Community Corner
August Events at Edina's Libraries
Check out the interesting events taking place at the Southdale and Edina libraries this month.
Editor's Note: The following schedule of events was submitted by the Hennepin County Library.
It’s cramming time—only a few short weeks left to enjoy great summer reading and library programs before back-to-school preparations begin! Hennepin County Library’s “Bookawocky” summer programs for kids and teens wrap up in August with storytimes, book clubs, arts programs, online activities, and more (all free). Libraries offer free programs for adults, too—including author programs, computer classes, small business consultations and job search assistance.
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The following activities are scheduled in August at Hennepin County libraries in Edina:
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5280 Grandview Square, Edina, 612-543-6325
Ready for Kindergarten
Thursdays, Aug. 2-16, 11-11:30 a.m. at Edina Library
Entering kindergarten. Each session will explore kindergarten readiness through a variety of stories. Topics include: friends and sharing, ABCs and community helpers, the first day of school.
Paint It Green: I Spy Nature
Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2-3:30 p.m. at Edina Library
Registration required; began July 10; limit 20. Entering grades 3-5. I spy bones, insects, pine cones and more; making I spy creations is what we’ll explore! We will be rhyming, solving riddles and building nature collections to photograph for your very own I Spy picture challenge.
This project is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Presented in collaboration with Silverwood Park.
7001 York Ave. S., Edina, 612-543-5900
Inventing With Hugo
Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2-4 p.m. at Southdale Library
Registration required; began July 3; limit 20. Entering grades 2-6. Use your imaginations to design, create and construct handmade toys. Explore various arts and crafts materials including wood, wire, cardboard and clay to create a board game and sculptural wooden toy inspired by the film "Hugo."
Sponsored by the Friends of the Southdale Library.
Teen Anime Club
Wednesday, Aug. 1, 7-8:30 p.m. at Southdale Library
Entering 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.
Teen Guys Read Book Club
Thursday, Aug. 2, 11-11:45 a.m. at Southdale Library
Register online or call 952-847-5914.
Guys entering grades 7-9. Get together with other guys to talk about great books! Our theme this summer is sports! Pick up a copy of the book at the second-floor librarian's desk when you register.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Southdale Library.
Creating a Targeted Résumé
Thursday, Aug. 2, 1-3 p.m. at Southdale Library
Registration required; began July 5; limit 40. Learn the basics of résumé-writing and how to make your résumé relevant to the position in which you are interested.
Presented in partnership with HIRED.
Bill the Juggler
Monday, Aug. 6, 10:30 a.m. at Southdale Library
Entering K-grade 5. Bill the Juggler will amaze and delight audiences by juggling things that just shouldn't be juggled, such as bowling balls, rubber chickens and other odd objects.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Southdale Library.
Paint It Green: Nature Digital Photos
Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2-3:30 p.m. at Southdale Library
Registration required; began July 11; limit 20. Entering grades 3-5. Zoom in to the library to take a closer look at nature through the lens of a camera. Go on a photo scavenger hunt, learn about the life cycle of a plant and create a living seed necklace. Digital cameras provided.
This project is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Presented in collaboration with Silverwood Park.
Chess Club
Wednesdays, Aug. 8 & 22, 6:30-8 p.m. at Southdale Library
Entering 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.
Health Insurance Counseling for Seniors
Thursdays, Aug. 9 & 23, 9-10 a.m. at Southdale Library
Registration required; begins July 12; limit 1. A certified state health insurance counselor will assist with senior health insurance (enrollment steps, plan choices, low-income subsidy). Bring your list of prescriptions or your prescription bottles, Medicare, supplemental insurance, and/or Part D drug plan questions. Limit 1 or one couple per session.
Presented in collaboration with the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging.
SCORE® Small Business Consultations
Monday, Aug. 13, 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.
Presented in partnership with SCORE.
Cloud Computing: Microsoft Office Web Apps and Google Docs
Monday, Aug. 13, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Southdale Library
Register online or call 952-847-5914.
Learn about Google Docs and Microsoft Office Web Apps, free Web-based applications for creating documents, spreadsheets, and more. (Familiarity with Internet and email use required.)
Computer Skills Workshop
Monday, Aug. 13, 2-4 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 23, 2-4 p.m. at Southdale Library
Register online or call 952-847-5914.
Work on projects and practice skills from using the mouse and keyboarding to using email and Microsoft Office with our software instructors and volunteer assistants.
HIRED Job Networking
Thursday, Aug. 16, 10-11:30 a.m. at Southdale Library
Network with other job seekers and hear guest speakers discuss various job search topics. Sessions led by job counselors. No registration necessary, just show up!
Presented in partnership with HIRED.
Microsoft PowerPoint: Basics
Thursday, Aug. 16, 2-4 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 20, 2-4 p.m. at Southdale Library
Register online or call 952-847-5914.
Learn to create presentations and use the ribbon to create a basic slide show.
The Okee Dokee Brothers
Thursday, Aug. 16, 2 p.m. at Southdale Library
Entering K-grade 5. This two-member band from Minneapolis makes twangy, toe-tapping folk music with smart, funny lyrics that are equal parts hillbilly, 7-year-old boy and your favorite teacher.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Southdale Library.
Microsoft Excel: Basics
Thursdays, Aug. 16 & 23, 6-8 p.m. at Southdale Library
Register online or call 952-847-5914.
Learn the basics of working with an Excel spreadsheet: navigation, entering data and using formulas.
Anime Showcase
Wednesday, Aug. 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Southdale Library
Entering grades 6-12. Don’t miss this chance to watch an amazing line-up of Japanese animation on the big screen! Anime Twin Cities has teamed up with the library to offer something for everyone. Cosplay is encouraged! Visit www.hclib.org/teens/AnimeManga or stop by the library for more information.
Sponsored by Anime Twin Cities.
Health Care Directives
Thursday, Aug. 23, 2-3 p.m. at Southdale Library
Why is a health care directive important? How do you complete one? What can a health care agent do? A senior health care specialist will discuss health care values, preferences and instructions on communicating personal health care decisions.
Presented in collaboration with the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging.
read.write.draw
Monday, June 11-Sunday, Aug. 19
Entering K-grade 6. What are you reading this summer? Tell other kids by creating a short review at your local library or online at www.hclib.org/kids/books/reviews. Each review earns you a chance to win a free book each week. Your reviews will help other kids find great books to read.
Teen Girls Only Book Club Online
Monday, July 30-Friday, Aug. 3
Registration required; began July 2; limit 20. Girls entering grades 6-8. Join other girls to talk about a great book! Participate in the book discussion through www.teenlinks.org, Monday-Friday, any time of day. You must have a current email address (may use family email) and Internet access (you can use a computer at the library, at home or a mobile device) to participate.
Kids Book Club Online
Monday, Aug. 6-Friday, Aug. 10
Registration required; began July 9; limit 20. Entering grades 4-6. Join other kids (guys and girls) to talk about a great book! Participate in the book discussion through www.kidlinks.org, Monday-Friday, any time of day. You must have a current email address (may use family email) and Internet access (you can use a computer at the library, at home or a mobile device) to participate.
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