Events

Join us for a cup of coffee and get assistance with services related to housing, shelter access, benefits, identification, healthcare, chemical dependency and more. Drop in assistance is available for people who are experiencing or are…

Read and share written work in progress for constructive feedback.

Targeted for ages 0-3, but older siblings are welcome as well! We will read books together, sing songs, do baby bounces, and have age-appropriate toys to play with afterwards. This is a great opportunity for baby and toddler socialization!​

Single adults who are 25 years or older, currently experiencing homelessness and not staying in a shelter, will need to complete a housing assessment to determine long-term housing options. Single adults not staying in shelters can come to…

Get one-to-one assistance and referrals for:

• Shelter/Housing Options

• Mental Health/Short Term Counseling

• Food/SNAP Benefits

• Government Resources

• Community Resources

• Legal Resources

You can request an appointment at…

Need help getting connected, navigating online tools, or finding career resources?We're here to help! ​Drop-in to Open Lab to:

Hang out, play games, and make some cool stuff at FunLab! Featuring crafts, science experiments, engineering projects, video games, and more. This STEAM drop-in program is designed for ages 7-11.

Homework Centers are comfortable spaces at the library where students of all ages can drop in and work on their homework independently or with the help of volunteer tutors. The centers are equipped with comfortable furniture, computers,…

The University Retirees Volunteer Center and the Partners in English program present free English practice Thursdays 4-5:30 p.m.  in the lower level auditorium at Saint Anthony Park Library. All levels of English are welcome. No…

Drop in anytime to hang out and make cool stuff at FunLab! Featuring crafts, science experiments, engineering projects, video games, and more. This STEAM drop-in program is designed for ages 7-11.This free event will run from 4-5 pm…

Hang out, mess around and geek out at the Rice St Library with video games, art/crafts, technologies and so much more. For ages 12-18.

Come join us for adult-only time to hang out with neighbors to play games, listen to music, grab a snack, or write. We’ll have community resources and a space for adults to socialize and relax.

Join us for friendly match play! Open to youth chess players of all abilities, from complete beginners to the more advanced. Game boards and pieces will be provided. Geared for youth ages 8-18.

Looking for new job opportunities? Get 1-on-1 help with online job searching and résumé preparation.

Wear your PJs to the library for this special evening storytime! We'll sing, play, read stories under twinkle lights, and get our wiggles out before we wind down for bedtime with stretches and calm music. 

We welcome…

Join us for fun and relaxation with people who want to learn how to knit and those who want to bring their own knitting or other crafts. A knitting instructor will run the circle and provide materials as well as instruction to anyone who is…

Children learn most about their world and themselves through play. Stay & Play Your Way is a space for you and your littles to play and learn together. Rice Street staff will curate a selection of toys and books in the children's area for…

K'Nyaw (Karen) early education programming brings mothers and children ages 0-5 to Arlington Hills library for programming that focuses on: