BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Social Squares//The Minnetonka Square//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Minnetonka Square X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago X-WR-CALDESC:Everything happening in Minnetonka\, read before it goes up. REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT6H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT6H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:PP_c1vUe51E@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212031Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T151500 SUMMARY:Improv 101 at Hennepin County Library LOCATION:Ridgedale\, 12601 Ridgedale Dr.\, Minnetonka\, MN DESCRIPTION:Grades 8-12. “Yes\, and!” This teen improv class is designed to be a high-energy\, confidence-building experience where you will learn the basics of short-form improv through theatre games\, character-buildi ng activities\, and collaboration with your fellow improvisers. Perfect f or performers of all experience levels. We cannot wait to see what you co me up with . ! Collaborator: Children’s Theatre Company. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.\n\nHo sted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/MinnetonkaMN /e/PP_c1vUe51E URL:https://socialsquares.org/MinnetonkaMN/e/PP_c1vUe51E END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6wY_9h-XJmU@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212031Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T153000 SUMMARY:Polar Bear Nights LOCATION:Minnetonka\, 17524 Excelsior Blvd.\, Minnetonka\, MN DESCRIPTION:Grades 1-8. The Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights is a color ful “dancing light” display seen in the Arctic Region of North America. W ork with an artist to create a landscape painting that combines watercolo r with salt. Then draw and cut out a polar bear with her cubs to add to y our painting. Like magic\, the snowy landscape comes alive. Materials pro vided. Collaborator: ArtStart. This program is funded with money from Min nesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Li brary\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/MinnetonkaMN/e/6wY_9h-XJmU URL:https://socialsquares.org/MinnetonkaMN/e/6wY_9h-XJmU END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:m5ZPo-HtwV8@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212031Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T110000 SUMMARY:Connect and Play LOCATION:Ridgedale\, 12601 Ridgedale Dr.\, Minnetonka\, MN DESCRIPTION:For children of all ages and their caregivers. Connect with y our child during this drop-in program exploring early literacy activities .\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/Minne tonkaMN/e/m5ZPo-HtwV8 URL:https://socialsquares.org/MinnetonkaMN/e/m5ZPo-HtwV8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:PenQwjkUI-s@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212031Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T120000 SUMMARY:Neurodiverse Creative Writing Workshop LOCATION:Ridgedale\, 12601 Ridgedale Dr.\, Minnetonka\, MN DESCRIPTION:Join our 5-week creative writing workshop for adults with int ellectual and developmental disabilities. This class is open to anyone wh o uses words in any way. This program allows students to express themselv es through their own words and provides an opportunity for others to read creative works from their unique perspective. Traditional reading and wr iting abilities are not required! Students will also have the opportunity to publish and share their work at the end of the session.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/MinnetonkaMN/e/PenQw jkUI-s URL:https://socialsquares.org/MinnetonkaMN/e/PenQwjkUI-s END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:uLJHdam2ZPM@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212031Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T180000 SUMMARY:Pokémon Club LOCATION:Ridgedale\, 12601 Ridgedale Dr.\, Minnetonka\, MN DESCRIPTION:Grades 2-8. Join us for our Pokémon Club for kids! If you are a fan of Pokémon this club is for you! Share your collection\, chat and create all things Pokémon\, and build your deck by trading cards with you r fellow Pokémon enthusiasts. Bring your own cards to trade and we will h ave some so you can learn all about trading and building your own deck. A ll skill levels welcome.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps:// socialsquares.org/MinnetonkaMN/e/uLJHdam2ZPM URL:https://socialsquares.org/MinnetonkaMN/e/uLJHdam2ZPM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:V1PgL-meBoI@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212031Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T190000 SUMMARY:LEGO® Lab at Hennepin County Library LOCATION:Minnetonka\, 17524 Excelsior Blvd.\, Minnetonka\, MN DESCRIPTION:PreK-grade 6. Calling all future engineers and architects! We 've got the bricks\, but we need you to bring your imagination. Work as a team or individually. Drop in and build for as long as you like. No expe rience necessary.\nNo registration required. Room capacity is limited.\n\ nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/Minnetonk aMN/e/V1PgL-meBoI URL:https://socialsquares.org/MinnetonkaMN/e/V1PgL-meBoI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:kmmeasYA2ww@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212031Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T100000 SUMMARY:Baby Storytime LOCATION:Ridgedale\, 12601 Ridgedale Dr.\, Minnetonka\, MN DESCRIPTION:For children from birth to 24 months and their caregivers. Ta lk\, sing\, read\, write and play together. Share books\, stories\, rhyme s\, music and movement in a format especially designed for babies.\n\nHos ted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/MinnetonkaMN/ e/kmmeasYA2ww URL:https://socialsquares.org/MinnetonkaMN/e/kmmeasYA2ww END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:_G7BeFb6kxU@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212031Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T104500 SUMMARY:Family Storytime LOCATION:Minnetonka\, 17524 Excelsior Blvd.\, Minnetonka\, MN DESCRIPTION:For children of all ages and their caregivers. Talk\, sing\, read\, write and play together. Share books\, stories\, rhymes\, music an d movement.\nNo registration is required.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Li brary\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/MinnetonkaMN/e/_G7BeFb6kxU URL:https://socialsquares.org/MinnetonkaMN/e/_G7BeFb6kxU END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ZJ6fl6vn95c@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212031Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T183000 SUMMARY:Ridgedale Library Chess Club LOCATION:Ridgedale\, 12601 Ridgedale Dr.\, Minnetonka\, MN DESCRIPTION:Open to chess players of all ages and abilities from complete beginners to more advanced. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an a dult. Non-competitive and friendly playing only. All chess equipment will be provided. Walk-ins welcome!\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nh ttps://socialsquares.org/MinnetonkaMN/e/ZJ6fl6vn95c URL:https://socialsquares.org/MinnetonkaMN/e/ZJ6fl6vn95c END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:R_b-UAyGDmo@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212031Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T200000 SUMMARY:Minnetonka Community Reads: Refuge: An Unnatural History of Famil y and Place LOCATION:Ridgedale\, 12601 Ridgedale Dr.\, Minnetonka\, MN DESCRIPTION:Join Ridgedale Library at The Marsh for a collaborative progr am with the City of Minnetonka. The 2026 Minnetonka Community Reads selec tion is Terry Tempest Williams' classic work of natural history\, " Refug e: An Unnatural History of Family and Place ." Your host\, Christine Pete rsen\, Natural Resources Engagement Coordinator for the City of Minnetonk a\, will present an overview of the book’s themes and lead discussion on how those themes connect to city\, country and wider goals for environmen tal…\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/Mi nnetonkaMN/e/R_b-UAyGDmo URL:https://socialsquares.org/MinnetonkaMN/e/R_b-UAyGDmo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:SQTtM24zB6E@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212031Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T103000 SUMMARY:Family Storytime LOCATION:Ridgedale\, 12601 Ridgedale Dr.\, Minnetonka\, MN DESCRIPTION:For children of all ages and their caregivers. Talk\, sing\, read\, write and play together. Share books\, stories\, rhymes\, music an d movement.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares .org/MinnetonkaMN/e/SQTtM24zB6E URL:https://socialsquares.org/MinnetonkaMN/e/SQTtM24zB6E END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:jvgDiPBMOw0@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212031Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T110000 SUMMARY:Connect and Play LOCATION:Ridgedale\, 12601 Ridgedale Dr.\, Minnetonka\, MN DESCRIPTION:For children of all ages and their caregivers. Connect with y our child during this drop-in program exploring early literacy activities .\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/Minne tonkaMN/e/jvgDiPBMOw0 URL:https://socialsquares.org/MinnetonkaMN/e/jvgDiPBMOw0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:YgP1zmzL0fA@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212031Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T120000 SUMMARY:Neurodiverse Creative Writing Workshop LOCATION:Ridgedale\, 12601 Ridgedale Dr.\, Minnetonka\, MN DESCRIPTION:Join our 5-week creative writing workshop for adults with int ellectual and developmental disabilities. This class is open to anyone wh o uses words in any way. This program allows students to express themselv es through their own words and provides an opportunity for others to read creative works from their unique perspective. Traditional reading and wr iting abilities are not required! Students will also have the opportunity to publish and share their work at the end of the session.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/MinnetonkaMN/e/YgP1z mzL0fA URL:https://socialsquares.org/MinnetonkaMN/e/YgP1zmzL0fA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:q2K8m8Zhatg@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212031Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T104500 SUMMARY:Family Storytime LOCATION:Minnetonka\, 17524 Excelsior Blvd.\, Minnetonka\, MN DESCRIPTION:For children of all ages and their caregivers. Talk\, sing\, read\, write and play together. Share books\, stories\, rhymes\, music an d movement.\nNo registration is required.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Li brary\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/MinnetonkaMN/e/q2K8m8Zhatg URL:https://socialsquares.org/MinnetonkaMN/e/q2K8m8Zhatg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ddDWdcPmUhQ@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212031Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T150000 SUMMARY:Book Club at Hennepin County Library LOCATION:Minnetonka\, 17524 Excelsior Blvd.\, Minnetonka\, MN DESCRIPTION:Join our discussion of new and interesting titles. Bring alon g your recommendations for future meetings. Lending copies may be picked up at the previous book club meeting or following the meeting at the serv ice desk.\nNovember 4: The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah\nSee previous ti tles read on the Minnetonka Library Book Club book list .\n\nHosted by He nnepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/MinnetonkaMN/e/ddDWdcP mUhQ URL:https://socialsquares.org/MinnetonkaMN/e/ddDWdcPmUhQ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mdMKCrBLemg@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212031Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T180000 SUMMARY:Drop-in Tech Help LOCATION:Ridgedale\, 12601 Ridgedale Dr.\, Minnetonka\, MN DESCRIPTION:Drop in for one-on-one assistance with computers\, smartphone s\, tablets\, and e-readers. Library staff will help troubleshoot library service needs on your own devices and library computers. We'll provide s upport with using Microsoft Office and Google Docs\, setting up an email or social media account\, searching the internet\, printing\, scanning\, accessing digital library materials\, and more.\n\nHosted by Hennepin Cou nty Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/MinnetonkaMN/e/mdMKCrBLemg URL:https://socialsquares.org/MinnetonkaMN/e/mdMKCrBLemg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:HSpwG-GWi2g@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212031Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T183000 SUMMARY:Ridgedale Library Chess Club LOCATION:Ridgedale\, 12601 Ridgedale Dr.\, Minnetonka\, MN DESCRIPTION:Open to chess players of all ages and abilities from complete beginners to more advanced. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an a dult. Non-competitive and friendly playing only. All chess equipment will be provided. Walk-ins welcome!\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nh ttps://socialsquares.org/MinnetonkaMN/e/HSpwG-GWi2g URL:https://socialsquares.org/MinnetonkaMN/e/HSpwG-GWi2g END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:by4VL8sn26M@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212031Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T104500 SUMMARY:Baby Storytime LOCATION:Minnetonka\, 17524 Excelsior Blvd.\, Minnetonka\, MN DESCRIPTION:For children from birth to 24 months and their caregivers. Ta lk\, sing\, read\, write and play together. Share books\, stories\, rhyme s\, music and movement in a format especially designed for babies.\n\nHos ted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/MinnetonkaMN/ e/by4VL8sn26M URL:https://socialsquares.org/MinnetonkaMN/e/by4VL8sn26M END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:vKuGbHHquYs@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212031Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T180000 SUMMARY:Teen Games and Hangout LOCATION:Ridgedale\, 12601 Ridgedale Dr.\, Minnetonka\, MN DESCRIPTION:Grades 8-12. Join us at Ridgedale Library for board games\, N intendo Switch\, tabletop RPG’s\, and more! Meet and hang out with friend s in a fun\, relaxed environment where you can be yourself and take advan tage of our wide range of games. Whether it’s videogames\, Ticket to Ride \, Sushi-Go\, Chess\, Checkers\, D&D\, or something new and exciting\, yo u can have fun here! Materials provided. Program occurs every two weeks d uring the school year.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://so cialsquares.org/MinnetonkaMN/e/vKuGbHHquYs URL:https://socialsquares.org/MinnetonkaMN/e/vKuGbHHquYs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:_bUNCjHezRk@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212031Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T200000 SUMMARY:Ridgedale Library First Thursday Book Club LOCATION:Ridgedale\, 12601 Ridgedale Dr.\, Minnetonka\, MN DESCRIPTION:Join our discussion of interesting fiction and nonfiction tit les. The book club meets the first Thursday of each month.\nNote: The Jan uary meeting will be on January 8 instead of January 1.\nJanuary 8: The E nglish Experience by Julie Schumacher\nFebruary 5: All Girls Filling Stat ion Last Reunion by Fannie Flagg\nMarch 5: Gulp by Mary Roach\nApril 2: T om Lake by Ann Patchett\nMay 7: Song of Soloman by Toni Morrison\nJune 4: Silent Spring by Rachel Carson\nJuly 2: The Light Pirate by Lily…\n\nHos ted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/MinnetonkaMN/ e/_bUNCjHezRk URL:https://socialsquares.org/MinnetonkaMN/e/_bUNCjHezRk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a-8wLLYiD10@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212031Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T103000 SUMMARY:Family Storytime LOCATION:Ridgedale\, 12601 Ridgedale Dr.\, Minnetonka\, MN DESCRIPTION:For children of all ages and their caregivers. Talk\, sing\, read\, write and play together. Share books\, stories\, rhymes\, music an d movement.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares .org/MinnetonkaMN/e/a-8wLLYiD10 URL:https://socialsquares.org/MinnetonkaMN/e/a-8wLLYiD10 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:kJhkR7EVIGs@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212031Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T103000 SUMMARY:Saturday Family Storytime LOCATION:Ridgedale\, 12601 Ridgedale Dr.\, Minnetonka\, MN DESCRIPTION:For children of all ages and their caregivers. Talk\, sing\, read\, write and play together. Share books\, stories\, rhymes\, music an d movement.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares .org/MinnetonkaMN/e/kJhkR7EVIGs URL:https://socialsquares.org/MinnetonkaMN/e/kJhkR7EVIGs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:gFSO_2_eaeU@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261024T212031Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T160000 SUMMARY:Bundle Dyeing with Food Waste LOCATION:Ridgedale\, 12601 Ridgedale Dr.\, Minnetonka\, MN DESCRIPTION:Drop in to learn how to turn your kitchen waste into a kaleid oscope of color onto a bandana! Squeeze every drop of color out of leftov ers slated for the trash or compost by bundling them into mordanted banda nas and steaming them until the color and fabric create a bonded pattern. Work with materials such as red and yellow onion skins\, coffee grounds\ , tea bags\, vegetable skins\, and spices. Materials provided. Collaborat or: Textile Center.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socia lsquares.org/MinnetonkaMN/e/gFSO_2_eaeU URL:https://socialsquares.org/MinnetonkaMN/e/gFSO_2_eaeU END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR