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Conversation Circles
Minneapolis Central Library
Room N-402
March 1-May 30
Tues., Wed., Thurs., 4-6 p.m.; Sat. and Sun., 1-3 p.m. (except March 31)
Non-native English speakers: practice your English and make new friends in an informal, volunteer-led setting, and learn about the library, too. Call 612-543-5669 for more information in English or, in Hmong, 612-543-8845; in Somali, 612-543-8756; in Spanish, 612-543-8510.

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Adult Homework Help
Minneapolis Central Library
New Americans Center
Sundays, March 3, March 10, March 17, March 24, April 7, April 14, April 21, April 28, May 5, May 12, May 19 & May 26, 1:00 – 3 p.m.
Trained volunteer tutors will help adults with college homework assignments in any subject. Also open to adults working to improve their English, prepare for the GED, occupational, citizenship and driver’s exams.

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Conversation Circles
East Lake Library
Sundays, March 24, April 7, April 14, April 21, April 28, May 5, May 19 & May 26, 1:00 –3 p.m.
Non-native English speakers: practice your English and make new friends in an informal, volunteer-led setting, and learn about the library, too. Call 612-543-5669 for more information in English or, in Hmong, 612-543-8845; in Somali, 612-543-8756; in Spanish, 612-543-8510.

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Hosmer World Film Series
Hosmer Library
Sundays, March 3, March 10, March 17, March 24, April 7, April 14, April 21, April 28, May 5, May 12, May 19 & May 26, 1:30 p.m.
Get a glimpse of the diverse world we live in through this series of award-winning international films. Rare cinema at its finest!
Sponsored by Friends of the Hosmer Library.

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Homework Hub
Hosmer Library
Tuesdays, March 5, March 12, March 19, March 26, April 9, April 16, April 23, April 30, May 7, May 14, May 21 & May 28, 3:30 –7:30 p.m.
Free in-person tutoring for K-12 students. No advance sign-up needed.
Funded by the Friends of the Hennepin County Library.

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Catalyst Math Tutors
Hosmer Library
Tuesday, May 28, 6–8 p.m.
Thursday, May 30, 6–8 p.m.
For families. Need help in math? Get free math tutoring from qualified math teachers, mechanical engineers and students with advanced degrees in math. For all math abilities.

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Pitching My Way Through World War II
Linden Hills Library
Tuesday, May 28, 6:30 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6825.
With more than 300 letters sent back home during WW II, an uncle recounts his war experiences to his family and connects them to his experience in a very personal way.

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Fearless and Friendly Knitting Group
Nokomis Library
Tuesday, May 28, 6–8 p.m.
For men and women at all skill levels. Make new friends while creating your own handmade masterpieces! Drop in, or stay the whole time. Learn how to knit or practice new techniques. Bring your own needles and yarn, please. Other needlecrafts welcome!
Sponsored by Friends of the Nokomis Library.

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Homework Hub
Nokomis Library
Tuesdays, March 5, March 12, March 19, March 26, April 9, April 16, April 23, April 30, May 7, May 14, May 21 & May 28, 3:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Free in-person tutoring for K-12 students. No advance sign-up needed.
Funded by the Friends of the Hennepin County Library.

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O.P.E.N. Time
Franklin Library
Tuesdays, March 5–May 28, 4–5 p.m.
For teens. Options for Play and Enrichment Now Time provides just that: options. Come downstairs to the Teen Center and choose from computers, magazines, board games, video games, brain teasers, conversation with friends and more!
Made possible by the Friends of the Hennepin County Library through a grant from The McKnight Foundation.

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4-H Mentoring Club
Franklin Library
Tuesdays, March 5–May 28, 5–7 p.m.
For teens. Learn about urban ecology, health and nutrition, sustainable agriculture and related careers in food science from adults and peer mentors. You also will maintain a community garden and visit local food enterprises.
Made possible by the Friends of the Hennepin County Library through a grant from The McKnight Foundation; Presented in partnership with University of Minnesota.

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