Library Events
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eBook Basics
Saturday, June 1, 10 a.m. – noon
Register Online or call 612-543-6775.
Learn how to search for, select, download and use eBooks from the HCL website on your personal eReader device or computer.
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Teen Try-It Tuesdays
Tuesday, June 4, 1 p.m.
Tuesday, July 2, 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 6, 1 p.m.
For teens. Are you creative? Do you like to try new things? Bring a friend to have fun and learn a new skill: duct tape creation, origami, fun with fleece or magnet magic. You won't know until you show!
Sponsored by Friends of the Northeast Library.
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Master Gardener: Selection and Care of Trees and Shrubs
Saturday, June 8, noon–1:30 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6775.
Trees and shrubs provide many, many years of beauty to your home landscape. Learn about selecting the right species for your site, soil conditions, proper planting, care and maintenance techniques.
Presented in collaboration with Hennepin County Master Gardeners, University of Minnesota Extension.
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Movie Matinees for Kids
Friday, June 14, 1p.m.
Friday, July 12, 1 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 9, 1 p.m.
For families. Enjoy family-friendly movies for all ages. Movies are projected on the wall for big-screen viewing.
Sponsored by Friends of the Northeast Library.
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Master Gardener: Perennial Flower Gardening
Saturday, June 15, 10:30a.m. – noon
Grow plants that beautify your landscape year after year. Learn about their care, ideal sites (shade, sun, moisture), soil conditions, pest control and varieties ideal for Minnesota.
Presented in collaboration with Hennepin County Master Gardeners, University of Minnesota Extension.
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Altoid Tin Mini-books
Saturday, June 15, 1–3 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6775.
Entering grades 7-12. Repurpose empty Altoid tins into journals with a natural theme. These tiny accordion books will have pockets for collecting, pages for recording your thoughts and plenty of room for making collages, and more. Materials included.
Sponsored by Friends of the Hennepin County Library and MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency); Presented in collaboration with Silverwood Park.
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Senior Surf Day
Thursday, June 20, 10a.m.–noon
Register Online or call 612-543-6775.
Learn computer basics, how to navigate and search the Internet and how to access websites of interest to seniors. Get hands-on computer experience with help from representatives of the Senior LinkAge Line®.
Presented in collaboration with Minnesota Board on Aging and Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging.
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Friends Meeting
Thursday, June 27, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 25, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 22, 6:30 p.m.
Join fellow library enthusiasts to hear what's happening at Hennepin County Library. Help support your local library by planning and volunteering at book sales, programs, and special events. The Friends look forward to meeting you.
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Photo Pop-Up Books
Thursday, July 11, 1–2:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 13. Register online or call 612-543-6775.
Entering grades 3-5. Pop in to learn how to use photography to illustrate your story, and to build a book that will make your images spring to life! Digital cameras provided.
Presented in collaboration with Silverwood Park; Sponsored by the Friends of the Hennepin County Library and MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency).
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Mini Magnets
Thursday, July 25, 1–1:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 27. Register online or call 612-543-6775.
Entering K-grade 4. What makes a magnet attract or repel another magnet? Learn the science behind magnets through experiments, games and demonstrations from a Bakken Museum educator.
Sponsored by Friends of the Hennepin County Library and MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency).
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Library Laboratory: The Art of Bonsai
Thursday, Aug. 1, 5–8 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 8, 5–8 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jul 3. Register online or call 612-543-6775.
Plant and learn how to care for your own bonsai. First meeting: receive a tree and discuss style, art, history and branch placement. Second meeting: bring your tree back, learn refinement techniques. If possible, bring the following: wire cutters, pruning shears, chopstick, two plastic grocery bags, and lineman or slip joint pliers. Those with sensitive hands should bring plastic or garden gloves.
Presented in collaboration with Minnesota Bonsai Society.
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