Hardwood Creek Library Featured Events For November In Washington County

Press release from the Washington County Government:

November 1, 2021

Hardwood Creek Library will have featured programs in November.

Little Learners Hour, 10:;30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4. Every Thursday, join Hardwood Creek Library for open ended playtime, crafting, and more. This program is recommended for littles aged 2 to 5 years old. Registration is recommended. Register in person, online at WashCoLib.org/Events, or call 651-275-7300.

Virtual: Google Tools for Business, 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4. Learn Google Business Tools, including Google Analytics, Google Ads, Marketing Platform, and My Business. Review Google Search Console for connecting your website to Google and discuss how to use YouTube to promote your business. This workshop will be presented by Keer Keer Creative. Registration is required. Register in person, online at WashCoLib.org/events, or call 651-459-2040.

International Games Week, Monday, Nov. 8 – Friday, Nov. 12. Join us for board games, card games and other tabletop games for all ages. Stop by while the library is open to play with old friends, family, or make new connections. This program will take place throughout the day and does not require any registration or time commitment. Games and space are available first-come, first-serve.

International Games Week: Nintendo Wii Gaming, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8. Play the Wii at Hardwood Creek Library. Available games include Mario Cart, Rayman, Wii Sports, and Smarty Pants. Maximum of four players per hour. Registration is required for a one-hour time slot. Register in person, online at WashCoLib.org/Events, or call 651-275-7300.

Virtual: Annual Medicare Update, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9. Are you ready for your annual Medicare open enrollment? Learn about the most recent changes in Medicare benefits and how they affect you. This program is presented by Trellis, formerly the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging. Registration is required. Register in person, online at WashCoLib.org/events, or call 651-459-2040.

Virtual: eCommerce and Selling Online, 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10. Get started selling your product or service online. Topics include WordPress and choosing an eCommerce platform, as well as selecting a payment platform such as Paypal. This workshop will be presented by Keer Keer Creative. Registration is required. Register in person, online at WashCoLib.org/events, or call 651-459-2040.

Puzzle Competition! 10:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13. Are you ready for a challenge? Teams of 2 to 4 people will compete to finish the same 550-piece puzzle in the least amount of time. Prizes are awarded to the first two teams to finish the puzzle. Registration is required. Register in person, online at WashCoLib.org/Events, or call 651-275-7300.

Building with Bricks, 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13. Come create with the library's Lego collection. Build your own invention, dream house, or a rocket to the moon. Legos will be available for children aged 4 to 12 years old. Registration recommended. Register in person, online at WashCoLib.org/Events, or call 651-275-7300.

Virtual BINGO! 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13. Have fun playing BINGO via Zoom. You’ll receive blank BINGO cards to print at home, then log on and play. If you don't have a printer, you may pick up BINGO cards at Hardwood Creek Library. Small prizes will be awarded to winners. Registration required. Register in person, online at WashCoLib.org/events, or call 651-459-2040.

Virtual: Digital Archiving and Metadata, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15. Learn best practices for organizing files from your genealogy search so you can find them. We will also learn to add metadata to digital photos, which is like writing on the back of a virtual photo. Registration is required. Register in person, online at WashCoLib.org/events, or call 651-459-2040.

Let's Make Stuff: Block Printing, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17 from 1 to 2:30 P.M.

Learn the basics of print making and take home some cards and your block! All materials will be provided. Class size is limited. Please register online, at the Hardwood Creek Library Information Desk, or call 651-275-7300.

Virtual: Social Media Marketing, 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18. Learn the ins and outs of using four social media apps (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube) and why having social media accounts boosts Search Engine Optimization. This workshop will be presented by Keer Keer Creative. Registration is required. Register in person, online at WashCoLib.org/events, or call 651-459-2040.

Author Talk: Bill Strusinski, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20. Meet local author and Scandia resident, Bill Strusinski, as he discusses his book "Care Under Fire." Strusinski will discuss his experiences as a medic during the Vietnam War, what it was like to learn about saving a life in war time in only 10 weeks, and how his experiences went on to influence the rest of his life. In person attendees are limited to 10 family groups. Online registrations are unlimited. Registration is required. Register in person, online at WashCoLib.org/Events, or call 651-275-7300

For more Washington County Library events or to register, visit WashCoLib.org/Events

Hardwood Creek Library is at 19955 Forest Road N. in Forest Lake; 651-275-7300.

This press release was produced by the Washington County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.