Scott County MN - Government

🌉🔧 Fun Engineering Event for Kids at Jordan Library!

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Minnesota Department of Transportation) is bringing back their awesome Bridge-in-a-Bag program!

Kids ages 8–11 will get to work in teams to design and build a 6-foot truss bridge, take on real engineering roles, test the structure, crawl through it, and even tear it down. A fun, hands-on way to learn how real bridges are designed and built!

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
4:00–5:30 PM
Jordan Large Meeting Room at Jordan Library
Ages 8–11
Registration required (space is limited)

If you’re interested, register early—spots go quickly! And please only sign up if you’re sure you can attend so others have a chance too.

Bridge-in-a-Bag with MNDoT at the Jordan Library, REGISTRATION REQ., Begins May 27 For ages 8-11. Build a Bridge with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDoT)! Work in teams to build a 6-foot-long truss bridge. Each team will have people acting in...

🔎📚 Summer Book Club: Super Sleuths at Belle Plaine Library! 📚🔎

Kids ages 8–11 are invited to join a fun mystery-themed book club this summer! Each month, we’ll dive into exciting detective stories featuring titles like Sherlock Society and Detective Beans, then come together for discussions, activities, and snacks while we solve clues like real super sleuths

Next meeting: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Time: 3:00–4:00 PM
Location: Belle Plaine Small Meeting Room (Belle Plaine Library)

Registration is required and space is limited—sign up beginning May 20. Please only register if you’re sure you can attend, and cancel if your plans change so another reader can join!

Perfect for young readers who love mysteries, adventure, and a little bit of fun with friends!

Summer Book Club: Super Sleuths at the Belle Plaine Library - REG. REQ. Begins 5/20 For ages 8-11. Join us for a book club with detective books featuring Sherlock Society and the Detective Beans series! Register for the program then pick up either the graphic...

Service Notice:
Due to a system upgrade, marriage license applications and certificate requests will be unavailable on Wednesday, June 17 from 1 PM through the end of the day. Services will resume on Thursday, June 18 at 8 AM. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our service delivery.

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• Memory loss that disrupts daily life.
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https://www.alzheimers.gov/life-with-dementia/tips-caregivers
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Today 6/15! Knot-It Macrame for Beginners at the Jordan Library.

Teen Make with Sam Knot-It Macrame for Beginners at the Jordan Library, REG REQ, Begins 5/25 For ages 12-18. Discover the relaxing art of macramé with projects you can take with you everywhere! In this introductory workshop, we will scale down the size but amp up the...