennepin County Library, Edina (5280 Grandview Square, Edina,, MN 55436). When: Thursday, Nov 19, 2026, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. For children ages birth to 5 years old and their caregivers. For: Babies, Families, Preschoolers, Toddlers. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Family Storytime: a free program at Hennepin County Library, East Lake (2727 E. Lake St., Minneapolis,, MN 55406). When: Nov 13 and Nov 20, 2026, 10:15 AM to 10:45 AM. For children of all ages and their caregivers. For: Babies, Preschoolers, Toddlers. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Brookdale Library Chess Club: a free program at Hennepin County Library, Brookdale (6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy., Brooklyn Center,, MN 55430). When: Mondays, Nov 16 to 30, 2026, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Have fun learning the basics of chess, improving your game, mastering strategies, and meeting other chess fans. For: All Ages, Kids, Preteens, Seniors, Teens. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Baby Storytime: a free program at Hennepin County Library, St. Anthony (2941 Pentagon Dr. N.E., St. Anthony,, MN 55418). When: Nov 18 and Nov 25, 2026, 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM. For children from birth to 24 months and their caregivers. For: Babies, Toddlers. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Social Justice Book Club: The Wake Up: a free program at Hennepin County Library, Golden Valley (830 Winnetka Ave. N., Golden Valley,, MN 55427). When: Saturday, Nov 14, 2026, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Join our discussion of books centering diverse literary voices that explore themes of racism, identity and social justice. For: Adults. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Coffee and Conversations: a free program at Hennepin County Library, Hosmer (347 E. 36th St., Minneapolis,, MN 55408). When: Thursday, Dec 3, 2026, 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Join library staff and fellow library patrons for relaxed conversation over coffee or tea. For: Adults, Seniors. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Family Storytime: a free program at Hennepin County Library, Roosevelt (4026 28th Ave. S., Minneapolis,, MN 55406). When: Saturday, Dec 5, 2026, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. For children of all ages and their caregivers. For: Babies, Preschoolers, Toddlers. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Sci-fi Book Club: a free program at Hennepin County Library, Nokomis (5100 34th Ave. S., Minneapolis,, MN 55417). When: Thursday, Dec 3, 2026, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Join our discussion of new and interesting titles. For: Adults, Seniors. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Baby Storytime: a free program at Hennepin County Library, Walker (2880 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis,, MN 55408). When: Friday, Dec 4, 2026, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. For children from birth to 24 months and their caregivers. For: Babies, Toddlers. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Crafterdark: a free program at Hennepin County Library, Washburn (5244 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis,, MN 55419). When: Thursday, Nov 19, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Craft, create, and connect with your library community. For: Adults, Seniors. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. PreK Friday: a free program at Hennepin County Library, Plymouth (15700 36th Ave. N., Plymouth,, MN 55446). When: Friday, Dec 4, 2026, 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM. For toddlers and PreKs and their favorite grown-ups. For: Families, Preschoolers, Toddlers. Full details on the library's page.

Baby Storytime: a free program at Hennepin County Library, Northeast (2200 Central Ave. N.E., Minneapolis,, MN 55418). When: Nov 13 and Nov 20, 2026, 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM. For children from birth to 24 months and their caregivers. For: Babies, Toddlers. Drop in, no registration needed. Full details on the library's page.