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The Hobbit
Tuesday, June 18, 2–4 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6450.
Entering K-grade 6. I dare say, you'll want to bring your creativity and hobbit-sense to this workshop. I've heard tell that you'll build a hobbit house along with many mythical creatures out of Model Magic to animate your very own legendary tale. Materials provided.
Presented in collaboration with Minnetonka Center for the Arts; Sponsored by the Friends of the Hennepin County Library and MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency).
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Make This: Graphic Novel/Sequential Art
Thursday, June 20, 2–4 p.m.
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Entering grades 6-12. Learn new drawing and painting techniques to create your own graphic novel. Blank pre-bound books and other materials will be provided.
Sponsored by Friends of the Maple Grove Library.
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Girls Only Kids Book Club
Tuesday, June 25, 2–3 p.m.
Tuesday, July 16, 2–3 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2–3 p.m.
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Girls entering grades 4-6. Join other girls to talk about a great book! Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk prior to meeting.
Sponsored by Friends of the Maple Grove Library.
What We're Reading:
June 25: Ten Rules for Living with My Sister, by Martin, Ann M..
July 16: Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, by Lin, Grace.
August 6: The Klipfish Code, by Casanova, Mary.
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Guys Read Kids Book Club
Wednesday, June 26, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 24, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 14, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6450.
Guys entering grades 4-6. Join other guys to talk about a great book! Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk prior to meeting.
Sponsored by Friends of the Maple Grove Library.
What We're Reading:
June 26: Frindle, by Clements, Andrew.
July 24: Science Fair, by Barry, Dave.
August 14: NERDS : National Espionage, Rescue, and Defense Society , by Buckley, Michael.
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Teen Anime Club
Thursday, June 27, 2–3:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 11, 2–3:30 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 8, 2–3:30 p.m.
For teens. Watch anime, discuss manga and share artwork. Something different every time!
Sponsored by Friends of the Maple Grove Library.
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Friends Meeting
Wednesday, July 3, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 4, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 6, 7 p.m.
Join fellow library enthusiasts to hear what's happening at Hennepin County Library. Help support your local library by planning and volunteering at book sales, programs, and special events. The Friends look forward to meeting you. General membership meeting
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Family Storytime
Tuesdays, July 9–30, 10:30–11 a.m.
For children age 2 and up. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement with your children.
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Make This: Fancy Nancy Drama Dolls
Tuesday, July 9, 2–4 p.m.
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Entering K-grade 3. Be fancy like Nancy! Use your fashion design skills to create trendy clothing, accessories and animal friends for your own paper doll. Materials provided.
Sponsored by Friends of the Maple Grove Library.
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Used Book Sale
Saturday, July 13, 10a.m.–4 p.m.
Bargain hunters and book lovers take note: the Friends of the Library will hold a sale of hundreds of adult and children's 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.
Saturday, July 13, 3-4 p.m. Bag Sale $5/bag
Book donations accepted at the library beginning Jan. 1.
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Yoga and Stories
Thursday, July 18, 2–3:15 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 20. Register online or call 612-543-6450.
Entering grades 3-5. Children's stories will provide a world where kids and their caregivers can practice yoga postures with imagination. Become stretching dogs and hopping frogs! Play, create, rest and giggle with yoga.
Sponsored by Friends of the Hennepin County Library and MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency).
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Baby Storytime
Fridays, July 19–Aug. 9, 10:30–11 a.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 21. Register online or call 612-543-6450.
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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