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HIRED Job Counseling - Dislocated Worker Program
Brookdale Library
Thursday, May 23, 1–3 p.m.
This drop-in career assessment and counseling service is for everyone who needs help restarting their career.

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Senior Surf Day
Brooklyn Park Library
Thursday, May 23, 9–11 a.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6225.
Learn computer basics, how to navigate and search the Internet and how to access websites of interest to seniors. Get hands-on computer experience with help from representatives of the Senior LinkAge Line^®.
Presented in collaboration with Minnesota Board on Aging and Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging.

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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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Genealogy Assistance
Minneapolis Central Library
4th Floor
Thursday, May 23, 5–8 p.m.
Tuesday, May 28, 5–8 p.m.
Genealogy volunteers will help you get started or offer suggestions for your genealogy project. No appointment necessary. Volunteers will assist on computers with dedicated genealogy resources in the McCarthy Genealogy Collection area.

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Public Tour of Minneapolis Central Library
Minneapolis Central Library
Welcome Station
Thursdays, March 14, March 28, April 11, April 25, May 9 & May 23, 1:00 – 2 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-8000.
Tour this stunning Cesar Pelli-designed library with a green roof, four fireplaces, an art gallery, a piano room, four-story atrium and 2.4 million items in the collection -- including government documents and much more! Families welcome. Groups of 10 or more, or groups with mobility issues, contact Rochelle at 612-543-8120 or email rhenry@hclib.org.
School (PreK-12), ABE or ELL groups, please check our "Teachers Toolbox" for school visit information and tour contacts. Note: Two-week advance notice is required for school group tours/visits.

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Teen Anime Club
Champlin Library
Thursday, May 23, 6–7:30 p.m.
Location: the large meeting room at the Champlin Ice Forum, 12165 Ensign Ave. N., Champlin
For teens. Watch anime, discuss manga and share artwork. Something different every time!

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Homework Hub
East Lake Library
Thursday, May 23, 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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Homework Hub
Franklin Library
Thursdays, March 7, March 14, March 21, April 11, April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23 & May 30, 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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Young Achievers
Franklin Library
Thursdays, March 7–May 30, 4:30–6 p.m.
For teens. Do you want to be involved in your community? Are you concerned about your health and lifestyle? Then bring your friends and come for poetry, arts, games and more!
Made possible by the Friends of the Hennepin County Library through a grant from The McKnight Foundation; Presented in partnership with WellShare International.

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ArtVentures
Franklin Library
Thursday, May 23, 6–7:15 p.m.
Thursday, May 30, 6–7:15 p.m.
For teens. Explore your creativity while learning about the vibrant arts scene right in our community! Sessions will include projects based out of the Franklin Teen Center along with visits from local artists and trips to see working artists in action.
Made possible by the Friends of the Hennepin County Library through a grant from The McKnight Foundation.

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Baby Storytime
Hopkins Library
Thursdays, May 2–23, 10:30 a.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6400.
For children from birth to 24 months. Delight and stimulate your baby's senses with books and music. Build brain power.

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