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May 2021
Library Services at Pierre Bottineau
Pierre Bottineau Library update.
Find out more »July 2021
Reading at The Coffee Shop Northeast
On Sunday July 25, 5-6 pm, local writers Kristin Boldon, Haddayr Copley-Woods, and Amy C. Rea will read from recent work on the topic Mental Health and Parenting in an Age of High Expectations and Low Support at The Coffee Shop NE, 2852 Johnson St NE Suite A. Information on local mental health resources will be provided, as well as refreshments. A suggested donation of $5 will support the artists and the work of Everyday Miracles, an organization that has…
Find out more »November 2021
J.P. Johnson to read at Eat My Words
Columbia Heights resident J.P. Johnson will read from his latest book, "Gem City Confidential," Sunday, Nov. 7, 1:30-2:30 pm at Eat My Words Bookstore, 214 13th Ave. NE.
Find out more »May 2022
Men-Who-Read book club
Men who enjoy reading a variety of non-fiction topics and want to have intellectual discussions in a welcoming and sober public space, consider attending one of "Men-Who-Read" book club's monthly events at the Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE. Saturday, May 14, 10:15 am discussion is on New York Times and Wall Street Journal Bestselling book, “Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber" by Mike Isaac. The book club was started in 2019 by local performer Paul Cram and includes…
Find out more »June 2022
Men Who Read Book Club
Men who enjoy reading a variety of non-fiction topics and want to have intellectual discussions in a welcoming public space, will meet outdoors at Silverwood Park, 2500 County Road E, on Saturday, June 11, 10:15 am. Discussion is on the book, “The Chimp and The River: How AIDS Emerged from an African Forest” by David Quammen. It’s free to participate; RSVP through the book club’s web page on www.MeetUp.com/Men-Who-Read. Info: Paul 651-560-3055.
Find out more »Sowden debuts novel at Eat My Words
Northeast native and resident Elizabeth Sowden will read from her debut novel, "Tough Love at Mystic Bay," Tuesday, June 28, 7 pm, at Eat My Words Bookstore, 214 13th Ave. NE. Refreshments will be served as she talks about her writing process. Copies of the book will be for sale.
Find out more »October 2022
Author Talk: Reid Forgrave
Local author Forgrave will discuss his book "Love, Zac" which describes head injuries experienced by Zac Easter of Iowa during his years in middle and high school football on Monday, Oct. 17, 6:30-7:30 pm at the St. Anthony Library, 2941 Pentagon Drive NE. Forgrave interviewed many experts about brain injuries. Learn about brain injuries and their effects in this story of heartbreak in the loving Easter family. Q&A to follow.
Find out more »October 2023
Author Talk: Jody Lulich
Join author Jody Lulich at St. Anthony Library, 2941 Pentagon Dr., on Monday, Oct. 30, 6:30-7:30 pm, to discuss his book "In the Company of Grace: A Veterinarian's Memoir of Trauma and Healing." Focus will be on trauma recovery and healing. Sponsored by Friends of the Hennepin County Library.
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 »September 2024
Local author book reading
Local Author J.P. Johnson will give a reading from his most recent book, Stranger Convolutions. The reading will take place at Eat My Words Bookstore, 214 13th ave. NE, Saturday Sept. 7, 2-3 PM.
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