EPNI is looking for one (or more) mural design(s) that tell the story of Elliot Park Neighborhood, to be painted by the community on the “Praise FM” building at the corner of 15th St E & Chicago Ave S, and serve as a welcome to the neighborhood. Click here for more info & to enter.

Three grants of $25,000 each will be awarded to Twin Cities-based nonprofit organizations that: serve youth in grades 6-12; focus on STEM learning and exploration; & primarily support under-resourced communities or students.

Grant development, criteria, and selection is led by youth. Applicants are encouraged to complete the application alongside a young person from their organization or program to reflect the spirit of youth engagement. Click here to learn more & apply.

The Paper Lantern Project is hosting a Symposium on Southeast Asian Creativity (name TBD) in the Twin Cities on October 3rd & 4th, 2025. We are seeking artists of Southeast Asian descent and/or heritage to lead 1-2 hour workshops that meet at the intersections of identity, cultural celebration, and craft. Any and all mediums and ideas are welcome! All selected artists will receive an honorarium. Click here to apply.

The Textile Center seeks artists age 18+ who work with fiber and textiles to sell work at their expanded holiday gift gallery. Artists keep 50% of sales; Textile Center members and BIPOC artists receive 60%. Click here to learn more & apply.

CNO presents The Care Fair, a community-centered low- and no-cost resource fair for neighbors in Corcoran & the Southside! We are looking for groups who can provide: Free clothes/food/water access; Harm reduction supplies; Outreach groups local to Corcoran or East lake; EBT/WIC info; Health care tools and access info; Self care/hygiene goods & services; Free art supplies and activities; & Swag from your organization! Click here to apply. Questions? Contact Mo@corcoranmpls.org.

Twin Cities Collage Collective & NONMACHINABLE are pleased to announce an open call for a new print publication focused on queer + trans collage from around the world. Any artists identifying as LGBTQIA2S+ working with collage; visual poetry & hybrid work; & writing on the topic of collage are encouraged to submit their work for this project. There is no submission fee. Work made using AI will not be accepted. Click here for more info & to submit.

CAFAC seeks vendors for the 10th annual RedHot Art Market, a vibrant celebration of creativity and community that unites local artists, artisans, and art enthusiasts in a lively marketplace filled with stunning artwork and handcrafted goods.

This year's RHAM will take place on Saturday, December 13th, from 11am to 5pm. 30% of sales contribute to the CAFAC scholarship fund, supporting the next generation of artists who need it most. Click here for more info & to apply.

Step into the wild & discover the medicine growing right beneath your feet! Learn plant identification, healing uses, & how to start your own herbal journey. Led by Northside Herbalist Venus Raquel. Free & community vibes!

Join the We Help Us Project for an afternoon of story exchange, where attendees will share experiences of queer mutual aid (receiving it, offering it, or both). These stories of community care will be audio recorded for potential use in a narrative art project. Most will also be archived at the Jean-Nickolaus Tretter Collection in at the University of Minnesota, which is the biggest LGBTQIA archive in the upper Midwest and one of the largest in the country. Click here to learn more.

This free, interactive traveling exhibit invites you to explore our deep connections to water through stories, science, and shared experiences. From personal water stories to Nibi Walks, Water Bars, and story-sharing circles, there are plenty of ways to get  involved and reflect on what water means to Minnesotans — and why it matters now more than ever. Click here to learn more!

The Trans Equity Summit is an annual free event designed for trans and gender nonconforming community members. It is open to all. This event is meant to connect people to resources; connect people with each other; & be a place to learn more about important issues. Click here for info & registration.

PWCC is hosting their Back to School Supply Giveaway, an uplifting community event distributing backpacks, school supplies, and smiles to families across North Minneapolis. Join them for games & activities; free food & music; & community resources. Click here to register.

The Black August Queer Film Festival features free screenings of short films, features, and web series alongside a community fair with food, local vendors, and organizations supporting wellness, justice, and education. Each screening will open with performances by the filmmakers and close with intimate Q&A sessions moderated by Valerie Deus. Click here for more info & to RSVP.

Vaivén: 21st-Century Art of Puerto Rico and Its Diaspora, explores Puerto Rican artistic production over the last 25 years through the work of 43 artists working from Puerto Rico and its US-based diaspora. Join us for a program with the curators and guest artists followed by the reception, with performances by BORIKEN Cultural Center. Seating for the program is first-come, first-served. Auditorium doors open at 5:30 pm. Click here to learn more.

Drop-In Tech Help: Tuesdays, 5pm - 7pm.

Meet with a volunteer tutor for one-on-one assistance with: Computers; Smartphones; Tablets & E-Readers; Google Docs; Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Etc.); E-mail; Creating social media accounts; Searching the internet & accessing library materials.

Streets to Housing: First Wednesdays of the Month, 1pm - 3pm, Room 103.

Streets to Housing works with single adults, youth, and families who are living outside, in their vehicles, or other places  unsheltered and not meant for human habitation. The team provides trauma-informed, housing-focused services that reduce barriers and identify safe, appropriate alternatives to living outside, including emergency shelter and permanent housing. Streets to Housing can offer housing assessments, including Coordinated Entry Assessments.

For more information on Hosmer Library events, please visit Hennepin County Library's Hosmer Events Page.

One-Time:

Bubble Show & Bubble Play: Weds, 7/30, 4pm - 5:15pm. For Grades K-2.

Join Valarie from B-Town Bubbles for an exciting, hands-on bubble show! Discover the science behind bubbles, then head outside for a bubble play session. No registration needed for Bubble Show; click here to register for post-show Bubble Play.

Cardboard Invention Convention: Weds, 8/6, 3:30pm - 5:30pm. For Grades K-3 with Caregiver.

Take part in a collaborative art activity using cardboard. Brainstorm designs and create cardboard solutions to problems, big and small. Drop in or stay the entire time. Materials provided. No registration required.

Daily:

Summer Lunch & Snack: Lunch 1pm - 1:30pm; Snack 2:30pm – 15 mins prior to close. Ages 18 and under.

Kids eat free at the library! Food must be eaten on-site.

Weekly:

Teen Tech Squad: Mondays, 3:30pm - 5pm. Ages 8-18.

Get creative, experiment and make cool stuff with help from Hosmer’s Teen Tech Squad. Drop in. Through July 30th.

Youth Hang Zone: Tuesdays, 3:30pm - 5pm.

Play Nintendo Switch, try out our HTC VIVE virtual reality headset or just chill and meet new friends. Drop in.

Kids’ Crafternoon: Wednesdays, 3:30pm - 5pm. For Grades 3-8; Younger youth may attend with Caregiver.

Join other youth for drop-in arts and crafts. Something new every week! Materials provided.

STEAM Ahead: Thursdays, 3:30pm - 5pm. For Grades 2-8.

Explore STEAM activities! Drop in for a different project every session. Engage with science, technology, engineering, art, and math through fun, hands-on activities! No program on June 19th.

Lego Lab: Fridays, 3:30pm - 5pm. All Ages (Under 8 with Caregiver).

Calling all future engineers and architects! We've got the bricks, but we need your imagination. No experience necessary. We'll also have Duplos available. No program on July 4th.

Community Chess Day: Saturdays, 9:30am - 12:30pm, July 5th through August 30th.

Welcome youth and young adults who want to play chess! Play for fun and learn chess basics from chess teachers and mentors. All levels are encouraged; new players will be offered help to get started. All equipment provided. No program August 23rd.

Let’s Read! Tuesdays - Saturdays, 1:30pm - 3:30pm. For Grades K-5.

Join us for literacy games and reading practice this summer. No registration required, simply drop by!

Monthly:

Family Movie Night: June 10th, July 8th, & August 12th, 5pm - 7pm. Youth and Families.

Hang out and watch a movie. All are welcome. Movie may contain PG content.

Anime Saturdays: June 28th, July 26th, & August 30th, 2pm - 4pm. Youth and families.

Hang out and watch a great anime. Refreshments are served. May include TV-14 rated material.

For more information on Hosmer Library events, please visit Hennepin County Library's Hosmer Events Page.