Washington County is gearing up to quickly dive into summer with a treasure trove of events for the kiddos. From hula-hooping acts to yo-yo masters, and magical luncheons to dancing classes, libraries across the county are pulling out all the stops this season to provide entertainment and educational fun galore for children and teens. The full lineup of free happenings released on the county's website points to a jam-packed June meant to entice all young learners and adventurers.
Youngsters wanting to do more than just crack open the books can look forward to "Hooperina" at the Hardwood Creek Library on June 6, where they're in for an extravaganza of hoops swirling and twirling courtesy of a dynamic performer. Meanwhile, at Lake Elmo Library, Dazzling Dave, a renowned yo-yo professional, is set to dazzle the crowds with a tornado of tricks on the same day. No need to sign up; just show up ready to be awed, as all events are free and open to the public.
For those with a creative bend, the "Now Make Art: Clay City" session at Park Grove Library on June 8 is an opportunity to mold entire cities from clay. Teens have a variety of workshops tailored to them, including an introduction to acrylics on June 12 at the R.H. Stafford Library and a specialized tie-dye class on June 13 at the Lake Elmo Library. Not to be overlooked, art enthusiasts can also transform boxes into personal masterpieces at the R.H. Stafford Library on June 20.
Science buffs get ready to take a leap into the cosmos with The Bakken Museum's "Science of Space" activities that are sure to launch imaginations into the stratosphere. With a curriculum that combines chemistry and physics, kids will engineer robotic arms and even construct their own rockets at Park Grove Library and Hardwood Creek Library on different dates. Teens not be left out either, with "Teen Latin Dance Class with Nela Dance" taking place after hours at the R.H. Stafford Library on June 21. It promises to swing up some heat with fiery Latin steps.
Nature lovers can join the "Raising Monarchs Responsibly" class on June 20 at Hardwood Creek Library, offering insights on nurturing caterpillars into butterflies. And let's not forget the entertainment lineup with a variety of storytimes and performances that cater to every fancy. Audiences can catch the Roe Family Singers' foot-tapping American music on June 12 or lose themselves in the fascinating wildlife world during the "Unlovable Animals" program at the end of the month.
The full feast of activities is laid out on the Washington County website. Keep in mind, that all libraries will be closed on June 19 for Juneteenth, but other than that, get set for an action-packed month that might just make those lazy summer days a little more vibrant for the young ones.
