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May 2024
Book Sale at Pierre Bottineau
Friends of the Pierre Bottineau Library will hold a book sale on Saturday, May 4, 10 am-2 pm at the Pierre Bottineau Library, 55 Broadway St. NE. Hundreds of adult and children's fiction and nonfiction books in hardcover and paperback (most are $.50 - $1; cash only) . They will also have "blind date" books for sale and a few vinyl albums. Items are withdrawn from the Hennepin County Library system or donated by the public. Funds raised will benefit the library. If…
Find out more »Saturday Scribes Author Series: Chad Corrie
Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE. For more information, call 763-706-3690 or visit www.anokacountylibrary.org. Chad Corrie is the author and creator of the Wizard King Trilogy – Return of the Wizard King, Trial of the Wizard King and Triumph of the Wizard King – the first of which was published in 2020. However, Corrie’s interest in writing and creating began long before then. He wrote his first story at the age of twelve, began co-creating a comic in 1989, and published his first story…
Find out more »June 2024
Lorna Landvik at CH Library
Bestselling author Lorna Landvik will be the guest speaker at the Columbia Heights Library's Saturday Scribes Author Series, June 8, 10:30 am-12 pm. Many of Landvik’s novels are set in Minnesota. They often feature family dynamics and grief, told in Landvik’s humorous and warm style. She has written 12 novels and puts on an improvised comedy show in Minneapolis once a year. Learn about the author’s inspirations, writing process and more. 3939 Central Ave. NE.
Find out more »October 2024
Saturday Scribes Author Series: David Housewright, Alison McGhee
Gather at the Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE, for the Saturday Scribes Author Series, featuring local Minnesota authors. Learn about the author’s inspirations, writing process and more. Registration recommended. David Housewright leads off Saturday, Sept. 14, 10:30 am-12 pm. A past president of the Private Eye Writers of America, Housewright is best known for his Rushmore McKenzie and Holland Taylor detective novels as well as other tales of murder and mayhem in the Midwest. He earned the Edgar Award…
Find out more »November 2024
Neighborhood fix-it hub
St. Anthony Library, 2941 Pentagon Dr., 612-543-6075, https://www.hclib.org/about/locations/st-anthony. Learn to fix your broken stuff for free at the library. Every other Tuesday, 4-7 p.m., last items accepted at 6:30 p.m. Upcoming dates: Oct. 29, Nov. 12, Nov. 26. Work with a friendly, skilled volunteer to try to fix your broken household stuff, gain confidence and new repair skills and incorporate sustainability into your life. This event is family friendly. If volunteers numbers are limited, there may be a limit on…
Find out more »Northeast Library events
Northeast Library, 2200 Central Ave. NE, 612-543-6775, www.hclib.org/northeast Business Consultations/Consulta de Negocios: 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. Presenters speak English and Spanish. Asistencia disponible en inglés y español. Collaborator: City of Minneapolis Small Business Team. 2nd Thursday of the month,…
Find out more »December 2024
Columbia Heights Library youth programs
Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave NE, 763-706-3690, www.chplmn.org. Creating Clay Snowflakes: A class for littles and their caregivers. Monday, Dec. 9, 10:30-11:30 am. Ages 1 to 5 are invited to craft creative snowflake tiles with their caregiver using white clay, a variety of stamping and texture tools and colorful clay paints called under glazes. Just like real snowflakes, no two tiles will be the same. Non-toxic materials that will wash out of clothes will be used, but please prepare…
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Northeast Library, 2200 Central Ave. NE, 612-543-6775, www.hclib.org/northeast K-12 homework help: Free in-person tutoring for K-12 students. No advance sign-up needed. Every Wednesday and Thursday, 4:30-7 pm. Business consultations with City of Minneapolis/Consulta de negocios: 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.…
Find out more »March 2025
Events at Pierre Bottineau Library
Pierre Bottineau Library, 55 Broadway St. NE, 612-543-6850 or 612-543-KNOW (5669) Board Games With Thorin: Saturdays, 3–5 pm. March 1, 29, April 26, May 10. For adults. Do you have games at home you don’t get a chance to play? Want to learn new ones? Join host Thorin Tatge and friends on Saturday afternoons for a fun mix of board and card games – either from the library's collection or bring your own. Free, registration not required. Art Demo: Thursday,…
Find out more »Hennepin County Neighborhood Fix-It Hub
Hennepin County’s Neighborhood Fix-It Hub is at St. Anthony Library, 2941 Pentagon Dr. Work with a friendly, skilled volunteer to try to fix your broken household stuff, gain confidence and learn new repair skills. This event is family friendly. No registration required. Volunteers are needed to assist with repair and sewing – come help your neighbors. Contact Nancy Lo at nancy.lo@hennepin.us or 612-348-9195. Every other Tuesday, 4-7 p.m., last items accepted at 6:30 p.m. Upcoming dates: Dec. 10, 2024; 2025: March…
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