Library Events
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Health Insurance Counseling for Seniors
Southdale Library
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.
Health Insurance Counseling for Seniors
Washburn Library
Wednesday, June 19, 12:30–2 p.m.
Wednesday, June 19, 2–3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 21, 12:30–2 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2–3:30 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-8375.
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 2 individuals or couples per session.
Presented in collaboration with Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging.
Senior Surf Day
Sumner Library
Wednesday, June 19, 1–3 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6875.
Learn computer basics, how to navigate and search the Internet and how to access websites of interest to seniors. Get hands-on computer experience with help from representatives of the Senior LinkAge Line®.
Presented in collaboration with Minnesota Board on Aging and Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging.
Senior Surf Day
Rockford Road Library
Thursday, June 20, 10a.m.–noon
Thursday, July 18, 10 a.m. – noon
Thursday, Aug. 15, 10 a.m. – noon
Register Online or call 612-543-5875.
Learn computer basics, how to navigate and search the Internet and how to access websites of interest to seniors. Get hands-on computer experience with help from representatives of the Senior LinkAge Line®.
Presented in collaboration with Minnesota Board on Aging and Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging.
Senior Surf Day
Northeast Library
Thursday, June 20, 10 a.m. – noon
Register Online or call 612-543-6775.
Learn computer basics, how to navigate and search the Internet and how to access websites of interest to seniors. Get hands-on computer experience with help from representatives of the Senior LinkAge Line®.
Presented in collaboration with Minnesota Board on Aging and Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging.
Memoir Writing Group
Franklin Library
Thursday, June 20, noon–2 p.m.
Thursday, July 18, noon–2 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 15, noon–2 p.m.
Would you like to create a record of your personal history? Bring what you have written and are willing to read to the group for helpful comments and suggestions.
Presented in collaboration with Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Introduction to Digital Photography for Seniors
Brooklyn Park Library
Thursday, June 20, 2–4 p.m.
Thursday, June 27, 2–4 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6225.
Hands-on practice for beginners taking pictures with digital cameras. Also learn how to transfer photos to computers for viewing and printing. Familiarity with computer and mouse desirable. Bring your own camera.
Sponsored by Friends of the Brooklyn Park Library.
Senior Surf Day
Brooklyn Park Library
Thursday, June 27, 9–11 a.m.
Thursday, Aug. 8, 9–11 a.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6225.
Learn computer basics, how to navigate and search the Internet and how to access websites of interest to seniors. Get hands-on computer experience with help from representatives of the Senior LinkAge Line®.
Presented in collaboration with Minnesota Board on Aging and Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging.
First Fridays: Diabetes Support Group
Nokomis Library
Friday, July 5, 1–3 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 2, 1–3 p.m.
Are you diabetic or prediabetic? Share experiences with others living with diabetes and get tips and advice from a health care professional on blood sugar management, diet and exercise. Please call Nokomis Healthy Seniors, 612-729-5499, to make arrangements for free transportation to the program.
Sponsored by Friends of the Nokomis Library; Presented in partnership with Minneapolis Community Education.
55+ Nonfiction Book Club
Franklin Library
Friday, July 12, 1–3 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 9, 1–3 p.m.
Join our discussion of new and interesting nonfiction titles. Bring along your recommendations for future meetings. For additional information, call the library, 612-543-6925.
Presented in collaboration with Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
55+ Book Club
East Lake Library
Friday, July 12, 10:30 a.m.
Friday, Aug. 9, 10:30 a.m.
Join our discussion of new and interesting titles. Bring along your recommendations for future meetings.
Sponsored by Friends of the East Lake Library.
What We're Reading:
June 14: A Tree Grows In Brooklyn, by Betty Smith.
July 12: Angry Housewives Eating Bon bons, by Lorna Landvik.
August 9: Guardian of the Horizon, by Elizabeth Peters.
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