Hennepin County Library: Events for Today

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Central
Club Room, N-201

11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Thu., August 7, 2008

Kids Events

Baby Lapsit Storytime: Ages Birth-24 Months

An interactive experience focused on babies from birth through 24 months and their parents or caregivers, Baby Storytime is designed to encourage early literacy development through shared reading, songs, games and movement. Baby Storytime is immediately followed by open playtime at the library.

Central
Star Tribune Imag. Activity Room N-180

10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Thu., August 7, 2008

Boys Book Club

Walker
Meeting Room

7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Thu., August 7, 2008

Enchanted Movie

A classic Disney fairytale lands in modern-day New York City when a storybook princess is thrust into present day Manhattan by an evil queen. Her prince follows after to rescue her but her journey causes her to change her views on life and love after meeting a handsome lawyer. Walt Disney Pictures. 107 minutes.

Northeast
Meeting Room

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Thu., August 7, 2008

Family Storytime

Join our librarians in winding down the day with a storytime session for all ages. Storytime sessions are drop in and encourage early literacy development through stories, music and bonding time together.

Linden Hills	7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.	Thu., August 7, 2008
Walker	7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.	Thu., August 7, 2008
Washburn	7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.	Thu., August 7, 2008

Magician Matt Dunn

Go wild over the out-of-this-world comedy and magic in this fast-paced, interactive show featuring everyone’s favorite rabbit, Houdini!

Nokomis
Meeting Room

2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Thu., August 7, 2008

Schiffelly Puppets

Pierre Bottineau
Childrens Gathering Room

1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Thu., August 7, 2008

Captain Schnook, Stinker Bell, and the High Frying Adventures of Peter Pan Join in on the fun as we take a wild and crazy trip to Neverland in this parody of the James Barrie classic.

Pierre Bottineau

1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Thu., August 7, 2008

Reservations by the Public

Rotaract

Young professionals dedicated to participating in community service

Hosmer
Meeting Room

6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Thu., August 7, 2008

Special Events

11th Annual Talent Show

The 11th Annual Talent Show featuring Fancy Ray McCloney as MC is a guaranteed happening event. We have over the years seen amazing talent. This year should prove to be no different. Every one is welcome to particapate. To register to perform call 612-630-6950. This event is spnosored by the Friends of Minneapolis Public Library, the Lyndale Neighborhood Association and KFAI Fresh Air Radio 90.3 F.M.

Hosmer
Meeting Room

2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Thu., August 7, 2008

Summer Reading Events

Captain Schnook, Stinker Bell and the High Frying Adventures of Peter Pan

Schiffelly Puppets present a parody of the classic James M. Barrie tale that teaches about sharing.

Pierre Bottineau

1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Thu., August 7, 2008

Schiffelly Puppets' seeming "cast of thousands" present a arody of the classic James M. Barrie tale that teaches abot sharing.

Pierre Bottineau
Sheridan Meeting Room

2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Thu., August 7, 2008

Dino Dig Discovery Trunk

Have more fun than a megalosaurus in a mud pit. Become paleontologists and investigate the prehistoric world of dinosaurs. Discovery Trunks are from the Minnesota Children's Museum. Grades For kids in preschool and up.

Roosevelt

4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Thu., August 7, 2008

Kids Book Club

August book: Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett

Franklin
Friends of Franklin Community Room

3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Thu., August 7, 2008

Technology Classes

Internet Basics

Learn what the Internet is; how to use the Internet Explorer browser, access a web site, move around a web page, use search engines; and evaluate information found on the web. Prerequisite: Computer Basics class or ability to use a mouse. Register online or by calling 612-630-6000.

Franklin
Phillips Technology Center

12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Thu., August 7, 2008

Introduction to Open Office

Open Office is a multiplatform office suite that can be used to create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations it is free to download and distribute. This class will introduce the customer to the Open Office Suite of programs and how to download and install the program. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or the ability to use a mouse

Central
Best Buy Technology Center S-163

6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Thu., August 7, 2008

Teen Events

Franklin Teen Center

Join us at Franklin Teen Center for conversation, computers, and events.

Franklin
Friends of Franklin Community Room

4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Thu., August 7, 2008

Teens in Action

Meet new friends, do fun projects, help others with Campfire USA

East Lake
Meeting Room

3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thu., August 7, 2008

XBox Dance, Dance Revolution

Teens, come and join the fun. Play Dance, Dance Revolution on XBox. Ages 12-17.

Sumner
Cargill Room

2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thu., August 7, 2008

Welcoming New Immigrants

Conversation Circle

A volunteer-led opportunity to practice English language conversation skills with other adults. No registration required. Call 612.630.6069 for more information.

Central
Conference Room N-402

4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Thu., August 7, 2008

ESL Class

To enroll in English class, call Sarah at 612-377-5399

Sumner
Nellie Stone Johnson Room

6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Thu., August 7, 2008