Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Instructors from Urban Relish will demonstrate how to make spice blends and grilling rubs at “Sugar & Spice” labs at Hennepin County libraries.
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Tuesday, February 12
Free workshops begin in March and are part of Hennepin County Library’s “Library Laboratory” series offering adults hands-on learning opportunities with local experts on a wide variety of subjects. Mary Jo Rasmussen and other instructors from Urban Relish will demonstrate how to make spice blends and grilling rubs at “Sugar & Spice” labs March 12-May 18. Participants will make a spice blend to take home. “These classes will focus on using spices and spice blends to add flavor to your food, from chili to soups and even hot chocolate and popcorn,” Rasmussen said. “We will cover buying, storing and using spices, including how to coax difference flavor nuances from the same spice, depending on whether you use it whole, toast it and grind it or…
Friday, January 11, 2013
Local libraries offer you ways to share your book recommendations with other readers.
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Friday, January 11
“The Snow Angel,” “The Chocolate Snowman Murders” and “Dashing Through the Snow” are a few of the books Hennepin County Library staff recommends when “the weather outside is frightful.” What are you reading? Hennepin County Library invites readers age 17 and up to share their comments about what they’re reading by participating in “Winter Jackets,” a free adult reading program scheduled Feb. 1-28 at all Hennepin County libraries. Presented in collaboration with the Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA) and back by popular demand for its fifth year, “Winter Jackets” encourages adults to read to their hearts’ content throughout I Love to Read Month (February), then post book reviews at their local library. Public libraries throughout …
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Hennepin County librarians have a couple of days off coming up.
Hennepin County libraries will be closed on Dec. 24 and 25 (Christmas Eve and Christmas Day), and Jan. 1 (New Year’s Day). Also, all libraries usually open on Mondays will close at 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 31 For library hours and locations: http://www.hclib.org/pub/info/locations.cfm. Hennepin County operates 41 libraries in the city of Minneapolis and suburban Hennepin County. Libraries in Minnetonka include the Minnetonka Library and Ridgedale Library. Nationally recognized as one of the top libraries in the United States, Hennepin County Library serves 1.2 million residents in Hennepin County and offers approximately 5 million books, CDs, DVDs, newspapers, magazines and online resources — including data bases and downloadables, plus more…
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Critically-acclaimed local author and historian James Carl Nelson will read from his new book, “Five Lieutenants" at Ridgedale Library on Dec. 3.
Meet novelist Lorna Landvik, historian James Carl Nelson, journalist and humorist Calvin Trillin and Civil War historian Wayne Jorgenson at Hennepin County libraries in December. All programs are free. Monday, Dec. 3, 6:30 p.m. Author Lorna Landvik Hennepin County Library - Maple Grove 8001 Main St. N., Maple Grove, 612-543-6450 Join Landvik, bestselling author of nine novels, as she talks about the creative process, inspiration and the changing world of publishing. Her fun, new novel is "Mayor of the Universe." Books will be available for purchase and signing. Sponsored by Friends of the Maple Grove Library. Monday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m. Author James Carl Nelson Hennepin County Library – Ridgedale, 612-543-8800 Critically-acclaimed local …
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Take part in free holiday events and activities at Hennepin County libraries from Nov. 15 to Dec. 27, 2012.
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Editor’s note: Information provided by the Hennepin County Library. The following winter/holiday-themed programs are scheduled at Hennepin County libraries. All programs are free, some require registration. For Hennepin County Library’s complete program and exhibit schedule Crafty Minnesota: Fairy Lights St. Louis Park Library Thursday, Nov. 15, 7–9 p.m. Register online or call 612-543-6125. For adults. Make lacy fiber globes that you can put around your holiday twinkle lights or hang as ethereal holiday décor. Materials provided. This project is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Presented in collaboration with the Textile Center. Schiffelly Puppets: No Nose for Rudolph Excelsior Library Saturday, Nov. 24…
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
The new book, The Casual Vacancy, is to be released later in September.
Harry Potter may have vanished into the past, but author J.K. Rowling is still around, with her for-adults book, The Casual Vacancy, due out Sept. 27. In Minnetonka, you can find the book at Barnes & Noble Booksellers. If you’re looking to check the book out from Hennepin County Libraries, 140 copies are on order. The bad news? There are already 1,207 requests for 75 books. However, you can stop by at Ridgedale Library or Minnetonka Library to check for one of the 63 copies that will be on Bestseller Express shelves. It costs $4 for 10 days to rent a Bestseller Express book at all Hennepin County libraries. The new book by the creator of Harry Potter is aiming this book at a grown-up audience. More than 2 million hardcover copies of her …
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Special events are scheduled to encourage teens to visit Hennepin County libraries during Teen Read Month.
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Saturday, September 22, 2012
Do you have some “steampunk” books on your coffee table? Chances are, if you have a teen in the house, you do. “’Steampunk’ is a fairly new genre that combines alternate history and low-tech machines that can do very high-tech things,” said Johannah Genett, Hennepin County Library program librarian. Teen Read Month, which begins Oct. 1 at Hennepin County libraries, is a great time for teens and parents to learn about this and other recent teen reading trends, enjoy special activities, and make the most of their library’s teen resources. Every year, the American Library Association’s Young Adult Library Services Association celebrates Teen Read Week in October “to encourage teens to take advantage of reading in all its forms — books, …
Friday, September 7, 2012
In their fall 2012 catalog, Hennepin County Libraries offer programs, including free homework help, for children and teens.
The first day of school has come and gone for most students in the Minnetonka area. As the homework starts coming home, it's not too early to think about ways to help your child succeed. According to the Hennepin County Library's "Autumn at the Library" catalog, Homework Rescue, LearningExpress Library and the Homework Hub can all be valuable resources to students. Note: The following information was provided by Hennepin County Library: Homework Rescue is a daily, online tutoring service that runs from 1 to 11 p.m. and is for students between third and twelfth grade, and adult learners. Qualified tutors help with math, science, social science and writing. There’s a Skills Building section where students can ask specific questions from your…
Friday, August 24, 2012
The Appalachian and Celtic styles are at the heart of Karen Mueller’s repertoire. Enjoy her singing accompanied by the dulcimer and autoharp on Nov. 10.
Adults can enjoy music from around the world and learn about other cultures at a new “Global Folk” program series scheduled this fall at Hennepin County libraries. All programs are free. Enjoy “Swedish Singing” with Flickorna Fem, a quintet of Swedes and Swedish-Americans whose affection for all things Swedish is obvious. Learn West African dance moves with Kenna-Camara Cottman, a dancer, choreographer, and director of Voice of Culture Drum and Dance. And gain an appreciation for innovative interpretations of Appalachian and Celtic music when multi-award-winning dulcimer and autoharp player Karen Mueller performs. The programs are funded by Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Flickorna Fem, which means “The Five Girls” in …
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Lots of opportunities are on the way for learning at the local libraries.
Free programs for young readers, clubs and other activities for teens, computer classes, writing labs, author programs, job search assistance, multicultural events, arts and craft workshops, genealogy research tips, and lifelong learning for all will be presented free in September at Hennepin County libraries. Hennepin County operates 41 libraries in the city of Minneapolis and suburban Hennepin County. Following are programs scheduled in September at Hennepin County libraries in Minnetonka. For Hennepin County Library’s complete program schedule, plus access to the catalog, online databases and other online resources, information about the Friends of the Hennepin County Library, and other library information, visit them online. …
