Scott County Library - MN

01/06/2026

🐻🎶 Summer Spotlight Kickoff with the Teddy Bear Band! 🎶🐻

Grab your favorite teddy bear and join us for a bear-y fun evening of music, dancing, and family fun! The beloved Teddy Bear Band will have kids and their stuffed friends singing, moving, and smiling all night long.

📅 Wednesday, June 3, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 New Prague Library – Large Meeting Room

This event will be held outdoors, with the meeting room reserved in case of inclement weather.

Bring the whole family and your favorite furry friend for a memorable summer kickoff! 🧸☀️

Funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage (Legacy) Fund.

Bring your teddies to a bear-y fun party! Kids, families, and their favorite stuffed friends are invited to dance and sing along with the perennial favorite Teddy Bear Band. This...

30/05/2026

🌊 For Love of a River Revival 🌿

Join us for an informative and engaging evening exploring the past, present, and future of Minnesota’s namesake river.

The program will feature:
📖 An overview of the 2019 book For Love of a River: The Minnesota by acclaimed conservationist Darby Nelson
🎬 A screening of the 48-minute film River Revival: Working Together to Save the Minnesota River
💬 A Q&A with longtime river activist Scott Sparlin discussing Minnesota’s new water storage initiative and the proposed Minnesota River Coordinating Commission

Locally sourced light refreshments will be served.

📅 Thursday, June 4, 2026
⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 Belle Plaine Library – Large Meeting Room

Come learn how communities are working together to protect and restore one of Minnesota’s most important natural resources.

https://scottlib.libcal.com/event/16694038

29/05/2026

🕵️‍♀️ Where in the USA is Carmen SanDiego?

Calling all junior detectives ages 8–11! Super villain Carmen SanDiego has stolen important U.S. landmarks, and we need your help to track them down and return them home before it’s too late!

📅 Wednesday, June 3, 2026
⏰ 3:00–3:45 PM
📍 New Prague Library – Large Meeting Room

⚠️ Registration required
Space is limited, so register online or by calling the library beginning three weeks before the workshop. Be sure to include an email address during registration to receive an event reminder.

💛 Please be kind! If your plans change, cancel your registration as soon as possible so another child can enjoy the program.

For ages 8-11. Super villain Carmen SanDiego has stolen some important US landmarks! Your mission: help find them and return them to their home location before it’s too...

28/05/2026

🎨 Teen Make with Sam Knot-it: Macramé for Beginners 🪢

Calling all teens ages 12–18! Discover the relaxing art of macramé and create stylish projects you can take anywhere. In this beginner-friendly workshop, participants will learn essential knots while making trendy keychains or classic bag charms.

📅 Tuesday, June 2, 2026
⏰ 4:30–6:00 PM
📍 Elko New Market Library – Large Meeting Room

⚠️ Registration required.

For ages 12-18. Discover the relaxing art of macramé with projects you can take with you everywhere! In this introductory workshop, we will scale down the size but amp up the...

26/05/2026

Study Den – Dogs & Donuts 📚🍩🐶

Middle and high school students are invited to settle in at the library with their study groups or materials! Enjoy free donuts, take relaxing breaks with therapy dogs, and get a calm, welcoming space to prep for finals.

📅 Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location:Prior Lake Large Meeting Room & Prior Lake Small Meeting Room
🏛️ Branch: Prior Lake Library

Drop in anytime and get ready to finish the school year strong!

22/05/2026

Have you voted in the final round of the Scott County Library Bookmark Contest? Vote now thru Saturday, May 23!

We had over 150 amazing entries. Vote for your favorite in each age group by liking or commenting on the photo. The winning bookmark in each age group will be printed and available in branches this summer.

Adult (18+) Entries:

22/05/2026

Have you voted in the final round of the Scott County Library Bookmark Contest? Vote now thru Saturday, May 23!

We had over 150 amazing entries. Vote for your favorite in each age group by liking or commenting on the photo. The winning bookmark in each age group will be printed and available in branches this summer.

Teen (12-17) Entries:

22/05/2026

Have you voted in the final round of the Scott County Library Bookmark Contest? Vote now thru Saturday, May 23!

We had over 150 amazing entries. Vote for your favorite in each age group by liking or commenting on the photo. The winning bookmark in each age group will be printed and available in branches this summer.

Elementary (6-11) Entries:

22/05/2026

Have you voted in the final round of the Scott County Library Bookmark Contest? Vote now thru Saturday, May 23!

We had over 150 amazing entries. Vote for your favorite in each age group by liking or commenting on the photo. The winning bookmark in each age group will be printed and available in branches this summer.

Preschool (0-5) Entries:

21/05/2026

Heads up: We'll be closed on Sunday and Monday to observe Memorial Day.
Extended Access members may continue to use the Elko New Market, Jordan, New Prague, Prior Lake, Savage and Belle Plaine Libraries from 6am - 10pm