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Camp Bookawocky: Reading and Learning
East Lake Library
Thursdays, June 20, June 27, July 11, July 18, July 25 & Aug. 1, 1 – 3 p.m.
For families. Entering grades 1-4. Keep up with your reading over the summer at Camp Bookawocky. Drop in to sign up for one-on-one reading tutoring appointments.
Presented in partnership with Minnesota Literacy Council and AmeriCorps VISTA.
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Camp Bookawocky: Games and Projects
East Lake Library
Thursdays, June 20, June 27, July 11, July 18 & July 25, 3 –5 p.m.
For families. Entering grades 1-4. Keep up with your reading over the summer at Camp Bookawocky. Drop in for games and creative projects.
Presented in partnership with Minnesota Literacy Council and AmeriCorps VISTA.
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Camp Bookawocky: Reading and Learning
Franklin Library
Thursdays, June 13, June 20, June 27, July 11, July 18, July 25 & Aug. 1, 1 –3 p.m.
For families. Entering grades 1-4. Keep up with your reading over the summer at Camp Bookawocky. Drop in to sign up for one-on-one reading tutoring appointments.
Presented in partnership with Minnesota Literacy Council and AmeriCorps VISTA.
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Camp Bookawocky: Games and Projects
Franklin Library
Thursdays, June 13, June 20, June 27, July 11, July 18, July 25 & Aug. 1, 4 –5 p.m.
For families. Entering grades 1-4. Keep up with your reading over the summer at Camp Bookawocky. Drop in for games and creative projects.
Presented in partnership with Minnesota Literacy Council and AmeriCorps VISTA.
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Nokomis Library Writing Group
Nokomis Library
Thursday, June 20, 6:30p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 1, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 15, 6:30 p.m.
Join fellow writers for encouragement, feedback, and to help each other take writing to the next level. Bring works in progress, paper and pen. You will explore different ways to think about writing.
Sponsored by Friends of the Nokomis Library.
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New Yorker Discussion Group
Washburn Library
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, 2:00 – 4 p.m.
The New Yorker magazine provides a unique mix of articles on current topics, literature and the arts. Join other New Yorker readers in discussing articles from the magazine. Participants are encouraged to take turns choosing articles and leading the discussions.
Presented in collaboration with Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
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Preschool Storytime Activities
North Regional Library
Fridays, June 7, June 14, June 21, June 28, July 12, July 19, July 26, Aug. 2, Aug. 9, Aug. 16, Aug. 23 & Aug. 30, 11:00 a.m.
For families. After storytime (10:30-11 a.m.), do a craft, learn a new poem or enjoy other activities and get tips on how to encourage and support reading and literacy at home.
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Camp Bookawocky: Reading and Learning
Franklin Library
Fridays, June 14–July 26, 1–3 p.m.
For families. Entering grades 1-4. Keep up with your reading over the summer at Camp Bookawocky. Drop in to sign up for one-on-one reading tutoring appointments.
Presented in partnership with Minnesota Literacy Council and AmeriCorps VISTA.
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Read to a Dog
Washburn Library
Saturday, June 22, 3–5 p.m.
Saturday, July 27, 3–5 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 24, 3–5 p.m.
For families. Certified volunteers will help put young readers at ease so they can cuddle up with a dog and practice reading aloud.
Sponsored by the Reading Education Assistance Dogs.
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Paws to Read
Pierre Bottineau Library
Saturday, June 22, 10:30a.m. – noon
For families. Certified volunteers will help put young readers at ease so they can cuddle up with a dog or other animal and practice reading aloud. Call ahead to find out what types of animals will be visiting.
Presented in collaboration with North Star Therapy Animals.
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Paws to Read
Brookdale Library
Sunday, June 23, 1–2:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 21, 1–2:30 p.m.
For families. Certified volunteers will help put young readers at ease so they can cuddle up with a dog or other animal and practice reading aloud. Call ahead to find out what types of animals will be visiting. Come to the children's area, starting at 12:30 p.m., to sign up for a time slot.
Presented in collaboration with North Star Therapy Animals.
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