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Can Pigeons Drive a Bus?
Minnetonka Library
Friday, June 21, 1–3 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-5725.
Entering K-grade 6. Using books by author/artist Mo Willems as inspiration, learn how to draw cartoon characters and change their expressions by changing just a few lines using markers, graphite pencils and colored pencils. Materials provided.
Presented in collaboration with Minnetonka Center for the Arts; Sponsored by the Friends of the Hennepin County Library and MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency).
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Talk of the Stacks With Colum McCann
Minneapolis Central Library
Pohlad Hall
Monday, June 24, 7–8:30 p.m.
McCann is a National Book Award-winner, an internationally best-selling author ("Let the Great World Spin") and has published in 35 languages. He's also been named one of Esquire's “Best & Brightest,” is a contributor to the New Yorker, New York Times Magazine, Atlantic Monthly and Paris Review. "Transatlantic," his newest book, is a profound meditation on identity and history -- connecting a series of narratives spanning 150 years and two continents. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Seating is first-come, first-served. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
A program of the Friends of the Hennepin County Library. Presenting sponsor: The Private Client Reserve of U.S. Bank. Additional support: Dorsey and Whitney LLP, MinnPost, Magers and Quinn Booksellers and the Marquette Hotel.
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Girls Only Kids Book Club
Southdale Library
Tuesday, June 25, 2–3 p.m.
Tuesday, July 16, 2–3 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2–3 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-5900.
Girls entering grades 4-6. Join other girls to talk about a great book! Author Mary Losure will attend the Aug. 6 meeting to discuss her book, "The Fairy Ring." Lending copies may be picked up at the children's information desk prior to meeting.
Sponsored by Friends of the Southdale Library.
What We're Reading:
June 25: Because of Winn Dixie, by DiCamillo, Kate.
July 16: The Ballad of Lucy Whipple, by Cushman, Karen.
August 6: The Fairy Ring, by Losure, Mary.
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Gay Pride: Poetry Reading
Minneapolis Central Library
Pohlad Hall
Tuesday, June 25, 7–9 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-8000.
Listen to local GLBTQ authors who contributed poems on the Midwestern experience in two Squares & Rebels anthologies: “When We Become Weavers” edited by Kate Lynn Hibbard and “Among the Leaves” edited by Raymond Luczak.
This project is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Presented in partnership with Queer Voices Reading Series of Intermedia Arts.
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Poetry Lovers Converge
Golden Valley Library
Monday, July 1, 6–8 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 5, 6–8 p.m.
Everyone (kids to teens to seniors!) is invited to read an original or a favorite poem, or just come and listen. In all languages, for all ages and all authors. Bring your friends!
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Can Pigeons Drive a Bus?
Champlin Library
Monday, July 8, 2–4 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6250.
Entering K-grade 6. Using books by author/artist Mo Willems as inspiration, learn how to draw cartoon characters and change their expressions by changing just a few lines using markers, graphite pencils and colored pencils. Materials provided.
Presented in collaboration with Minnetonka Center for the Arts; Sponsored by the Friends of the Hennepin County Library and MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency).
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Can Pigeons Drive a Bus?
Hopkins Library
Tuesday, July 9, 2–4 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6400.
Entering K-grade 6. Using books by author/artist Mo Willems as inspiration, learn how to draw cartoon characters and change their expressions by changing just a few lines using markers, graphite pencils and colored pencils. Materials provided.
Presented in collaboration with Minnetonka Center for the Arts; Sponsored by the Friends of the Hennepin County Library and MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency).
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Author Talk: Wayne Jorgenson
Eden Prairie Library
Thursday, July 11, 7 p.m.
Jorgenson, Civil War militaria collector and historian, will discuss his new book “Every Man Did His Duty,” which includes war-time stories of the men who served in the First Minnesota Infantry. Books will be available for purchase.
Sponsored by Friends of the Eden Prairie Library.
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Can Pigeons Drive a Bus?
Rockford Road Library
Monday, July 15, 2–4 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-5875.
Entering K-grade 6. Using books by author/artist Mo Willems as inspiration, learn how to draw cartoon characters and change their expressions by changing just a few lines using markers, graphite pencils and colored pencils. Materials provided.
Presented in collaboration with Minnetonka Center for the Arts; Sponsored by the Friends of the Hennepin County Library and MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency).
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Kids Fantasy Book Club
Southdale Library
Wednesday, July 17, 11a.m.–noon
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 11 a.m. – noon
Register Online or call 612-543-5900.
Entering grades 4-6. Join other kids to talk about a great fantasy book! Author William Alexander will attend the Aug. 7 meeting to discuss his new book, "Ghoulish Song." Lending copies may be picked up at the children's information desk prior to meeting.
Sponsored by Friends of the Southdale Library.
What We're Reading:
June 19: Savvy, by Law, Ingrid.
July 17: Enchanted Glass, by Jones, Diana Wynne.
August 7: Ghoulish Song, by Alexander, William.
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Meet the Author: Ron Gamer
Rogers Library
Wednesday, July 17, 1 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6050.
Entering grades 3-6. Once the tent is pitched, and the campfire's glowing, Gamer draws parallels between writing fiction and the folk tale, "Stone Soup." With props and overheads to help hold interest, you will fill his "story pot." Gamer will share his learning journey from rough draft to finished product - and the rejection bumps in-between.
Sponsored by Friends of the Rogers Library.
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