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'ULTIMATE DEBATE: HARRY POTTER VERSUS TWILIGHT'
Teams of Teens Will Debate Which Fiction Series Is Best, Teenage Girl Band Will Perform Original Harry Potter Versus Twilight Song Teens will team up for "The Ultimate Debate: Harry Potter vs. Twilight" at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20 at Hennepin County Library - Central and at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 at Hennepin County Library - Ridgedale.
10/20/2009
DOZENS OF SUMMER BOOK CLUBS FOR KIDS AND TEENS BEGIN THIS WEEK AT HENNEPIN COUNTY LIBRARIES
'Guys Read,' 'Girls, Only,' Sci Fi, Spanish Language, Graphic Novel, Mother-Daughter, 'No Books! Club,' 'Twilight Online Book Club,' 'Read and Rant High School Book Club,' More! Dozens of free summer book clubs for kids and teens begin this week (or registration begins this week) at Hennepin County libraries. Lots of clubs cater to special interests and/or ages!
6/1/2009
HENNEPIN COUNTY LIBRARY PRESENTS CHINESE STORYTIME
Pinghua Yin, a native Mandarin speaker, will present stories, songs, and puppetry in Chinese at World Language Storytime - Chinese, a free program at 7 p.m. Thursdays through April 30 at the Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr., Minnetonka.
4/22/2009
AZTEC DANCERS TO PERFORM AT CHILDREN'S DAY/BOOK DAY EVENTS
The Latin American dance group Kalpulli Ketzal Coatlicue will perform authentic Aztec ceremonial dance at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 19 at the Ridgedale Library in Minnetonka, at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26 at Minneapolis Central Library and at 6:30 p.m. Moday, April 28 at Augsburg Park Library in Richfield as part of Children's Day/Book Day celebrations.
4/1/2008
FORMER ST. PAUL MAYOR JIM SCHEIBEL TO SPEAK AT LIBRARY 'CREATIVE AGING' PROGRAM
Jim Scheibel, former mayor of St. Paul, will speak on the topic, "Vital Force: Making a Difference Through Civic Engagement," as part of Hennepin County Library's "Creative Aging" program series and its "55+: Age Well, Live Smart" initiative at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 9 at the Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr., Minnetonka. Admission is free.
3/26/2008
EDINA LIBRARY EXHIBITS STUDENT ART
Approximately 400 pieces of art by students from the six Edina elementary schools are on display now through April 5 at the Edina Library, 5280 Grandview Square. There will be an Open House on Thursday, March 13, 6 p.m.to celebrate the show and its artists.
3/11/2008
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY IS MARCH 8
A program honoring Minnesota poet Phebe Hanson and a program of stories about strong women will be presented on International Women's Day, Saturday, March 8.
2/27/2008
CAREGIVING, CREATIVITY, LEARNING, LEADERSHIP, MORE ARE TOPICS OF UPCOMING PROGRAMS IN HENNEPIN COUNTY LIBRARY'S "55+" SERIES
Today, seniors and aging Baby Boomers are defying the traditional image of aging by being more active and involved than ever as they grow older — many while still parenting their own children or caring for aging parents.
This year, a member of the Baby Boom generation will turn 60 every seven seconds — and this trend will continue over the next 19 years. To serve this growing clientele, suburban Hennepin County libraries are presenting an ongoing series of "55+: Age Well, Live Smart" programs focusing on library programs, services, and resources of special interest to people age 55 and up.
11/26/2007
Writing Your Family's Story
Families gather together for feasting, fun, and shared experiences during the holidays. November is a great time to learn how to research and explore family genealogy and create your family's story.
10/30/2007
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