Thursday, Feb. 13
Utility and Engineering Building Ribbon Cutting
9:30 a.m. - Utility and Engineering, 10875 Ideal Ave. S., Cottage Grove
Join the Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce at this local event.

Baby Storytime
9:45–10:15 a.m. - Park Grove Library, 7900 Hemingway Ave. S., Cottage Grove
Join us in singing, talking, reading, writing, and playing at this inclusive, lap sit Storytime for families with children ages 0-3. This is a time for you and your baby to bond with one another through early literacy activities. It's also an opportunity for you to meet new friends in a welcoming environment; recommended for soon-to-be parents, developmental ages 0-3, and their grown-ups (siblings always welcome). You are encouraged to attend the Storytime that best meets your family’s developmental needs. Registration is not required.

Storytime
10:30–11 a.m. - R. H. Stafford Library, 8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury
Sing, talk, read, write, and play with us in the Children's Area. Storytime is a great opportunity to meet new friends, socialize, and strengthen early literacy skills. Registration is not required; recommended for children ages 2-6 and their grown-ups!

Contraption Club
3:30-5 p.m. - Park Grove Library, 7900 Hemingway Ave. S., Cottage Grove
Children ages 9-12 are welcome to learn how to use a variety of technologies including 3D printers, a Glowforge laser cutter, a Cricut machine, an embroidery machine, TinkerCad, AdaFruit, and much more. No prior experience is required, librarians are on hand to assist you with the project of the day or free exploration.

Life Skills for Young Adults: Healthy Relationships
5:30-7 p.m. - R. H. Stafford Library, 8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury
February may be known as the month of love, but it is also teen dating violence awareness month. For February's life skills workshop, Washington County 4H and the library are joined by Canvas Health to learn about healthy relationships. Learn what to look for in a healthy, equitable relationship and skills you can be using to be a better friend and partner within your own relationships. This event is for high school-aged youth (ages 14-18).
Friday, Feb. 14
On Our Quilt Time
9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Park Grove Library, 7900 Hemingway Ave. S., Cottage Grove
Do you have a quilting project you are working on? Join fellow quilters for camaraderie, inspiration, and ideas. Bring your own sewing machine and project supplies. Come and go as needed. No registration required.

Preschool Story time – Beary Special Valentine
10-11 a.m. – Carpenter Nature Center, 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings
These programs introduce children ages 2-5 to nature in a fun and safe environment. Listen to stories, spend time outdoors, make a craft and meet CNC’s live animals. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required; call 651-437-4359. Program fee: $6 per child or $4 for Friends of CNC and no charge for adults.

Storytime
10:30–11 a.m. - Park Grove Library, 7900 Hemingway Ave. S., Cottage Grove
Join us in singing, talking, reading, writing, and playing at this inclusive, welcoming Storytime for families that focuses on life skills, emotions, community, family, and kindness. Meet new friends, socialize, and strengthen early literacy skills. Activities during and after Storytime are designed to strengthen fine and large motor skills. Grown-ups are encouraged to actively participate alongside the children they bring (modeling is one of the best ways to influence behavior). Please limit discussion between grown-ups until Storytime has finished. Registration is not required. Meet in the children's area; recommended for developmental ages birth to 8 and their grown-ups!

R.H. Stafford Friday Morning Senior Book Club
10:30 a.m. to noon - R. H. Stafford Library, 8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury
This month's selection is The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline. The Friday Morning Senior Book Club meets on the second Friday of each month. Read the monthly selected title and join us to discuss the book. This book club is free and open to all.

Family Art Cart
11 a.m. to noon - Park Grove Library, 7900 Hemingway Ave. S., Cottage Grove
Every Friday following Storytime we will spend time making art (often related to the Storytime theme). Registration is not required; recommended for families with children ages 3-12.

Night Snowshoe Hike
7-9 p.m. – Carpenter Nature Center, 12805 St. Croix Trail S., Hastings
Enjoy a moonlit evening with a guided snowshoe hike at CNC. Enjoy light refreshments and snacks after. 18+ age and 6 inches of snow needed to use snowshoes. Program will be modified to a guided winter hike without snowshoes if there is not enough snow. Registration is required. Program fee is $15 per person, $10 for Friends of CNC, or free for Frosty 40 participants.
Saturday, Feb. 15
Take and Make: Snowflake Suncatcher
All Day Event - R. H. Stafford Library, 8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury
Celebrate winter with a take and make kit to create your own snowflake suncatcher! Registration is not required. This is a take and make event, all materials will be ready for you to pick up on Saturday, Feb. 15 during open hours. Materials are available first-come, first-serve. Recommended for children in elementary school.

Take and Make: Snowflake Suncatcher
All Day Event - Park Grove Library, 7900 Hemingway Ave. S., Cottage Grove
Celebrate winter with a take and make kit to create your own snowflake suncatcher! Registration is not required. This is a take and make event, all materials will be ready for you to pick up on Saturday, Feb. 15 during open hours. Materials are available first-come, first-serve. Recommended for children in elementary school.

Cottage Grove Parkruns – Weekly 5k
9–10 a.m. – Cottage Grove Parks
Parkrun 5ks and are meant to be a positive, welcoming and inclusive experience for all. There is no time limit, and no one finishes last. Whether you walk, jog, volunteer or spectate, all are welcome! Free to the public. Parkruns found at participating local parks:
9 – 10 a.m. – Kingston Park, 9195 75th St. S., Cottage Grove
9 – 10 a.m. – Hamlet Park, 8883 Hamlet Ave. S.., Cottage Grove

Library Play Date
10 a.m. to noon - Park Grove Library, 7900 Hemingway Ave. S., Cottage Grove
Join us for the opportunity to play with your child(ren) in a literacy-focused environment. Each week will feature a variety of activities designed to strengthen fine motor skills, large motor-skills, and early literacy development. You may even meet a new friend or discover a new activity you enjoy! Registration is not required.

Music and Movement Storytime
10:30–11 a.m. - R. H. Stafford Library, 8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury
Join us in the children's area for a special Saturday Storytime featuring music and creative movement! This Storytime is great for practicing gross motor skills, listening skills, and social skills. Stay after Storytime for a process art project. Music and Movement Storytime is designed for children developmental ages 2-6. Everyone is welcome! Registration is not required.

Blizzard Bash
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, 9653 Keats Ave. S., Cottage Grove
Sample the best of winter at the Blizzard Bash. Regardless of the amount of snow, the wonder of the season is alive and well. Bring your furry friends along for a leisurely stroll amidst the frosty landscape. Participate in an ice fishing program from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (weather dependent). Enjoy a self-guided story stroll set up Washington County Library. Join us for a day of fun recreation activities including arts and crafts, free use of snowshoes and kick sleds, bonfire, and food trucks.

Learn to Ski
Noon to 2 p.m. – Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N., Lake Elmo
Learn how to cross-country ski from Minnesota Youth Ski League's (MYSL) Lake Elmo SkiSparks Club. Lessons will go over basic striding techniques, how to fall safely, and more. There is no fee to participate. Vehicle permits and ski equipment for participants will be provided thanks to MYSL.

Art Cart: Process Art
1-4 p.m. - Park Grove Library, 7900 Hemingway Ave. S., Cottage Grove
Join us on select Saturdays to spend time making art. Process art is a self-directed, choice-driven way of making art that celebrates the experience of discovery. We will strengthen our collective fine motor skills in final products that are always unique with the focus lying within the creation of the work rather than the outcome. You may even meet a new friend or discover a new activity you enjoy! This inclusive, welcoming program is recommended for all ages. Registration is not required.

Painting Winter Landscapes – An Easy Intro to Oil Painting
2-4 p.m. - R. H. Stafford Library, 8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury
Make the jump to oils in this easy, colorful painting program! Learn how to work with this enchanting material in this accessible introductory program led by a professional artist. Using panel or canvas, we will paint a landscape, learn how to build layers, push our contrasts, create dynamic texture, and more. No previous painting experience is required. All you need is an interest in oil painting and a creative spirit! Registration is required.

Winter Fun Fest
2-5 p.m. – Dodge Nature Center Main Property, 1701 Charlton St., West St. Paul
Come on down for a free, all-outdoor community event. As snow conditions allow, arctic activities will include snowshoeing, kick sledding, boot hockey, ice mini golf and bowling, otter slides, and more. Enjoy reindeer and horse-drawn trolley rides. Join the medallion hunt for your chance to win a prize package! Plus: bonfires, music, and food and beverages for purchase while you are enjoying the winter fun. This event is for all ages and free to the public.
Sunday, Feb. 16
Drop-In 1:1 Tech Help
2–4 p.m. - R. H. Stafford Library, 8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury
Do you need help with a tech issue? Bring your questions and tech issues when you meet for up to one hour 1:1 with a library volunteer. We can help you with a range of topics, including searching the internet, setting up an email account, using Libby and e-Readers, iPhone and Android phone basics, and basic instruction on laptops and tablets. If we can’t answer the question, we’ll help you find resources that can. This is a drop-in service that is first come, first served. No registration required.
Tuesday, Feb. 18
Blazing Needles
9:30 a.m. to noon - Park Grove Library, 7900 Hemingway Ave. S., Cottage Grove
Do you have a needlework project you are working on? Join fellow enthusiasts for camaraderie, inspiration, and ideas. Bring your own project supplies. Come and go as you wish. Join the fun!

1:1 Tech Help
10–11 a.m. - R. H. Stafford Library, 8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury
Do you need help with a tech issue? Bring your questions and tech issues with you when you meet 1:1 with library staff. We can help you with a range of topics. If we can’t answer the question, we’ll help you find resources that can. Appointments may be cancelled if the registrant does not arrive within 15 minutes of the start time.

Storytime
10:30-11 a.m. - R. H. Stafford Library, 8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury
Sing, talk, read, write, and play with us in the Children's Area. Storytime is a great opportunity to meet new friends, socialize, and strengthen early literacy skills. Registration is not required; recommended for children ages 2-6 and their grown-ups!

Technology Assistance
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Park Grove Library, 7900 Hemingway Ave. S., Cottage Grove
Schedule a time to work individually with a library staff member. We can offer a wide range of assistance.

Virtual: Basic Image Editing
1-2 p.m. – Online Washington County Library
This online class explains different image formats and when to use them. Use free image editing software (such as Gimp and Pixler, VSCO) to manipulate, retouch, and import images and photos, and save them for print and web. Registration is required. Instructions and a link to join the class will be emailed to participants prior to the class.

Teen Open Gaming
3:30–4:30 p.m. - Park Grove Library, 7900 Hemingway Ave. S., Cottage Grove
Teens are welcome to come play an assortment of video games, such as Mario Kart and Smash Bros. Don't want to play video games, but still want to socialize? That's ok! A variety of board games will also be available to play. Registration not required. Ages 12-18.

Intergenerational Game Night
6-7:45 p.m. - Park Grove Library, 7900 Hemingway Ave. S., Cottage Grove
Calling all board gamers ages 6-96+! Come to the library and enjoy our vast array of new games. We've got games ranging from classics (Yahtzee and Chess) to Cooperative (Hues and Clues, Forbidden Island, Dixit, We're Doomed) to Strategy (Carcassonne, Ticket to Ride) and more! This program will run every third Tuesday night from January through May. There is no need to RSVP. Drop in and play a pick-up game. Stay the whole time or just for a quick match. Children under 8 must be supervised by an adult.

Dog Gone Reading: 6:30 p.m.
6:30-6:45 p.m. - R. H. Stafford Library, 8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury
Children grades K-7 can practice reading skills by reading with a certified therapy dog and its trainer. Registration is required. Please sign up for one 15-minute appointment.

Dog Gone Reading: 6:45 p.m.
6:45-7 p.m. - R. H. Stafford Library, 8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury
Children grades K-7 can practice reading skills by reading with a certified therapy dog and its trainer. Registration is required. Please sign up for one 15-minute appointment.

Dog Gone Reading: 7 p.m.
7-7:15 p.m. - R. H. Stafford Library, 8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury
Children grades K-7 can practice reading skills by reading with a certified therapy dog and its trainer. Registration is required. Please sign up for one 15-minute appointment.

Dog Gone Reading: 7:15 p.m.
7:15-7:30 p.m. - R. H. Stafford Library, 8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury
Children grades K-7 can practice reading skills by reading with a certified therapy dog and its trainer. Registration is required. Please sign up for one 15-minute appointment.
Wednesday, Feb. 19
Storytime
10:30–11 a.m. - Park Grove Library, 7900 Hemingway Ave. S., Cottage Grove
Join us in singing, talking, reading, writing, and playing at this inclusive, welcoming Storytime for families focusing on life skills, emotions, our community, and kindness. Meet new friends, socialize, and strengthen early literacy skills. Plus, there will be plenty of music (both singing and dancing varieties). We will meet in the children's area. Registration is not required; recommended for developmental ages birth to 8 and their grown-ups!

Family Art Cart
11 a.m. to noon - Park Grove Library, 7900 Hemingway Ave. S., Cottage Grove
Every Wednesday following Storytime we will spend time making art. Registration is not required. This event is recommended for families with children ages 3-12 and will relate to the Storytime theme of the day.

Tween/Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club
1:30–3:30 p.m. - R. H. Stafford Library, 8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury
Tweens and teens ages 10 and up are invited to enjoy social time with other young people while practicing reading, math, and cooperation skills. All programs are led by teen participants. Interested teens may be able to use their creativity to plan and lead adventures. Registration is required. No prior D&D experience is needed, but we will not make exceptions to the minimum age requirement to ensure the best experience for everyone involved. All materials are provided by R.H. Stafford Library and Woodbury & East Metro Homeschool Club, but participants are welcome to bring their own Player's Handbook, character sheets, and dice. Contact Rebecca Molloy at rebecca.molloy@co.washington.mn.us for any questions.

1:1 Tech Help
2–3 p.m. - R. H. Stafford Library, 8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury
Do you need help with a tech issue? Bring your questions and tech issues with you when you meet 1:1 with library staff. We can help you with a range of topics. If we can’t answer the question, we’ll help you find resources that can. Appointments may be canceled if the registrant does not arrive within 15 minutes of the start time.

Let's Make Stuff! Decorate a Shadowbox
6-7:30 p.m. - Park Grove Library, 7900 Hemingway Ave. S., Cottage Grove
Join us for Let's Make Stuff! to get crafty and learn something new. In this class participants will beautify a small shadowbox with paint or collage materials. Bring your finished masterpiece home to display your treasures and photos! Registration is required for this class.

City Council Meeting
7–8 p.m. – City Hall, Council Chambers, 12800 Ravine Parkway, Cottage Grove
Regular meeting.

Bingo! At the Muddy Cow
7 p.m. - Muddy Cow, 7350 Hardwood Ct. S., Cottage Grove
Join the Muddy Cow in Cottage Grove every Wednesday for Bingo! $1,000 coverall game starts at 7 p.m.