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Friends of HCL

Event Funding

Adults

Computer Classes

Homework Help

Kids & Families

Storytimes

Teens

Volunteers

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Pen Pals author series and book sales

Take your beginning steps or update your skills

History, technology, anime, games and more

Friends, sponsors, partners and collaborators

Available at all 41 Hennepin County libraries

Contribute to your community

Check www.hclib.org/events or your local library for the latest event information. All library events are free and open to the public. To comment on this publication, please contact Library Communication at 612-543-8598 or newsroom@hclib.org. Printed on Recycled Paper

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Book clubs, eBooks, arts and crafts, author talks, job search assistance and more

Art, music, stories, movies, animals, LEGOs速 and more

Prepare your children to become readers

Learn more from the Library online ON THE COVER:

Warming up with a good book at St. Bonifacius Library. Hennepin County libraries have spaces for you and your family to talk, sing, read, write and play together.

Hours & Map

Find the Hennepin County libraries near you

Library News Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Message The new year is here, and with it, new hours at Hennepin County libraries. Our 2014 hours schedule responds to patron requests for more open hours across the library system and more consistent hours between libraries. We are excited to give you more access to Library resources as well as a less-confusing schedule. In 2014, we are also investing in our collection to reduce patron wait times for materials, and enhancing our website to make it easier to use from wherever you are. We will continue to invest in our library buildings, too, creating spaces that are innovative, accessible and welcoming. Visit us often this year and venture into other Hennepin County libraries that are convenient for you. We will be happy to serve you in our buildings, online and in the community.

See hours schedule on p. 30 or at www.hclib.org/locations.

Hennepin County Library has added 249 open hours per week across our 41-library system. In total, the Library is now open more than 2,000 hours each week to serve you. As of Jan. 5, 2014, all Hennepin County libraries open at either 9 a.m. or noon. All libraries close at 5 p.m., 8 p.m. or 9 p.m. This has moved the Library from 15 sets of open hours to four; from four opening times to two; and from seven closing times to three.

Lois Langer Thompson Library Director

Temporary Library for Webber Park Following the July 2013 closure of Webber Park Library due to structural failure, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners approved a lease for a temporary library facility for Webber Park-area residents in Camden Center at 4203 Webber Parkway in Minneapolis. The temporary library, which opened in December, offers residents access to the same number of computers as well as a browsing collection for adults and children. Hours at the temporary library are the same: Tuesday and Thursday 12-8 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Hennepin County Library is working with County and community partners on a long-term solution for Webber Park Library.

New Library Hours

Find more Library news at www.hclib.org/ newsroom.

Overall, 34 Hennepin County libraries have increased hours, three libraries have maintained hours and four libraries have reduced hours. At all Hennepin County libraries, new hours are more aligned with the days of the week and the times of day patrons are currently visiting. The Library will continue to monitor patron-use trends at all locations. Library Help Desk and Ask Us service hours have also been extended to maintain their availability during all library open hours and to increase access to reference service by IM, text and email.

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FRIENDS OF THE HENNEPIN COUNTY LIBRARY

300 Nicollet Mall, Suite N-290, Minneapolis, MN 55401 | 612-543-8100 Brian Herstig, executive director www.supporthclib.org | librarysupport@hclib.org

Be a Friend

Shop at a local Friends Book Sale

Friends of the Hennepin County Library is an active community of supporters – helping the Library fulfill its mission to nourish minds, transform lives and build community. By raising critically needed funds for books, movies, music, events and technology, and through presentation of the highly regarded Pen Pals and Talk of the Stacks author series, the Friends of the Hennepin County Library opens doors and minds to new worlds.

Some local Friends groups host book sales to raise funds for their local library. You’ll find hundreds of used book bargains. Book donations accepted; check your library for dates or visit www.hclib.org. Hopkins Saturday, Feb. 22, 9-10 a.m. Friends of HCL members only. Join at the door! Saturday, Feb. 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, noon-3 p.m. Bag Sale $5/bag

Attend a Pen Pals author lecture This ticketed series benefits the Friends of the Hennepin County Library.

Luis Alberto Urrea

Nokomis

Thursday, Feb. 6, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 11 a.m.

Saturday, Feb. 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Adult materials only

“…a big personality…a gregarious guy… a phenomenal speaker.” –The Chicago Tribune

Penn Lake Friday, Jan. 10, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Friends of HCL members only. Join at the door! Friday, Jan. 10, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Art Spiegelman

Plymouth

Thursday, April 24, 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 25, 11 a.m.

Saturday, Jan. 11, 9-10 a.m. Plymouth Friends members only. Join at the door! Saturday, Jan. 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, 3-4 p.m. Bag Sale $5/bag

“Art Spiegelman’s cartoons don’t fool around.” –Los Angeles Times

Tracy K. Smith

Ridgedale

Thursday, May 8, 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 9, 11 a.m.

“…a poet of extraordinary range and ambition.” –The New York Times

Pen Pals tickets:

Saturday, Feb. 15, 9-10 a.m. Ridgedale Friends members only. Join at the door! Saturday, Feb. 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Rockford Road

www.supporthclib.org or 612-543-8112 Individual tickets start at $40. Member, subscriber and group discounts are available. All are held at the Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins.

Saturday, Feb. 8, 9-10 a.m. Rockford Road Friends members only. Join at the door! Saturday, Feb. 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, noon-2 p.m. Bag Sale 25¢/book or $5/bag

St. Anthony Monday, Feb. 3, noon-7 p.m.

AT T E N D A LO C A L FR I E N D S G R O U P M E E T I N G Check at your local library or visit www.hclib.org/events,

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Event Funding

Hennepin County Library events include programs, classes and more. Some events are available across the system, others are community-specific. All are free and open to the public, and all provide opportunities for residents to be active and vitally engaged. In 2013, about 210,000 adults, teens and children attended library-sponsored events.

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Our Friends As an independent nonprofit organization, Friends of the Hennepin County Library (www.supporthclib.org) is the primary vehicle of support for private fundraising for our system. Friends of HCL raises critically needed funds; presents cultural programs; and coordinates the 41 volunteer local Friends groups. In 2012, this funding community provided approximately $1.2 million in total support â&#x20AC;&#x201C; giving $556,603 in direct cash support to the Library and $398,238 in indirect support through programming, public awareness activities and other activities.

Sponsors, Partners and Collaborators Another way the Library delivers high-quality events is by working with respected community sponsors, partners and collaborators. For example: The G U T H R I E T H E A T E R (www.guthrietheater.org), known around the world for artistic excellence and educational innovation, delivers Act Out, interactive theater classes for kids, adults and teens. The T E X T I L E C E N T E R (www.textilecentermn.org), a national center for fiber art, offers Crafty Minnesota, hands-on craft programs for adults. OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE (www.cce.umn.edu/olli), a volunteer-led group affiliated

with the University of Minnesota, leads discussion groups for older adults.

Our generous Friends, sponsors, partners and collaborators are too numerous to list here. Learn more about how specific events are funded at www.hclib.org/events.

Legacy Amendment Since 2011, the Library has greatly increased the variety of events offered thanks to the taxpayers of Minnesota through the Minnesota Legacy Amendment Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (www.legacy.leg.mn). In 2013 alone, 400-plus events were attended by more than 9,000 patrons thanks to this funding.

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Adults

F R E E E V E N T S F O R A D U LT S L I S T E D BY L I B R A R Y

Book clubs, eBooks, arts and crafts, author talks, job search assistance and more

Online

Brookdale

Jan. 2-Feb. 28

Thursdays; Jan. 2 & 16, Feb. 6 & 20; 5-7 p.m.

Winter Jackets All readers age 17 and up: check out some new (book) jackets on cold winter days and nights! Read or listen to great stories. Share what you’re reading with other book lovers online at www.bookspace.org.

Augsburg Park Open Tech Lab

Saturday, Jan. 4, 10:30 a.m.-noon

Did you receive new technology over the holidays? Here’s your chance for some one-on-one help! Get explanations, demonstrations and experience on a variety of devices, including ones you bring along. Conversation Circles Mondays, Jan. 27-Feb. 24, 6:15 p.m. (except Feb. 17)

Adult Manga Club Discuss manga, share artwork, watch videos and more! Job Interviewing Strategies Thursday, Jan. 16, 1:30-3 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 19; limit 25. Learn about the different types of interviews, how to answer behavioral interview questions and techniques for phone interviews. Job Search Tips Tuesday, Jan. 21, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 23; limit 25. Learn the essential aspects of a successful job search. We will review basic résumé building, current job search techniques and important interviewing skills. If time allows, individual consultation will be provided. Creating a Targeted Résumé Thursday, Jan. 30, 1:30-3 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 2; limit 25. Learn the basics of résumé-writing and how to make your résumé relevant to the position in which you are interested. Senior Surf Day

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Thursday, Feb. 6, 1-3 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 9; limit 25. Learn the essential aspects of a successful job search. We will review basic résumé building, current job search techniques and important interviewing skills. If time allows, individual consultation will be provided. Beer and Brewing in the Land of Sky Blue Waters Tuesday, Feb. 11, 7-8:30 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 14. Our state has a rich history with beer starting with the first brewery opening in St. Paul in 1849. Explore the history of the local beer scene, the innovators and home brewers that spurred a new generation of brews and breweries, and the basics of brewing. Job Searching After a Lay-Off Wednesday, Feb. 12, 10 a.m.-noon

Registration begins Jan. 15; limit 25. Counselors from the Dislocated Workers Program will provide you with tools to re-enter the job market by targeting your search to employer’s needs, marketing your skills, effective résumé development, and resources for training and job search support.

Wednesday, Feb. 5, 1-3 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 8; limit 13. Learn computer basics, how to navigate and search the Internet and how to access websites of interest to seniors. Get hands-on computer experience with help from representatives of the Senior LinkAge Line®.

Job Search Tips

15-Minute Résumé Critique Thursday, Feb. 13, 1:30-3 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 16; limit 25. In your 15-minute appointment, a trained career counselor will work with you to make your résumé the best it can be. Bring your résumé to the session.

Genealogy Research: Getting Started in African American Genealogy Saturday, Feb. 15, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 18; limit 25. Learn how to research your family’s African American roots with basic resources, where to search for information to create a picture of your family, and how to gather information from relatives and family records. Also learn how to extend your research into the slavery period and outside the United States. Internet Job Search and Networking Thursday, Feb. 27, 1:30-3 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 30; limit 25. Learn about job listing websites, email etiquette, job applications, and how to demonstrate the value of your experience to employers. Using online social media for networking such as LinkedIn also will be discussed.

Brooklyn Park Conversation Circles

Saturdays, Jan. 4-Feb. 22, 10-11:15 a.m.

Registration begins Dec. 7. Non-native English speakers: practice your English and make new friends in an informal, volunteer-led setting, and learn about the library, too. Call 612-543-5669 for more information in English or, in Hmong, 612-543-8845; in Somali, 612-543-8756; in Spanish, 612-543-8510.

Adult Homework Help

Job Search Assistance

Saturdays, Jan. 4-Feb. 22, 2-4:45 p.m.

Tuesdays, Jan. 7-Feb. 25, 3-5 p.m.

Trained volunteer tutors will help adults with college homework assignments in any subject. Also open to adults working to improve their English, prepare for the GED, occupational, citizenship and driver’s exams.

Champlin

Work of Art: Career Planning for Artists

Senior Tech Club: There’s an App for That! Wednesdays; Jan. 8 & 22, Feb. 5 & 19; 3:30-5 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 11. Does today’s plethora of technology leave you bewildered, overwhelmed and intrigued? Here’s your chance to learn from a young technology expert! Get explanations, demonstrations and hands-on experience on a variety of devices, including ones you bring along. Friends of the Champlin Library Mystery Adult Book Club Tuesdays, Jan. 21 & Feb. 18, 6:30 p.m.

Join our discussion of new and interesting mystery titles. Bring along your recommendations for future meetings. Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk prior to meeting.

East Lake

Conversation Circles Sundays; Jan. 5 & 12, Feb. 2-23; 1-3 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 8, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 11; limit 20. Where do you want to be both artistically and professionally? This session concentrates on examining your career and developing a career plan. Learn how to define your goals, identify strategies for achieving your objectives and developing your career path. See related materials at www.hclib.org/ events under “Book Lists for Library Events,” search the Library Catalog or use the Ask Us service for further information. Adult Book Club Fridays, Jan. 10 & Feb. 14, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Join our discussion of new and interesting titles. Bring along your recommendations for future meetings. Work of Art: Time Management for Creative People Saturday, Jan. 11, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Work of Art: Your Promotional Toolkit Wednesday, Jan. 15, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 18; limit 20. What should be in your portfolio? Learn about targeting your résumé, choosing a work sample, and composing the catalog page that accompanies it. Feel free to bring promotional materials along for review. See related materials at www.hclib.org/events under “Book Lists for Library Events,” search the Library Catalog or use the Ask Us service for further information. eBook Basics Thursday, Jan. 16, 6-8 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 19; limit 15. Learn how to search for, select, download and use eBooks from the HCL website on your personal eReader device or computer. Work of Art: Marketing for Artists Wednesday, Jan. 22, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 23; limit 20. Identify the right audience for your artistic output. Develop marketing strategies and a marketing plan geared to your target audience. See related materials at www.hclib.org/events under “Book Lists for Library Events,” search the Library Catalog or use the Ask Us service for further information.

Registration begins Dec. 14; limit 20. Are you a rightbrained person living in a left-brained world? Learn approaches for getting control of your day, creating work time and reaching your artistic goals. See related materials at www.hclib.org/events under “Book Lists for Library Events,” search the Library Catalog or use the Ask Us service for further information.

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Online Language Learning

Wednesday, Feb. 12, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 6; limit 8. Get a quick orientation to two superior online language-learning tools available free through www.hclib.org: Tell Me More (Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Latin American Spanish or Spanish) and Transparent Language Online (70 languages).

Work of Art: Simple Business Plans for Artists

Saturday, Jan. 25, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 1, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 28; limit 20. From protecting your intellectual property to choosing a legal form for your artistic business, an understanding of underlying legal principles will help you make smarter choices. Learn about copyrights and contract basics regarding selling and licensing your work, as well as getting into business. See related materials at www.hclib.org/events under “Book Lists for Library Events,” search the Library Catalog or use the Ask Us service for further information.

Registration begins Jan. 4; limit 20. What does it take to grow your artistic business, aka your career? Start with preparing a simple business plan in arts-friendly language, which is an essential planning tool for any small business (even if you’re “just a painter!”). See related materials at www.hclib.org/events under “Book Lists for Library Events,” search the Library Catalog or use the Ask Us service for further information.

Registration begins Jan. 15; limit 20. Social media is everywhere these days. How and which online tools are worth your time and energy, and can help you market your work, stay abreast of your field, and connect with your clients and colleagues? See related materials at www.hclib.org/events under “Book Lists for Library Events,” search the Library Catalog or use the Ask Us service for further information.

Work of Art: Pricing Your Work

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Work of Art: Recordkeeping and Financial Management for Artists Wednesday, Jan. 29, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 31; limit 20. Does your actual income match your desired income? Learn clear, simple methods for setting up your financial books, how budgets and cash flow statements can help you plan for profit and make accurate projections about what to expect. See related materials at www.hclib.org/events under “Book Lists for Library Events,” search the Library Catalog or use the Ask Us service for further information.

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Work of Art: Legal Considerations for Artists

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Wednesday, Feb. 5, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 8; limit 20. How can you ensure that you are compensated fairly for the art you create? Learn what to consider when setting a price for your work or the services you provide. See related materials at www.hclib.org/events under “Book Lists for Library Events,” search the Library Catalog or use the Ask Us service for further information. Work of Art: Funding Your Work Saturday, Feb. 8, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 11; limit 20. Learn how to generate income. Topics discussed: the value of multiple income streams; research and application preparation techniques for grants, fellowships and scholarships; residency programs available to individual artists; and the importance of community partners as a strategy for expanding your audience and appealing to potential funders. See related materials at www.hclib.org/events under “Book Lists for Library Events,” search the Library Catalog or use the Ask Us service for further information.

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Beer and Brewing in the Land of Sky Blue Waters Saturday, Jan. 11, 2-3:30 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 14. Our state has a rich history with beer starting with the first brewery opening in St. Paul in 1849. Explore the history of the local beer scene, the innovators and home brewers that spurred a new generation of brews and breweries, and the basics of brewing. eBook Basics Saturday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m.-noon

Registration begins Dec. 21; limit 15. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 6-8 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 15; limit 15. Learn how to search for, select, download and use eBooks from the HCL website on your personal eReader device or computer.

Monday, Feb. 3, 6-8 p.m.

Act Out for Adults: Costume Design Basics Saturday, Feb. 22, 2-3:30 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 25; limit 20. Learn how costume designers begin with a concept and create one-of-a-kind, fully realized costumes for the stage. Get behind the scenes scoop and explore the garment development process from start to finish. Led by an experienced teaching artist and designed for both avid theater-goers and people who just have an interest! See related materials at www.hclib.org/events under “Book Lists for Library Events,” search the Library Catalog or use the Ask Us service for further information.

Edina

Great Decisons: 2013 in Review Monday, Jan. 6, 4-5:30 p.m. Location: Fireside Room, Edina Senior Center, below the library

Registration begins Dec. 9; limit 125. Retired Foreign Service officer and media commentator Tom Hanson will review the world of foreign policy as it played out in 2013. He will also address what the focus of United States diplomacy will be in 2014.

Edina Reads: Lorna Landvik and Connie Claire Szarke Tuesday, Jan. 7, 7-8:30 p.m. Location: Fireside Room, Edina Senior Center, below the library

Popular Minnesota authors Landvik and Szarke will read from their latest novels and discuss the world of publishing, self-publishing and the new frontiers of the eBook world. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Great Decisions: The Future of the Euro Monday, Feb. 3, 4-5:30 p.m. Location: Fireside Room, Edina Senior Center, below the library

Registration begins Jan. 6; limit 125. The problems for the euro started when the bubble in United States housing markets began to burst in 2007. Christa Tiefenbacher-Hudson, Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Minneapolis, will discuss the future of the single European currency.

Excelsior

Winter Jackets: Peter Geye Tuesday, Feb. 11, 6:30-8 p.m.

Minneapolis author Geye will read from his latest book “The Lighthouse Road.” The Star Tribune lauded this immigrant and family saga, set primarily in the Minnesota Northwoods and the Lake Superior area, as a “richly nuanced collage that keeps readers guessing.” Books will be available for purchase and signing.

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Fridays, Jan. 10 & Feb. 14, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Sundays, Jan. 12-Feb. 23, 1:30 p.m.

Seniors Play-Reading Group Join us for a stimulating morning of reading and discussing some of the great plays of our heritage. 55+ Nonfiction Book Club Fridays, Jan. 10 & Feb. 14, 1-3 p.m.

Join our discussion of new and interesting nonfiction titles. Bring along your recommendations for future meetings. For additional information, call the library, 612-543-6925. Memoir Writing Group Thursdays, Jan. 16 & Feb. 20, 1-3 p.m.

Would you like to create a record of your personal history? Bring what you have written and are willing to read to the group for helpful comments and suggestions.

Golden Valley

Poetry Lovers Converge Mondays, Jan. 6 & Feb. 3, 6:30-8 p.m.

Everyone (kids to teens to seniors!) is invited to read an original or a favorite poem, or just come and listen. In all languages, for all ages and all authors. Bring your friends!

Hopkins eBook Basics

Wednesday, Jan. 29, 10 a.m.-noon

Registration begins Dec. 31; limit 15. Learn how to search for, select, download and use eBooks from the HCL website on your personal eReader device or computer.

Hosmer World Film Series Get a glimpse of the diverse world we live in through this series of award-winning international films. Rare cinema at its finest! Hosmer World Music Concert Series Saturdays, Jan. 18-Feb. 22, 2 p.m. (except Jan. 25)

Enjoy live music from around the world!

Linden Hills Adult Book Club

Tuesdays, Jan. 21 & Feb. 18, 7-8 p.m.

Join our discussion of new and interesting titles. Bring along your recommendations for future meetings. Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk prior to meeting.

Maple Grove

Winter Jackets: Lois Greiman Monday, Feb. 24, 6:30 p.m.

Keep warm inside by reading Greiman’s “Home Fires,” a story that journeys through the ins and outs of love and family. Then, come and visit with the author. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

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Conversation Circles Room N-402 Thursdays, Jan. 2-Feb. 27, 4-6 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 4-Feb. 22, 1-3 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 5-Feb. 23, 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 7-Feb. 25, 4-6 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 8-Feb. 26, 4-6 p.m.

Non-native English speakers: practice your English and make new friends in an informal, volunteer-led setting, and learn about the library, too. Call 612-543-5669 for more information in English or, in Hmong, 612-543-8845; in Somali, 612-543-8756; in Spanish, 612-543-8510. Public Tour of Minneapolis Central Library & Special Collections Welcome Station Saturdays; Jan. 4 & 18, Feb. 1 & 15; 11 a.m.-noon

Registration begins Dec. 7; limit 15. Tour the James K. Hosmer Special Collections and other highlights including architectural design elements, the Cargill Art Gallery, an overview of services and of the collection of more than 2.4 million items housed on location. Families welcome. Groups of 15 or more, or with mobility issues, contact: Rochelle, 612-543-8120, rhenry@hclib.org. Researchers: This is a tour only. Contact Special Collections at least one full business day in advance to schedule a research visit: 612-543-8200, specialcoll@hclib.org.

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Public Tour of Minneapolis Central Library Welcome Station Tuesdays; Jan. 7 & 21, Feb. 4 & 18; 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 10; limit 15. Thursdays; Jan. 9 & 23, Feb. 13 & 27; 1-2 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 12; limit 15. Tour this stunning Cesar Pellidesigned library with a green roof, four fireplaces, an art gallery, a piano room, four-story atrium and 2.4 million items in the collection– including government documents and much more! Families welcome. Groups of 15 or more, or with mobility issues, contact: Rochelle, 612-543-8120, rhenry@hclib.org. School (PreK-12), ABE or ELL groups: Please check our “Teachers’ Toolbox” at www. hclib.org/TeachersToolbox for school visit information and tour contacts. Note: Two-week advance notice is required for school group tours/visits. Resources for Foundation Funding 4th Floor Wednesdays, Jan. 8 & Feb. 12, 10:30 a.m.-noon

Where can you find funding for your creative pursuits and information on how to write a grant? Or how to search for potential funders? Learn about print reference materials, online databases, websites and how to use them to maximize your possibilities. Job Search Assistance Business, Science, Government Docs Wednesdays,Jan.8-Feb.26,1-4:30p.m.

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Patent Workshop for Inventors, Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners Best Buy Learning Lab Wednesdays, Jan. 8 & Feb. 5, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Registration required; limit 12. Hennepin County Library’s Patent & Trademark Resource Center at Minneapolis Central serves all of Minnesota from its location. Library staff will cover intellectual property basics, the patent process and how to do a preliminary patent search. Choosing the Right Form of Business Ownership RKMC Meeting Room Saturday, Jan. 11, 10 a.m.-noon

Registration begins Dec. 14; limit 16. Understand the business, legal and tax implications of each ownership option. A LegalCORPS lawyer will explain forms of business organization including sole proprietorships, partnerships and incorporation, and identify the factors to consider when choosing the most suitable business structure. Time for questions and discussion follows presentation. SCORE® Small Business Consultations Room N-201 Tuesdays; Jan. 14 & 28, Feb. 11 & 25; 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Bring your small business idea/problem and experienced SCORE counselors (retired members of the business community) will offer free, one-on-one confidential counseling on all aspects of small business start-up and management.

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Act Out for Adults: Musical Theater Journeys

Room N-202 Tuesdays; Jan. 14 & 28, Feb. 11 & 25; 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Doty Board Room Saturday, Feb. 15, 2-3:30 p.m.

Do you need brief advice on a legal issue? Stop by for free, confidential and sound legal advice provided by LegalCORPS volunteer attorneys. Sign up for your same-day appointment at the secondfloor information desk. Small Business Start-up Guidelines RKMC Meeting Room Saturday, Feb. 8, 10:30 a.m.-noon

Registration begins Nov. 9; limit 16. Find out what needs to be considered for a small business start-up and what resources are available to help you succeed. Focus: the business plan, its organization, issues and preparation techniques. Traps and Pitfalls In Intellectual Property RKMC Meeting Room Saturday, Feb. 8, 1-4 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 11; limit 16. A LegalCORPS patent attorney will explain how inventors and small business entrepreneurs can use patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets to protect their legal rights. The patent and trademark librarian will highlight services and resources available.

Registration begins Jan. 18; limit 20. Get on your feet: move and groove to the beat! Explore the basics of various dance styles and acting in relation to movement. You’ll learn the basic vocabulary and style of musical theater in a fun, supportive environment. No experience necessary! See related materials at www.hclib.org/events under “Book Lists for Library Events,” search the Library Catalog or use the Ask Us service for further information. Talk of the Stacks With Jennifer Senior Pohlad Hall Tuesday, Feb. 18, 7 p.m.

Award-winning journalist Senior is a contributing editor at New York Magazine. Thousands of books have examined the effects of parents on their children. Senior’s new book, “All The Joy and No Fun,” asks what are the effects of children on their parents? Books will be available for purchase and signing. Seating is first come, first served. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Beer and Brewing in the Land of Sky Blue Waters RKMC Meeting Room Thursday, Feb. 20, 7-8:30 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 23. Our state has a rich history with beer starting with the first brewery opening in St. Paul in 1849. Explore the history of the local beer scene, the innovators and home brewers that spurred a new generation of brews and breweries, and the basics of brewing.

Nokomis

Sci-fi Adult Book Club Thursdays, Jan. 2 & Feb. 6, 6:30 p.m.

Fearless and Friendly Knitting Group

Graphic Novel Adult Book Club

Mayhem and Mystery in the Land of 10,000 Lakes

Wednesdays; Jan. 8 & 22, Feb. 12 & 26; 10 a.m.-noon

Thursdays, Jan. 16 & Feb. 20, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 12, 10 a.m.

Join our discussion of interesting titles. Bring along your recommendations for future meetings. Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk prior to meeting.

Registration begins Jan. 15; limit 25. Hear Ben Welter, the Star Tribune’s news copy chief, who has collected the best stories and photos from the newspaper’s microfilm in two books, “Minnesota Mayhem: A History of Calamitous Events, Horrific Accidents, Dastardly Crime & Dreadful Behavior in the Land of Ten Thousand Lakes” and “Minnesota Mysteries: A History of Unexplained Wonders, Eccentric Characters, Preposterous Claims and Baffling Occurrences in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.”

Join our discussion of new and interesting sci-fi titles. Bring along your recommendations for future meetings. Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk prior to meeting.

For men and women at all skill levels. Make new friends while creating your own handmade masterpieces! Drop in, or stay the whole time. Learn how to knit or practice new techniques. Bring your own needles and yarn, please. Other needlecrafts welcome!

First Fridays: Diabetes Support Group

55+ Book Club

Fridays, Jan. 3 & Feb. 7, 1-3 p.m.

Are you a person with diabetes or prediabetes? Share experiences with others living with diabetes and get tips and advice from a health care professional on blood sugar management, diet and exercise. Please call Nokomis Healthy Seniors, 612-729-5499, to make arrangements for free transportation to the program. Nokomis Library Writing Group Mondays, Jan. 6 & Feb. 3, 6:30 p.m.

Join fellow writers for encouragement, feedback, and to help each other take writing to the next level. Bring works in progress, paper and pen. You will explore different ways to think about writing. eBook Basics Wednesday, Jan. 8, 10 a.m.-noon

Registration begins Dec. 11; limit 15. Learn how to search for, select, download and use eBooks from the HCL website on your personal eReader device or computer.

Friends of the Nokomis Library Adult Book Club Thursdays, Jan. 23 & Feb. 27, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesdays, Jan. 8 & Feb. 5, 3 p.m.

Join our discussion of new and interesting titles. Bring along your recommendations for future meetings. Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk prior to meeting. Crafty Minnesota: Kumihimo Bracelets Saturday, Jan. 11, 3-5 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 14; limit 20. For adults. Learn how to do kumihimo, a Japanese 8-stranded braid with intricate patterns that look complicated, but are easy to master. Finish it off with a clasp and you have a colorful braided bracelet with subtle shimmer. Materials provided. See related materials at www.hclib.org/events under “Book Lists for Library Events,” search the Library Catalog or use the Ask Us service for further information. Mystery/Thriller Adult Book Club Mondays, Jan. 13 & Feb. 10, 6:30 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 11; limit 20. For adults. Make patterned paper and fabric using suminagashi, a Japanese marbling technique. Transform the paper or fabric into unique note cards or valentines. Materials provided. See related materials at www.hclib.org/events under “Book Lists for Library Events,” search the Library Catalog or use the Ask Us service for further information.

Northeast Mend-It Clinic

Saturday, Jan. 25, noon-3 p.m.

Bring in an item that needs mending and a volunteer with sewing skills will help you repair and save it from going into the trash. Volunteers with sewing and mending skills wholike teaching others should contact Nancy Lo at 612-348-9195.

Penn Lake

Jackie Robinson Film Screening Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, 10:30 a.m.

Celebrate Black History Month with a screening of the 2013 film about this baseball legend. Contact the library for more information.

Join our discussion of new and interesting mystery and thriller titles. Bring along your recommendations for future meetings. Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk prior to meeting.

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Beer and Brewing in the Land of Sky Blue Waters Tuesday, Jan. 14, 7-8:30 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 17. Our state has a rich history with beer starting with the first brewery opening in St. Paul in 1849. Explore the history of the local beer scene, the innovators and home brewers that spurred a new generation of brews and breweries, and the basics of brewing. iPad Apps and Your Prereader: for Parents and Caregivers Wednesday, Jan. 29, 7 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 31; limit 60. Exploring carefullyselected iPad apps together with your child can help him or her get ready to read. Learn how best to choose and use apps with your child, and discover a generous number of great free iPad apps recommended by our librarians. Please note: This event is intended for adults, not children. Act Out for Adults: History of Theater Saturday, Feb. 15, 2-3:30 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 18; limit 20. Explore some major theater movements in a fun, interactive and inspiring way. An experienced Guthrie teaching artist will provide a peek at how theater from the past connects to the theater today. For both avid theatergoers and people who just have an interest! See related materials at www.hclib.org/ events under “Book Lists for Library Events,” search the Library Catalog or use the Ask Us service for further information.

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Winter Jackets: Peg Meier Tuesday, Feb. 25, 7 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 28; limit 60. In 1927, 13-year-old Coco Irvine kept a diary of her many antics living in what is now the governor’s residence on St. Paul’s Summit Avenue. Meier, award-winning reporter and popular Minnesota history author, will discuss her discovery of Irvine’s diary and its publication as the book “Through No Fault of My Own.” Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Ridgedale

Adult Book Club Thursdays, Jan. 2 & Feb. 6, 7 p.m.

Join our discussion of new and interesting titles. Bring along your recommendations for future meetings. Socrates Café Thursdays, Jan. 2-Feb. 27, 7 p.m.

Sit back and philosophize with your friends and neighbors. The topic is decided by popular vote at the beginning of the meeting. All welcome; no experience necessary. The concept of Socrates Café is based on the book of the same name by Christopher Phillips. Crafty Minnesota: Kumihimo Bracelets Monday, Jan. 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 9; limit 20. For adults. Learn how to do kumihimo, a Japanese 8-stranded braid with intricate patterns that look complicated, but are easy to master. Finish it off with a clasp and you have a colorful braided bracelet with subtle shimmer. Materials provided. See related materials at www.hclib. org/events under “Book Lists for Library Events,” search the Library Catalog or use the Ask Us service for further information. W W W.HCLIB.ORG

SCORE® Small Business Consultations

Resources for Generating Business Leads

Tuesdays, Jan. 7 & Feb. 4, 1-4 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 22, 10 a.m.

Meet with a business counselor to develop your business plan, discuss a new idea or tackle a business problem. Consultations are free and confidential. Walk-ins welcome.

Registration begins Dec. 23. Get a quick orientation to two online tools (Reference USA and D&B Million Dollar Directory, available free through www.hclib.org) for generating business leads.

Online Genealogy Resources

Patent Workshop for Inventors, Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners

Friday, Jan. 10, 10 a.m.

Registration begins Dec. 13. Uncover valuable family history information with two free genealogy tools you can use at the Library or online from anywhere with your library card. Includes brief demonstrations of Ancestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest. eBook Basics Tuesday, Jan. 14, 10 a.m.-noon

Registration begins Dec. 17; limit 15. Learn how to search for, select, download and use eBooks from the HCL website on your personal eReader device or computer. Jumpstart Your Job Search: Résumé, Prescreen and Interview Success Tuesday, Jan. 14, 1 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 17; limit 25. Do you want to find a new job, a better job or a whole new career? Learn which style of résumé best fits your job search, the importance of maintaining and updating a résumé, how the prescreen process works and interview tips.

Wednesday, Jan. 22, 7-8 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 23; limit 16. Hennepin County Library’s Patent & Trademark Resource Center at Minneapolis Central serves all of Minnesota from its location. Library staff will cover intellectual property basics, the patent process and how to do a preliminary patent search. Beer and Brewing in the Land of Sky Blue Waters Tuesday, Jan. 28, 7-8:30 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 31. Our state has a rich history with beer starting with the first brewery opening in St. Paul in 1849. Explore the history of the local beer scene, the innovators and home brewers that spurred a new generation of brews and breweries, and the basics of brewing. Crafty Minnesota: Suminagashi Monday, Feb. 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 6; limit 20. For adults. Make patterned paper and fabric using suminagashi, a Japanese marbling technique. Transform the paper or fabric into unique note cards or valentines. Materials provided. See related materials at www.hclib.org/events under “Book Lists for Library Events,” search the Library Catalog or use the Ask Us service for further information.

Online Buying Advice Thursday, Feb. 6, 3:30 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 9. Have a big purchase in your future? Get a quick orientation to two valuable consumer information tools (Consumer Reports and Consumer’s Checkbook, available free through www. hclib.org) that will help you spend your hard-earned money wisely. How to Choose a Business Entity Monday, Feb. 10, 6:30 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 13. Understand the business, legal and tax implications of each ownership option. Rebecca Bell, an attorney in Golden Valley and a LegalCORPS volunteer, will explain forms of business organization including sole proprietorships, partnerships, and incorporation, and will identify the factors to consider when choosing the most suitable business structure. Time for questions and discussion follows presentation.

Winter Jackets: David Housewright Thursday, Feb. 20, 7 p.m.

Award-winning author Housewright will discuss his Rushmore McKenzie and Holland Taylor mystery series and other tales of murder and mayhem in the Midwest. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Act Out for Adults: Musical Theater Journeys Monday, Feb. 24, 6:30-8 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 27; limit 20. Get on your feet: move and groove to the beat! Explore the basics of various dance styles and acting in relation to movement. You’ll learn the basic vocabulary and style of musical theater in a fun, supportive environment. No experience necessary! See related materials at www.hclib.org/events under “Book Lists for Library Events,” search the Library Catalog or use the Ask Us service for further information. Online Job-Hunting Resources Thursday, Feb. 27, 10 a.m.

Jumpstart Your Job Search: Job Search Over 40 Tuesday, Feb. 11, 1 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 14; limit 25. This program will address issues confronted by mature workers in continuing the next step of your career. Learn how to present your experience and savvy in an interview, address the age/ wage barriers in job search, and explore how your values affect your choices. eBook Basics Thursday, Feb. 20, 2-4 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 23; limit 15. Learn how to search for, select, download and use eBooks from the HCL website on your personal eReader device or computer.

Registration begins Jan. 30. Conduct a more effective job search by learning about valuable, free job-hunting tools you can use at the Library or online from anywhere with your library card. Includes brief demonstrations of JobNow, Job and Career Accelerator, and Optimal Résumé.

Rockford Road Socrates Café

Wednesdays,Jan.8&Feb.5,6:30-8p.m.

Sit back and philosophize with your friends and neighbors. The topic is decided by popular vote at the beginning of the meeting. All welcome; no experience necessary. The concept of Socrates Café is based on the book of the same name by Christopher Phillips. Adult Book Club Tuesdays, Jan. 21 & Feb. 18, 6:30-8 p.m.

Join our discussion of new and interesting titles. Bring along your recommendations for future meetings. Lending copies may be picked up at the service desk prior to meeting. Winter Jackets: Marilyn Rausch and Mary Donlon Tuesday, Feb. 18, 6:30 p.m.

Rausch and Donlon, local authors of the ... Can be Murder series, will discuss their process of team writing and read from their latest book, “Love Can be Murder.” Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Rogers

Friends of the Rogers Library Adult Book Club Wednesdays, Jan. 8 & Feb. 12, 10 a.m.

Join our discussion of new and interesting titles. Bring along your recommendations for future meetings.

Friends of the Rogers Library Adult Book Club Mondays, Jan. 27 & Feb. 24, 6:30 p.m.

Join our discussion of new and interesting titles. Bring along your recommendations for future meetings.

Roosevelt

Mystery/Thriller Adult Book Club Saturdays, Jan. 4 & Feb. 1, 1 p.m.

Join our discussion of new and interesting mystery and thriller titles. Bring along your recommendations for future meetings. Friends of the Roosevelt Library Adult Book Club Tuesdays, Jan. 7 & Feb. 4, 6:30 p.m.

Join our discussion of new and interesting titles. Bring along your recommendations for future meetings. Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk prior to meeting. Fearless and Friendly Knitting Group Tuesdays; Jan. 14 & 28, Feb. 11 & 25; 2-4 p.m.

eBook Basics Thursday, Jan. 16, 6 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 19; limit 20. Learn how to search for, select, download and use eBooks from the HCL website on your personal eReader device or computer.

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St. Louis Park 55+ Book Club

Thursdays, Jan. 9 & Feb. 13, 2-3 p.m. Location: Aquilla Commons, 8200 W. 33rd St., St. Louis Park

Registration begins Dec. 12; limit 15. Join our discussion of new and interesting titles. Bring along your recommendations for future meetings. Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk prior to meeting. eBook Basics Thursday, Jan. 16, 2-4 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 19; limit 6. Learn how to search for, select, download and use eBooks from the HCL website on your personal eReader device or computer. Crafty Minnesota: Kumihimo Bracelets Thursday, Jan. 16, 6-8 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 19; limit 20. For adults. Learn how to do kumihimo, a Japanese 8-stranded braid with intricate patterns that look complicated, but are easy to master. Finish it off with a clasp and you have a colorful braided bracelet with subtle shimmer. Materials provided. See related materials at www.hclib.org/events under “Book Lists for Library Events,” search the Library Catalog or use the Ask Us service for further information.

Script Reading Sunday, Feb. 2, 2-5 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 5; limit 30. Enjoy a book club experience without the required prereading. Each session will include a group-reading of a preselected play script, discussion of the play and information about the playwright. Maggie’s Farm Theater will provide professional insight and reading tips. Jumpstart Your Job Search: Who am I, Where am I Going? Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1-3 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 15; limit 15. Get a better understanding of your current employability skill set. What are transferable skills and how can they improve your employability? Learn career assessment techniques and how the results can improve your job search options. Crafty Minnesota: Suminagashi Thursday, Feb. 20, 6-8 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 23; limit 20. For adults. Make patterned paper and fabric using suminagashi, a Japanese marbling technique. Transform the paper or fabric into unique note cards or valentines. Materials provided. See related materials at www.hclib. org/events under “Book Lists for Library Events,” search the Library Catalog or use the Ask Us service for further information. Jumpstart Your Job Search: Drop-in Day Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2-4 p.m.

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Health Insurance Counseling for Seniors Thursdays, Jan. 2-Feb. 27, 9-10 a.m., 10-11 a.m. & 11 a.m.-noon (except Jan. 16 & 30, Feb. 20) Tuesdays, Jan. 21 & Feb. 18, 9-10 a.m., 10-11 a.m. &11 a.m.-noon

Registration begins Dec. 5; limit 1 or one couple per session. A certified state health insurance counselor will assist with senior health insurance (enrollment steps, plan choices, low-income subsidy). Bring your list of prescriptions or your prescription bottles, Medicare, supplemental insurance,and/ or Part D drug plan questions. Job Search Assistance Thursdays, Jan. 2-Feb. 27, 1-3 p.m.

Are you seeking new employment or re-entering the workforce? Do you need help looking for a job, filling out applications or writing your résumé? Stop in for free one-to-one assistance with a job search representative. Sign up on the day of the program in the Jobs and Small Business Center on the third floor. How to Create a Targeted Résumé Thursday, Jan. 9, 1:30-3 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 12. Does your résumé effectively describe your work history and experience? Learn how to structure this important document’s content to catch the employer’s attention positively.

SCORE® Small Business Consultations Mondays; Jan. 13 & 27, Feb. 10 & 24; 4-6 p.m.

Meet with a business counselor to develop your business plan, discuss a new idea or tackle a business problem. Consultations are free and confidential. Walk-ins are welcome or call 952-938-4570 to make an appointment. Visit the SCORE website at www.minneapolis. score.org for details. Last Word Book Discussion Group Mondays, Jan. 13 & Feb. 10, 7-8:30 p.m.

Stimulating book discussions facilitated by local authors and literary volunteers. All books and dates are chosen ahead of time so you can pick and choose what works for you. Meetings alternate between the Southdale Library and the Barnes & Noble bookstore, Galleria, 3225 W. 69th St., Edina. Jan. 13: Southdale Library Feb. 10: Barnes & Noble, Galleria Tuesdays With a Scholar Tuesdays, Jan. 21-Feb. 25, 10-11:30 a.m.

Join local scholars for weekly lectures and discussions about timely and fascinating topics, from brain science to international politics. For program topics, see the Southdale Library home page. eBook Basics Wednesday, Jan. 22, 6-8 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 23; limit 15. Learn how to search for, select, download and use eBooks from the HCL website on your personal eReader device or computer.

Job Interviewing Strategies

Adult Homework Help

Thursday, Jan. 23, 1:30-3 p.m.

Mondays, Jan. 6-Feb. 24, 4-7:45 p.m. (except Jan. 20 & Feb. 17) Thursdays, Jan. 9-Feb. 27, 4-7:45 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 26. How should you answer questions about gaps in work history and termination? What types of interviews do employers conduct? This workshop will help you prepare for common and difficult questions, including salary negotiations. Internet Job Search and Networking Tuesday, Feb. 4, 1:30-3 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 7; limit 9. Learn about job listing websites, email etiquette, job applications, and how to demonstrate the value of your experience to employers. Using online social media for networking such as LinkedIn also will be discussed. 15-Minute Résumé Critique Tuesday, Feb. 11, 1:30-3 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 14; limit 9. In your 15-minute appointment, a trained career counselor will work with you to make your résumé the best it can be. Bring your résumé to the session.

Sumner

Conversation Circles Fridays, Jan. 3-Feb. 28, 10:30 a.m.-noon

Health Insurance Counseling for Seniors Wednesday, Jan. 15, 12:30-2 p.m. & 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 12:30-2 p.m. & 2-3:30 p.m.

Registration required; limit 3 or three couples per session. A certified state health insurance counselor will assist with senior health insurance (enrollment steps, plan choices, low-income subsidy). Bring your list of prescriptions or your prescription bottles, Medicare, supplemental insurance, and/or Part D drug plan questions. Six Months That Changed the World: The Treaty of Versailles Fridays, Feb. 21 & 28, 10-11:30 a.m.

Writing Your Story Thursdays, Jan. 9-Feb. 27, 4:30-6 p.m.

Trained volunteers will support writers of all levels – ordinary people with tales to tell. Explore different ways to unleash your story. Bring your favorite pen and paper. You may start at any session.

Washburn

New Yorker Discussion Group Thursdays, Jan. 2-Feb. 27, 2-4 p.m.

Registration begins Nov. 7. The New Yorker magazine provides a unique mix of articles on current topics, literature and the arts. Join other New Yorker readers in discussing articles from the magazine. Participants are encouraged to take turns choosing articles and leading the discussions.

In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson and the prime ministers of Britain and France met in Paris in hopes of creating an enduring peace. Their decisions dramatically changed the map and politics of Europe, Africa and Asia, and contributed to social and political upheavals. Learn about the major issues, decisions and consequences of the Treaty of Versailles. Four-part series: Fridays, Feb. 21 & 28, March 7 & 21.

Wayzata eBook Basics

Monday, Jan. 27, 1-3 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 30; limit 15. Learn how to search for, select, download and use eBooks from the HCL website on your personal eReader device or computer. Wayzata Reads: Join the Discussion Wednesday, Feb. 19, 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, 1-2 p.m.

Read the 2014 Wayzata Reads selection “Lighthouse Road” by Peter Geye and join a discussion about this compelling book at The Bookcase or Wayzata Library. Feb. 19: The Bookcase, 824 East Lake St., Wayzata Feb. 27: Wayzata Library Wayzata Reads: Meet the Author Thursday, Feb. 27, 7 p.m. Location: Wayzata Community Room, 600 Rice St.

Meet Peter Geye whose book “Lighthouse Road” is the 2014 Wayzata Reads selection. Geye brings to crackling, thundering life, the wilderness of northern Minnesota in a lumberjack camp, a small town and the waves of Lake Superior. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

eBook Basics Saturday, Jan. 11, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Learn how to search for, select, download and use eBooks from the HCL website on your personal eReader device or computer.

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Computer Classes

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Experienced instructors will help you take your beginning steps or update your skills Cloud Computing: Microsoft Office Web Apps and Google Docs Learn about Microsoft Office Web Apps and Google Docs, free Web-based applications for creating documents, spreadsheets and more. (Familiarity with Internet and email use required.) Brookdale Friday, Jan. 31, noon-1:30 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 3; limit 13. Franklin Saturday, Jan. 18, noon-1:30 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 21; limit 9. Hosmer Tuesday, Jan. 21, 4:30-6 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 23; limit 10. North Regional Thursday, Jan. 30, 4:30-6 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 2; limit 6. Ridgedale Tuesday, Feb. 4, noon-1:30 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 7; limit 10. Southdale Friday, Jan. 24, 10-11:30 a.m.

Registration begins Dec. 27; limit 9.

Computer Class for Complete Beginners

Computer Skills Workshop

Learn the difference between hardware and software, practice using a mouse and keyboard. Find out more about computer training resources at the library. For students with little or no experience using a computer.

Work on projects and practice skills from using the mouse and keyboarding to using email and Microsoft Office with our software instructors and volunteer assistants.

Brookdale Thursday, Jan. 30, 10-11:30 a.m.

Registration begins Dec. 31; limit 13.

Registration begins Jan. 2; limit 13.

Saturday, Feb. 1, noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, noon-1:30 p.m.

Franklin Friday, Feb. 14, 10-11:30 a.m.

Registration begins Jan. 17; limit 9. Minneapolis Central Best Buy Learning Lab Tuesday, Feb. 11, noon-1:30 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 14; limit 12. North Regional Saturday, Feb. 1, 2:30-4 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 4; limit 6. Ridgedale Thursday, Jan. 9, 10-11:30 a.m.

Brookdale Tuesday, Jan. 28, noon-1:30 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 4; limit 13. Franklin Friday, Jan. 17, noon-1:30 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 20; limit 9. Friday, Feb. 14, noon-1:30 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 17; limit 9. Hosmer Tuesday, Jan. 14, 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2:30-4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, 4:30-6 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 17; limit 9. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 4:30-6 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 12; limit 10.

Registration begins Jan. 14; limit 9.

Southdale

Minneapolis Central

Friday, Feb. 21, 10-11:30 a.m.

Registration begins Jan. 24; limit 9.

Best Buy Learning Lab Thursdays, Jan. 16 & Feb. 13, noon1:30 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 18 & Feb. 15, 2:30-4 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 19; limit 12. North Regional Register online, by phone or in person! www.hclib.org/Classes phone numbers, page 30

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Tuesdays, Jan. 28 & Feb. 25, 2:30-4 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 30 & Feb. 27, 2:30-4 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 31; limit 6.

Ridgedale Thursdays, Jan. 9 & Feb. 6, noon-1:30 p.m. Fridays, Jan. 10 & Feb. 7, noon-1:30 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 12; limit 10. Southdale Fridays, Jan. 24 & Feb. 21, noon-1:30 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 25 & Feb. 22, noon-1:30 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 27; limit 9.

Excel Basics for Building Job Skills

Ridgedale

Minneapolis Central

Tuesday, Jan. 7, 10-11:30 a.m.

Best Buy Learning Lab Tuesday, Jan. 14, noon-1:30 p.m.

Excel is used in the workplace for accounting, tracking inventory and organizing data. Learn how to work with spreadsheets, create formulas and build a budget. Sponsored by MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency) and presented by the Science Museum of MinnesotaComputer Education.

Friday, Feb. 7, 10-11:30 a.m.

Registration begins Dec. 10; limit 10. Registration begins Jan. 10; limit 10. Southdale Tuesday, Feb. 18, 10-11:30 a.m.

Registration begins Jan. 21; limit 9.

Microsoft Excel: Charts and Graphs

Email: Intermediate

Ridgedale

Learn how to use folders, view and attach files to an email and set up an email address book using a Yahoo! account.

Registration begins Jan. 27; limit 10.

Learn to create and integrate graphs and charts into your Excel spreadsheets.

Southdale

Brookdale

Monday, Jan. 27, 6-8 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 27, 10-11:30 a.m.

Hosmer Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2:30-4 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 24, 6-8 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 30; limit 9.

Registration begins Jan. 14; limit 9.

Microsoft Excel: Basics

Minneapolis Central

Learn the basics of working with an Excel spreadsheet: navigation, entering data and using formulas.

Best Buy Learning Lab Thursday, Jan. 16, 10-11:30 a.m.

Registration begins Dec. 19; limit 12. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 10-11:30 a.m.

Brookdale

Registration begins Jan. 14; limit 12.

Friday, Jan. 31, 10-11:30 a.m.

Ridgedale

Tuesday, Feb. 25, 10-11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 4, 10-11:30 a.m.

Registration begins Jan. 7; limit 10. Southdale Thursday, Feb. 20, noon-1:30 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 23; limit 9.

Registration begins Jan. 3; limit 13. Registration begins Jan. 28; limit 13. Franklin Saturday, Jan. 18, 10-11:30 a.m.

Registration begins Dec. 21; limit 9. Hosmer Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2:30-4 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 17; limit 9. Minneapolis Central Best Buy Learning Lab Tuesday, Jan. 14, 10-11:30 a.m.

Registration begins Dec. 17; limit 12. North Regional Tuesday, Jan. 28, 4:30-6 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 31; limit 6.

Registration begins Jan. 30; limit 13.

Registration begins Dec. 17; limit 12. Southdale Tuesday, Jan. 21, noon-1:30 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 23; limit 9.

Microsoft Excel: Simple Budgets Download and adapt a budget template from the Microsoft Office website. Learn to identify and alter the formulas to suit your own needs. Prerequisite: Microsoft Excel Basics or familiarity with spreadsheets is highly recommended. North Regional Thursday, Feb. 27, 4:30-6 p.m.

Hosmer Saturday, Jan. 25, 2:30-4 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 28; limit 9.

Registration begins Jan. 30; limit 6. Ridgedale Tuesday, Jan. 7, noon-1:30 p.m.

Southdale Tuesday, Feb. 18, noon-1:30 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 21; limit 9.

Registration begins Dec. 10; limit 10. Southdale Tuesday, Jan. 21, 10-11:30 a.m.

Microsoft Excel: Creating and Managing Lists Learn to create lists (inventory, contact or collection, etc.), sort data and print using Microsoft Excel. Prerequisite: Microsoft Excel Basics or familiarity with spreadsheets is highly recommended. Brookdale Saturday, Feb. 1, 10-11:30 a.m.

Registration begins Jan. 4; limit 13. Hosmer Thursday, Jan. 16, 2:30-4 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 19; limit 9.

Registration begins Dec. 23; limit 9.

Microsoft PowerPoint: Basics Learn to create presentations and use the ribbon to create a basic slide show. Brookdale Friday, Feb. 28, noon-1:30 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 31; limit 13. North Regional Tuesday, Feb. 25, 4:30-6 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 28; limit 6. Ridgedale Monday, Jan. 6, 10-11:30 a.m.

Registration begins Dec. 9; limit 10. Southdale Thursday, Jan. 23, 10-11:30 a.m.

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Microsoft PowerPoint: Multimedia Tips Use multimedia tips and tricks such as auto transitions, audio and video to dress up your presentations. Prerequisite: Microsoft PowerPoint Basics or familiarity with presentation software is highly recommended. Hosmer Thursday, Jan. 16, 4:30-6 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 19; limit 9. Ridgedale Monday, Jan. 6, noon-1:30 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 9; limit 10. Southdale Thursday, Jan. 23, noon-1:30 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 26; limit 9.

Microsoft Publisher: Basics Learn to use the menus and toolbars to create and publish your own fliers, brochures and greeting cards. Brookdale Thursday, Jan. 30, noon-1:30 p.m.

Microsoft Word: Basics Learn how to use the ribbon, enter and delete text, basic formatting, cut, copy and paste; and when to use ‘save’ and ‘save as.’ Brookdale Tuesday, Jan. 28, 10-11:30 a.m.

Registration begins Dec. 31; limit 13. Thursday, Feb. 27, noon-1:30 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 30; limit 13. Franklin Friday, Jan. 17, 10-11:30 a.m.

Registration begins Dec. 20; limit 9.

Learn how to set tab stops, use bulleted lists, bold and italic formats to make your résumé shine. Prerequisite: Microsoft Word Basics or familiarity with word processing is highly recommended. Brookdale Friday, Feb. 28, 10-11:30 a.m.

Registration begins Jan. 31; limit 13. Minneapolis Central

Learn how to navigate the new generation of social media websites including Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. Hosmer Saturday, Feb. 22, 2:30-4 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 25; limit 9. North Regional Friday, Feb. 28, 2:30-4 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 31; limit 6. Ridgedale

Best Buy Learning Lab Friday, Feb. 14, 2:30-4 p.m.

Best Buy Learning Lab Thursday, Feb. 13, 10-11:30 a.m.

Registration begins Jan. 17; limit 12.

Registration begins Jan. 6; limit 10.

Southdale

Word Basics for Building Job Skills

Registration begins Jan. 16; limit 12. North Regional Friday, Jan. 31, 2:30-4 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 3; limit 6. Ridgedale Friday, Jan. 10, 10-11:30 a.m.

Registration begins Dec. 13; limit 10. Thursday, Feb. 6, 10-11:30 a.m.

Registration begins Jan. 9; limit 10.

Hosmer Thursday, Jan. 23, 2:30-4 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 26; limit 9. Minneapolis Central

Thursday, Feb. 20, 10-11:30 a.m.

Registration begins Jan. 23; limit 9.

PowerPoint Basics for Building Job Skills PowerPoint creates dynamic slideshows that communicate information to an audience. Learn how to format slide text, add images and select transitions for your presentation. Sponsored by MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency) and presented by the Science Museum of MinnesotaComputer Education.

Best Buy Learning Lab Friday, Jan. 17, 2:30-4 p.m.

Southdale

Registration begins Dec. 20; limit 12.

Registration begins Jan. 28; limit 9.

Tuesday, Feb. 25, 6-8 p.m.

Ridgedale Monday, Feb. 3, 10-11:30 a.m.

Registration begins Jan. 6; limit 10. Southdale Saturday, Jan. 25, 10-11:30 a.m.

Registration begins Dec. 28; limit 9.

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Social Networking: Basics

Minneapolis Central

Registration begins Jan. 2; limit 13.

Microsoft Word: Formatting Tips for Résumé Writers

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Monday, Feb. 3, noon-1:30 p.m.

Word is used to create business documents, résumés and cover letters. Learn how to enter and edit text, apply formatting and save files. Sponsored by MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency) and presented by the Science Museum of MinnesotaComputer Education. Ridgedale Tuesday, Jan. 21, 6-8 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 23; limit 10.

FREE HOMEWORK RESOURCES FOR ALL AGES

Available at all 41 Hennepin County libraries Supporting homework help is part of Hennepin County’s commitment to increasing high school graduation rates.

Ask Us

Get your questions answered by staff I M O R E M A I L hclib.org/askus P H O N E 612-543-KNOW (5669) I N P E R S O N at 41 libraries TEXT ‘hclib’ to 66746

Online

www.hclib.org/homework Homework resources by grade and subject Available 24/7 Homework Rescue tutors Available 1-11 p.m. daily, for all ages, in English and Spanish Made possible by MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency).

Tutors

K-12 Homework Help at 12 libraries Schedule begins the week of Jan. 5 or 12. Libraries are closed on Monday, Jan. 20 and Monday, Feb.17; no tutors available. Made possible by the Friends of the Hennepin County Library.

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Kids & Families

FREE EVENTS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES LISTED BY LIBR ARY

Art, music, stories, movies, animals, LEGOs® and more

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Kids Book Club Online Dec. 30-Jan. 3

Registration begins Dec. 2. Grades 4-6. Join other kids (guys and girls) to talk about a great book! Participate in the book discussion through www.hclib.org/kids, MondayFriday, any time of day. We will have a daily discussion question, opinion polls and trivia. You must have a current email address (may use family email) and Internet access (you can use a computer at the library, at home or a mobile device) to participate.

Augsburg Park

Henna Tattoo Workshop Saturday, Jan. 11, 10:30 a.m.

Learn about the history, culture and art of henna decoration. Design your own temporary henna tattoo.

Brookdale

Act Out for Kids: Playmaking Thursday, Feb. 20, 3-4:30 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 23; limit 20. Grades 3-5. Let your imagination run wild! Using themes from children’s literature, myths and legends, you will be led by an experienced Guthrie teaching artist to get a basic understanding of acting by creating your own barebones theater from scratch. See related materials at www. hclib.org/events under “Book Lists for Library Events,” search the Library Catalog or use the Ask Us service for further information.

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Brooklyn Park After School is Cool: Fun Fridays

Fridays, Jan. 10-Feb. 28, 3:30-4:45 p.m.

Join us for some after-school fun. From art projects to board games and gaming, to movies and stories, you never know what we’ll do, but it will be fun. Drop in anytime between 3:30-4:45 p.m. and join us for some Friday fun! Celebrate Asian New Year: Vietnam Saturday, Jan. 25, 10:30 a.m. Location: Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave. N.

Kick off the Year of the Horse by learning lion moves, drumming, dancing, playing the bamboo xylophone, listening to zodiac tales and playing traditional Tet games. You’re welcome to attend in traditional clothing. Global Folk: Irish Accordion Music Saturday, Feb. 22, 2-3 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 25. Families. St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner! International accordionist performer Paddy O’Brien will share Irish tunes in celebration.

Champlin

Saturday at the Movies Saturdays, Jan. 25 & Feb. 15, 2-4 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 28. K-grade 6. Bring the whole family to watch a great movie on the big screen. There will be fun activities before the show. Call 612-543-6250 or stop by to find out what will be playing.

Edina

Yoga and Stories Saturday, Jan. 18, 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Registration begins Dec. 21; limit 20. Preschool and up. Children’s stories will provide a world where kids and their caregivers can practice yoga postures with imagination. Become stretching dogs and hopping frogs! Play, create, rest and giggle with yoga. Snowy Day Storywalk Saturday, Feb. 1, 10 a.m.-noon Location: Grandview Square Park, behind the library and Edina Senior Center, Fireside Room, below the library

Registration begins Jan. 4. Families. Walk and read along the trail as you “step” into the pages of “The Snowy Day” by Ezra Jack Keats. Complete the trail and complete the story, making your own footprints in the snow! Also create a winter-themed craft. Storywalk will take place in Grandview Square Park and the craft activity will take place in the Edina Senior Center.

Excelsior

Arctic Fever Coloring Contest Through Jan. 18

Pick up a coloring sheet, color and return it by Saturday, Jan. 18, 5 p.m. One entry per child. All entries will be displayed at the library. Crayons and markers will be available for children who wish to complete an entry at the library on Saturday, Jan. 18, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Winners (in three categories: ages 3-5, 6-8 and 9-11) will be notified by phone. Children may reclaim their entries Jan. 21-Feb. 8. Brodini Comedy Magic Show Saturday, Jan. 18, 10:30 a.m.

Magician Graylyn Morris will raise spirits and test kids’ powers of concentration as he manipulates ropes, scarves, balls and other magician’s props in a perplexing “now-you-see-it, now-youdon’t” performance! Celebrate Arctic Fever! Girls Only Kids Book Club Tuesdays, Jan. 21 & Feb. 18, 4-5 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 23; limit 15. Girls in grades 4-6. Join other girls to talk about a great book! Lending copies may be picked up at the service desk prior to meeting. Guys Read Kids Book Club Wednesday, Jan. 22, 3:45-4:45 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 23; limit 12. Wednesday, Feb. 19, 3:45-4:45 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 22; limit 12. Guys in grades 4-6. Join other guys to talk about a great book! Lending copies may be picked up at the service desk prior to meeting.

Hopkins

Celebrate Asian New Year: China Sunday, Feb. 9, 2 p.m.

Kick off the Year of the Horse by listening to musical storytelling, enjoying a variety of woodwind instruments, learning Chinese New Year’s customs and traditional dances. You’re welcome to attend in traditional clothing. Love Books, Love Libraries, Love Friends Friday, Feb. 14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Friends of the Hopkins Library. Share your love of books and libraries, and submit a love note to the library. Enter to win prizes.

Hosmer

Kids Gaming Saturdays, Jan. 4-Feb. 22, 10 a.m.-noon

Meet your friends to play Wii games and other gaming activities such as Uno, the card game. Catalyst Math Tutors Tuesdays, Jan. 7-Feb. 25, 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 8-Feb. 26, 6-8 p.m.

Need help in math? Get free math tutoring from qualified math teachers, mechanical engineers and students with advanced degrees in math. For all math abilities. Celebrate Asian New Year: Vietnam Saturday, Jan. 25, 2 p.m.

Linden Hills

North Regional

Fridays, Jan. 17 & Feb. 14, 1-4 p.m.

Mondays, Jan. 6-Feb. 24, 3-5 p.m. (except Jan. 20 & Feb. 17) Tuesdays, Jan. 7-Feb. 25, 3-5 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 9-Feb. 27, 3-5 p.m.

LEGO® Lab

Discovery Days

Calling all future engineers and architects! We’ve got the bricks, but we need you to bring your imagination. No experience necessary.

Minneapolis Central Childish Films

Pohlad Hall Saturdays, Jan. 18 & Feb. 15, 10:30 a.m.

A program of children’s cinema and arts, featuring unique films, hands-on arts activities, live entertainment and educational introductions for children’s film fans. For more information, visit www.supporthclib.org.

Nokomis LEGO® Lab

Saturdays, Jan. 4 & Feb. 1, 2-4 p.m.

Calling all future engineers and architects! We’ve got the bricks, but we need you to bring your imagination. No experience necessary. We’ll have LEGOS and DUPLOS®, so all ages are welcome. Paws to Read With an Animal Saturdays, Jan. 18 & Feb. 15, 3-5 p.m.

Volunteers will help put young readers at ease so they can cuddle up with a certified therapy animal and practice reading aloud. Most libraries host dogs and you can call ahead to see if other animals will be visiting.

Check out the Discovery Room where you’ll have minds-on, hands-on fun, with new themed activities each week. Chess Club Tuesdays, Jan. 7-Feb. 25, 5-7 p.m.

Chess it out! Have fun learning the basics of chess, improving your game, mastering strategies and meeting other chess fans. Walk-ins welcome. Blues for Kids Saturday, Feb. 8, 3-4 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 11; limit 20. Grades 3-6. Professional blues musicians will give a blues workshop. Each child will receive a real Hohner harmonica and an introductory lesson.

Northeast Movies for Me!

Fridays, Jan. 17 & Feb. 14, 1 p.m.

Watch a popular movie with friends and family. Bring a pillow for softer seating, a friend for sharing the fun. Celebrate Asian New Year: Vietnam Saturday, Feb. 8, 2 p.m.

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Penn Lake

Global Folk: Irish Accordion Music Saturday, Feb. 15, 2-3 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 18. Families. St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner! International accordionist performer Paddy O’Brien will share Irish tunes in celebration.

Plymouth

Global Folk: Around the World in Under an Hour Saturday, Jan. 25, 2-3 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 28. Families. The mandolin and guitar duo Filibert Binkleby & The Travelers will present songs, stories and instruments from around the world. Paws to Read With an Animal Saturday, Feb. 1, 2-3:30 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 4; limit 25. K-grade 3. Volunteers will help put young readers at ease so they can cuddle up with a certified therapy animal and practice reading aloud. Call ahead to see which animals will be visiting. Celebrate Asian New Year: India Sunday, Feb. 9, 2 p.m.

Kick off the Year of the Horse by learning the rituals for a prosperous and healthy new year, the color art rangoli, traditional dances, and designing your own temporary henna tattoo. You’re welcome to attend in traditional clothing.

Ridgedale

Ready, Set, Go: Kindergarten! Thursdays, Jan. 9-Feb. 27, 10-10:45 a.m.

Registration begins Dec. 12; limit 30. Ages 4-5 and a favorite adult. Join your librarian and other neighborhood families for books, songs and activities to help your children get ready for kindergarten and develop the skills they need to succeed in school. Global Folk: Around the World in Under an Hour Saturday, Jan. 18, 2-3 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 21. Families. The mandolin and guitar duo Filibert Binkleby & The Travelers will present songs, stories and instruments from around the world.

Roosevelt

Paws to Read With an Animal Saturdays, Jan. 11 & Feb. 8, 3-5 p.m.

Calling all future engineers and architects! We’ve got the bricks, but we need you to bring your imagination. No experience necessary. Family Game Day Saturdays, Jan. 25 & Feb. 22, 10:30 a.m.-noon

It’s your turn! Drop in for board games, card games and more.

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Washburn

Saturday, Feb. 8, 10:30 a.m.

Saturdays, Jan. 25 & Feb. 22, 10 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

Celebrate Asian New Year: India Kick off the Year of the Horse by learning the rituals for a prosperous and healthy new year, the color art rangoli, traditional dances, and designing your own temporary henna tattoo. You’re welcome to attend in traditional clothing.

Southdale Chess Club

Wednesdays; Jan. 15 & 29, Feb. 12 & 26; 6:30-8 p.m.

Chess it out! Have fun learning the basics of chess, improving your game, mastering strategies and meeting other chess fans. Walk-ins welcome.

Sumner

LEGO® Lab

Calling all future engineers and architects! We’ve got the bricks, but we need you to bring your imagination. No experience necessary. Paws to Read With an Animal Saturdays, Jan. 25 & Feb. 22, 3-5 p.m.

Come to our valentine-making party! Create colorful cards for friends, family and folks in the community. Materials provided.

Global Folk: Polka

Saturday, Feb. 1, 2-3 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 8, 2-3 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 4. Families. Join Hank Thunander for some toe-thumping Bohemian tunes.

Families. Join Hank Thunander for some toe-thumping Bohemian tunes.

Celebrate Asian New Year: China Saturday, Feb. 15, 2 p.m.

Wayzata

Snowshoe Fun! Saturday, Feb. 8, 1-2 p.m.

Registration begins Jan. 11; limit 30. K-grade 5. Experience a real winter adventure as you learn about the history and designs of snowshoes and track the critters of winter. Snowshoe on the snow-covered landscape. Please dress for the weather. Snowshoes provided.

Prepare your children to become readers Storytimes at Hennepin County libraries are opportunities for parents and caregivers to talk, sing, read, write and play together with their children and other families, and help their children develop the skills they need to succeed in school.

Check your local library or www.hclib.org/BirthTo6 for dates and times.

Online Our librarians share book lists, read-aloud recommendations, tips for choosing books for children, and more at www.hclib.org/BirthTo6.

CHILDCARE GROUPS:

Please contact your local library in advance of storytimes to learn how the library can best accommodate your group.

Baby Storytime

Family Storytime

For children from birth to 24 months and their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, read, write and play together in a format designed especially for babies. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement.

For children of all ages and their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, read, write and play together in a format appropriate for young children. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement.

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FREE EVENTS FOR TEENS LISTED BY LIBRARY

Teens

History, theater, technology, anime, manga, games, comics and more

Brookdale

Teen Anime Club

Teen Movie Matinee

Thursdays, Jan. 9 & Feb. 6, 6-7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 8, 1:30-4 p.m.

Wednesdays, Jan. 22 & Feb. 26, 3:305:30 p.m.

Watch anime, discuss manga and share artwork. Something different every time!

Grades 6-12. Discuss manga, share artwork, watch videos and more!

Eden Prairie

Registration begins Jan. 11. Grades 7-12. Come chill out, bring a pillow to sit on and watch as a boy, born an alien of the planet Krypton, is sent by his parents to live on Earth where he displays incredible superpowers. Call the library for details.

Teen Manga Club

Author Talk: Patricia C. Wrede Saturday, Feb. 22, 2-3 p.m.

Wrede is an acclaimed local author of numerous fantasy and young adult books, including the beloved “The Enchanted Forest Chronicles” as well as the Mairelon books and the Old West Frontier Magic series. Wrede will read from her books and answer questions. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Champlin

Teen Manga Club Thursdays, Jan. 9 & Feb. 13, 6-7:30 p.m.

Grades 6-12. Discuss manga, share artwork, watch videos and more! Teen Anime Club Thursdays, Jan. 23 & Feb. 27, 6-7:30 p.m.

Watch anime, discuss manga and share artwork. Something different every time!

East Lake Game On!

Saturdays; Jan. 4 & 18, Feb. 1 & 22; 2-4 p.m.

Join up to learn the basics – or some new tips and tricks – to the popular “Magic: The Gathering” trading card game. Use our free cards and decks, or bring your own!

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Teen Anime Club

Tuesdays; Jan. 14 & 28, Feb. 11 & 25; 3:30-5 p.m.

Registration required; limit 10. Grades 7-12. Watch anime, discuss manga and share artwork. Something different every time! Act Out for Teens: Intro to Physical Comedy Saturday, Jan. 25, 2-3:30 p.m.

Registration begins Dec. 28; limit 20. Grades 6-9. Are you ready to get serious about being funny? An experienced Guthrie teaching artist will help you explore theater techniques for a wide variety of physical comedy. Let your humor run wild in a safe and creative environment. No experience necessary! See related materials at www.hclib. org/events under “Book Lists for Library Events,” search the Library Catalog or use the Ask Us service for further information. History Day Hullabaloo Thursday, Jan. 30, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Get personalized help with narrowing your topic, developing your paper, identifying primary resources and finding the best library materials. Librarians, Minnesota History Day staff and mentors from the University of Minnesota will help you make sense of and break down your project into workable phases. Plenty of time for questions.

Franklin

Franklin Teen Center: Young Achievers Thursdays, Jan. 2-Feb. 27, 4-5:30 p.m.

Do you want to be involved in your community? Then bring your friends and come for poetry, arts, games and more! Franklin Teen Center: Teen Anime Club Thursdays; Jan. 2 & 16, Feb. 6 & 20; 6-7:15 p.m.

Watch anime, discuss manga and share artwork. Something different every time! Franklin Teen Center: 4-H Mentoring Tuesdays, Jan. 7-Feb. 25, 5-7 p.m.

We do everything from urban gardening to digital photo/video to theater. Franklin Teen Center: O.P.E.N. Time Tuesdays, Jan. 7-Feb. 25, 7-8 p.m.

Options for Play and Enrichment Now (O.P.E.N.) Time provides just that: options. Join us in the Teen Center and choose from computers, magazines, board games, video games, special activities, conversation and more!

Franklin Teen Center: Teen Tech Workshop Wednesdays; Jan. 8 & 22, Feb. 12 & 26; 4:30-6 p.m.

Get creative and make music, videos, animation and other projects using both high-and low-tech tools, everything from iPads to LEGOS®. Led by the library’s Teen Tech Squad. Franklin Teen Center: Movies for Teens Wednesdays, Jan. 8-Feb. 26, 6-8 p.m.

Movie titles are chosen by teens to ensure your viewing pleasure. We have comfy couches and chairs – all we need is you! Franklin Teen Center: ArtVentures Thursdays; Jan. 9, 23 & 30, Feb. 13 & 27; 6-7:15 p.m.

Explore your creativity while learning about the vibrant arts scene right in our community! Sessions will include projects based out of the Franklin Teen Center along with visits from local artists and trips to see working artists in action. Franklin Teen Center: Game Time Wednesdays; Jan. 15 & 29, Feb. 5 & 19; 4:30-5:45 p.m.

Each week we will hook up a new or retro gaming system for some teen tournament action. See how you compare with peers when you’re playing 8-bit style!

Maple Grove

North Regional

Saturdays, Jan. 11 & Feb. 8, 2:30-4 p.m.

Thursdays, Jan. 16 & Feb. 20, 5-6 p.m.

Teen Anime Club

Watch anime, discuss manga and share artwork. Something different every time!

Minneapolis Central

History Day Hullabaloo Room N-361 Saturdays, Jan. 25 & Feb. 15, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Comics Club

Can’t get enough superheroes? Join up to learn everything you ever wanted to know about superheroes and comic books. Come monthly for movies, comic books, games and a discussion of comics’ major themes.

Penn Lake

Teen Anime Club

Wednesdays, Jan. 15 & Feb. 12, 3:30-5 p.m.

Nokomis

Ridgedale

An Evening at the Night Vale Public Library Thursday, Jan. 16, 6-8 p.m.

Spend an evening devoted to the popular podcast, “Welcome to Night Vale.” Enjoy Night Vale crafts and activities, participate in a costume or art show, and of course, “All Hail the Glow Cloud!” Librarian repellent will be provided.

Watch anime, discuss manga and share artwork. Something different every time!

Plymouth

History Day Hullabaloo Tuesday, Jan. 21, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

St. Louis Park Teen Movie Matinee

Thursday, Jan. 2, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

The holiday is over – now what? Bring a friend and join us for a movie! Author Talk for Teens

Teen Anime Club Thursdays, Jan. 2 & Feb. 6, 4:30-6 p.m.

Watch anime, discuss manga and share artwork. Something different every time!

Monday, Jan. 27, 7-8 p.m.

Join local book review blogger Rachel Silberman for discussions with authors via Skype.

Wayzata

Teen Anime Club Mondays, Jan. 6 & Feb. 3, 4:30-6 p.m.

Watch anime, discuss manga and share artwork. Something different every time!

Teen Anime Club Thursdays, Jan. 9 & Feb. 13, 3:30-5 p.m.

Watch anime, discuss manga and share artwork. Something different every time!

Teen Anime Club Thursday, Feb. 20, 6:30-8 p.m.

Watch anime, discuss manga and share artwork. Something different every time!

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Join the Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s talented and diverse group of more than 2,000 volunteers

Adult Volunteer Opportunities Ongoing or short-term volunteer opportunities are available for adults at various library locations. Work with youth, other adults or library materials.

Volunteers

Adopt-a-Shelf Arrange and check books, CDs and periodicals on shelves to make sure they are in order. Flexible timeframe. Detail-oriented, independent work. Various libraries. Adult Homework Help Assist adult students with college homework assignments â&#x20AC;&#x201C; any subject and preparation for the GED, occupational and citizenship exams. Experience tutoring and working with people of diverse cultures is preferred. Training will be provided. Libraries: Brooklyn Park, Sumner. Computer Class Assistants Assist students as they learn basic computer skills in a classroom setting. Volunteers with Spanish, French or Somali language skills are needed. Libraries: Brookdale, Eden Prairie, Hosmer, Southdale. Computer Tutors Assist patrons with computer basics such as typing, using a mouse, navigating a website and more. Work one-to-one with patrons at an assigned time in the library. Libraries: Augsburg Park, Brookdale, Brooklyn Park, Minneapolis Central, Pierre Bottineau, Plymouth, Northeast, Rogers, Sumner.

K-12 Homework Help Work with youth after school on homework-related projects, once a week for at least one semester. Must have experience working with K-12 youth. Training will be provided. Criminal background check required. Libraries: Augsburg Park, Brookdale, Brooklyn Park, East Lake, Franklin, Hopkins, Hosmer, Nokomis, North Regional, Northeast, Roosevelt, Sumner. Mentors for Teens Orient, welcome and guide teens to the Teen Tech Center at Minneapolis Central Library. Help them identify individual projects. Need experience working with teens, interest or skill in advanced technology applications, and ability to relate and coach in an unstructured environment. Library: Minneapolis Central. Preservation Unit Replace book covers, do data entry, apply labels and more

to help return books to library shelves. Detailoriented volunteers with manual dexterity and computer skills needed. Daytime hours only. Eight month commitment of 3-4 hours weekly is preferred. Library: Minneapolis Central. Tutors for Adult Learners Assist adult learners studying English, math, science, social studies, technology and life skills, and preparing for the GED and U.S. citizenship exams. Work one-to-one or with small groups. Experience tutoring and working with people of diverse cultures is preferred. Training will be provided. Library: Franklin Learning Center at Franklin Library. Welcome Station Provide information on location of library services, scheduled events and tours. Outgoing and detailoriented volunteers needed. Training will be provided. Library: Minneapolis Central.

To get started: Go to www.hclib.org/volunteer. Review the complete listing of current volunteer opportunities for adults. If an opportunity matches your skills and interest, complete an online volunteer application. Follow the directions emailed to you after you submit your application. The application process includes an online orientation and an interview. QUESTIONS? C A L L : 612-543-8633

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Interested in doing community service for school, church or civic groups at the Library?

Teen Volunteer Opportunities

To get started:

Adopt-a-Shelf Arrange and check books, CDs and periodicals on shelves to make sure they are in order. Flexible timeframe. Detail-oriented, independent work. Various libraries.

Ask about teen volunteer opportunities at your local library as soon as you get your assignment. Opportunities may be limited at some libraries.

Library Materials Assist staff in getting returned materials back on library shelves so materials are available for patrons. Pull withdrawn books from the Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collection. Detail-oriented, independent work. Various libraries.

Fill out the teen volunteer application at your local library if there are opportunities that fit your interest. Your parent or guardian will need to sign the application, too. Know your schedule and transportation options so you can commit to dates and times on a schedule. There is a two-week period required for planning and scheduling. Please plan ahead so your hours benefit both the library and you. QUESTIONS? CALL:

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Omnitheater Tickets for Adult & Teen Volunteers Library volunteers who have worked hours can receive up to two free tickets to the Science Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Omnitheater as well as free admission to the museum. Next opportunity:

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Thursday, Jan. 30 RSVP by Tuesday, Jan. 21 Call 612-543-8636 for reservations

Teen Volunteers

K-12 Homework Help For juniors and seniors. Help youth with their homework after school. Math, reading, history, language arts and more. Two-hour commitment each week during the spring semester. Teacher or counselor reference from your current school required with teen volunteer application. Libraries: Augsburg Park, Brookdale, Brooklyn Park, East Lake, Franklin, Hopkins, Hosmer, Nokomis, North Regional, Northeast, Roosevelt, Sumner.

Shows are at 6 p.m.; pick up tickets by 5:45 p.m. Movie showings are subject to change without notice.

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Find tax forms and resources Hennepin County Library makes tax information available online 24/7. A selection of print tax forms for individuals also may be available at your Hennepin County library January through April. For more information, check www.hclib.org/taxes, connect with library staff at any of our locations, or Ask Us at www.hclib.org/askus.

95 percent of Americans ages 16 and older agree that the materials and resources available at public libraries play an important role in giving everyone a chance to succeed. PEW RESEARCH CENTER

Download Library eBooks eBooks are available to Hennepin County residents with a valid library card. Hennepin County Library had an estimated 1.1 million downloads of eBooks and other content in 2013. Join your neighbors and download Library eBooks, from bestsellers to classics. Learn more at www.hclib.org/ebooks. Attend eBook Basics classes at various libraries. See Adults listing, starting on p. 6.

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Resources for teens doing History Day projects are available at www.teenlinks. org/historyday. Ask Us for help with research at www. hclib.org/askus or at any of our locations. Attend a History Day Hullabaloo event at Eden Prairie, Minneapolis Central or Ridgedale library. See Teens listing, starting on p. 24.

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LearningExpress Library is an online study resource available through Hennepin County Library. Access it at www.hclib.org/adultlearning. It offers test preparation materials, including practice tests, to help you study for the new 2014 GED test, and other academic and licensing tests. Get in-person Adult Homework Help from tutors at Brooklyn Park and Sumner libraries. See Adults listing, starting on p. 6.

7:57 PM – 18 Nov 13 There are a bunch of Westlake audiobooks for download at @hclib: my winter workout regimen is suddenly looking less un-awesome. 10:28 AM – 6 Dec 13 It’s 4 below! Made it to story time! #minneapoliscentrallibrary #storytime 9:26 PM – 10 Dec 13 The winter darkness is already seeping into my brain. I reserved 9 books from @hclib to ward it off.

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Library Board meetings Open to the public Wednesday, Jan. 22, 5 p.m. Minneapolis Central Library, Doty Board Room Wednesday, Feb. 26, 5 p.m. Minneapolis Central Library, Doty Board Room

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Winter Jackets

Winter reading for adults. Check out some new (book) jackets and share what you are reading. At all libraries and online at www.bookspace.org. Libraries with Winter Jackets author talks: Excelsior, Maple Grove, Plymouth, Ridgedale, Rockford Road.

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Crafty Minnesota Global Folk

For kids and families. Music from around the world. Libraries: Brooklyn Park, Penn Lake, Plymouth, Ridgedale, Sumner, Washburn.

Craft programs for adults. Make bracelets using kumihimo, a Japanese 8-stranded braid, or paper using suminagashi, a Japanese marbling technique, with the Textile Center. Libraries: Nokomis, Ridgedale, St. Louis Park.

Act Out

Interactive theater classes for kids, adults and teens. Guthrie Theater teaching artists cover costume design, physical comedy, playmaking and more. Libraries: Brookdale, Eden Prairie, Minneapolis Central, Plymouth, Ridgedale.

eBook Basics

For adults. Learn how to search for, select, download and use eBooks from www.hclib.org on your personal eReader device or computer. Libraries: East Lake, Eden Prairie, Hopkins, Nokomis, Ridgedale, Rogers, St. Louis Park, Southdale, Washburn, Wayzata.

Work of Art

Business skills for artists. Sessions on career planning, marketing, pricing and more with Springboard for the Arts. Library: East Lake.

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