In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. The chord method is LOTS of fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic questions and answer session. Class is held online using Zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture demonstration. Ages 13+ This class is offered over ZOOM, so you will need internet access and computer/tablet. Guitar will also be needed. Register online or call 218-245-6232.

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. The chord method is LOTS of fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic questions and answer session. Class is held online using Zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture demonstration. Ages 13+ This class is offered over ZOOM, so you will need internet access and computer/tablet. Piano/keyboard will also be needed. Register online or call 218-245-6232.

Create your own handmade journey stick in this fun, nature-inspired class! Kids will begin crafting and decorating a hiking stick, then add to it after each outdoor adventure they take. Adults must accompany students age 10 and under.

Experience two days of morning kayaking! Day one will be an introduction to kayaking and a tour of O’Brien Reservoir. Day two will be a tour of Larue Pit. Kayakers will see two underwater highways, beaver hut, abandoned underground mine, old mine truck haul roads, and crystal clear water! Bring a life jacket if you have one, if not, we will provide one for you. Kayaks and paddles are provided! We will meet at the O'Brien Reservoir parking lot on day one, and the Larue Pit Parking Lot on day 2. Map to the Larue Pit will be emailed or given out on day one.

KinderCamp is a FREE opportunity for children starting Kindergarten this September, in Grand Rapids, with little to NO preschool experience. The goal of KinderCamp is to help make the transition into Kindergarten smoother for your child. During the four days, children will participate in large and small group activities within the classroom that promote early academics, learning and following rules, social and emotional learning, establishing routines, and cooperative play. Breakfast and lunch provided. Transportation provided if indicated on registration form.

KinderCamp is for all Nashwauk-Keewatin Kindergartners who are enrolled or planning to enroll in Kindergarten this fall - 2026. This camp will give our youngest students the opportunity to meet new friends who may be in their classrooms in September. It will involve many fun activities that will leave your child looking forward to his/her kindergarten experience. This will be a great chance for your child to become comfortable with the layout of the school, enjoy the playground, eat a snack and lunch in the lunchroom, and meet the kindergarten teachers. KinderCamp will be held at the Nashwauk-Keewatin School and will be under the supervision of our licensed kindergarten teachers. No bussing available. Families will be responsible for transportation.

Build an entire LEGO town filled with creative houses, bustling shops and all the imaginative details that bring a community to life. Instructor: Colleen Bishop

We will build a city, houses, supermarket, gas station etc. Students will plan how to make their city work for water and electricity. Come build a city with your Lego friends. For students entering 1st-6th grade. Snack provided. Register online or call 218-245-6232.

It's a LEGO party extravaganza! Join Colleen Bishop, "The LEGO Lady" for this fun event. Come build with LEGO, create a mini figure to take home, build a robot and give it a name, read a LEGO book, play LEGO trivia and win a LEGO prize. Cost includes take home mini figure and a LEGO gift. Grades PreK-6 welcome! Register online or call 218-245-6232. Location: Calumet Public Library932 Gary St, Calumet, MN 55716

You have got to take this class! A small rubber ball and a long handled stick is all you need to play this fun-filled sport. All equipment provided. Instructor: Eva Ruzynski

Enjoy the game of soccer as you learn rules and techniques. It's sure to be a kicking and running good time! Don't forget your tennis shoes. Instructor: Mac Martinson

Deer River Lions Club offers free swimming lessons for Deer River students entering 2nd–4th grade. On the first day arrive at designated times for testing purposes: 2nd graders: 12:30–1:00 3rd graders: 1:00–1:30 4th graders: 1:30–2:00 Use the following google link to register: Lions Club Swimming Lessons Registration Link

Students will build confidence through activities that apply their imagination! This STEM class focuses on hands-on learning through creative problem solving, building, and STEM. For ages 4-6, we'll explore themes of planets, outer space, mixing colors, and design and building structures. Register online or call 218-245-6232.

This camp invites young scientists to build, test, and discover the fun and curious side of science! Students will build with STEM kits, apply problem solving skills, and complete experiments. For students entering grades 1-5. Snack provided. Register online or call 218-245-6232.

Plant a Seed, Read is the Summer 2026 Reading Program theme. Stories, crafts, games, puzzles, prizes and lots of fun will be had by all who want to join in the fun! We’ll meet in Veteran's Park every other Wednesday from 2:30pm - 4:00pm, weather permitting (in the library otherwise): June 3 & 17, July 1, 15 & 29, and August 12th. All ages are welcome to attend. Even adults can get in the action! We'll have prize drawings all summer long for both kids and adults, and there will be Bingo sheets available for everyone to complete for some extra fun! Other Arrowhead programming coming to our library: Reptile ExperienceTuesday, 6/16/2026 Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm Join Sarah’s Serpentarium for an unforgettable, one-hour journey into the fascinating world of reptiles. This high-energy, family-friendly program features live animal ambassadors—including snakes, lizards, turtles, and more—paired with fun facts, engaging storytelling, and hands-on learning moments that spark curiosity in every age group. Participants discover what makes reptiles unique, how they survive in the wild, and why these often-misunderstood creatures are essential to their ecosystems. Bugs at the LibraryTuesday, 7/14/2026Time: 2:00pm-2:45pm Join Nature Connect and discover the aquatic insects that live in our Minnesota waters! Participants will have the chance to interact with live insects during this program while they learn all about their life cycles, adaptations, what they can tell us about water quality, and roles in the ecosystem. This program includes live invertebrates in interactive touch tanks. Come prepared to learn, explore, and possibly get a bit wet! Open to all ages. There's too much happening to list it all, so be sure to check our Facebook page or give us a call at 218-247-7676 to find out more!

Tweens/Teens: We're going to draw & color while listening to a book every other week. We'll meet out of the heat in the Marble library every other Wednesday from 2:30pm-4:00pm on June 10 & 24, July 8 & 22, and August 5th! Questions call 218-247-7676.