Northeast Library events

Virtual events that patrons of Northeast Public Library, 2200 Central Ave. N.E., can attend. Registration: 612-543-6775, www.hclib.org/northeast.

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

Theater Workshop: zAmJam! zAmya Theater invites you to zAmJam!  zAmJam is a chill creative space open to all who are ready to play. People who’ve experienced housing instability especially encouraged to attend. Participants will play games, learn skills and generate content for zAmya’s fall season of Homeless Network NewZ. Funding provided by the Minnesota State Arts Board, Metropolitan Regional Arts Council and Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Online event. Tuesday, Oct.26, 2:30-4 pm.

Affirmation Mirrors: Visit Webber Park, North Regional, Sumner or Franklin libraries in October and November to view and participate in the Affirmation Mirrors art installation. Bayou, Twin Cities-based artist and designer, creates mixed media art called Affirmation Mirrors, which are composed of fabric-wrapped wood, yarn, mirrors and beads. They are intended to create a community space where we can connect and send messages to our past, present or future selves through reflection, affirmation and gratitude. Participants are invited to reflect with the mirrors, to write or draw an affirmation, and to leave an affirmation behind as part of the community affirmations.

Virtual Magnet Senior Center: Virtual Magnet Senior Center is for patrons 50 years old and up. Join an 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. Wednesday, Oct. 20, 10:30-11:30 am.

Career Training and Job Search Support from Goodwill-Easter Seals MN: Learn about no-cost training classes for Twin Cities area residents and services available from Career Navigators at Goodwill-Easter Seals MN during this virtual information session. Online event. Registration required. Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1-2 pm.

Virtual Family Storytime: For children of all ages and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write and play together in a format appropriate for young children, in a virtual setting. Share books, rhymes, music and movement. Hosted by Ehsan from St. Anthony Library. Activities and the link to the live online storytime will be emailed to registrants in advance. Online event. Registration required. Thursday, Oct. 21, 27, 10-10:30am.

Mary Ann Key Book Club Discussion – Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning: The Mary Ann Key Book Club uses reading as a catalyst for conversation to better understand past and current injustices – including systemic racism, other forms of discrimination, and bias that affects marginalized communities. Discuss “Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning” by Cathy Park Hong. Led by Terri Thao. Collaborator: Star Tribune. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library. Online event. Registration required. Thursday, Oct. 21, 1-2:30 pm, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 7-8:30 pm.

Writing Better Presentations: Great presentations require many of the principles behind great writing. It’s not just about getting the idea across, it’s finding the most compelling way to do it. This seminar is for anyone who struggles with their presentations, finding the balance between information and interactivity and engaging an audience. Sponsor: MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency). Collaborator: The Loft Literary Center. Online event. Registration required. Thursday, Oct. 21, 6-7:30 pm.

Marketing for Artists: Define your product, discover your target audience, make decisions about how you sell your work, and identify a budget and strategy for your artistic business. Collaborator: Springboard for the Arts. Funded by Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Online event. Registration required. Saturday, Oct. 23, 1-3:30 pm.

Meditation: An Antidote to Stress: Explore the healing power of meditation and learn how to create peace in your life in spite of the stress around you. This simple technique can be practiced daily for health, serenity and joy. You will have a first-hand demonstration. Facilitated by Arlene Samsel, long-time meditator. Hosted by Abike from Rogers Library. Sponsor: Friends of the Rogers Library. Online event. Registration required. Thursday, Oct. 28, 1-2 pm.

Promotion for Artists: Identify communication tools to fit your needs, craft engaging messaging and build a basic promotion strategy with actionable steps to get the word out. Collaborator: Springboard for the Arts. Funded by Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Online event. Registration required. Saturday, Oct. 30, 1-3:30 pm.

emPowerU: Confidence Inside and Out: Join Dress for Success Twin Cities to learn various tips for increasing your confidence. Talk about building your personal brand and creating an effective “elevator pitch” as you network and interview for your next job. Online event. Registration required. Saturday, Oct. 30, 11-12:30 pm.