Thursday, March 13
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!

Bruce the Bug Guy
1-2 p.m. - Park Grove Library, 7900 Hemingway Ave. S., Cottage Grove
Ready for some ENTO-tainment? Join us for a lively, hands-on program with Bruce the Bug Guy. Dr. Bruce Giebink will bring live critters (insects and arthropods) to our large meeting room. This program is a unique opportunity to experience fascinating creatures close-up; recommended for ages 3 and up.

STEM Thursday: Brick Build and Smash Challenge
1:30-3 p.m. - R. H. Stafford Library, 8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury
Kids ages 6 and up, drop by for a special spring break STEM program. We will have loads of bricks for you to build to your heart's content. For an extra kick, we will test your engineering by dropping your construction from a ladder.

Contraption Club
3:30-5 p.m. - Park Grove Library, 7900 Hemingway Ave. S., Cottage Grove
Children ages 9-12 are welcome 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.

Littles Make Stuff: Watercolor Wonder Lanterns
6-7 p.m. - Park Grove Library, 7900 Hemingway Ave. S., Cottage Grove
Join us for an art program for children ages 4-8. We will decorate paper lanterns with watercolors to celebrate Holi, the festival of colors. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. One lantern per child. Please register each child separately if you will be bringing more than one.

Full Moon Hike
6:15 p.m. – Pine Point Regional Park, 11900 Norell Ave. N., Stillwater
Embark on a magical journey through the sights and sounds as the sun gracefully sets. This leisurely hike invites you to immerse yourself in the enchanting ambiance of the park during the twilight hours. Bring along headlamps or flashlights as you traverse the park’s trails, discovering the subtle beauty and tranquility that emerges when the sun goes down. This is a free program with vehicle permit ($7/ daily and $30/ annual).
Friday, March 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 – Syrup Season
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. Program is $6 per child or $4 for Friends of CNC. No charge for adults. Pre-registration required. Call 651-437-4359.

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 Rose Code by Kate Quinn. 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.

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–8 and their grown-ups!

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

Family Art Cart
3-4:30 p.m. - R. H. Stafford Library, 8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury
Each week we will have a different project that will allow you to use your imagination and experiment with various tools and techniques. No registration is required for this drop-in program. Projects are designed for children ages 6-12, but all ages are welcome with appropriate supervision.

Tea Talks at the Historic Courthouse
5-6 p.m. – Washington County Courthouse, 101 W. Pine St., Stillwater
Nibble pastries, sip tea and coffee, and enjoy a presentation by Parks Coordinator Jack Nilsen on the 2023-2024 Historic Courthouse Preservation Project. $15 per person. Register online.
Saturday, March 15
Sewing Machine Lab! Intermediate Pajama Pants
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Park Grove Library, 7900 Hemingway Ave. S., Cottage Grove
Join us for a chance to build on your sewing machine skills in this intermediate class. If you have taken our beginner sewing machine classes or have previous sewing machine experience, then this class will teach you skills to use a pattern and sew a pair of pajama pants. We will learn the proper way to measure to pick out the correct pattern size, lay out the pattern correctly, cut the pattern pieces out, and sew it together to make a pair of pajama (lounge) pants or shorts. All supplies, including sewing machines, will be provided. Fabric and patterns will also be available, or you can bring your own. For adults and high schoolers. Registration required.
Sunday, March 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.
Monday, March 17
AARP Free Tax Assistance
9:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Park Grove Library, 7900 Hemingway Ave. S., Cottage Grove
Meet with a volunteer AARP Tax Aide who will help you prepare your income taxes for 2024 free of charge on Mondays through April 15. A limited number of spaces are available. You'll need to bring all of your financial documentation with you (W2s, 1099s, etc.). Each appointment is expected to last around 90 minutes. This program is open to tax filers of all ages. Registration is required. Call 651-459-2040 to register.

St. Patrick’s Day Skate and Ice Paint!
10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. – Cottage Grove Ice Arena, 8020 80th St. S., Cottage Grove
Join us for a themed skate on our West Rink. Dress in your favorite green attire and get a
sweet treat after. Stay after the event to help us paint the ice with any design you’d like! Unleash your inner artist and leave your mark on the ice! No registration required. Pay at the door. $10.00 per participant.

Baby Storytime
10:30-11 a.m. - R. H. Stafford Library, 8595 Central Park Place, Woodbury
Join us for an interactive Storytime for babies and their grownups! We'll share books, songs, rhymes, and more to practice early literacy skills. After Storytime, stay for a play and social time designed just for babies. Baby Storytime is recommended for developmental ages 0-24 months. Everyone is always welcome. Registration is not required.

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 cancelled if the registrant does not arrive within 15 minutes of the start time.
Tuesday, March 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 at Storytime 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.

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 come 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.

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, March 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 cancelled if the registrant does not arrive within 15 minutes of the start time.

City Council Meeting
6-7 p.m. – City Hall, Council Chambers, 12800 Ravine Parkway, Cottage Grove
Special open meeting.

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.