Northeast Library events

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.

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.

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. Learn about the basic requirements for Social Security Disability programs, and if this may be an option for you. 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, July 28, 3-4 pm.

PRIDE Gaming: Teens Virtual RPG: PRIDE Gaming: Teens presents “New Library Pages.” Join the Pride edition of teen gaming to explore a series of virtual adventures in the “Monster of the Week” game system. This is a LGBTQIA+ safe space intended for queer teens, hosted by queer staff. Online event. Registration required. Tuesday, Aug. 9, 4-6 pm.

Queer Book Club: Mostly Dead Things by Kristen Arnett: Discuss new and interesting books written by queer authors or on queer topics – LGBTQIA+ centered program. Bring along your book recommendations for future meetings. Hosted by Kimberly from East Lake Library and Sara from Edina Library, this book club will meet the second Tuesday of each month. Online event. Registration required. Tuesday, Aug. 9, 6:30-7:30 pm.

Nonfiction Book Club: The Agitators by Dorothy Wickenden: Discuss interesting nonfiction titles. Hosted by Antonio and John from Plymouth Library. The link and phone number for the live online discussion will be emailed to registrants in advance. Registration required. Tuesday, Aug. 9, 7-8 pm