Hennepin County Library - Events & Classes

search results

Library Events

at Ridgedale Library

Socrates Café
Thursdays, March 7–May 30, 7 p.m.
Sit back and philosophize with your friends and neighbors. The topic is decided by popular vote at the beginning of the meeting. All welcomed; no experience necessary. The concept of Socrates Café is based on the book of the same name by Christopher Phillips.

Tell a Friend

Microsoft Word Introduction for Job Seekers
Tuesday, May 28, 1–3 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-8800.
Word is used to create business documents, résumés and cover letters. You will learn how to enter and edit text, apply formatting and save files.
Presented by Science Museum of Minnesota - Computer Education
Sponsored by MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency)

Tell a Friend

Remind Me

Microsoft PowerPoint Introduction for Job Seekers
Tuesday, May 28, 6–8 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-8800.
PowerPoint creates dynamic slideshows that communicate information to an audience. Learn how to format slide text, add images and select transitions for your presentation.
Presented by Science Museum - Computer Education
Sponsored by MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency)

Tell a Friend

Remind Me

Crafty Minnesota: Kumihimo Bracelets
Monday, June 3, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-8800.
For adults. Learn how to do kumihimo, a Japanese 8-stranded braid with intricate patterns that look complicated, but are easy to master. Finish it off with a clasp and you have a colorful braided bracelet with subtle shimmer. Materials provided. Find related books and more at the Library.
This project is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Presented in collaboration with Textile Center.

Tell a Friend

Remind Me

Computer Skills Workshop
Monday, June 3, noon–1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 4, noon–1:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 6, noon–1:30 p.m.
Friday, June 7, noon–1:30 p.m.
Monday, July 1, noon–1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 2, noon–1:30 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 5, noon–1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 6, noon–1:30 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 8, noon–1:30 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 9, noon–1:30 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-8800.
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.

Tell a Friend

Remind Me

Microsoft Publisher: Basics
Monday, June 3, 10–11:30 a.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-8800.
Learn to use the menus and toolbars to create and publish your own fliers, brochures and greeting cards.

Tell a Friend

Remind Me

Microsoft Word: Basics
Tuesday, June 4, 10–11:30 a.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-8800.
Learn how to use the ribbon, enter and delete text, basic formatting, cut, copy and paste; and when to use 'save' and 'save as.'

Tell a Friend

Remind Me

SCORE^® Small Business Consultations
Tuesday, June 4, 1–4 p.m.
Tuesday, July 2, 1–4 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 6, 1–4 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 welcome.

Tell a Friend

Remind Me

eBook Basics
Wednesday, June 5, 10a.m. – noon
Register Online or call 612-543-8800.
Learn how to search for, select, download and use eBooks from the HCL website on your personal eReader device or computer.

Tell a Friend

Remind Me

Microsoft Excel: Basics
Thursday, June 6, 10–11:30 a.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-8800.
Learn the basics of working with an Excel spreadsheet: navigation, entering data and using formulas.

Tell a Friend

Remind Me

Adult Book Club
Thursday, June 6, 7p.m.
Thursday, July 11, 7 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 1, 7 p.m.
Join our discussion of new and interesting titles. Bring along your recommendations for future meetings.
Sponsored by Friends of the Ridgedale Library.
What We're Reading:
June 6: Moloka'i, by Brennert, Alan.
July 11: The Night Circus, by Morgenstern, Erin.
August 1: On the Road, by Kerouac, Jack.

Tell a Friend

Remind Me