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Summer Volunteer Orientation
Monday, June 3, 3–3:30 p.m.
For teens. Do you like working with kids, computers, games and books? Attend this orientation to find out what’s happening at Westonka Library this summer and sign up for summer volunteer positions.

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Adult Book Club
Tuesdays, June 4, July 2 & Aug. 6, 4:30 –6 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6175.
Join our discussion of new and interesting titles. Bring along your recommendations for future meetings. Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk prior to meeting.

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Gaming Fun for Teens
Wednesdays, June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26, July 3, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31, Aug. 7, Aug. 14 & Aug. 28, 4:00 –5:30 p.m.
For teens. Play Wii or PS2 games including Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros. Brawl or Guitar Hero. Grab a friend and come!

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Banana-Wocky
Thursday, June 13, 2 p.m.
For families. See live banana plants, share stories and meet the animals that eat nature's perfect fruit.
Presented in collaboration with Como Zoo; Sponsored by the Friends of the Hennepin County Library and MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency).

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Treasure Beyond Measure
Thursday, June 20, 2 p.m.
For families. As one of Cap'n Curley's rookie pirates, you will embark on a comedy-filled adventure looking for treasure and gaining insight into the greatest treasure of them all!
Sponsored by Friends of the Westonka Library.

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Girls Only Jr. Book Club
Monday, June 24, 1:30p.m.
Monday, July 8, 1:30 p.m.
Monday, July 22, 1:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins May 26. Register online or call 612-543-6175.
Girls entering grades 2-3. Join other girls to talk about a great book! Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk prior to meeting.
What We're Reading:
June 24: The Doll Shop Downstairs, by Yona Zeldis McDonough.
July 8: Balloons Over Broadway, by Melissa Sweet.
July 22: Ruby Lu Brave and True, by Lenore Look.

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Girls Only Kids Book Club
Monday, June 24, 2:30 p.m.
Monday, July 8, 2:30 p.m.
Monday, July 22, 2:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins May 26. Register online or call 612-543-6175.
Girls entering grades 4-6. Join other girls to talk about a great book! Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk prior to meeting.
What We're Reading:
June 24: Turtle in Paradise, by Jennifer Holm.
July 8: To Dance, by Siena Siegel.
July 22: The fairy ring, or, Elsie and Frances fool the world , by Mary Losure.

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Guys Read Jr. Book Club
Tuesday, June 25, 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 9, 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 23, 1:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins May 28. Register online or call 612-543-6175.
Guys entering grades 2-3. Join other guys to talk about a great book! Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk prior to meeting.
Sponsored by Friends of the Westonka Library.
What We're Reading:
June 25: Calvin Coconut : trouble magnet , by Graham Salisbury.
July 9: Squish. No. 1, Super Amoeba, by Jennifer Holm.
July 23: Flat Stanley, by Jeff Brown.

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Guys Read Kids Book Club
Tuesday, June 25, 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 9, 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 23, 2:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins May 28. Register online or call 612-543-6175.
Guys entering grades 4-6. Join other guys to talk about a great book! Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk prior to meeting.
Sponsored by Friends of the Westonka Library.
What We're Reading:
June 25: Knucklehead : tall tales & mostly true stories about growing up Scieszka, by Jon Scieszka.
July 9: Meanwhile, by Jason Shiga.
July 23: The Emerald Atlas, by John Stephens.

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Dakota Wild Animals
Thursday, June 27, 2 p.m.
Sorry, this event has been cancelled.

Baby Storytime
Tuesdays, July 9–30, 10:30 a.m.
Sorry, this event has been cancelled.