Library Offerings

Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave NE,  763-706-3690, www.columbiaheightsmn.gov Finger Crochet and Finger Knitting: Friday, Feb, 17, 2-3:30 pm. Not only does finger knitting and finger crochet teach you the basic structure of the art form, it’s a meditative activity that you can take with you on the go. Use your hands and bright-colored, super chunky, eco (recycled) yarn, learn how to knit and crochet ropes to decorate your favorite room, stitch them together for a scarf, or turn them into fun…

St. Anthony Library, 2941 Pentagon Drive, (612) 543-6075. Baby Storytime: Wednesdays, Jan. 18-Feb. 22, 9:30-10 am. For children from birth to 24 months and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement in a format especially designed for babies. Family Storytime: Wednesdays, Jan. 18-Feb. 22, 10:30-11 am. For children of all ages and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement. Sci-fi/Fantasy Book Club:…

Northeast Library, 2200 Central Ave. NE, 612-543-6775, www.hclib.org/northeast 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, Jan. 24-Feb. 28, 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, Jan. 24-Feb. 28, 10:30-11 am. Business Consultations with City of Minneapolis: A…

Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE, 763-706-3690 or visit www.anokacountylibrary.org. Winter Reading Program for Adults: Runs through Feb 28. Adults (18+) can submit mini book reviews to be eligible for weekly prizes and the grand prize: one of two gift cards to The Heights movie theater. Book review forms are available at the library or on the library website. Minnesota from the Road: Storyteller Doug Ohman: Sat, March 4, 11 am: Urban Gems of St. Paul.  A historian, photographer…

Pierre Bottineau Library, 55 Broadway St. NE. Register online at hclib.org or call 612-543-6850. The first three events are funded by Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and presented in collaboration with the Loft Literary Center. Elements of Short Story Writing: Saturday, March 11, 10-11:30 am. Explore the craft of fiction and learn literary techniques such as dialogue, voice, scene and structure, which will increase awareness of the wealth and range of stylistic choices available to fiction writers. Free, registration required.…

Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE, 763-706-3690 or visit www.anokacountylibrary.org. Minnesota from the Road: Storyteller Doug Ohman: Saturday, April 1, 11 am: Urban Gems of St. Paul. A historian, photographer and storyteller all rolled into one, Doug Ohman has published 14 books about Minnesota. He will present an interactive slideshow. Registration required.   Birdscaping Basics: Monday, April 3, 5:30 pm. How can you attract more birds to your yard?  This class will introduce the idea of “birdscaping,” which is landscaping to…

Pierre Bottineau Library, 55 Broadway St NE. Register online at hclib.org or call 612-543-6850 or 612-543-KNOW (5669) The True Story About the James Gang:  Saturday, March 25, 1-2 pm. Tom Ryther, former KSTP and KARE sportscaster, journalist and Northfield theatre enactor, will talk about the famous James-Younger Gang. As a native of Missouri, Ryther studied the history of the James-Younger Gang for decades, visited many James Gang historic sites and even got to know descendants of the James Family. Q…

Friends of the Pierre Bottineau Library will hold a book sale on Saturday, June 10, 10 am-2 pm at the Pierre Bottineau Library, 55 Broadway St. NE. Hundreds of adult and children's fiction and nonfiction books (most $.50-$1) in hardcover and paperback as well as some vintage vinyl. "Blind date" books for sale, too. Items are withdrawn from the Hennepin County Library system or donated by the public. Funds raised will benefit the library. If you are interested in assisting with the book sale, contact Maryellen, pierrebottineau@supporthclib.org.