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Used Book Sale
Brooklyn Park Library
Saturday, Nov. 7, 10a.m. – 4 p.m.
Bargain hunters and book lovers take note: the Friends of the Library will hold a sale of hundreds of 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 Most books, withdrawn from the Hennepin County Library system or donated by the public, will be priced $1 or less.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. Adult materials only
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First Pages: What Would You Like to Write?
Golden Valley Library
Saturday, Nov. 7, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
 or call
952.847.5475.
A beginning writing class to explore the differences between the creative writing genres and discover where your writing interests lie. Try your hand with writing exercises in fiction, creative nonfiction and poetry.
Presented in collaboration with the Loft Literary Center; Sponsored by the Friends of the Golden Valley Library.
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First Pages: Capturing Life-Changing Experiences
Oxboro Library
Saturday, Nov. 7, 1–2 p.m.
or call
952.847.5775.
Share your story through creative nonfiction writing. Explore tips, techniques and tools that will help you capture the moments, decisions and events that have significantly altered your life.
Presented in collaboration with the Loft Literary Center; Sponsored by the Friends of the Oxboro Library.
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LEGO® Mania!
Pierre Bottineau Library
Saturday, Nov. 7, 10–11:30 a.m.
For kids in preschool-grade 5. Take the LEGO challenge! Get together with your friends and build wild creations beyond your imagination! Duplo® blocks will also be available for younger children.
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Guys Read Book Club
Southdale Library
Saturday, Nov. 7, 11–11:45 a.m.
or call
952-847-5914.
For guys in grades 4-6. Join other guys to talk about a great book! Pick up a copy of the book at the children's information desk.
Guys Read is made possible by the Library Foundation of Hennepin County with generous support from the Best Buy Children's Foundation and the Ann and Jack Cole Children's Fund.
What We're Reading:
September 12: Simon Bloom, the Gravity Keeper, by Michael Reisman.
October 10: The London Eye Mystery, by Siobhan Dowd.
November 7: Herbert's Wormhole, by Peter Nelson.
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Preschool Storytime
Webber Park Library
Saturdays, October 3, Oct. 17, Oct. 24, Oct. 31, Nov. 7, Nov. 14 & Nov. 21, 11:00 a.m.
For children ages 4 to 6. Help your preschooler get ready to read. Enjoy stories together and build language skills.
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Conducting Your Own Investment Research
Walker Library
Saturday, Nov. 7, 1–2:30 p.m.
or call
952.847.8400.
Learn to access and use free online investment resources such as Standard and Poor's, Value Line and Morningstar from the library.
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First Pages: What Would You Like to Write?
Edina Library
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2–3 p.m.
or call
952.847.5425.
A beginning writing class to explore the differences between the creative writing genres and discover where your writing interests lie. Try your hand with writing exercises in fiction, creative nonfiction and poetry.
Presented in collaboration with the Loft Literary Center; Sponsored by the Friends of the Edina Library.
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Teen Art Contest
Augsburg Park Library
November 1–November 7
Budding Rembrandts, O'Keeffes and Monets: Get your creative juices flowing and enter two pieces (max) of your art. All participants will be invited to attend a reception on Monday, Nov. 23, 6:30 p.m., when winners will be officially announced. For details, call 952-847-5300.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Augsburg Park Library.
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Family Storytime
Champlin Library
Saturdays, Oct. 10–Nov. 14, 10:30 a.m.
For children ages 2 and up. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement with your children.
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Paws to Read
Linden Hills Library
Saturday, Nov. 7, 1–3 p.m.
or call
952.847.2825.
For kids in K-grade 5. Certified volunteers help put young readers at ease so they can cuddle up with a dog or other animal and practice reading aloud. Call ahead to find out what types of animals will be visiting.
Presented in collaboration with the North Star Therapy Animals.
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