Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA)

05/29/2026

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...

05/28/2026

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

05/27/2026

05/26/2026

Just two spots left!

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

05/22/2026

Exciting news over at Washington County Library!

05/20/2026

🎲 🎲 Can you guess what the theme is for Summer Adventures 2026? Here’s a “ clue” — it has to do with all things related to games & puzzles!

🎮Right now, ACL staff are gearing up for the next round of our Summer Reading Challenge. Here’s a peek at Johnsville staff getting ready to level up reading this summer.

📅 Ready, Player One? All ages can preregister at tinyurl.com/aclBeanstack, but Summer Adventures doesn't officially begin until June 1, when you can start collecting digital badges and more enter prize drawings!

🔎 In July, discover a hidden level to this year’s challenge, when a Library Mystery will need to be solved. Get ready to gather clues and visit each location to get in on the game.
For information about Summer Adventures 2026- visit the Summer Adventures page at https://www.anokacountymn.gov/3726/Summer-Adventures

05/19/2026

From our friends at Anoka County Library:
Did you know you have free access to Consumer Reports online with your library card? Find ratings and reviews, recommendations, and buying advice for thousands of products and services at tinyurl.com/aclConsumerReports

05/18/2026

F1RST Wrestling: Family Friendly event!
Saturday, June 6, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Northtown Library

Kick off summer with F1RST Wrestling at the library with 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

05/15/2026

Tomorrow!

We present Taylor Swift's Biggest Hits (Acoustic) with Brianna Helbling on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:30 am at the Charlson Thun Community Bandstand. We'll also livestream on our page and leave it up there and on our YouTube channel for up to 30 days. Details in link in comments.

This project was funded (in part or in whole) with money from Minnesota’s Art and Cultural Heritage Fund.

In case of bad weather, this program will be held at the Victoria Recreation Center- we'll let you know.

05/14/2026

And finally, our 2026-2027 Maud Hart Lovelace Award nominees were chosen with our 6th - 8th grade readers in mind. Put in those library holds and get started early!