Northeast Library

Online and in-person offerings at Northeast Library, 2200 Central Ave. NE, 612-543-6775 or www.hclib.org/northeast

HelpNow: Free online tutoring for all ages. Get help from a tutor in English or Spanish. Online every day from 1-11 pm. Available on computers in the library or at home with your Hennepin County Library card. Visit https://apps2.hclib.org/auth/BrainFuse

Business Consultations with City of Minneapolis: A representative from the City of Minneapolis will meet with business owners and entrepreneurs to share resources (financing, city regulations, and business technical assistance) and assist those who want to start, maintain, or expand a business in the City of Minneapolis. No appointment necessary. In English and Spanish. Collaborator: City of Minneapolis Small Business Team. 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, 2-4 pm.

Baby Storytime: For children from birth to 24 months and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement in a format especially designed for babies. Tuesdays through Oct. 25, 9:30-10 am.

Family Storytime: For children of all ages and their caregivers. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement. Room capacity is limited. Tuesdays through Oct. 25, 10:30-11 am.

Time Management for Artists: Discover analytical and tool-based approaches to managing your time. Tackle hurdles related to efficiency, flexibility and your work-life balance. Collaborator: Springboard for the Arts. Funded by Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Online event. Registration required. Saturday, Sept. 24 at 1-3:30 pm.

Eviction Expungement Information Session: Expungement is the process of going to court to ask a judge to seal a court record. People request expungement of an eviction record to make it easier to find housing in the future. Attend a virtual information session via Microsoft Teams to learn more about the eviction expungement process and have general questions answered by attorneys. The session is free but registration is required. Expungement court forms will be provided to all registrants. Presented by Central Minnesota Legal Services in partnership with Hennepin County Law Library. Funded by Friends of the Hennepin County Library. Online event. Registration required. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 1:30-2:30 pm.

Social Security Disability Benefit 101: Social Security Disability provides a source of income to those who are unable to work due to a severe disability. The presentation will cover two of the basic programs – Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – and will include information on work requirements for eligibility, income limitations for programs, information Social Security will review when considering a claim, plus options if you are denied Social Security Disability. The session is free, but registration is required. Presented by Central Minnesota Legal Services in partnership with Hennepin County Law Library. Funded by Friends of the Hennepin County Library. Online event. Registration required. Thursday, Sept. 29, 3-4 pm.

Copywriting: Tips and Techniques: Copywriting has a language all its own, and this class will explore the tricks and traps in the practice. Look at headlines, writing to sell, capturing attention, work through several specific writing challenges, including your own. Sponsor: MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency). Collaborator: The Loft Literary Center. Online event. Registration required. Thursday, Sept. 29, 6-7 pm.

Breaking Barriers: Digital Technology Resources in the Twin Cities: Join Dress for Success Twin Cities, Tech for Success, and other Twin Cities organizations to help you gain access to the equipment, internet access, and digital literacy education you need in work and life. Partner: Dress for Success Twin Cities. Online event. Registration required. Thursday, Sept. 29, 6-7 pm.

Portfolio Kit for Artists: Your portfolio is the core of your promotional material. Focus on the essential elements: sharpening your artist statement, tailoring your artistic resume, and selecting and formatting your work samples. Collaborator: Springboard for the Arts. Funded by Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Online event. Saturday, Oct. 1, 1-3:30 pm.

Writing Great College Application Essays: Use basic creative writing craft elements such as a strong characterization, compelling narrative structure, and an interesting premise to write great college application essays. Leave with ideas that will get you started on writing an essay to wow your readers. Collaborator: The Loft Literary Center. Funded by Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Online event. Registration required. Tuesday, Oct. 4, 6-7:30 pm.