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05/29/2026

🧩 🎲This is it! The event that Board Game and Puzzle enthusiasts have been waiting for!
Mississippi Library is having a Board Game & Puzzle Exchange
Saturday, 6/13 from 11am - 12pm
Registration is not required.

Simply bring your gently used games and puzzles in and exchange them for a different puzzle or game, it’s that easy!

Please ensure all items are in good condition and include all pieces, including the original box
Donations will be accepted at Mississippi Library during regular open hours Monday, 6/8 through the morning of the event Saturday, 6/13.

Time to refresh your game shelf, discover new favorites, and connect with fellow gamers in your community! This is a fun, sustainable way to trade in your gently used board games and puzzles.

What to Bring:
Board games and card games for all ages
Puzzles for all ages

Please ensure all items are in good condition and include all pieces, including the original box! Find more info on the library's event calendar here: https://anokacounty.libcal.com/event/16601746

05/28/2026

Don't miss our summer kick off with F1RST Wrestling — a Family Friendly event!
Saturday, June 6, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Northtown Library

F1RST Wrestling at the library will have heroes and villains, teamwork and treachery, loaded with twists worthy of Shakespeare!

This all ages, family friendly program will feature educational tales from the wrestlers about the history of professional wrestling in the state of Minnesota, as well as stories about F1rst Wrestling as a Minnesotan institution, interspersed with entertaining professional wrestling matches. There will also be an ice cream truck, button making, and trivia.

Bring your lawn chairs and sunscreen, and join us for an afternoon of fun! Parking is limited! The wrestling ring will be set up near Northtown Library's rear parking lot. Registration is not required, but you can register to receive a reminder email and text:
https://anokacounty.libcal.com/event/16330187

05/27/2026

Canva Creative Projects
Unlock a world of creative possibilities with Canva, the ideal digital tool for beginners and crafters! This class will teach you how to harness the power of Canva to bring your creative projects to life. You'll learn to design and create everything from custom greeting cards and party invitations to printable wall art, gift tags, and personalized crafts.

Monday, June 8,
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Mississippi Library
Register online https://anokacounty.libcal.com/event/16593222

05/26/2026

Trivia Night for Families!
Kick off Summer Adventures and test your general knowledge at this trivia night for families! Compete on a team with your family - or split up and challenge them! Groups of all sizes and ages are welcome.

Monday, June 8,
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northtown Library
Register in the online event calendar https://anokacounty.libcal.com/event/16367517

05/25/2026

Watercolor Pokemon
Join the Rum River Art Center to learn how to create colorful creatures from the classic franchise Pokémon! Students will be guided step-by-step to first draw their Pokémon, outline in Sharpie, and then use watercolor to make their art piece vibrant. This program is intended for youth 10 years of age or older.

Monday, June 8,
5:00pm - 6:30pm
North Central Library
Register in the online calendar: https://anokacounty.libcal.com/event/16419736

05/23/2026

📅Holiday hours for Memorial Day weekend
Anoka County Library will close Saturday, 5/23 through Monday, 5/25. We will reopen on Tuesday, 5/26.

Access library services that are always available (even when the library is closed):
Checkout ebooks, audiobooks, & magazines with Libby: melsa.overdrive.com
Stream films for free on Kanopy with your library card: tinyurl.com/aclKanopy
Pick up your holds, 365 days a year at Library Locker locations (Fob required for after hours tinyurl.com/aclLockers

For more information on holiday hours visit: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4658/2026-Closed-Days-Holiday-Schedule

05/22/2026

❓✂️Mystery Bag Art Challenge

Pick up a sealed bag filled with assorted craft supplies and found objects. The challenge is to create a one-of-a-kind artwork using the items inside, plus your own basic tools (tape, glue, scissors) and any extra art materials you’d like to add.

⭐Create anything you imagine—sculptures, collages, dioramas, mixed‑media pieces, and more! Unleash your creativity with a surprise twist! Inspired by the show Chopped—but with art supplies instead of food. The Mystery Bag Art Challenge invites participants to create a unique "masterpiece" using a bag of mystery materials provided by the library.

📅 Pickup your Mystery Bag at Mississippi Library beginning the week of June 8th
Drop off your finished artwork by Thursday, July 2nd.
This program is intended for youth aged 6 years through adults.

Register here: https://anokacounty.libcal.com/event/16714474

05/21/2026

🎲 Calling all board game lovers, ages 12 to Adult! Join Northtown Library staff for the first of two "Learn the Game" events, featuring games from Anoka County Library's Tabletop Games collection.

🀄 This event focuses on the Azul game series. Whether you're an Azul expert, excited to try some of the variant games, or totally new to Azul, sign up to join the fun!
Saturday, June 13, 10:30am - 12:30am
Northtown Library
Register now: https://anokacounty.libcal.com/event/16587045

🗨️ Next Up: save the date for the next "Learn the Game" : Codenames
Monday, July 6, 5pm - 7pm
Northtown Library
Registration opens June 1: https://anokacounty.libcal.com/event/16587253

05/20/2026

Kids love crafts! We have open seats available for the 2nd session of the Preschool Craft Hour at Johnsville Library.
Join us on Friday, June 5, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Register here: https://anokacounty.libcal.com/event/16558831

Looking for craft ideas for kids? Checkout Craft & Hobby Kids page. Free access with your library card https://www.craftandhobby.com/kids

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707 County Road 10 NE
Blaine, MN
55434

Telephone

+17633241510

Website

http://www.anokacountylibrary.org/

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