April Events at Edina's Libraries

Editor's Note: The following schedule of events was submitted by the Hennepin County Library.

Free programs for children, teens, and adults, including storytimes, author and literary programs, book clubs, technology classes, career and small business workshops, and multicultural programs, are scheduled in April at Hennepin County libraries. For the complete program schedule and more information: www.hclib.org.

The following programs are scheduled at Hennepin County libraries in Edina:

5280 Grandview Square, Edina, 612-543-6325

Solar Energy
Saturday, April 14, 11 a.m.-noon at Edina Library 
Learn basics about renewable energy technology options including solar PV, solar hot water and space heating. Installations in Minnesota will be addressed. 
Sponsored by the Minnesota Renewable Energy Society. 

Be a Better Book Club
Tuesday, April 17, 4-5:30 p.m. at Fireside Room, Edina Senior Center, below the library 
Does your book club need tips for thought-provoking books and how to keep the book discussion stimulating? Get some pointers on book group organization and guidelines on how to run the group smoothly. 
Held at Fireside Room, Edina Senior Center, below the library 
Sponsored by the Friends of the Edina Library.

Used Book Sale
Saturday, April 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Edina Library 
The Friends of the Library will hold a sale of hundreds of adult and children's fiction and nonfiction books in hardcover and paperback. Most books, withdrawn from the Hennepin County Library system or donated by the public, will be priced $1 or less. Funds raised will benefit the library.

Monday, April 30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. - Bag Sale 

7001 York Ave. S., Edina, 612-543-5900

Paint It Green: See-D Mosaic
Monday, April 2, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Southdale Library 
or call 952-847-5914.
K-grade 6. Create a mosaic from a variety of seeds from beans to lentils. Bring your seed art home in its own ready-made frame using an old CD case. Materials provided. 
This project is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Presented in collaboration with ArtStart.

Tuesdays With a Scholar
Tuesdays, April 3-May 8, 10-11:30 a.m. at Southdale Library 
Join local scholars for weekly lectures and discussions about timely and fascinating topics, from brain science to international politics. For program topics, see the Southdale Library home page. 
Presented in collaboration with Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.

Family Storytime
Tuesday, April 3, 7 p.m. at Southdale Library 
For children age 2 and up. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement with your children. 

Family Storytime
Wednesday, April 4, 10:30 a.m. at Southdale Library 
For children age 2 and up. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement with your children. 

Coping With the Unstable Job Market
Wednesday, April 4, 1-3 p.m. at Southdale Library 
or call 952-847-5914.
What are the psychological ups and downs normally experienced by an unemployed person during the transitional phase? Learn methods for coping positively with change. 
Presented in partnership with HIRED.

Chess Club

Wednesdays, April 4 & April 18, 6:30-8 p.m. at Southdale Library 
Grades 4-6. Chess it out! Have fun learning the basics of chess, improving your game, mastering strategies and meeting other chess fans. Walk-ins welcome.

Teen Anime Club
Wednesdays, April 4 & May 2, 7-9 p.m. at Southdale Library 
Grades 7-12. Can't get enough anime? Join up to watch and review brand-new anime episodes, share artwork and hang out with other anime fans. 
Sponsored by the Friends of the Southdale Library.

Author Talk: Brett Laidlaw
Saturday, April 7, 3 p.m. at Southdale Library 
Laidlaw will talk about his 2012 Minnesota Book Awards-nominated "Trout Caviar: Recipes From a Northern Forager," which shares tips and recipes to help you embrace the unique foodie gifts our northern climate provides -- from wild ramps to artisanal cheese. 
Sponsored by MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency) and the Minnesota Book Awards.

SCORE® Small Business Consultations
Mondays, April 9 & May 14, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Southdale Library 
Meet with a business counselor to develop your business plan, discuss a new idea or tackle a business problem. Consultations are free and confidential. Walk-ins are welcome or call 952-938-4570 to make an appointment. Visit the SCORE website at www.score-minneapolis.org for details.

Last Word Book Discussion Group
Mondays, April 9 & May 14, 7-8:30 p.m. at Southdale Library 
Stimulating book discussions facilitated by local authors and literary volunteers. All books and dates are chosen ahead of time so you can pick and choose what works for you. Meetings alternate between the Southdale Library and the Barnes & Noble bookstore, Galleria, 3225 W. 69th St., Edina.
April 9: Southdale Library
Presented in collaboration with Barnes & Noble, Galleria.

Job Networking Group
Wednesdays, April 11 & 25, May 23; 10-11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, May 9, 1-2:30 p.m. at Southdale Library

Network with other job seekers and hear guest speakers discuss various job search topics. Led by job counselors from HIRED.

One Race: The Human Race
Wednesday, April 11, 7-8:30 p.m. at Southdale Library 
Author Victor Villaseñor brings a fresh perspective to universal themes, including, “We are all one race. The human race!” Celebrate Villaseñor's pride in cultural heritage, the strength of family, world peace, the power of the written word, and dedication to education and personal achievement. Simultaneous English interpretation available through headphones. 
Funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Southdale Library; A-GRAD, a Hennepin County initiative to improve graduation rates; Intermediate District 287; Bloomington Public Schools; El Colegio High School; and University Language Center. 
El autor Víctor Villaseñor nos trae una perspectiva fresca respecto a temas universales y nos comparte que “Todos somos de una raza, de la raza humana.” Celebremos con Villaseñor el orgullo en nuestra herencia cultural, la fortaleza de la familia, la paz mundial, el poder de la palabra escrita y su dedicación a la educación y los logros personales. 
La presentación será en español con interpretación simultánea en inglés a través de audífonos. 
Financiado con dinero del Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Patrocinado por los Friends of the Southdale Library; A-GRAD, una iniciativa del Hennepin County para mejorar los índices de graduación; Intermediate District 287; Bloomington Public Schools; El Colegio High School; y University Language Center.

Guys Read Book Club
Saturday, April 14, 11-11:45 a.m. at Southdale Library 
Guys in grades 4-6. Join other guys to talk about a great book! Pick up a copy of the book at the librarian's desk. 
Sponsored by the Friends of the Southdale Library.

Baby Storytime
Mondays, April 16-May 14, 10:15 a.m. at Southdale Library 
Registration required; begins March 19; limit 20. For children from birth to 24 months. Delight and stimulate your baby's senses with books and music. Build brain power.

Baby Storytime
Tuesdays, April 17-May 15, 10:15 a.m. at Southdale Library 
Registration required; begins March 20; limit 20. For children from birth to 24 months. Delight and stimulate your baby's senses with books and music. Build brain power.

Senior Surf Day
Tuesday, April 17, 2-4 p.m. at Southdale Library 
Registration required; begins March 20. 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 the Minnesota Board on Aging and the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging.

HIRED Career Consultation
Thursday, April 19, 1-3 p.m.

Wednesday, May 2, 1-3 p.m. at Southdale Library 
This one-on-one 15-minute session will help job seekers develop a customized job search plan, including networking, cover letters, résumés, interviewing, career assessment and more. Sign up in person at the second-floor conference room on the day of the program.

Make This: Fashion Design
Saturday, April 21, 1-3 p.m. at Southdale Library 
Registration required; begins March 24; limit 20. Grades 7-12. Deconstruct, up-cycle and modify old clothing. Basic sewing, appliqué and surface design techniques that push the limits of ordinary fashion will be demonstrated. Bring along a few pieces of clothing that you aren’t afraid to cut-up, color or fray. 
This project is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Presented in collaboration with the Minnetonka Center for the Arts.

Meet the Author: Jennifer Allison
Monday, April 23, 7 p.m. at Southdale Library 
Grades 4-6. Meet Allison, author of the popular "Gilda Joyce, Psychic Investigator" mystery series. Allison will discuss sources of inspiration for her stories and share some "behind-the-scenes" research and writing secrets. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Artitude: Comics and Manga
Tuesdays, April 24-May 29, 4-6 p.m. at Southdale Library 
Registration required; begins March 27; limit 15. Grades 7-12. Refine your skills beyond those drawings done in the margins of your math and science papers. You will learn how professionals produce awesome comic books and animations, and create dynamic characters, believable environments and captivating story lines in this six-part workshop. 
This project is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

SCORE® Business Owners Roundtables
Wednesdays, April 25 & May 23, 3:30-5 p.m. at Southdale Library 
Get feedback and advice, exchange ideas, experiences and solutions with other business owners in a roundtable discussion led by SCORE counselors. Grow your business network by learning from the success of others. Registration required by either calling SCORE at 952-938-4570 or go to www.score-minneapolis.org.

Hennepin County Library - Online

Kids Book Club Online
Monday, April 2-Friday, April 6 
or call 612-543-8529.
Grades 4-6. Join other kids to talk about a great book! Participate in the book discussion throughwww.kidlinks.org, Monday-Friday, any time of day. You must have a current email address (may use family email) and a computer with Internet access to participate.