Northeast Library events, Dec. 13-Jan. 10, 2023

Northeast Library, 2200 Central Ave. NE, 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. Visit https://apps2.hclib.org/auth/BrainFuse

Baby Storytime: For children birth-24 months and their caregivers. Talk, sing, write and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement in a format especially designed for babies. Tuesdays, through Dec. 27, 9:30-10 am.

Family Storytime: For children of all ages and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement. Tuesdays, through Dec. 27, 10:30-11 am.

Cozy Stories: Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers are invited to celebrate the Winter Solstice with cozy books, songs and fun. Bring children in their comfy clothes so they can go right to bed when you get home. Older and younger siblings welcome. Wednesday, Dec. 21, 6:30-7  pm.

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

Virtual Citizenship Workshop: Online study sessions help you practice for your citizenship interview. Work in small groups or individually with a volunteer from Literacy Minnesota. Study English vocabulary, reading, writing and civics. Collaborator: Literacy Minnesota. Classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday, 1-2:30 pm through March 2, 2023. Online event. Registration required.

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 informational 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. Wednesday, Dec. 14, 1:30-2:30 pm.

Job Interview Tips and Tricks: Join Dress for Success Twin Cities and Dell Technologies Women in Action for tips and tricks to help you prepare for successful job interviews. Partners: Dress for Success Twin Cities, Dell Technologies Women in Action. Online event. Registration required. Thursday, Dec. 15, 6-7 pm.

Women of Color Affinity Circle: Looking for a space where women of color can come together and share their experiences? The Women of Color Affinity Circle seeks to promote healing and fostering a safe space within the community. Through candid and meaningful discussions, work alongside each other to share resources and create and share ideas for community engagement outside of scheduled gatherings. Online event. Registration required. Tuesday, Dec. 20, 6:30-7:30 pm.

Queer Book Club: Discuss new and interesting books written by queer authors or on queer topics in an 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 meets the second Tuesday of each month. Online event. Registration required. Tuesdays, Dec. 13 and Jan. 10, 6:30-7:30 pm.

Career Counseling: Drop in to meet with a career counselor who will give you one-on-one help with your job search, edit your résumé, help you navigate job applications or discuss interview strategies. Bring your résumé or be prepared to share it electronically. Learn about the various employment and training programs offered by Avivo’s Employment Services department and talk with staff about next steps in enrollment. Collaborator: Avivo Employment Services. Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 2-4 pm.

Kwanzaa Stories with Auntie Beverly: For kids of all ages. Gather family and friends to celebrate Nia (purpose) on the fifth day of Kwanzaa with stories told by Auntie Beverly. Everyone is welcome to this online event. Registration required. Friday, Dec. 30,  2:30-3:15 pm.