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Act Out for Adults: History of Theater
Maple Grove Library Saturday, June 8, 1–2:30 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6450.
Explore some major theater movements in a fun, interactive and inspiring way. An experienced Guthrie teaching artist will provide a peek at how theater from the past connects to the theater today. For both avid theater-goers and people who just have an interest! See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
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Act Out for Adults: Musical Theater Journeys
St. Louis Park Library Sunday, Aug. 11, 1–2:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jul 14. Register online or call 612-543-6125.
Get on your feet: move and groove to the beat! Explore the basics of various dance styles and acting in relation to movement. You'll learn the basic vocabulary and style of musical theater in a fun, supportive environment. No experience necessary! See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
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Act Out for Adults: Play Reading
Westonka Library Saturday, July 27, 10:30a.m.–noon
Registration required, begins Jun 29. Register online or call 612-543-6175.
You will put on the shoes of the actor and read a play aloud. Get an insider's peek at the play and the production. Led by an experienced Guthrie teaching artist. No experience necessary! See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
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Act Out for Adults: Play Reading
Brooklyn Park Library Tuesday, July 9, 7–8:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 11. Register online or call 612-543-6225.
You will put on the shoes of the actor and read a play aloud. Get an insider's peek at the play and the production. Led by an experienced Guthrie teaching artist. No experience necessary! See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
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Act Out for Kids: Creative Movement
Osseo Library Monday, Aug. 12, 2–3:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jul 15. Register online or call 612-543-5750.
Entering grades 1-2. Learn how to walk like a bear, creep like a tiger or be like a tiny fly! An experienced Guthrie teaching artist will show you fun and creative ways to use imaginative movement. See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
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Act Out for Kids: Creative Movement
Sumner Library Wednesday, July 10, 2–3:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 12. Register online or call 612-543-6875.
Entering grades 3-5. Learn how to walk like a bear, creep like a tiger or be like a tiny fly! An experienced Guthrie teaching artist will show you fun and creative ways to use imaginative movement. See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
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Act Out for Kids: Creative Movement
Brookdale Library Thursday, Aug. 1, 1–2:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jul 3. Register online or call 612-543-5600.
Entering grades 3-5. Learn how to walk like a bear, creep like a tiger or be like a tiny fly! An experienced Guthrie teaching artist will show you fun and creative ways to use imaginative movement. See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
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Act Out for Kids: Creative Movement
Southdale Library Monday, July 22, 2–3:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 24. Register online or call 612-543-5914.
Entering grades 1-2. Learn how to walk like a bear, creep like a tiger or be like a tiny fly! An experienced Guthrie teaching artist will show you fun and creative ways to use imaginative movement. See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
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Act Out for Kids: Creative Movement
Minneapolis Central Library Saturday, June 15, 1–2:30 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-8000.
Entering grades 1-2. Learn how to walk like a bear, creep like a tiger or be like a tiny fly! An experienced Guthrie teaching artist will show you fun and creative ways to use imaginative movement. See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
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Act Out for Kids: Creative Movement
Champlin Library Wednesday, July 24, 2–3:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 26. Register online or call 612-543-6250.
Entering grades 3-5. Learn how to walk like a bear, creep like a tiger or be like a tiny fly! An experienced Guthrie teaching artist will show you fun and creative ways to use imaginative movement. See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
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Act Out for Kids: Creative Movement
Nokomis Library Thursday, June 27, 2–3:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins May 30. Register online or call 612-543-6800.
Entering grades 1-2. Learn how to walk like a bear, creep like a tiger or be like a tiny fly! An experienced Guthrie teaching artist will show you fun and creative ways to use imaginative movement. See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
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Act Out for Kids: Creative Movement
Pierre Bottineau Library Saturday, Aug. 3, 11a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jul 6. Register online or call 612-543-6850.
Entering grades 1-2. Learn how to walk like a bear, creep like a tiger or be like a tiny fly! An experienced Guthrie teaching artist will show you fun and creative ways to use imaginative movement. See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
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Act Out for Kids: Creative Movement
St. Bonifacius Library Saturday, June 29, 1–2:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 1. Register online or call 612-543-6100.
Entering grades 3-5. Learn how to walk like a bear, creep like a tiger or be like a tiny fly! An experienced Guthrie teaching artist will show you fun and creative ways to use imaginative movement. See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
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Act Out for Kids: Creative Movement
Minnetonka Library Friday, July 12, 1–2:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 14. Register online or call 612-543-5725.
Entering grades 1-2. Learn how to walk like a bear, creep like a tiger or be like a tiny fly! An experienced Guthrie teaching artist will show you fun and creative ways to use imaginative movement. See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
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Act Out for Kids: Creative Movement
Linden Hills Library Wednesday, June 19, 1:30–3 p.m.
Held at Linden Hills Park & Recreation Center, 3100 W. 43rd St., Minneapolis
Register Online or call 612-543-6825.
Entering grades 1-2. Learn how to walk like a bear, creep like a tiger or be like a tiny fly! An experienced Guthrie teaching artist will show you fun and creative ways to use imaginative movement. See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
Location: Linden Hills Park & Recreation Center, 3100 W. 43rd St., Minneapolis.
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Act Out for Kids: Creative Movement
Hopkins Library Thursday, July 25, 10:30a.m.–noon
Registration required, begins Jun 27. Register online or call 612-543-6400.
Entering grades 1-2. Learn how to walk like a bear, creep like a tiger or be like a tiny fly! An experienced Guthrie teaching artist will show you fun and creative ways to use imaginative movement. See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
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Act Out for Kids: Playmaking
Roosevelt Library Thursday, Aug. 1, 2–3:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jul 3. Register online or call 612-543-6700.
Entering grades 3-5. Let your imagination run wild! Using themes from children’s literature, myths and legends, you will be led by an experienced Guthrie teaching artist to get a basic understanding of acting by creating your own bare-bones theater from scratch. See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
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Act Out for Kids: Storymaking
Southeast Library Thursday, June 27, 1:30–3 p.m.
Registration required, begins May 30. Register online or call 612-543-6725.
Entering grades 1-2. Explore countless ways to create a story! Using fairy tales and simple acting games, you will be led by an experienced Guthrie teaching artist to create your own tales inspired by the twists and turns of your imagination. See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
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Act Out for Kids: Storymaking
Rogers Library Wednesday, June 12, 1–2:30 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6050.
Entering grades 1-2. Explore countless ways to create a story! Using fairy tales and simple acting games, you will be led by an experienced Guthrie teaching artist to create your own tales inspired by the twists and turns of your imagination. See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
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Act Out for Teens: Acting Games for Beginners
Plymouth Library Tuesday, July 30, 1:30–3 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jul 2. Register online or call 612-543-5825.
Entering grades 6-9. Learn the tricks of the trade from an experienced Guthrie teaching artist. Rev up your creative juices, tune up your spontaneity and learn to stay in the moment. No experience necessary, but get ready to play! See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
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Act Out for Teens: Acting Games for Beginners
Franklin Library Wednesday, July 10, 4–5:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 12. Register online or call 612-543-6925.
Entering grades 6-9. Learn the tricks of the trade from an experienced Guthrie teaching artist. Rev up your creative juices, tune up your spontaneity and learn to stay in the moment. No experience necessary, but get ready to play! See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
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Act Out for Teens: Duke It Out
Webber Park Library Tuesday, June 11, 2–3:30 p.m.
Held at Webber Park Community Building, 4400 Dupont Ave. N., Minneapolis
Register Online or call 612-543-6750.
Entering grades 6-9. Learn the secrets of stage combat from an experienced Guthrie teaching artist. Slap, punch and kick without hurting anyone – just like actors do it on stage! It looks real, but it’s just pretend. No experience necessary! See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
Location: Webber Park Community Building, 4400 Dupont Ave. N., Minneapolis.
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Act Out for Teens: Duke It Out
Eden Prairie Library Saturday, July 20, 1–2:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 22. Register online or call 612-543-6275.
Entering grades 6-9. Learn the secrets of stage combat from an experienced Guthrie teaching artist. Slap, punch and kick without hurting anyone – just like actors do it on stage! It looks real, but it’s just pretend. No experience necessary! See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
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Act Out for Teens: Intro to Physical Comedy
Rockford Road Library Monday, June 17, 2–3:30 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-5875.
Entering grades 6-9. Are you ready to get serious about being funny? An experienced Guthrie teaching artist will help you explore theater techniques for a wide variety of physical comedy. Let your humor run wild in a safe and creative environment. No experience necessary! See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
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Act Out for Teens: Intro to Physical Comedy
Ridgedale Library Tuesday, July 23, 1:30–3 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 25. Register online or call 612-543-8800.
Entering grades 6-9. Are you ready to get serious about being funny? An experienced Guthrie teaching artist will help you explore theater techniques for a wide variety of physical comedy. Let your humor run wild in a safe and creative environment. No experience necessary! See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
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Atomic Adventures: A History Mystery
St. Louis Park Library Thursday, June 13, 2–3:30 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6125.
Entering grades 7-12. It’s the Cold War era. You live in a small Minnesota town and are forced to make sense of the paranoia and suspicion surrounding your town while racing against the clock to break a secret code.
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Atomic Adventures: A History Mystery
East Lake Library Thursday, July 18, 2–3:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 20. Register online or call 612-543-8425.
Entering grades 7-12. It’s the Cold War era. You live in a small Minnesota town and are forced to make sense of the paranoia and suspicion surrounding your town while racing against the clock to break a secret code.
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Atomic Adventures: A History Mystery
Penn Lake Library Thursday, July 25, 2–3:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 27. Register online or call 612-543-5800.
Entering grades 7-12. It’s the Cold War era. You live in a small Minnesota town and are forced to make sense of the paranoia and suspicion surrounding your town while racing against the clock to break a secret code.
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Atomic Adventures: A History Mystery
Brookdale Library Wednesday, July 10, 3:30–5 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 12. Register online or call 612-543-5600.
Entering grades 7-12. It’s the Cold War era. You live in a small Minnesota town and are forced to make sense of the paranoia and suspicion surrounding your town while racing against the clock to break a secret code.
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Celebrate Children’s Day/Book Day: Art on Display
Penn Lake Library May 15–June 5
Enjoy an exhibit of children's book art projects created at the April 20 Children's Day/Book Day event at the Bloomington Civic Plaza.
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Celebrate Children’s Day/Book Day: Art on Display
Oxboro Library June 12–July 3
Enjoy an exhibit of children's book art projects created at the April 20 Children's Day/Book Day event at the Bloomington Civic Plaza.
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Celebrate Children’s Day/Book Day: Art on Display
Augsburg Park Library July 10–July 31
Enjoy an exhibit of children's book art projects created at the April 20 Children's Day/Book Day event at the Bloomington Civic Plaza.
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Crafty Minnesota: Button Box
Nokomis Library Saturday, Aug. 10, 3–5 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jul 13. Register online or call 612-543-6800.
For adults. Buttons are not only functional, but also beautiful, whimsical and decorative. Dig through our treasure trove of buttons and learn techniques to make your own button accessories to showcase these tiny bits of art. Materials provided. Find related books and more at the Library.
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Crafty Minnesota: Button Box
Ridgedale Library Monday, Aug. 5, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jul 8. Register online or call 612-543-8800.
For adults. Buttons are not only functional, but also beautiful, whimsical and decorative. Dig through our treasure trove of buttons and learn techniques to make your own button accessories to showcase these tiny bits of art. Materials provided. Find related books and more at the Library.
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Crafty Minnesota: Button Box
St. Louis Park Library Thursday, Aug. 15, 7–9 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jul 18. Register online or call 612-543-6125.
For adults. Buttons are not only functional, but also beautiful, whimsical and decorative. Dig through our treasure trove of buttons and learn techniques to make your own button accessories to showcase these tiny bits of art. Materials provided. Find related books and more at the Library.
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Crafty Minnesota: Kumihimo Bracelets
St. Louis Park Library Thursday, June 20, 7–9 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6125.
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.
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Crafty Minnesota: Kumihimo Bracelets
Ridgedale Library Monday, June 3, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-8840.
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.
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Crafty Minnesota: Kumihimo Bracelets
Nokomis Library Saturday, June 8, 3–5 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6800.
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.
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Crafty Minnesota: Needle Felting
Nokomis Library Saturday, July 13, 3–5 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 15. Register online or call 612-543-6800.
For adults. Paint and draw with tiny bits of wool and a special needle. Create a pin or tiny ornament using the technique of needle felting. Materials provided. Find related books and more at the Library.
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Crafty Minnesota: Needle Felting
Ridgedale Library Monday, July 1, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 3. Register online or call 612-543-8800.
For adults. Paint and draw with tiny bits of wool and a special needle. Create a pin or tiny ornament using the technique of needle felting. Materials provided. Find related books and more at the Library.
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Crafty Minnesota: Needle Felting
St. Louis Park Library Thursday, July 18, 7–9 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 20. Register online or call 612-543-6125.
For adults. Paint and draw with tiny bits of wool and a special needle. Create a pin or tiny ornament using the technique of needle felting. Materials provided. Find related books and more at the Library.
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Crafty Minnesota: Retro Macramé
St. Louis Park Library Thursday, June 13, 7–9 p.m.
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For adults. Plant hangers, owl art and knotty jewelry are all back and better than ever. Learn a simple collection of knots used to make handy mesh bags or funky accessories. Materials provided. Find related books and more at the Library.
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First Pages Day of Creative Writing
Offsite Library Saturday, June 8, 9a.m.–5 p.m.
Held at The Loft Literary Center, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis
Register Online or call 612-543-8000.
Have you always wanted to write a screenplay, novel, poem, children's book, memoir or a personal essay, but didn't know how to begin? Let accomplished and award-winning writers show you how to get started!
Location: The Loft Literary Center, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis.
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Gay Pride: Celebrating Our Family Stories
Minneapolis Central Library Saturday, June 22, 10a.m.–noon
Registration required, begins May 25. Register online or call 612-543-8000.
Birth-kindergarten. Share stories and songs and create art that celebrate families in all their forms in a safe and fun place. See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
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Gay Pride: Gen Silent Screening and Panel Discussion
Minneapolis Central Library Thursday, June 20, 7–9 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-8000.
This critically acclaimed film documents how oppression in the years before Stonewall affects LGBT seniors today. It puts a face on what experts in the film call an epidemic: lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender elders so afraid of discrimination by caregivers or bullying by other seniors that many simply go back into the closet to survive in the care system. A panel discussion will follow the screening.
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Gay Pride: Poetry Reading
Minneapolis Central Library Tuesday, June 25, 7–9 p.m.
Registration required, begins May 28. 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.
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Global Folk: One World Drums
Long Lake Library Monday, June 10, 1:30–2:30 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6425.
All ages. Join local musicians from New Primitives in creating a percussion ensemble using drums, plastic buckets and cowbells. Learn about rhythm and music. No experience necessary!
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Global Folk: One World Drums
Sumner Library Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2–3 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jul 17. Register online or call 612-543-6875.
All ages. Join local musicians from New Primitives in creating a percussion ensemble using drums, plastic buckets and cowbells. Learn about rhythm and music. No experience necessary!
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Global Folk: One World Drums
Westonka Library Thursday, Aug. 1, 2–3 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jul 3. Register online or call 612-543-6175.
All ages. Join local musicians from New Primitives in creating a percussion ensemble using drums, plastic buckets and cowbells. Learn about rhythm and music. No experience necessary!
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Global Folk: One World Drums
Webber Park Library Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2–3 p.m.
Held at Webber Park Community Building, 4400 Dupont Ave. N., Minneapolis
Registration required, begins Jul 9. Register online or call 612-543-6750.
All ages. Join local musicians from New Primitives in creating a percussion ensemble using drums, plastic buckets and cowbells. Learn about rhythm and music. No experience necessary!
Location: Webber Park Community Building, 4400 Dupont Ave. N., Minneapolis.
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Global Folk: One World Drums
Minneapolis Central Library Wednesday, June 26, 1–2 p.m.
Registration required, begins May 29. Register online or call 612-543-8000.
All ages. Join local musicians from New Primitives in creating a percussion ensemble using drums, plastic buckets and cowbells. Learn about rhythm and music. No experience necessary!
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Global Folk: Roe Family Singers
Wayzata Library Thursday, Aug. 1, 1 p.m.
All ages. How often do you get to bounce to the rhythms of banjo, guitar, autoharp, washboard and kazoo? Get the whole family dancing with this award-winning homegrown band that plays good-time, old-time hillbilly music.
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Global Folk: Roe Family Singers
Osseo Library Monday, June 10, 2 p.m.
All ages. How often do you get to bounce to the rhythms of banjo, guitar, autoharp, washboard and kazoo? Get the whole family dancing with this award-winning homegrown band that plays good-time, old-time hillbilly music.
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Global Folk: Roe Family Singers
Pierre Bottineau Library Tuesday, July 30, 6:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jul 2. Register online or call 612-543-6850.
All ages. How often do you get to bounce to the rhythms of banjo, guitar, autoharp, washboard and kazoo? Get the whole family dancing with this award-winning homegrown band that plays good-time, old-time hillbilly music.
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Global Folk: Roe Family Singers
Washburn Library Saturday, June 22, 11 a.m.
Registration required, begins May 25. Register online or call 612-543-8375.
All ages. How often do you get to bounce to the rhythms of banjo, guitar, autoharp, washboard and kazoo? Get the whole family dancing with this award-winning homegrown band that plays good-time, old-time hillbilly music.
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Global Folk: Singalong Folk Songs
Washburn Library Saturday, July 13, 11 a.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 15. Register online or call 612-543-8375.
All ages. Clap your hands, stomp your feet and get moving to the beat as Ross Sutter sings folk songs from America and Northern Europe. Children will have a chance to try out different rhythm instruments.
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Global Folk: Singalong Folk Songs
Linden Hills Library Thursday, July 25, 1 p.m.
Held at Linden Hills Park & Recreation Center, 3100 W. 43rd St., Minneapolis
All ages. Clap your hands, stomp your feet and get moving to the beat as Ross Sutter sings folk songs from America and Northern Europe. Children will have a chance to try out different rhythm instruments.
Location: Linden Hills Park & Recreation Center, 3100 W. 43rd St., Minneapolis.
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Global Folk: Singalong Folk Songs
Penn Lake Library Tuesday, July 23, 2 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 25. Register online or call 612-543-5800.
All ages. Clap your hands, stomp your feet and get moving to the beat as Ross Sutter sings folk songs from America and Northern Europe. Children will have a chance to try out different rhythm instruments.
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Global Folk: Singalong Folk Songs
St. Anthony Library Tuesday, June 25, 2 p.m.
Registration required, begins May 28. Register online or call 612-543-6075.
All ages. Clap your hands, stomp your feet and get moving to the beat as Ross Sutter sings folk songs from America and Northern Europe. Children will have a chance to try out different rhythm instruments.
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Global Folk: Singalong Folk Songs
St. Louis Park Library Monday, June 17, 1 p.m.
All ages. Clap your hands, stomp your feet and get moving to the beat as Ross Sutter sings folk songs from America and Northern Europe. Children will have a chance to try out different rhythm instruments.
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Juneteenth: The Sound of Freedom - A Celebration of Community
North Regional Library Saturday, June 22, 2 p.m.
Commemorating the end of slavery, Juneteenth is one of our country's oldest known celebrations. Award-winning actor T. Mychael Rambo is joined by Thomasina Petrus and others to offer a blend of music, poetry and stories that reach back to the songs of freedom and the words that announced its arrival.
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MacPhail Center for Music: Sing, Play, Learn!
Washburn Library Wednesdays, May 1–29, 11–11:45 a.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-8375.
Birth-preschool. Hands-on musical play activities led by early childhood music specialists will let your family experience music’s impact on learning and reading readiness. Together you will sing, rhyme, read, move and create!
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Movie Matinees for Kids
Westonka Library Thursday, July 11, 2p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 8, 2 p.m.
Enjoy family-friendly movies for all ages. Movies are projected on the wall for big-screen viewing.
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Paint It Green: Japanese Chirimen Art
Long Lake Library Wednesday, June 26, 2–3 p.m.
Registration required, begins May 29. Register online or call 612-543-6425.
Chirimen is a traditional Japanese weaving technique developed during the Edo period. Learn about it and create your own miniature animal with chirimen-inspired fabric. Materials provided.
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Revisiting Twain's Mississippi: Photos by Chris Faust
Minneapolis Central Library 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.
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Scrapbook Minnesota
Westonka Library Thursday, July 25, 2–3:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 27. Register online or call 612-543-6175.
Entering grades 7-12. Create a small keepsake book with all your favorite places and things about Minnesota. You'll receive a chipboard book, vintage postcards, maps and images of iconic places and things from around our great state. Materials provided.
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Scrapbook Minnesota
Minnetonka Library Wednesday, July 17, 2–3:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 19. Register online or call 612-543-5725.
Entering grades 7-12. Create a small keepsake book with all your favorite places and things about Minnesota. You'll receive a chipboard book, vintage postcards, maps and images of iconic places and things from around our great state. Materials provided.
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Scrapbook Minnesota
Augsburg Park Library Thursday, July 11, 2–3:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 13. Register online or call 612-543-6200.
Entering grades 7-12. Create a small keepsake book with all your favorite places and things about Minnesota. You'll receive a chipboard book, vintage postcards, maps and images of iconic places and things from around our great state. Materials provided.
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Scrapbook Minnesota
North Regional Library Tuesday, July 23, 4–5:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 25. Register online or call 612-543-8450.
Entering grades 7-12. Create a small keepsake book with all your favorite places and things about Minnesota. You'll receive a chipboard book, vintage postcards, maps and images of iconic places and things from around our great state. Materials provided.
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Work of Art: Career Planning for Artists
Roosevelt Library Tuesday, June 18, 5:30–8 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6700.
Where do you want to be both artistically and professionally? This session concentrates on examining your career and developing a career plan. Learn how to define your goals, identify strategies for achieving your objectives and developing your career path. Find related books and more at the Library.
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Work of Art: Funding Your Work
Roosevelt Library Tuesday, Aug. 13, 5:30–8 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jul 16. Register online or call 612-543-6700.
Learn how to generate income. Topics discussed: the value of multiple income streams; research and application preparation techniques for grants, fellowships and scholarships; residency programs available to individual artists; and the importance of community partners as a strategy for expanding your audience and appealing to potential funders. Find related books and more at the Library.
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Work of Art: Legal Considerations for Artists
Roosevelt Library Tuesday, July 16, 5:30–8 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 18. Register online or call 612-543-6700.
From protecting your intellectual property to choosing a legal form for your artistic business, an understanding of underlying legal principles will help you make smarter choices. Learn about copyrights and contract basics regarding selling and licensing your work, as well as getting into business. Find related books and more at the Library.
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Work of Art: Marketing for Artists
Roosevelt Library Tuesday, July 9, 5:30–8 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 11. Register online or call 612-543-6700.
Identify the right audience for your artistic output. Develop marketing strategies and a marketing plan geared to your target audience. Find related books and more at the Library.
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Work of Art: Pricing Your Work
Roosevelt Library Tuesday, Aug. 6, 5:30–8 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jul 9. Register online or call 612-543-6700.
How can you ensure that you are compensated fairly for the art you create? Learn what to consider when setting a price for your work or the services you provide. Find related books and more at the Library.
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Work of Art: Recordkeeping and Financial Management for Artists
Roosevelt Library Tuesday, July 23, 5:30–8 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 25. Register online or call 612-543-6700.
Does your actual income match your desired income? Learn clear, simple methods for setting up your financial books, how budgets and cash flow statements can help you plan for profit and make accurate projections about what to expect. Find related books and more at the Library.
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Work of Art: Simple Business Plans for Artists
Roosevelt Library Tuesday, July 30, 5:30–8 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jul 2. Register online or call 612-543-6700.
What does it take to grow your artistic business, aka your career? Start with preparing a simple business plan in arts-friendly language, which is an essential planning tool for any small business (even if you’re “just a painter!”). Find related books and more at the Library.
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Work of Art: Time Management for Creative People
Roosevelt Library Tuesday, June 25, 5:30–8 p.m.
Registration required, begins May 28. Register online or call 612-543-6700.
Are you a right-brained person living in a left-brained world? Learn approaches for getting control of your day, creating work time and reaching your artistic goals. Find related books and more at the Library.
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Work of Art: Your Promotional Toolkit
Roosevelt Library Tuesday, July 2, 5:30–8 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 4. Register online or call 612-543-6700.
What should be in your portfolio? Learn about targeting your résumé, choosing a work sample, and composing the catalog page that accompanies it. Feel free to bring promotional materials along for review. Find related books and more at the Library.
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