Oakdale Library Announces a New Round of 'Learn at the Library' Mini Classes

Press Release

Oakdale Library is pleased to announce its 2012-2013 schedule of “Learn at the Library” mini classes. Librarians from the Oakdale Library contact community experts, asking them to visit the library and share their knowledge and talents with local residents. Topics in the past have included travel, financial planning, yoga, grilling, quilting and more — a myriad of interesting subjects. The classes meet on the second Wednesday of each month for an hour, starting at 6:30 p.m.

Take a look at this year’s list of classes. 

Oct. 10 – Bridge
Tom Hammond from The Bridge Center of St Paul will introduce you to the basics of this game, which is played avidly around the world.

Nov. 14 – Origami

Learn simple paper-folding techniques from Bonnie Gilfillan and Kristin Jones. They will help you create nesting boxes to hold special holiday gifts.

Dec. 12 – Meditation

Reduce your stress level during the holiday season using simple meditation techniques taught by practitioner Laura Haseman.

Jan. 9 – Belly Dancing

Start the New Year with a bang, or a jingle. Instructor Beryimar Perozo will lead you through the beautiful moves of this Middle Eastern style of dance.

Feb. 13 – Knitting vs. Crocheting

Lynne Michaels and Nancy Miller, two accomplished handwork artists, will compare and contrast these two needlework methods. Lots of beautiful show-and-tell.

March 13 – Therapy Dog

Does your dog have what it takes to be a therapy or service dog? Audrey Jellison will introduce you to her award-winning service/therapy and sheepherding dog, Echo, and discuss how a pet can be trained to do any one of these jobs.

April 10 – Bike Maintenance

Bring your own bike, if you can, and Lee Stylos, from The Chilkoot Café and Cyclery in Stillwater, will show you how to change flats, and adjust your brakes and gears.

May 8 – Watercolors

Get in the mood to try your hand at some summer sketching with artist Susan Gainen. Susan will demonstrate the basic technique of painting with watercolors.

Here’s your chance to learn something new, investigate a hobby and meet your neighbors. Call Oakdale Library with questions: 651-730-0504.