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Brodini Comedy Magic Show
Brookdale Library
Wednesday, June 19, 1:00 p.m. 
Magician Graylyn Morris will raise spirits and test kids' powers of concentration as he manipulates ropes, scarves, balls and other magician's props in a perplexing "now-you-see-it, now-you-don't" performance! 
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Girls Only Kids Book Club
Edina Library
Wednesdays, June 19–July 24, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6325.
Join other girls to talk about a great book! Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk prior to meeting.
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Daughter-Mother Book Club
Edina Library
Wednesdays, June 19–July 24, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6325.
Join others to talk about a great book! 
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The Teddy Bear Band
Excelsior Library
Wednesday, June 19, 10:30 a.m. 
Held at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 301 County Road 19, Excelsior
A BYOTB (Bring your own teddy bear) program guaranteed to inspire movement, imagination and fun for all! Go on a musical journey of imaginary rides, games and "Bear-Robics." Directions to Mount Calvary Lutheran Church from Excelsior Library: Take the 3rd Street exit and turn left. Go to Water Street and turn right. Go to George Street and turn right. Follow George Street to the church and turn left into the parking lot.
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Banana-Wocky
Oxboro Library
Wednesday, June 19, 2:00 p.m. 
See live banana plants, share stories and meet the animals that eat nature's perfect fruit. 
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Child-Parent Book Club
Penn Lake Library
Wednesdays, June 19–July 31, 2:00 p.m. 
Register Online or call 612-543-5800.
Join others to talk about a great book! Lending copies may be picked up at the customer service desk prior to meeting.
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Can Pigeons Drive a Bus?
Rogers Library
Wednesday, June 19, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6050.
Using books by author/artist Mo Willems as inspiration, learn how to draw cartoon characters and change their expressions by changing just a few lines using markers, graphite pencils and colored pencils. Materials provided.  
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Raptors of Minnesota
St. Bonifacius Library
Wednesday, June 19, 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Held at St. Bonifacius City Council Chambers, 8535 Kennedy Memorial Dr.
Meet an owl, hawk, falcon and very special guest - a bald eagle - from the University of Minnesota's Raptor Center. Learn about the different types of raptors, their characteristics, identification, diets and habitats. 
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Guys Read Jr. Book Club
St. Louis Park Library
Wednesdays, June 19–July 17, 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6125.
Join other guys to talk about a great book! Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk beginning June 3.
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Guys Read Kids Book Club
St. Louis Park Library
Wednesdays, June 19–July 24, 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6125.
Join other guys to talk about a great book! Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk beginning June 3.
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Guys Read Kids Book Club
St. Louis Park Library
Wednesdays, June 19–July 24, 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6125.
Join other guys to talk about a great book! Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk beginning June 3.
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Kids Fantasy Book Club
Southdale Library
Wednesdays, June 19–August 7, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-5914.
Join other kids to talk about a great fantasy book! Author William Alexander will attend the Aug. 7 meeting to discuss his new book, "Ghoulish Song." Lending copies may be picked up at the children's information desk prior to meeting.
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Readers' Theater Workshop
Wayzata Library
Wednesdays, June 19–June 19, 1:30 p.m. 
Register Online or call 612-543-6150.
Practice and present short stories, plays and poems in a dramatic way, reading them aloud. No memorizing! Practice on Monday and Tuesday with a short public performance on Wednesday! 
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Readers' Theater Performance
Wayzata Library
Wednesday, June 19, 1:30 p.m. 
Listen to a group of talented Plymouth seniors as they present theatrical readings of classic children's stories in this interactive, intergenerational story program. Featuring a special performance by the Wayzata Library Summer Players! 
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Art Out of the Box: Handmade Portraits
East Lake Library
Wednesday, June 19, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-8425.
Museum-trained teens will take you on a hands-on exploration of portraits from the museum. Turn your idea of self-image on its head with a playful approach to a timeless art form. Leave with a sketchbook to keep drawing whenever inspiration strikes!  
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Camp Bookawocky: Reading and Learning
East Lake Library
Wednesdays, June 19–July 31, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Entering grades 1-4. Keep up with your reading over the summer at Camp Bookawocky. Drop in to sign up for one-on-one reading tutoring appointments. 
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Camp Bookawocky: Games and Projects
East Lake Library
Wednesdays, June 19–July 31, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Entering grades 1-4. Keep up with your reading over the summer at Camp Bookawocky. Drop in for games and creative projects. 
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Camp Bookawocky: Reading and Learning
Franklin Library
Wednesdays, June 19–July 31, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Entering grades 1-4. Keep up with your reading over the summer at Camp Bookawocky. Drop in to sign up for one-on-one reading tutoring appointments. 
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Camp Bookawocky: Kids Book Club
Franklin Library
Wednesdays, June 19–July 31, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Entering grades 1-4. Keep up with your reading over the summer at Camp Bookawocky. Join a book club with other kids! 
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Camp Bookawocky: Games and Projects
Franklin Library
Wednesdays, June 19–July 31, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Entering grades 1-4. Keep up with your reading over the summer at Camp Bookawocky. Drop in for games and creative projects. 
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Act Out for Kids: Creative Movement
Linden Hills Library
Wednesday, June 19, 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Held at Linden Hills Park & Recreation Center, 3100 W. 43rd St., Minneapolis
Register Online or call 612-543-6825.
Learn how to walk like a bear, creep like a tiger or be like a tiny fly! An experienced Guthrie teaching artist will show you fun and creative ways to use imaginative movement. See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us
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Discovery Days
North Regional Library
Wednesdays, June 19–August 28, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Check out the Discovery Room where you'll have minds-on, hands-on fun, with new themed activities each week. 
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Girls Club
North Regional Library
Wednesdays, June 19–July 24, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Beat the heat and the summer doldrums! Join Girls Club for lots of girls-only fun, crafts, games and activities. Bring your creative spirit to the library and energize your summer! 
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Kids Jr. Book Club
North Regional Library
Wednesdays, June 19–July 31, 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Join other kids to talk about a great book! No pre-reading required! We will share a book and discuss.
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Camp Bookawocky: Kids Book Club
North Regional Library
Wednesdays, June 19–June 21, 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Entering grades 1-4. Keep up with your reading over the summer at Camp Bookawocky. Join a book club with other kids! Read together each day as we read through three fun chapter books.
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Read the Book, See the Movie Kids Jr. Club
Sumner Library
Wednesdays, June 19–August 21, 2:00 p.m. 
Join others to talk about a great book that's been turned into a movie. No pre-reading required! We will share the book and discuss.
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