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Revisiting Twain's Mississippi: Photos by Chris Faust May 4–June 22 See photos of Mississippi River sites associated with Mark Twain by local contemporary photographer Chris Faust. Compare his photos with 1890s-era cyanotypes made by Henry Bosse, which also will be displayed. Sponsored by the Council of Regional Public Library System Administrators; presented in collaboration with Foundation for the Exhibition of Photography.  Tell a Friend
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Gay Pride Month Display June 1–July 1 Join HCL in celebrating Pride 2013. The display will feature quotes from the local GLBTQ community expressing their library experiences and related materials from the collection. Tell a Friend
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Conversation Circles
Room Location: 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
Room Location: 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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Public Tour of Minneapolis Central Library
Room Location: Welcome Station
Tuesdays, March 5, March 19, April 2, April 16, May 7 & May 21, 6:30 –7:30 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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Lynne M. Jackson: The Dred Scott Decision
Room Location: Doty Board Room
Tuesday, May 21, 3:30–5:30 p.m.
Jackson, president and founder of The Dred Scott Heritage Foundation, is a great-great-granddaughter of Harriet and Dred Scott of the Dred Scott Decision of 1857. She will be sharing the history of this landmark case, the family story and attendant histories. Documents and publications concerning the Dred Scott Decision from the Library's Huttner Abolition and Anti-Slavery Collection will be on display.
Presented in partnership with Minnesota African-American Museum.
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Genealogy Assistance
Room Location: 4th Floor
Tuesday, May 21, 5–8 p.m.
Wednesday, May 22, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
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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Job Search Assistance
Room Location: N-207
Wednesdays, March 6–May 29, 1–4:30 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.
Presented in partnership with Goodwill/Easter Seals.
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Public Tour of Minneapolis Central Library
Room Location: 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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Adult Homework Help
Room Location: New Americans Center
Saturday, May 25, 10:30a.m.–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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Small Business Consultations With LegalCORPS
Room Location: N-202
Tuesday, May 28, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Do you need brief advice on a legal issue? Stop by for free, confidential and sound legal advice provided by LegalCORPS volunteer attorneys. Sign up for your same-day appointment at the second-floor information desk. Presented in partnership with LegalCORPS.
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SCORE® Small Business Consultations
Room Location: N-201
Tuesday, May 28, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Bring your small business idea/problem and experienced SCORE counselors (retired members of the business community) will offer free, one-on-one confidential counseling on all aspects of small business start-up and management.
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Conversation Circles
Room Location: N-402
Saturday, June 1, 1–3 p.m.
Sunday, June 2, 1–3 p.m.
Tuesday, June 4, 4–6 p.m.
Wednesday, June 5, 4–6 p.m.
Thursday, June 6, 4–6 p.m.
Saturday, June 8, 1–3 p.m.
Sunday, June 9, 1–3 p.m.
Tuesday, June 11, 4–6 p.m.
Wednesday, June 12, 4–6 p.m.
Thursday, June 13, 4–6 p.m.
Saturday, June 15, 1–3 p.m.
Sunday, June 16, 1–3 p.m.
Tuesday, June 18, 4–6 p.m.
Wednesday, June 19, 4–6 p.m.
Thursday, June 20, 4–6 p.m.
Saturday, June 22, 1–3 p.m.
Sunday, June 23, 1–3 p.m.
Tuesday, June 25, 4–6 p.m.
Wednesday, June 26, 4–6 p.m.
Thursday, June 27, 4–6 p.m.
Saturday, June 29, 1–3 p.m.
Sunday, June 30, 1–3 p.m.
Tuesday, July 2, 4–6 p.m.
Wednesday, July 3, 4–6 p.m.
Saturday, July 6, 1–3 p.m.
Sunday, July 7, 1–3 p.m.
Tuesday, July 9, 4–6 p.m.
Wednesday, July 10, 4–6 p.m.
Thursday, July 11, 4–6 p.m.
Saturday, July 13, 1–3 p.m.
Sunday, July 14, 1–3 p.m.
Tuesday, July 16, 4–6 p.m.
Wednesday, July 17, 4–6 p.m.
Thursday, July 18, 4–6 p.m.
Saturday, July 20, 1–3 p.m.
Sunday, July 21, 1–3 p.m.
Tuesday, July 23, 4–6 p.m.
Wednesday, July 24, 4–6 p.m.
Thursday, July 25, 4–6 p.m.
Saturday, July 27, 1–3 p.m.
Sunday, July 28, 1–3 p.m.
Tuesday, July 30, 4–6 p.m.
Wednesday, July 31, 4–6 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 1, 4–6 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 3, 1–3 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 4, 1–3 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 6, 4–6 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 4–6 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 8, 4–6 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 10, 1–3 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 11, 1–3 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 13, 4–6 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 14, 4–6 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 15, 4–6 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 17, 1–3 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 18, 1–3 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 20, 4–6 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 21, 4–6 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 22, 4–6 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 24, 1–3 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 25, 1–3 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 27, 4–6 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 28, 4–6 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 29, 4–6 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 31, 1–3 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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