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Computer Skills Workshop
Saturday, May 25, noon–1:30 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-5900.
Work on projects and practice skills from using the mouse and keyboarding to using email and Microsoft Office with our software instructors and volunteer assistants.

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Microsoft Excel: Basics
Saturday, May 25, 10–11:30 a.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-5900.
Learn the basics of working with an Excel spreadsheet: navigation, entering data and using formulas.

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Club Book With Benjamin Percy
Wednesday, May 29, 7–8:30 p.m.
Percy is the author of "The Wilding," "Refresh, Refresh" and "The Language of Elk." Winner of the Society of Midland Authors Award for Fiction, his second novel, a psychological thriller ("Red Moon"), will be published in 2013. His writing has been read on National Public Radio, performed at Symphony Space and published by Esquire, where he is a regular contributor. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Seating is first-come, first-served. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
A program of MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency) and coordinated by the Friends of the Hennepin County Library, is funded in part with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Creative partner: A/B Geist. Media support: Minnesota Public Radio. Author escort: Around Town Agency.

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Job Search Assistance
Thursdays, March 7–May 30, 1–3 p.m.

Are you seeking new employment or re-entering the workforce? Do you need help looking for a job, filling out applications or writing your résumé? Stop in for free one-to-one assistance with a job search representative. Sign up on the day of the program in the Jobs and Small Business Center at the library.
Presented in partnership with Goodwill/Easter Seals.

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Internet Job Search and Networking
Wednesday, June 5, 1:30–3 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-5900.
Learn about job listing websites, email etiquette, job applications, and how to demonstrate the value of your experience to employers. Using online social media for networking such as LinkedIn also will be discussed.
Presented in partnership with HIRED.

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Job Search Assistance
Thursdays, June 6, June 13, June 20, June 27, July 11, July 18, July 25, Aug. 1, Aug. 8, Aug. 15, Aug. 22 & Aug. 29, 1 –3 p.m.

Are you seeking new employment or re-entering the workforce? Do you need help looking for a job, filling out applications or writing your résumé? Stop in for free one-to-one assistance with a job search representative. Sign up on the day of the program in the Jobs and Small Business Center on the third floor.
Presented in partnership with Goodwill/Easter Seals.

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Health Insurance Counseling for Seniors
Thursday, June 6, 9–10 a.m.
Thursday, June 6, 10–11 a.m.
Thursday, June 6, 11 a.m. – noon
Thursday, June 13, 9–10 a.m.
Thursday, June 13, 10–11 a.m.
Tuesday, June 18, 9–10 a.m.
Tuesday, June 18, 10–11 a.m.
Tuesday, June 18, 11 a.m. – noon
Thursday, June 27, 9–10 a.m.
Thursday, June 27, 10–11 a.m.
Thursday, June 27, 11 a.m. – noon
Thursday, July 11, 9–10 a.m.
Thursday, July 11, 10–11 a.m.
Thursday, July 11, 11 a.m. – noon
Tuesday, July 16, 9–10 a.m.
Tuesday, July 16, 10–11 a.m.
Tuesday, July 16, 11 a.m. – noon
Thursday, July 25, 9–10 a.m.
Thursday, July 25, 10–11 a.m.
Thursday, July 25, 11 a.m. – noon
Thursday, Aug. 1, 9–10 a.m.
Thursday, Aug. 1, 10–11 a.m.
Thursday, Aug. 1, 11 a.m. – noon
Thursday, Aug. 8, 9–10 a.m.
Thursday, Aug. 8, 10–11 a.m.
Thursday, Aug. 8, 11 a.m. – noon
Tuesday, Aug. 20, 9–10 a.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 20, 10–11 a.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 20, 11 a.m. – noon
Thursday, Aug. 22, 9–10 a.m.
Thursday, Aug. 22, 10–11 a.m.
Thursday, Aug. 22, 11 a.m. – noon
Register Online or call 612-543-5900.
A certified state health insurance counselor will assist with senior health insurance (enrollment steps, plan choices, low-income subsidy). Bring your list of prescriptions or your prescription bottles, Medicare, supplemental insurance, and/or Part D drug plan questions. Limit 1 individual or couple per session.
Presented in collaboration with Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging.

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Baby Storytime
Mondays, June 10–July 1, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
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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SCORE® Small Business Consultations
Monday, June 10, 10a.m.–noon
Monday, June 24, 4–6 p.m.
Monday, July 8, 10 a.m. – noon
Monday, July 22, 4–6 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 12, 10 a.m. – noon
Monday, Aug. 26, 4–6 p.m.
Meet with a business counselor to develop your business plan, discuss a new idea or tackle a business problem. Consultations are free and confidential. Walk-ins are welcome or call 952-938-4570 to make an appointment. Visit the SCORE website at www.score-minneapolis.org for details.

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Frogs, Volts and Vinegar
Tuesday, June 11, 2–3 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-5900.
Entering grades 4-6. Learn about one of the most vital engineering feats in history – the battery. Hear why scientists were motivated to create batteries and repeat key experiments performed by scientists Luigi Galvani and Alessandro Volta more than 200 years ago.
Sponsored by Friends of the Hennepin County Library and MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency).

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Chess Club
Wednesday, June 12, 6:30–8 p.m.
Wednesday, June 26, 6:30–8 p.m.
Wednesday, July 10, 6:30–8 p.m.
Wednesday, July 24, 6:30–8 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 6:30–8 p.m.
For families. Chess it out! Have fun learning the basics of chess, improving your game, mastering strategies and meeting other chess fans. Walk-ins welcome. Learn tips and moves from chess master Scott Stone.

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