LOCATION
Lionseed Bookstore & Learning Commons, 102 W. Summit St., Battle Lake, MN 56515
SIGN-UP DEADLINE
Sign up early and tell your friends! Classes that don’t reach minimum enrollment by the one-week-out deadline risk cancellation.
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PASSPORT TO WONDER(LAND): A JOURNEY DOWN THE READING HOLE
June 1-Aug 24 | PreK-8th Grade | Cost: Free!
This summer, grab your Passport to Wonder(land) and explore a self-paced adventure filled with stories, STEAM challenges, and imagination.
- Follow the Mad Hatter’s Map—a magical collection of STEAM and literacy-based challenges you can explore in any order and at your own pace—to earn passport stamps.
- Check in weekly at Lionseed’s Trading Post to share your progress and collect prizes. Each completed challenge is a chance to win a monthly grand prize!
- Join us for the Madhatter’s Launch Party at 1 PM on Sunday, June 1 to get started. Don’t be late—wonder awaits!
CURIOUS CUBS: STORY TIME IN THE WILD
Thursdays | 10-11 AM | June 5-Aug 21 | All ages | Cost: Free!
Get ready to dive into a world where stories bloom and science comes to life! Story Time in the Wild is a weekly adventure where stories spark imagination and STEAM fun brings learning to life. Each Thursday, we’ll explore brand-new nature-themed stories, then jump into hands-on science, art, and nature play! We’ll be outdoors as much as possible, so bring a beach towel to sit on and dress for a mess! Perfect for curious kids who love to move, dig, build, and imagine.
THE REBEL INK SOCIETY: TEEN READERS WHO COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES
1st Thurs of Month | 6-7 PM | Ages 13-18 | Cost: Free*
Rebel Ink is a book club for teen readers, misfits, and lit lovers who crave bold, thought-provoking, hilarious, and sometimes weird stories that spark conversation.
- Two powerful reads drop each month—pick one or read both.
- Meet up every first Thursday of the month to unpack plot twists and chill with other book-obsessed teens.
All vibes welcome—introverts, fanfic writers, deep thinkers, and snack-bringers. Watch for the June reveals at www.facebook.com/thelionseed. *Book purchase optional.
BRICK BUILDERS LEGO® CLUB
Fridays | 1-2:30 PM | June 6-27 or Aug 1-22 | Grades 2-8 | Cost: $25
Love to build? Got big ideas? Come hang out at Brick Builders—your space to create with LEGOs®, try fun challenges, and make cool stuff with friends.
Here’s what you can do:
- Take on awesome build challenges (robots, towers, creatures—you name it)
- Build whatever you want during free play
- Team up or go solo—your choice
- Show off your creations and get inspired by others
No pressure. No rules about what to build. Just lots of bricks, good vibes, and a place to let your imagination run wild.
PICTURE THIS! CREATE YOUR OWN BOOK COVER
1-3 PM | Thurs, June 12 or Aug 14 | Grades 2-5 | Cost: $25
Ever judged a book by its cover? Now’s your chance to make one! In this hands-on art and storytelling class, young artists will explore the magic of illustration and learn how book covers grab attention and tell a story—all in a single image.
We’ll look at different illustration styles, talk about what makes cover art pop, and then dive into designing your own! Kids can reimagine a favorite book—or dream up an entirely new one— and bring it to life through color, characters, and creativity.
Perfect for readers who love to draw and dream. Let your imagination lead the way!!
THIRD THURSDAY THROWDOWN
Every 3rd Thurs | 6-8 PM | Ages 13-18 | Cost: $5/night*
Got time, freedom, and energy to spare? Spend a chill Thursday night with like-minded creatives doing something cool!
- Bullet Journal Jam: Unleash your inner organizer and artist! Bring your BuJo (or any notebook) and vibe with others who love to plan, doodle, and get inspired. All levels welcome!
- Comic Creation Station: Got wild ideas for heroes, villains, or storylines? Grab paper and pens to create and share— no art skills needed, just imagination!
- Bookish Games & Lit Trivia: From lit charades to book trivia to dramatic Pictionary, it’s all fair game—as long as it’s a little bookish and a lot of fun.
Show up solo or with your crew—just show up ready to create, laugh, and make the most of summer! *Fee applies toward in-store purchases
MAD HATTER’S STORY TIME
1-3 PM | Sat, June 21 | Grades K-3 | Cost: $25
Join us for a whimsical and wonderful tea party adventure inspired by the Mad Hatter's world. We'll tumble down the rabbit hole into enchanting stories filled with quirky characters and topsy-turvy fun. The real madness begins when we unleash our creativity at the Mad Hatter Hat Making Station. Once we’ve made our own suitably silly fantastical hats, we’ll settle in for some charming teatime crafts, the perfect touch to our Wonderland celebration. Get ready for laughter, imagination, and a wonderfully wacky time!
AHOY, MATEYS! RECYCLED REGATTA STORY TIME
1-4 PM | Fri, July 18 | Grades 1-5 | Cost: $25
Set sail on a sea of stories and creativity! Join us for a boat-themed adventure where we'll dive into tales of mighty ships, playful ducks, and exciting voyages. Afterwards, we’ll put our engineering skills to the test and use recycled materials to build and test our own miniature boats. Come prepared to listen, build, experiment, and have a boatload of fun!
POKEMON MEET-UP
1-3 PM | Fri, July 25 or Sat, Aug 23 | Grades 2-8 | Cost: $15
Trainers, assemble! Whether you're here to battle, trade, or just talk all things Pokémon, this is your spot to catch the fun.
- Bring your cards to trade and show off
- Challenge someone to a friendly battle
- Fuel up with snacks while you hang out and visit the PokéStop right outside the store while you hang out.
All skill levels welcome—no Gym Badge required. Come solo or with your party and get ready to trade, snack, and talk strategy with fellow fans.