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Northeast Library events
July 5, 2022 - August 9, 2022
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
Ask Us Reference services are available by phone, email, or chat. Call 612-543-KNOW (5669) or visit https://www.hclib.org/contact/
Family Storytime: For children of all ages and their caregivers. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement. Room capacity is limited. Hosted by Katrina Dombrowsky at Northeast Public Library. Tuesdays through Aug. 9, 10:30-11 am.
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, 1:30-4:30 pm.
Virtual Citizenship Workshop: Drop-in to online study sessions to practice for your citizenship interview. Work in small groups or individually with a volunteer from Literacy Minnesota. Study English vocabulary, reading, writing, and civics. Classes are held every Monday and Tuesday, 11 am-12:30 pm, through Sept. 6. Exception: Monday, Sept. 5. Online event. Register for each session you would like to attend.
Criminal Expungement Information Session: 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 the virtual informational session via Microsoft Teams to learn more about the 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. Thursday, July 14, 1:30-2:30 pm
Lights, Camera, Action: Talkback: Journey Productions will present a talkback event centered around the theatric process of company artists. It will explore the spectacular artistic process of dance, song and spoken word. The talkback will address themes of identity as well as the journey one must take to find their voice and place in a society as a young artist. This shared space is to help stitch together the African American diaspora of theatric history by acknowledging those who paved the way for today’s community of young, gifted artists. Event will have ASL interpretation. Online event. Registration required. Thursday, July 14, 6-7 pm.
People of Nepal: Highlights on Tamang Culture: Nepal is inhabited by 100 caste/ethnic groups and innumerable cultures. Learn about interesting, intertwined cultures among various caste/ethnic groups, with a focus on Tamang rituals, clothing, food and music. Tamang people live in the geographical areas surrounding Kathmandu Valley, the capital city of Nepal. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library. Collaborator: The Association of Nepalis in Minnesota. Watch the prerecorded virtual program on demand or visit Hennepin County Library’s YouTube channel. Online event. Video available through Sunday, July 31, all day.
Youth Book Club: Amina’s Voice: Entering grades 6-8. Discuss Amina’s Voice by Hena Khan. A Pakistani-American Muslim girl struggles to stay true to her family’s vibrant culture while simultaneously blending in at school after tragedy strikes her community. Hosted by Shenyeng and Rich from Brooklyn Park Library. Online event. Registration required. Wednesday, July 13 2-3:30 pm.
Halcyon Days Book Club: Outlawed by Anna North: Halcyon Days is a book club that doesn’t take itself too seriously; like hanging out with old friends you didn’t know you had. Hosted by Kyle from Arvonne Fraser Library, this book will meet the second Thursday of every month. Online event. Registration required. Thursday, July 14, 7-8 pm.
Book Club: The Sioux Chef’s Indigenous Kitchen: Join a discussion of new and interesting titles. Hosted by Alexis and EJ from Minneapolis Central Library. The link to the live online discussion will be emailed to registrants in advance (within 48 hours of the event). Online event. Registration required. Tuesday, July 19, 6:30-7:30 pm.
