CTC Around Town
Join us around town for more CTC fun!
Friday, November 13, 2026
5:00-7:00pm
Rosedale Center
1595 MN-36, Roseville, MN 55113
Join the Grinch at Rosedale Center for a special photo opportunity and more!
Saturday, November 14, 2026
10:00am-1:00pm
Holiday Farmer’s Market
Bachman’s on Lyndale, Minneapolis
6010 Lyndale Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55419
Mark your calendars! On November 14, from 10 am to 1 pm, The Grinch himself will make a special appearance at Bachman’s on Lyndale. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet the iconic character from Dr. Seuss’s beloved holiday tale!
Hennepin County Libraries:
Designing Fantasyland
Every fairytale begins with “Once Upon a Time,” and every theatrical wonderland begins with a simple spark! Learn how designers bring enchanted worlds to life by imagining sets inspired by classic fairy tales. Explore the fundamentals of design, including sketching, model-making, and visual storytelling.
Ages 7-12
Friday, October 16, 2026 | 10:00-11:00am
Washburn Library
5244 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55419
Sunday, October 18, 2026 | 1:00-2:00pm
Ridgedale Library
12601 Ridgedale Dr., Minnetonka, MN 55305
Hennepin County Libraries:
Improv 101
Yes, and! This teen improv class is designed to be a high-energy, confidence-building experience where students will learn the basics of short-form improv through theatre games, character-building activities, and collaboration with their fellow improvisers. Perfect for performers of all experience levels, we cannot wait to see what you come up with.
Ages 13-17
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 2:00-3:15pm
Ridgedale Library
12601 Ridgedale Dr., Minnetonka, MN 55305
Friday, November 6, 2026 | 2:00-3:15pm
Plymouth Library
15700 36th Ave. N., Plymouth, MN 55446
Sunday, November 15, 2026 | 1:00-2:15pm
Maple Grove Library
8001 Main St. N., Maple Grove, MN 55369
Hennepin County Libraries:
Magical Creature Mania
Dragons, Unicorns, and Fairies (oh my!) Help us bring a fantastical picture book to life through character work, imaginative games, and visual art activities, all while strengthening the tools in your actor’s toolkit: body, voice, and imagination.
Ages 2-6, family members welcome
Saturday, October 24th, 2026 | 10:00-10:45am
Plymouth Library
15700 36th Ave. N., Plymouth, MN 55446
Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 10:00-10:45am
Edina Library
5280 Grandview Square, Edina, MN 55436
Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 10:15-11:00am
Augsburg Park Library
7100 Nicollet Ave., Richfield, MN 55423
Saturday, November 21, 2026 | 10:00-10:45am
Arvonne Fraser Library
1222 4th St. S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55414
Saturday, November 28, 2026 | 3:00-3:45pm
Minneapolis Central Library
300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Family Day at Minneapolis Institute of Art
Sunday, November 8, 2026
10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm
Join CTC Teaching Artists for an act-along storytime at Mia’s November Family Day! The theme this month is “Inside Out” as the museum features “Bare Bones: Skeletons in Japanese Art.” Come make a skeleton craft, listen to a story, dance, and more.
Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 9:30-10:15am
The Sounds of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Burnsville Library
Hear the beloved book come to life with music, rhythmic percussion, and more as this soundscape of letters surrounds you! Climb up the coconut tree with us as we discover new ways to engage with this story about the adventures of the alphabet.
Ages 2-6, family members welcome
Friday, February 5th 2027 | 10:00-10:45am
The Sounds of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Pleasant Hill Library- Hastings, MN
Hear the beloved book come to life with music, rhythmic percussion, and more as this soundscape of letters surrounds you! Climb up the coconut tree with us as we discover new ways to engage with this story about the adventures of the alphabet.
Ages 2-6, family members welcome
Anoka County Libraries: Johnsville
Discover “Rick Riordan Presents”
Thursday, January 21, 2027 | 5:00-6:00pm
Johnsville Library, 12461 Oak Park Blvd NE, Blaine, MN 55434
Since writing his own beloved stories full of fearless heroes, Rick Riordan has now championed various authors and their similarly magical adventures. This class will sample some of the works in the exciting “Rick Riordan Presents” series. Using theatre games and creative activities to explore cities of gold, long-lost spirits, and mysterious wishes; you may just find a new favorite book to enjoy.
Ages 7-12 years old
Anoka County Libraries: Mississippi
Puppet Pals and Storytelling
Friday, January 29, 2027 | 10:30-11:15am
Mississippi Library, 410 Mississippi St NE, Fridley, MN 55432
Step into the world of puppetry by watching a story come to life before creating your own puppet! Explore character voices and imaginative storytelling using a variety of puppet styles in this beginner-friendly and interactive class.
Ages 2-6 years old, family members welcome
Anoka County Libraries: Crooked Lake
Magical Creature Mania
Saturday, February 13, 2027 | 10:30-11:15am
Crooked Lake Library, 11440 Crooked Lake Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Dragons, Unicorns, and Fairies (oh my!) Help us bring a fantastical picture book to life through character work, imaginative games, and visual art activities, all while strengthening the tools in your actor’s toolkit: body, voice, and imagination.
Ages 2-6 years old, family members welcome
Anoka County Libraries: Northtown
Speed Run Shakespeare
Monday, March 22, 2027 | 5:00-6:15pm
Northtown Library, 711 County Rd 10 NE, Blaine, MN 55434
Get to know the basics of the Bard! This introductory Shakespeare class invites students to explore the language, characters, and themes of some of Shakespeare’s most beloved and well-known works. Through theatre exercises, class-readings, and discussion, students will get familiar with Shakespeare’s work and discover how his stories may still resonate today.
Ages 13-17 years old
Anoka County Libraries: Rum River
Designing Fantasyland
Thursday, April 22, 2027 | 5:00-6:00pm
Rum River North Park Shelter, 23100 Rum River Blvd NW, St Francis, MN 55070
Every fairytale begins with “Once Upon a Time,” and every theatrical wonderland begins with a simple spark! Learn how designers bring enchanted worlds to life by imagining sets inspired by classic fairy tales. Explore the fundamentals of design, including sketching, model-making, and visual storytelling.
Ages 7-12 years old