Free shows featuring musicians, magicians, jugglers, animals, puppeteers, and special storytellers. For kids of all ages. They have fun while building essential reading skills. Younger children can join by having caring adults read to them. See our age-appropriate booklists to find suggestions for reluctant and avid readers alike.
Libraries provide resources and staff to help students of all ages.
The Minneapolis Public Library is the only public library in Minnesota offering specialized services and resources to nurture the love of reading and learning among youth ages 12-18. Teen Books for the Mind, Heart, Soul is a recommended reading list of titles of interest to teens from our Youth Services department. You can browse it online, or pick up a printed copy at any Minneapolis Public Library. Middle school, junior high, and senior high students receive free after-school homework help at our Homework Helper Center locations. See our Events Calendar to find Teen Events at a Minneapolis Public Library near you, and stay tuned for new items on our Web for Teens site, currently under development and soon to be expanding.