Northeast Library events

Northeast Library, 2200 Central Ave. N.E., Minneapolis, 612-543-6775 / www.hclib.org/northeast.  For online programs, www.hclib.org

Afternoon Snack Program: Northeast Library will have daily snacks available for youth ages 18 and under, every Tuesday-Saturday 2-3 pm.

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. Ask Us Reference services are available by phone, email, or chat. Call 612-543-KNOW (5669) or visit https://www.hclib.org/contact/

Virtual Magnet Senior Center: Join them every Wednesday for a Virtual Magnet Senior Center, for patrons 60 years old and up. A time for open conversation about anything and everything as well as planned events such as history discussion. This is a drop-in online event, Hosted by Minneapolis Central Library. Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 am.

Teen Yoga: Entering grades 6-12. Registration required. You are invited to write, stretch and connect through guided writing exercises and movement lead by certified yoga instructor Kjirsten Fogelson, founder of Colorful Movement. Hosted by Eden Prairie Library. Online event. Registration required. Wednesdays, 12-1 pm.

Geekery Club Watch Party: Entering grade 6-12. Join the Brookdale Library Teen Geekery Club every other Thursday for a watch party featuring movies, anime, and shows chosen by Club members. Watching the show or join the Mystery Science Theatre 3000-style side chat and commentary. Sponsors: Friends of the Hennepin County Library and Anime Twin Cities. Hosted by Brookdale Library. Online event. Registration required. Thursdays, Aug. 5 and Aug. 19, 3-5 pm.

Lalo’s Lunchbox: Join Lalo and his friends as they handle unpredictable food erupting out of Lalo’s Lunchbox! Laugh, sing and while learning about healthy foods and the importance of being kind. Presented by MELSA (Metropolitan Area Library Service Agency). Funded by Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Watch Now online at www.hclib.org/events

Ralph’s World Twin Cities TV Treehouse Episode: Are you ready for your own Twin Cities Ralph’s World Episode?! It doesn’t get much better than songs selected just for your Twin Cities Metro Public Library video by Ralph himself. Everything is here: a fun mix of live acoustic music, a stand-alone music video, and some of Ralph’s favorite puppet friends Beaurgard, and Malcolm. ASL (American Sign Language) included. Presented by MELSA (Metropolitan Area Library Service Agency). Funded by Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Online event Sunday, Aug. 1-Saturday, Aug, 7. Watch it now at www.hclib.org/events

Career Pathways Training with CAPI USA: If you’re looking for work, contact CAPI USA to sign up for Career Pathways programs. Receive professional coaching through short interactional workshops. Improve your knowledge and skills in the areas of most value to you, enhancing the opportunities to showcase your abilities.  CAPI USA will be able to help you find, apply and proceed through the hiring process. Collaborator: CAPI USA. Online event. Monday, Aug. 9, 23 and 30, 8 am-12 pm.

Nintendo Switch Tournament: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: Entering grades 6-12. Have a Nintendo Switch?  Invite your friends and play with others as you race to the top dodging a variety of items from banana peels to a piranha plant. You will need a Nintendo Switch, Switch account, and a copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game. All skill levels welcome. Hosted by Eden Prairie Library. Sponsor: Friends of the Eden Prairie Library. Online event. Registration required. Tuesday, Aug. 10 and 24, 3:30-4:30 pm.

Minnesota Resources for Genealogy: Learn about some of the resources available to research your family in Minnesota. Hosted by Southdale Library. Online event. Registration required. Wednesday, Aug, 11, 1-2:30 pm and Saturday, Aug. 14,  10-11:30 am.

Criminal Expungement Clinic: Expungement is the process of going to court to ask a judge to seal a court record. People request an expungement when they have been denied a job, housing or a professional license because of a criminal incident that shows up on a background check. Attend a virtual informational session via Microsoft Teams to learn more about the expungement process and have general questions answered by attorneys. Funded by Friends of the Hennepin County Library in collaboration with Central Minnesota Legal Services. Online event. Registration required. Thursdays, Aug.12, 9-10 am and Aug. 19, 1:30-2:30 pm.

Vegan Recipe Club: Each month participants make recipes from popular cookbooks prior to meeting, then share their reflections with the group. Novice to expert cooks are welcome, as are interested non-cooks. Hosted by East Lake Library in partnership with Compassionate Action for Animals. Online event. Tuesday, Aug. 17, 6:30-7:30 pm.

Author Talk with Anthony Scott: Minnesota’s Black Community in the 21^st Century: Minnesota’s Black Community in the 21^st Century shines a spotlight on African American individuals and organizations helping to build a better Minnesota. Co-author Anthony R. Scott hosts a discussion featuring community advocate and longtime director of the Sabathani Senior Center, Georgia Marinkov; speaker, writer, educator and personal empowerment coach Nicole Pillow; and author JR Maddox. Online event. Registration required. Wednesday, Aug. 18, 1-2 pm.

TransFabulous Workshop: Multimedia Collage: Art making is an essential tool for encouraging creatives to know that they have a valuable and crucial voice that can be expressed visually. Participants in this workshop will be given a brief introduction to the historical significance of multimedia collage and its possibilities within contemporary art discourse. Next, spend time creating a collage-based artwork by using multiple media. Participants can choose materials they want to use based on what they have access to and which suits them best. Online event. Registration required. Wednesday, Aug. 18, 7-8:30 pm.

WomenVenture Overview: WomenVenture offers a variety of different services to those planning to start or expand a for-profit business. Learn about the training courses and loan programs WomenVenture offers and take the first step in becoming an entrepreneur. Collaborator: WomenVenture. Online event. Registration required. Thursday, Aug. 19, 11:30 am-12:30 pm.

Create Your Own Birthday Kirigami 3-D Card: Learn how to make your own birthday Kirigami 3-D pop-up greeting card with step-by-step instructions by Sean and Trang Cusick, founders of Dragonflies and Cards. Glue and put the parts together to finish your artwork. Funded by Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Registrants pick up your kit of materials at St. Anthony Library during library open hours, Aug. 11-August 21. Watch the prerecorded virtual program on-demand from Aug. 22-Oct. 31. Online event. Registration required. Sunday, Aug. 22 , 2-3 pm.

Genealogy Research: Drop-in Clinic: Register for a half-hour session for personalized genealogy assistance. Fet started on your research, get around roadblocks, and receive suggestions where to find useful genealogy information. Hosted by Southdale Library. Online event. Registration required. Wednesday, Aug. 25, 1-3 pm.