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Contest Fair National Native American Heritage Month honors the Oct. 1–31 Nov. 2 positive influence native Unleash your creative Meet local authors or promote peoples have had on the writing skills by entering our your own work at our Local cultural development and Teen Fan Fiction Contest. Author Fair. Thirty area growth of our country, as Submit an original story authors and book creators well as the struggles and — 3,000 words or less — will showcase their work challenges they faced. featuring your favorite and discuss their books, and Celebrate the arts and characters or re-imagining provide opportunities to cultures of Native American part of a book. Entry network and learn more about and Indigenous peoples forms available online at writing and the publishing with dance, music and craft. www.dakotacounty.us/library, business. Authors will sign and INDIGENOUS search teen fan fiction or at sell their books. Pages 6, 7, 10, 23, 24 CULTURE any Dakota County Library starting Oct. 1. Page 6

2 Dakota County Library Program Guide | Fall 2019 E-news Get news, program Sensory- information, book reviews Your and more delivered to your inbox. Sign up for the Friendly country Library’s e-newsletters at www.dakotacounty.us/library, click the Sign up Saturdays Improve your political literacy for E-News icon. by learning about election Explore books, music, processes and hone the skills Programs Programs are subject to movement and play in a you need to participate in change without prior notice. sensory-friendly setting that productive and respectful For the most up-to-date welcomes children ages 3–8 conversations with those who program information, visit www.dakotacounty.us/library. of all abilities including those share different political beliefs who have difficulty in large Registration opens two weeks and experiences. prior to program date. See groups, are on the autism inside back cover for locations. spectrum or are sensitive to Page 30 sensory overload. Ways to register for a program: 1. Online: Page 9 www.dakotacounty.us/library, click Search Website, search Calendar of Events, select the program and complete the registration form. 2. By phone: Call the location where the program is being held. Contact Renewal Line 651-450-2999 Library Administration 651-450-2925 www.dakotacounty.us/library @DakotaLibrary @dakotalib @dakotalibrary

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Authors & good books...... 6 Theater...... 7 EVERYONE Arts & crafts...... 6 School success...... 7 Music & dance...... 6 More...... 7

Raise a reader...... 8 Tech tools & toys...... 17 Arts & crafts...... 10 Writing your YOUTH & Magic, fun & games...... 13 own story...... 17 FAMILY Music & dance...... 14 School success...... 17 Movies & theater...... 15 More...... 17

Science & animals...... 15

Innovation & inspiration...... 18

Book discussions ...... 20 Music & dance...... 25 Authors & Foreign policy...... 25 good books...... 20 Health & wellness...... 26 Community reading...... 21 Family history...... 26 Writing your Your legal rights...... 27 ADULT own story...... 22 Your country...... 28 Arts & crafts...... 22 More...... 28 Minnesota's stories...... 25

BUSINESS & Landing the job...... 30 TECHNOLOGY Small business...... 31

www.dakotacounty.us/library 5 EVERYONE The Library offers classes and events for the whole community, all for free. Hear great music; watch magic, theater or comedy performances; create arts and craft projects and more. Programs are for families, friends, neighbors — everyone.

Old Sweaters to Aztec and Nahuatl

Authors and New Mittens Music and Dance and INDIGENOUS good books Create your own warm dance Culture CULTURE mittens from old Enjoy the drum rhythms sweaters. Take home and dazzling costumes Local Author Fair a completed pair of Leo and Kathy Lara: of the Kalpulli Ketzal Meet local authors and mittens and a pattern to Música, Lengua LATINX Coatlicue dance troupe. publishers, attend a free make more. Presented y Cultura CULTURE Learn the symbols of the writing and publishing by the Friends of the Hear the legend of Meso-American calendar, workshop by The Loft Inver Glen Library. the armadillo-shelled experience the music of Literary Center, and hear Registration required. charango, sing a Cuban an ancient people and keynote speaker Antonia Geared for adults and lullaby, and listen to Latin begin to understand the Felix, New York Times youth ages 12 and older. American folk music with connections between bestselling author. performances by Leo ritual and daily life. Inver Glen and Kathy Lara in this Galaxie Tue, Nov. 5, 5:30–7:30 pm Pleasant Hill Sat, Nov. 2, 10:30 am–3 pm event featuring music, language and culture. Wed, Nov. 6, 6:30–7:30 pm Gingerbread House Galaxie Burnhaven Contest and Display Sat, Nov. 23, 10:30–11:30 am Arts and Sat, Oct. 12, 10:30–11:15 am Enter your own creation crafts or come to enjoy the Ticket to Bluedog Blues INDIGENOUS display and vote for LATINX Band* CULTURE your favorites. Pick up Brasil* CULTURE Evening of Art Enjoy a performance rules and registration Take an inspiring journey Discover your inner artist through the world by Bluedog, a NAMMY by exploring a variety of forms in advance award-winning, at the Pleasant Hill of Brazilian music, art activities throughout traditional percussion 5-member blues the library. This event is Library. Winners will be and rock band from announced Thursday, playing and dance with part of Art Block 2019 — Ticket to Brasil. Minneapolis whose a collaborative arts series Dec. 19 after the Bells music is influenced by Wentworth throughout Eagan. Visit of the Bluffs concert. the life experiences of Sat, Oct. 12, 2–3 pm www.cityofeagan.com, Pleasant Hill Native people. search art block for more Thu–Thu, Dec. 12–19 Wentworth information. All Library hours Sat, Nov. 23, 3–4 pm Wescott Thu, Sept. 12, 5:30–7:30 pm

6 Dakota County Library Program Guide | Fall 2019 To register for a program: Programs are subject to change without prior notice. For the most up-to-date program information, visit www.dakotacounty.us/library. 1. Online www.dakotacounty.us/library, Supplies provided unless noted. click View Full Calendar *A Minnesota Legacy program. 2. By phone, call the location where the program is being held. **Sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Human Services Registration opens two weeks prior to program date. Disability Services Innovation Grant.

INDIGENOUS Native Pride* Adventures LATINX CULTURE Celebrate the of Juan* CULTURE School More spirit and beauty of Hear the story of Juan, a success Indigenous peoples young Mexican boy who through modern and moves to rural Minnesota, traditional Native in this entertaining Financial Aid 101 Library Book Sales American dance with puppet show that Learn the basics of how Discover great deals on the Native Pride Arts explores Mexican and to pay for college and gently used materials performance company. American mythologies apply for financial aid. and help support your Presented by Dakota local library. Sponsored Burnhaven including Paul Bunyan and Quetzalcoatl. County Technical by the respective library Sat, Dec. 14, 10:30–11:30 am College and the Eagan Friends groups. Presented by Teatro del Pueblo. Foundation. Geared for Pleasant Hill Bells of the Bluff* students and parents. Ring in the holiday Wentworth Thu, Sept 19, 5–7 pm — season by listening to Sat, Sept. 21, 10–11 am Wescott (member preview) the Bells of the Bluffs Mon, Dec. 2, 6–7:30 pm Fri, Sept. 20, 10 am–4:30 pm Burnhaven Sat, Sept. 21, 10 am–4:30 pm handbell ensemble. Sat, Sept. 28, 10:30–11:30 am FAFSA Completion Sun, Sept. 22, 1–3 pm Stick around after the performance to learn Workshop Wentworth Skeletons in LATINX Complete the online Thu, Sept. 26, 3–5 pm — about and try your hand the Closet* CULTURE at bell playing. FAFSA form with help (member preview) See this bilingual from a financial aid Fri, Sept. 27, 9 am –4 pm Pleasant Hill puppet show about professional or just come Sat, Sept. 28, 9 am–4 pm Thu, Dec. 19, 6:30–7:30 pm remembering to have your questions Sun, Sept. 29, 1–3 pm (bag sale) grandparents who about paying for college Wescott have passed away and answered. Presented by Wed, Oct. 9, 5–7:30 pm — the connection that Theater Dakota County Technical (member preview) continues beyond death. College. Geared for Thu, Oct. 10, 10 am–7:30 pm The story is a celebration students and parents. Fri, Oct. 11, 10 am–4:30 pm of love and the cycle of Sat, Oct. 12, 10 am–4:30 pm The Ugly Duckling Wescott life as children discover Sun, Oct. 13, 1–3 pm (bag sale) See the classic Hans Mon, Dec. 9, 6–7:30 pm the meaning of the Christian Andersen tale Day of the Dead. Minnesota in the "The Ugly Duckling" as Presented in Spanish and Civil War a music and movement English by In the Heart of Learn about the performance that shows the Beast Puppet and struggles Minnesotans the duckling’s struggle Mask Theatre. faced for the survival to fit in. The story is Robert Trail of the country and of told to music using Fri, Oct. 11, 10:30–11:15 am their state as Arn Kind harp, English horn and presents Minnesota in percussion instruments Inver Glen the Civil War. Geared by Mothrmöv. Geared Sat, Oct. 26, 10:30–11:30 am for adults and youth for adults and youth Burnhaven ages 12 and older. ages 3 and older. Sat, Nov. 2, 10:30–11:30 am Heritage Wentworth Thu, Nov. 21, 4:30–6 pm Sat, Sept. 14, 10–10:45 am

www.dakotacounty.us/library 7 YOUTH & FAMILY From dance parties to magic shows, painting to technology, there’s something for kids, teens and families at the Library. Join us for one of our many music, games, arts and crafts, science or writing programs — all for free.

Raise a reader Storytimes Inver Glen Burnhaven Evening Storytime Fridays, 9:30–10:15 am Wednesdays, 9:30–10 am for 2s–6s Storytime for Babies Sept. 13–27, Oct. 4–25, Sept. 11 & 18, Oct. 2–23, Read, play, sing, talk Stories, songs, bounces Nov. 1–29, Dec. 13 & 20 Nov. 6–20, Dec. 4 & 11 and write together with and playtime make this Wescott Wentworth stories and activities to storytime perfect for Thursdays, 9:30–10:15 am & Wednesdays, 9:30–10:15 am develop early literacy children newborn to 10:30–11:15 am Sept. 11–25, Oct. 2–30, skills for kids and families. 24 months and their Sept. 26, Oct. 3–24, Nov. 7–21, Nov. 6–27, Dec. 4 & 11 Siblings welcome. Ages: 2–6. caregivers. Ages: 0–2. Dec. 5 & 12 Inver Glen Robert Trail Pleasant Hill Thursdays, 9:30–10 am Wescott Wednesdays, 10:30–11:15 am Mondays, 10:45–11:30 am Sept. 12 & 19, Oct. 3–17, Tuesdays, 6:30–7:15 pm Sept. 4–25, Oct. 2–30, Sept. 30; Oct. 7–28; Nov. 7 & 14, Dec. 5 & 12 Sept. 24, Oct. 1–29, Nov. 5–26, Dec. 3 & 10 Nov. 6–27, Dec. 4–18 Nov. 4, 18 & 25; Dec. 2–16 Robert Trail Farmington Heritage Thursdays, 10:30–11:15 am Burnhaven Fridays, 10:30–11:15 am Fridays, 9:30–10:15 am Sept. 12 & 26; Oct. 3, 10 & 24; Mondays, 6:30–7 pm Sept. 6, 13 & 27; Oct. 4, 11 & 18; Oct. 25, Nov. 1–22, Dec. 13 & 20 Nov. 7–21; Dec. 12 & 19 Sept. 30, Oct. 28, Nov. 25, Dec. 30 Nov. 8–22 Wescott Galaxie Storytime for 2s–6s Tuesdays, 10:30–11:15 am Pleasant Hill Mondays, 9:30–10:15 am & Read, play, sing, talk Sept. 24, Oct. 1–22, Nov. 5–19, Mondays, 6:30–7 pm 10:30–11:15 am and write together with Dec. 3 & 10 Oct. 14 & 28; Nov. 25, Sept. 9–30; Oct. 7–28; stories and activities to Fridays, 10:30–11:15 am Dec. 9 & 23 Nov. 4, 18 & 25 develop early literacy Sept. 27; Oct. 4–25; Nov. 8–22, skills for toddlers and Burnhaven Dec. 13 Storytime in the Park preschoolers. Siblings Join us for stories, Tuesdays, 9:30–10:15 am & Pleasant Hill welcome. Ages: 2–6. games and crafts in the 10:30–11:15 am Wednesdays, 10–10:30 am park. Presented in part Sept. 10–24, Oct. 1–29, Farmington Oct. 2–30, Nov. 6–27, Dec. 4–18 by Hastings Parks and Nov. 5–26, Dec. 3 & 10 Thursdays, 10:30–11 am Sept. 5 & 12, Oct. 3 & 24, Heritage Recreation. Ages: 0–10. Wentworth Wednesdays, 9:30–10 am Nov. 7–21 Pleasant Hill Tuesdays, 9:30–10:15 am Oct. 23 & 30, Nov. 6–20, Wed, Sept. 18, 10:30–11:15 am Sept. 10–24, Oct. 1–29, Galaxie Dec. 4 & 11 Nov. 5–26, Dec. 3 & 10 Tuesdays, 9:30–10 am & 10:30–11 am Sept. 10 & 17, Oct. 1–22, Nov. 5–19

8 Dakota County Library Program Guide | Fall 2019 To register for a program: Programs are subject to change without prior notice. For the most up-to-date program information, visit www.dakotacounty.us/library. 1. Online www.dakotacounty.us/library, Supplies provided unless noted. click View Full Calendar *A Minnesota Legacy program. 2. By phone, call the location where the program is being held. **Sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Human Services Registration opens two weeks prior to program date. Disability Services Innovation Grant.

Sensory-Friendly Spanish and English Play and Learn Superheroes*

Saturdays Storytime LATINX Drop in anytime to read Join in the superhero Explore books, music, for 2s–6s CULTURE books, sing songs, play fun and discover the movement and play in a Stories, rhymes and with tactile toys, navigate superpower of your own sensory-friendly setting fingerplays in Spanish tunnels and hoops, hop imagination through that welcomes children and English. Siblings down a path and weave entertaining songs, ages 3–8 of all abilities welcome. Ages: 2–6. through cones in this games and stories. including those who Robert Trail full-body movement Presented by the Story have difficulty in large Thu, Oct. 3, 10:30–11:15 am experience. Ages: 0–6. Man from England. groups, are on the autism Inver Glen Ages: 2–8. spectrum or are sensitive Storytime with a Thursdays, 9:30–10:30 am Wescott to sensory overload. Firefighter Oct. 24, Nov. 21, Dec. 19 Mon, Oct. 28, 10:30–11:15 am Siblings welcome. Meet a Farmington

One registration firefighter who will share N is for Nocturnal Dinosaurs Galore* required per family. An stories and facts about Stories, songs, crafts Explore the fantasy, adult must accompany firefighting and fire and games that feature reality, fiction and each registered child. safety. Get up close with mysterious creatures of nonfiction of dinosaurs Wescott a fire truck. Ages: 2–6. the night. Sponsored in through interactive Saturdays, 10:30–11:15 am Farmington part by ECFE. poetry, props and

Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 2, Dec. 14 Thu, Oct. 10, 10:30–11 am Registration required. puppets with the Story Wentworth Ages: 3–5. Man from England. Saturdays, 10:30–11:15 am Books and Beyond Pleasant Hill Ages: 2–8. Oct. 26, Nov. 23, Dec. 21 Join us for stories and a Thu, Oct. 24, 1–2 pm South St. Paul craft presented by the Tue, Oct. 29, 10:15–11 am Story & Craft ISD 194 ECFE Advisory Enjoy stories, crafts Council. Ages: 0–5. and fun especially for Heritage preschoolers. Ages: 2–5. UNDER CONSTRUCTION Wentworth Mon, Oct. 14, 10:15–11 am CATS & CANINES WE'RE GOING TO Mon, Sept. 23, 9:30–10:15 am THE ZOO HALLOWEEN Mon, Nov. 4, 10:15–11 am Mon, Oct. 28, 9:30–10:15 am DINOSAURS FOR Fun with Letters DINOVEMBER Engage with your child Mon, Nov. 18, 9:30–10:15 am through fun alphabet activities in this early THINGS THAT GO literacy workshop. Mon, Dec. 16, 9:30–10:15 am Sponsored in part by ECFE. Storytime with a Registration required. Police Officer Children ages 0–6 and Listen to stories told by a their caregivers. police officer and get up- close with a police car. Pleasant Hill Ages: 2–6. Tue, Oct. 15, 6–7 pm Farmington Thu, Sept. 26, 10:30–11 am

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Halloween Storytime Fun with Words DIY Fall T-shirts Wear your Halloween Engage your child Arts and Turn a plain T-shirt into costume and join us for a through fun activities crafts a fun turkey or fall shirt not-so-spooky Halloween featuring words in this that you can proudly program. Children can early literacy workshop. wear at your holiday trick or treat around the Sponsored in part Smartphone gathering. Presented by library before or after by ECFE. Photography* the Friends of the Inver the program. Siblings Registration required. Learn how to take a Glen Library. welcome. Ages: 2–6. Children ages 0–6 and great shot on your Registration required. their caregivers. phone, what editing apps Ages: 8–15. Farmington to use, and how to share, Thu, Oct. 31, 10:30–11 am Pleasant Hill print and keep your Inver Glen Tue, Nov. 19, 6–7 pm images safe. Bring your Sat, Sept. 21, 10 am–noon Messing with Monsters* own device. Presented Erase the fear and Move and Sound by Artistry. Clay Forest* highlight the fun Like the Animals* Registration required. Learn about sculpting, of monsters at this Explore how and why Ages: 13–18. shaping leaves and interactive storytelling animals move and mixing secondary event presented by communicate in different Wentworth colors as you create a The Story Man from ways in this active Sat, Sept. 7, 2–4 pm fall forest of colorful England. Ages: 2–8. program presented by trees. Presented by Sharpie Art Robert Trail the Story Man from Abrakadoodle. Use Sharpies and your Thu, Oct. 31, 10:30–11:15 am England. Ages: 2–8. Registration required. imagination to turn Ages: 3–12. Galaxie everyday objects into Multicultural Storytime Tue, Dec. 17, 10:30–11:15 am works of art. Pleasant Hill Enjoy multicultural Registration required. Tue, Oct. 1, 4–4:45 pm stories, rhymes and Ages: 11–17. songs in Spanish, Korean, Native Wentworth German, Tagalog and American INDIGENOUS other world languages. Wed, Sept. 11, 5:30–7:30 pm Beadwork CULTURE Siblings welcome. Join artist Julie Kastigar Ages: 2–6. Boada of the Fond Robert Trail du Lac nation as she Thursdays, 10:30–11:15 am introduces the art of Nov. 7, 14 & 21 beading. Learn how patterns and colors can O is for Opposite reflect tribal and family Stories, songs, crafts affiliations and create and games about up your own beaded pouch. and down, big and little, Presented by ArtStart. and more opposites. Registration required. Sponsored in part Ages: 10–16. by ECFE. Galaxie Registration required. Fri, Oct. 11, 2–4 pm Ages: 3–5. Pleasant Hill Thu, Nov. 7, 1–2 pm

10 Dakota County Library Program Guide | Fall 2019 To register for a program: Programs are subject to change without prior notice. For the most up-to-date program information, visit www.dakotacounty.us/library. 1. Online www.dakotacounty.us/library, Supplies provided unless noted. click View Full Calendar *A Minnesota Legacy program. 2. By phone, call the location where the program is being held. **Sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Human Services Registration opens two weeks prior to program date. Disability Services Innovation Grant.

Screw Post Journal Clay Sea Creatures* or Sketchbook* Use clay to create a Gather single sheets seahorse or octopus. into a versatile hinged Learn how to roll, screw-post binding that flatten and shape clay can hold a portfolio, into different shapes journal or sketchbook. to create animals from The removable screw- the sea. Presented by post allows you to add, Abrakadoodle. subtract or reorder the Registration required. pages. Presented by the Ages: 3–12. Minnesota Center for Wentworth Book Arts. Thu, Oct. 17, 2–3 pm Registration required. Ages: 10–18. Get ‘Tooned!* Galaxie Build your own comic Sat, Oct. 12, 2–4 pm strip from the ground up with cartoonist and Watercolor and Oil caricaturist Phil Juliano. Pastel Pumpkins* Learn about comedy Celebrate the pumpkin concepts and layout, by using watercolors and how to generate ideas oil pastels to create your and develop characters own. Learn how to make and settings. the pumpkin look three- Registration required. Drawing Series: Plarn dimensional and hear a Ages: 10–16. Drawing Skills* Bring a variety of your fun fall story. Presented Learn how to use line, own plastic bags and Inver Glen shape, texture, color turn them into plarn — by Abrakadoodle. Fri, Oct. 18, 1–2 pm Registration required. and shadow to create plastic yarn. Weave a set Ages: 5–12. interesting and skillfully of placemats that are Make & Take: drawn images using colorful and functional. South St. Paul Halloween House portraits or animals as Presented by ArtStart. Thu, Oct. 17, 10:30–11:30 am Decorate your own inspiration. Use graphite Registration required. spooky Halloween house pencils, markers, colored Ages: 13–17. How to Train Your to display during the pencils and pastels in Dragon Sculpture* autumn season. Adult Wentworth your artwork. Presented Sat, Oct. 19, 2–4 pm Use your favorite dragon must accompany and by Artistry. from How to Train Your assist younger children. Registration required. Dragon as inspiration Presented by the Friends Ages: 11–15. for creating your own of the Inver Glen Library. sculpture out of clay, Registration required. Wescott chenille stems, tin foil Ages: 4–12. Sat, Oct. 19, 2–3:30 pm and other materials. Start Inver Glen with a basic body shape Sat, Oct. 19, 10:30 am– and add spikes, wings, 12:30 pm tails and other details. Presented by Artistry. ONLINE Registration required. Always available Ages: 5–11. Download or stream movies, audiobooks, music and books Pleasant Hill HOOPLA DIGITAL Thu, Oct. 17, 1:30–3 pm www.dakotacounty.us/library, search Hoopla Digital

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Color Like Kandinsky* T-shirt Transformation Learn about artist Bring 2-3 old or Wassily Kandinsky and new T-shirts and his use of bold colors. transform them into Explore abstraction an extraordinary, and color theory while re-designed shirt, creating a Kandinsky- tunic or dress using inspired design through a sewing machine sketching, color mixing and other supplies. and painting. Presented Registration required. by Eagan Art House. Ages: 12–15.

Registration required. Galaxie Ages: 6–11. Sat, Nov. 9, 2:30–4:30 pm South St. Paul Thu, Nov. 7, 6–8 pm Chalk Iguanas* Draw an iguana and add Make & Take: color with chalk pastels. Buttons and Jewelry Learn about drawing and Express yourself with how to use and blend button- and jewelry- chalk pastels. Presented making. Limited supplies by Abrakadoodle. provided. Ages: 12–16. Registration required. Galaxie Ages: 5–14. Fri, Nov. 8, 2:30–4:30 pm Inver Glen Mon, Dec. 2, 1–2 pm Clay Turkey Pots* Create a silly turkey pot Little Stuffies — to take home and fill with Anime Characters* corn for a Thanksgiving Make stuffed felt replicas decoration. Hear a of your favorite Anime turkey story and learn or Manga character. about color mixing and Learn beginner hand sculpting. Presented by stitches including simple Abrakadoodle. Drawing Series: Assemblage Animals* cross stitch, embroidery Registration required. stitches, and decorative Experimental Drawing* Be inspired by Deborah Ages: 3–12. Push your drawing skills Butterfield’s horse applique that can be to the next level with sculptures made from Wentworth integrated into each non-traditional drawing natural and found Sat, Nov. 9, 10–11 am project. Presented by surfaces, techniques objects. Learn about the Artistry. and materials, both physical adaptations Name Sculptures* Registration required. Learn basic sculpture wet and dry. Bring your of animals and use a Ages: 10–16. concepts and techniques imagination, leave your variety of found objects and use matte board, Farmington conventional ideas of to create an animal foam core and other Mon, Dec. 2, 3–5 pm what drawing is behind sculpture. Presented by materials to design and get ready to look at Eagan Art House. and create a three- drawing in a totally new Registration required. dimensional sculpture way. Presented Ages: 12–16. out of the letters in by Artistry. Wentworth your name or initials.

Registration required. Sat, Nov. 2, 2–4 pm Presented by Artistry. Ages: 11–15. Registration required. Wescott Ages: 10–16. Sat, Nov. 2, 2–3:30 pm Burnhaven Sat, Nov. 9, 1–3 pm

12 Dakota County Library Program Guide | Fall 2019 To register for a program: Programs are subject to change without prior notice. For the most up-to-date program information, visit www.dakotacounty.us/library. 1. Online www.dakotacounty.us/library, Supplies provided unless noted. click View Full Calendar *A Minnesota Legacy program. 2. By phone, call the location where the program is being held. **Sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Human Services Registration opens two weeks prior to program date. Disability Services Innovation Grant.

Make & Take: Cards and Books Teen Scavenger Hunt Gingerbread Houses from Scratch Magic, fun Think you know teen Decorate a gingerbread Create your own and games books, movies, music house to display during environmentally-friendly and other media? Follow the holiday season. Adult holiday greeting cards the clues and test your must accompany and and envelopes using Legos & Duplos knowledge in this fun assist younger children. fun and unusual scrap at the Library scavenger hunt. Registration required. materials, images from Get your kids' Ages: 11–17. imaginations working Ages: 4–12. used cards, inked stamps Wentworth and glittery mylar. by exploring the many Inver Glen things they can create Sat, Oct. 5, 2–4 pm Tue, Dec. 3, 5–7 pm Make unique books to give as gifts. Presented with Legos and Duplos. Pleasant Hill Life-size Sorry! by ArtStart. Ages: 2–12. Thu, Dec. 12, 4:30–6 pm Play a life-sized version Registration required. Burnhaven of the classic board Farmington Ages: 6–12. Mondays, 6:30–7:30 pm game Sorry! Ages: 6–15. Fri, Dec. 13, 10:30–11:30 am Robert Trail Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Dec. 9 Wescott Inver Glen Wed, Dec. 11, 3:30–5:30 pm Wescott Wed, Oct 16, 1–2 pm Thu, Dec. 19, 10:30 am–noon Fri, Sept. 13, 10:30 am–noon

Handmade Diary of Farmington Halloween Costume Make and Take: a Wimpy Kid* Thu, Sept. 19, 10:30–11:30 am Duct Tape Crafts Parade Design and draw your Thu, Oct. 17, 10:30–11:30 am Hear a Halloween story Explore the world of duct own simple comic and parade around the tape art. It's amazing Galaxie characters inspired by Tuesdays, 9:30–11 am library to practice your what you can create with the Diary of a Wimpy Sept. 24, Oct. 29, Nov. 26, trick-or-treating skills. duct tape — from wallets Kid series. Break each Dec. 31 Wear your costume to cell phone cases. character down into its and check out the great Space is limited. Robert Trail basic parts of line and costumes of other trick- Ages: 11–16. Thu, Oct. 17, 10:30–11:15 am shape and bind your or-treaters. Ages: 2–6. Galaxie drawings into simple Heritage Wescott Sat, Dec. 7, 2–3:30 pm book format. Presented Wed, Dec. 18, 9:30–11:30 am Thu, Oct. 31, 10:30–11 am by Artistry.

Registration required. Obstacle Course Drop in anytime for a Mini Golf Ages: 5–11. full-body movement Design your own Pleasant Hill experience navigating mini golf course, and Mon, Dec. 30, 1:30–3 pm tunnels and hoops, challenge your friends hopping down a path to a fun game. and zigzagging through Registration required. cones. Ages: 2–6. Ages: 11–17. Farmington Wentworth Fri, Sept. 20, 10:30–11:15 am Mon, Nov. 4, 2–4 pm Fri, Nov. 1, 10:30–11:15 am Wescott Family Book Bingo Tue, Oct. 29, 10:30–11:30 am Play bingo and win free gently used books. Galaxie Geared for adults and Fri, Nov. 22, 9:30–11 am youth ages 4 and older.

Inver Glen Mon, Dec. 23, 1–2 pm

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Family Game Time Dance Together Halloween with Invite the whole family Music and Use movement to the Jolly Pops* for fun board games. dance explore imagination, Celebrate Halloween Bring your own games stories and music in this and reading side by side or play some of ours. class where caregivers with this interactive and © Geared for adults and Music Together and children dance entertaining program youth ages 4 and older. Enjoy lively music and together. Presented by that promotes early movement with Music Young Dance. literacy. Wear your Inver Glen © Together instructor Fri, Dec. 27, 1–3 pm Registration required. costume and go trick-or- Cheryl Hornstein. Ages: 0–5. treating before and after

Registration required. the performance. Marble Run Fun Ages: 0–4. Wescott Work cooperatively to Thu, Sept. 12, 10:30–11:15 am Ages: 2–8. build marble runs and Wescott Farmington Mon, Sept. 9, 9:30–10:15 am Inver Glen see how fast and far you Thu, Sept. 26, 10–10:45 am Fri, Oct. 25, 10:30–11 am can make marbles travel. Mon, Dec. 2, 9:30–10:15 am Pleasant Hill Inver Glen Registration required. Drum and Sing Tue, Nov. 12, 10–10:45 am Thu, Oct. 31, 9:30–10 am Ages: 6–10. Create lively drum South St. Paul Inver Glen rhythms and songs Thu, Dec. 5, 10:15–11 am Costume Dance Party Mon, Dec. 30, 1–2:30 pm © Dress up in a festive with Music Together Pleasant Hill instructor Cheryl costume and enjoy lots Tue, Dec. 10, 10–10:45 am of music and movement Hornstein. Registration required. at this not-so-spooky Fantastic Fall dance party. Ages: 2–6. Ages: 4–5. Dance Party Wescott Welcome autumn Heritage Tue, Sept. 10, 4–4:45 pm with lots of music and Thu, Oct. 31, 9:30–10 am

Tue, Dec. 3, 4–4:45 pm movement, and dress up in silly clothes for a Halloween with the fantastic fall dance party. Roe Family Singers* Celebrate Halloween Ages: 2–6. and have fun dancing Galaxie and clapping with the Fri, Oct. 4, 10:30–11 am Roe Family Singers. Wear your costume Sing, Play, Learn!* and go trick-or-treating Enjoy the magic of music for stickers and more and play with MacPhail before and after the Center for Music's performance. Ages: 0–6. early childhood music specialists. Experience Galaxie music's impact on Thu, Oct. 31, 10:30–11 am learning and reading readiness. Wonderful Winter Registration required. Dance Party Dress up in silly clothes Ages: 0–5. and welcome the arrival Burnhaven of winter with lots of RAIN MAKES MUSIC music and movement Mon, Oct. 7, 6:30–7:15 pm at this fun dance party. Ages: 0–6. A MUSICAL SNOWSTORM Galaxie Mon, Nov. 4, 6:30–7:15 pm Tue, Dec. 10, 10:30–11 am

14 Dakota County Library Program Guide | Fall 2019 To register for a program: Programs are subject to change without prior notice. For the most up-to-date program information, visit www.dakotacounty.us/library. 1. Online www.dakotacounty.us/library, Supplies provided unless noted. click View Full Calendar *A Minnesota Legacy program. 2. By phone, call the location where the program is being held. **Sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Human Services Registration opens two weeks prior to program date. Disability Services Innovation Grant.

Countdown to Noon Celebrate New Year's Eve Science and at the library. Come for a animals dance party as we count down to a glittery ball drop at noon. Ages: 0–6. Awesome Dinosaurs Learn where dinos lived, Wescott how they hatched, how Tue, Dec. 31, 11:30–12:15 pm big they were, what they ate and even how they may have sounded from Movies and science teacher Rob theater Ellos and his puppet assistant Chomper in this Movies for Kids fun, interactive program. Enjoy fun children’s Ages: 2–6. books in movie format. Robert Trail Ages: 2–6. Thu, Sept. 5, 10:30–11:15 am Wescott Tue, Sept. 17, 10:30–11:15 am Apollo to the Moon Tue, Sept. 17, 6:30–7:15 pm Learn about human space trips to the Moon Mask Making* from blastoff at Kennedy Design and make simple Space Center to masks using a paper- splashdown in the Pacific based technique and a Ocean. Science teacher variety of embellishment Rob Ellos uses props, materials. Bring your theatrical techniques, mask to life through humor and audience acting exercises, participation to teach movement activities and about how humans got theater games. Presented to the Moon, what they by SteppingStone Theatre. did there and what they Lights On: Science of Light Registration required. brought back. Ages: 2–8. Exploring Energy Play with light sources, Ages: 11–17. Robert Trail Get a fun hands-on shadow, reflection and Robert Trail Thu, Sept. 19, 10:30–11:15 am introduction to electricity filters as you learn about Wed, Oct. 30, 3:30–4:30 pm by helping Moby the light waves and how Rocks and Minerals Mouse figure out how to bend white light. Toddler Drive-in Movie Discover the types of to find her way through Understand how light Take your toddler to a rocks and minerals her home when all the can help us learn about drive-in movie at the you might find in your lights go out. Learn a outer space. Presented backyard and throughout song, play a game and by the Bakken Museum. library. Bring a box big enough for your tot; Minnesota's landscape experiment with circuits Registration required. use our supplies to add from a Dakota County specially designed to Ages: 8–12. wheels, headlights and Parks naturalist. Learn help young explorers Burnhaven embellishments; and how to identify them make connections of Mon, Sept. 30, 11 am–noon drive around to pull in for and what it takes to start their own. Presented by a short movie. Space is your own rock collection. the Bakken Museum. limited. Ages: 2–6. Registration required. Registration required. Ages: 8–12. Ages: 2–5. Robert Trail Thu, Dec. 5, 10:30–11:15 am South St. Paul Burnhaven Mon, Sept. 23, 6–7:30 pm Mon, Sept. 30, 10–10:30 am

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Raptors of Minnesota Mad Mixtures Explore the different Learn about chemistry, raptors found in the science of mixing Minnesota and their role things together and in the environment. Learn observing the cool the three key features of reactions. Experiment by all raptors and why they mixing a mini explosion, are different from other floating colors and birds. Presented by the creating your own Mad Raptor Center. Science color gel to take Ages: 5–12. home. Presented by Mad Farmington Science of Minnesota.

Sat, Oct. 12, 10:30–11:30 am Registration required. Ages: 3–5. Light and Wentworth Kaleidoscopes Mon, Oct. 21, 10:30–11:15 am Examine how light travels and changes direction. Great Migrations Use the engineering Discover what animals design process to build do when the weather a kaleidoscope to take turns or resources are home. Presented by scarce. Explore the The Works Museum. places some of our local Registration required. animals migrate to and Ages: 6–9. why, and get an up close Beguiling Bubbles Preschool STEM See a square bubble, Explore and play with view of the hazards they Inver Glen watch a soap-powered science, technology, face along their way. Thu, Oct. 17, 1–2 pm boat race and stand engineering and Presented by Dakota inside a giant bubble. math concepts at this County Parks. Snake, Rattle and Roll Make your own hands-on program Registration required. Slither into the world tetrahedron bubble designed especially for Ages: 5–12. of reptiles by touching, wand to take home. preschoolers. Ages: 3–5. holding and feeding Wescott Presented by Mad Wescott some scaly critters. Mon, Oct. 28, 4–5 pm Science of Minnesota. Tue, Nov. 26, 9:30–11:30 am Learn what makes Robert Trail Registration required. reptiles unique and Fri, Nov. 8, 2–3 pm Ages: 5–8. get an up-close look at Furs, Feathers, Fins some of nature’s most Wescott or Scales? Circuit Exploration Fri, Nov. 8, 2–3 pm Learn what makes a misunderstood creatures. Learn about the flow bird a bird or a fish Presented by Snake of electricity and hook a fish by examining Discovery. Ages: 2–12. Astronomy up different circuits to Learn about the billions the characteristics of Pleasant Hill create a nightlight to of stars in our night different classes of Fri, Oct. 18, 10–11 am take home. Presented by sky, how to identify animals who call Dakota the Works Museum. constellations, how County home. Explore

Registration required. meteors are formed and animal adaptations Ages: 5–8. other space science with through biofacts and Robert Trail Dakota County Parks. create your own well Thu, Nov. 7, 1–2 pm Registration required. adapted creature. Ages: 8–12. Presented by Dakota Burnhaven County Parks.

Sat, Nov. 9, 10–11 am Registration required. Ages: 8–12. Inver Glen Fri, Nov. 29, 1–3 pm

16 Dakota County Library Program Guide | Fall 2019 To register for a program: Programs are subject to change without prior notice. For the most up-to-date program information, visit www.dakotacounty.us/library. 1. Online www.dakotacounty.us/library, Supplies provided unless noted. click View Full Calendar *A Minnesota Legacy program. 2. By phone, call the location where the program is being held. **Sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Human Services Registration opens two weeks prior to program date. Disability Services Innovation Grant.

Writing Great College Tech tools Writing your School Application Essays* and toys own story success Learn to use basic creative writing elements, like developing Code Club Family Writing Time: Waggin' Tales strong characters and Join us on the first Tell Your Own Tall Tales* Bring your kids into a compelling narrative Tuesday each month Create your own larger- the Library to read to structure — storyline and to meet with other than-life heroes — like certified therapy dogs. plot or idea — to write the coders, work on projects Paul Bunyan and Babe It's not only fun, it helps best college application and learn new tricks in the Blue Ox — and write develop reading skills essay. Leave with ideas computer programming. about hard-to-believe and fluency. Ages: 5–10. that’ll wow your readers. Ages: 8–16. adventures in the tall tale Robert Trail Presented by The Loft Farmington tradition. Parents and Saturdays, 10:30–11:30 am Literary Center. Tuesdays, 3:30–4:30 pm kids can work together Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7 Registration required. Sept. 3, Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Dec. 3 or compete against each Wescott Ages: 13–18. other to create their own Saturdays, 10:30–11:30 am stories. Presented by the Farmington Lego Mindstorms Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9, Dec. 14 Sat, Sept. 28, 2–3:30 pm Experiment with Lego Loft Literary Center. Galaxie Mindstorms, a beginner Registration required for each family. Geared for Saturdays, 10–11 am robotics kit that is Sept 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 21 More used to design, build adults and youth ages 6 and program a robot. and older. Inver Glen Participants will team-up Saturdays, 11 am–noon Galaxie Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, to work on a robot. Sat, Oct. 5, 2–3:30 pm Dec. 21 Youth Leadership Team Registration required Develop your leadership once to attend both Blackout Poetry Pleasant Hill skills and get involved sessions. Ages: 10–16. Write your own poetry Saturdays, 11 am–noon at the Library. Use Oct. 19, Nov. 23, Dec. 14 by knowing what words your talents and skills Farmington Thu & Fri, Oct. 17 & 18, 2–5 pm to black out and what to help prepare for words to leave on a page special events, make from a book. suggestions for books, Registration required. programs and spaces, Ages: 11–17. and represent the Library Wentworth in the community. Wed, Dec. 18, 5:30–7:30 pm Ages: 12–18. Wescott Thursdays, 4–5 pm Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5

www.dakotacounty.us/library 17 Explore your innovative side with state- of-the art technology in our iLABs. Join us for introductory classes to learn more about how you can use this equipment for your creative projects.

Intro to 3D Printing Intro to Sewing Audio Production 101 Innovation and Learn the basics of Become familiar with the Learn how to set up inspiration how 3D printers work Janome Schoolmate® microphones in the and how to get started sewing machine. Learn sound booth, get an printing in the iLAB. sewing machine basics introduction to recording Intro to Sewing and Discover ways to create to work on your own and editing audio tracks Fabric Cutting your own 3D designs future projects. in GarageBand® for Mac, Become familiar with the using CAD tools for Registration required. and know how to save Janome Schoolmate® beginners. Geared for adults. and share your work. sewing machine and Registration required. Registration required. the Accuquilt GO! Big® Galaxie Geared for adults and Sat, Sept. 14, 2:30–4:30 pm Geared for adults and electric fabric cutter. youth ages 12 and older. youth ages 12 and older. Learn sewing machine basics to work on your Wentworth Photo & Film Wescott own future projects and Thursdays, 4–4:45 pm Digitization 101 Wed, Sept. 18, 6–7 pm Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Wed, Nov. 20, 2–3 pm practice cutting fabric Discover how easy it is Dec. 12 using diecutter shapes. to restore old, black and Registration required. Galaxie white photographs and Digitize It! Geared for adults. Tue, Sept. 24, 3–3:45 pm share them with family 3D Scanning Workshop Wescott and friends. Hear tips Explore techniques for Wescott on how to convert your 3D scanning a person Tue, Sept. 10, 2–3 pm Tuesdays, 6–7 pm Oct. 8, Nov. 12, Dec. 10 old photos, slides, and object into software Thu, Nov. 7, 6–7 pm negatives and film that can be used for 3D Thu, Dec. 12, 2–3 pm Robert Trail to digital formats. printing or other digital Wed, Oct. 30, 6–7 pm Registration required. uses. Images will be Thu, Dec. 19, 6–7 pm Geared for adults and captured using the Xbox youth ages 12 and older. 360 Kinect, a digital Wescott single-lens reflex camera Tue, Sept. 17, 2–2:45 pm or cellphone. Presented by 3D Buildtower. Galaxie Registration required. Wed, Dec. 4, 3–3:45 pm Geared for adults and youth ages 12 and older. Wescott Tue, Sept. 24, 3:30–5 pm

18 Dakota County Library Program Guide | Fall 2019 To register for a program: Programs are subject to change without prior notice. For the most up-to-date program information, visit www.dakotacounty.us/library. 1. Online www.dakotacounty.us/library, Supplies provided unless noted. click View Full Calendar *A Minnesota Legacy program. 2. By phone, call the location where the program is being held. **Sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Human Services Registration opens two weeks prior to program date. Disability Services Innovation Grant.

3D Modeling Basics Intro to Paper Cutting Digitize It! 3D Scanning Make & Take for Adults: Learn how to design Get an introduction to Workshop for Teens Gift Bags your own object using paper cutting using the Explore techniques for Drop in for a gift bag- 3D modeling software. Silhouette Cameo® paper scanning 3D objects and making craft session Participants may print cutter and Silhouette people into software using iLAB equipment. their completed design Studio software. Learn that can be used for Space is limited. later using a 3D printer how to import and 3D printing or other Wescott in any Dakota County resize images, select cut digital uses. See how Tue, Dec. 3, 5–6:30 pm Library iLAB. settings, load cutting to use the Xbox 360 Thu, Dec. 5, 5–6:30 pm Registration required. mats, select the right Kinect, a digital single- Geared for adults. paper, and more. lens reflex camera or Finish It! 3D Model

Robert Trail Registration required. cellphone to capture the Surface Finishing Thu, Sept. 26, 5:30–7:30 pm Geared for adults and images. Presented by Techniques youth ages 12 and older. 3D Buildtower. Wescott Learn techniques to Registration required. Wed, Oct. 23, 6–7:30 pm Galaxie help you finish your Tue, Oct. 8, 3–3:45 pm Ages: 13–18. 3D printed objects. Galaxie Enhance your prints to Wed, Nov. 6, 2:30–4:30 pm Wescott Pleasant Hill give them a textured or Tue, Nov. 19, 2–2:45 pm Mon, Oct. 21, 4:30–6 pm smooth and shiny finish, VHS to Digital Wentworth and explore bonding, Conversion Intro to Sewing and Sat, Dec. 14, 2–4 pm sanding, painting and Discover how easy it is Fabric Cutting for Kids clear coating. Presented to digitize your old VHS Learn the basics of using 3D Modeling: by 3D Buildtower. recordings and edit them the Janome Schoolmate® Ornament Lab Registration required. to save or burn as a DVD. sewing machine and Learn how to design your Geared for adults. Registration required. the Accuquilt GO! Big® own hanging ornament Geared for adults. electric fabric cutter. using 3D modeling Galaxie Practice your skills on a software. Participants Wed, Dec. 4, 6–7:30 pm Wescott simple project that you may print completed Tue, Oct. 1, 2–3 pm can take home. designs later using a 3D Tue, Nov. 5, 6–7 pm Tue, Dec. 3, 2–3 pm Registration required. printer in any Dakota Ages: 8–12. County Library iLAB. Galaxie Wescott Registration required. Tue, Oct. 22, 6–6:45 pm Geared for adults. Fri, Oct. 11, 2–3 pm Open Sewing Studio Farmington Come to the Library Getting Started Sat, Nov. 16, 2–4 pm to work on a sewing with Green Screen Pleasant Hill project while visiting and iMovie Wed, Nov. 20, 6:30–8 pm with and learning from Learn the basics of other makers. See a recording a video using a new sewing technique green screen, importing demonstrated each the video into iMovie for week and get help with Mac, editing the video, individual projects. Space and saving and sharing is limited. Geared for your work. adults and youth ages Registration required. 10 and older. Wescott Galaxie Tue, Oct. 15, 4–5 pm Wednesdays, 6–7:30 pm Tue, Dec. 17, 4–5 pm Oct. 2–30, Nov. 6–20

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HERITAGE — SOUTH ST PAUL — Killer Thrillers Book AFTERNOON AFTERNOON Book Group discussions First Thursday of the month Second Wednesday of the Classic and new 12:30–1:30 pm month, 1–2:30 pm mysteries and thrillers. Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5 Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Dec. 11 Register at Join one of our monthly No group discussion 651-403-8313. Visit www. book discussion groups HERITAGE — EVENING in November dakotacounty.us/library, to delve into the details search killer thrillers for of a good book. Call Last Wednesday of the SOUTH ST PAUL — month, 7–8 pm monthly titles. your library or visit EVENING Sept. 25, Oct. 30, Dec. 4 www.dakotacounty. Second Thursday of the Wentworth month, 7–8:30 pm us/library, click Search INVER GLEN Mondays, 6:30–7:30 pm Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Dec. 12 Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, Website, search book Second Monday of the month Dec. 16 discussion for monthly 6:30–7:30 pm WENTWORTH — book discussion titles. Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 18, Dec. 9 BOOK ENDS LEDUC HISTORY Fourth Tuesday of the month BURNHAVEN 10:15–11:15 am Authors and Third Tuesday of the month First Thursday of the month 6:30–7:30 pm Sept. 24, Oct. 22, Nov. 26 good books 6:30–7:30 pm No group discussion Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19, Dec. 17 Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5 LeDuc Historic Estate in December FARMINGTON — Meet the Author: 1629 Vermillion St., Hastings WENTWORTH — AFTERNOON Michael Dardis MENDOTA HEIGHTS Meet author Michael First Tuesday of the month PLEASANT HILL Third Wednesday of the 1:30–2:30 pm First Monday of the month Dardis and hear him month, 10–11 am Sept. 3, Oct. 1, Nov. 12, Dec. 3 6:30–7:30 pm discuss his new book, Sept. 9, Oct. 7, Nov. 4, Dec. 2 Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dark Side of the Sun. FARMINGTON — Dec. 18 ROBERT TRAIL The multi-generational BOOKS & BREW Mendota Elementary School plot follows the fortunes Third Tuesday of the month Last Tuesday of the month 1979 Summit Lane 6:30–7:30 pm of the O’Briens and 7–8 pm Mendota Heights Schmidts, two American Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19, Dec. 17 Sept. 24, Oct. 29, Nov. 26, Dec. 17 WESCOTT families, only one of GALAXIE Third Thursday of the month which was loyal to the Second Thursday of the ROBERT TRAIL — 6:30–8 pm U.S. in World War II. month, 6:30–7:30 pm HISTORY Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21, Dec. 19 Second Tuesday of the Robert Trail Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Thu, Sept. 19, 6–7:30 pm Dec. 12 month, 6:30–8 pm Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12, Dec. 10

20 Dakota County Library Program Guide | Fall 2019 To register for a program: Programs are subject to change without prior notice. For the most up-to-date program information, visit www.dakotacounty.us/library. 1. Online www.dakotacounty.us/library, Supplies provided unless noted. click View Full Calendar *A Minnesota Legacy program. 2. By phone, call the location where the program is being held. **Sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Human Services Registration opens two weeks prior to program date. Disability Services Innovation Grant.

Meet the Author: Author Carolyn Porter* Author Kaethe Mark Ristau Meet Minnesota author Schwehn* Community Meet author Mark Carolyn Porter who Meet Minnesota author reading Ristau and hear him talk will discuss her book, Kaethe Schwehn and about his new book, Marcel's Letters: A Font hear her speak about A Hero Dreams, the and the Search for One her post-apocalyptic Join others in your profoundly moving first Man's Fate. Porter will science fiction novel, community in reading, installment of the Hero’s share details of her The Rending and the discussing and Path series. The story research process, the Nest. Learn about her celebrating books follows a young boy World War II history writing process, her based on one theme. as he navigates a path behind her book, and literary influences and of loneliness, fear and the font P22 Marcel how she developed as INVER GROVE violent confrontation Script she created based an author. HEIGHTS READS in the aftermath of his on handwritten letters South St. Paul Vacationland by Sarah father’s death. found in a Stillwater Thu, Nov. 14, 7–8:30 pm Stonich is a novel-in- Robert Trail antique shop. stories centered around Thu, Oct. 17, 6–7:30 pm Heritage Meet the Author: Naledi Lodge, a former Mon, Oct. 28, 6:30–7:30 pm Amy Pendino resort in northernmost Meet author and Minnesota, and its Minnesota native Amy ever-changing cast of Pendino and hear her residents and visitors. discuss her new book, The Witness Tree, the Mobile Sign Shop story of a tree in rural Drop in to create your Iowa that bears witness own customized, carved to generations of human wooden sign inspired experience and deadly by the cabin signs of secrets. When those Northern Minnesota. secrets come out, the Available while supplies rural community will last. Presented by Ready never be the same. Go artist Peter Haakon Robert Trail Thompson. Sponsored Thu, Nov. 21, 6–7:30 pm by the Friends of the Inver Glen Library. Legends and Folklore Inver Glen of Winter Sat, Sept. 7, 1–4 pm Hear about the darker side of winter including Tubby Esquire* bizarre tales and stories Hear the polka, pop, of cannibalistic spirits, rock and country sounds Krampus the anti-Santa of Tubby Esquire. Claus, werewolves, Sponsored by the witches, people being Friends of the Inver buried alive, and Glen Library. numerous other not-so- Inver Glen cheery holiday traditions Sat, Sept. 28, 2–3 pm for the darkest days of the year. Presented by Chad Lewis. Wentworth Tue, Dec. 3, 6–7 pm

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Fall Watercolor Paint Arts and Exploration* crafts Discover how the beauty and color of fall in Minnesota can Adult Craft Club be captured through Come to the library watercolor painting. to work on a current Learn brush handling, sewing, yarn or craft wet-on-wet and dry project. Get help or techniques, color mixing just visit with other and other mark-making crafters. Coffee provided. tricks. Presented Sponsored by the by Artistry. Friends of the Inver Registration required. Glen Library. South St. Paul Inver Glen Mon, Sept. 23, 6–8 pm Tue, Sept. 3, 5:30–7:30 pm Drawing from Nature* Tue, Oct. 1, 5:30–7:30 pm Tea Towel from Explore how artists from Writing your a Recipe Card* Claude Monet to Andy own story The Vivid Vase* Use the Spoonflower Goldsworthy have used Use alcohol paints to website to digitally print nature as their main transform a clear glass your grandmother’s inspiration. Discover how Be Your Own Publisher* vase into something with handwritten recipe card the concept of nature Explore self-publishing, pizzazz. Work with artist onto your own keepsake in art can range from an increasingly popular Anne Sawyer-Aitch to tea towel. Bring the 5 observational drawing way to share your story. add color and design to inch by 3 inch recipe to incorporating physical Learn how to move create an amazing work card to class. Printed elements. Presented your project forward of art. Bring a vase if you fabric will be mailed by Artistry. and launch your book. have one. Presented to you. Prerequisite: Registration required. Presented by the Loft by ArtStart. Basic computer skills. Sponsored by the Literary Center. Registration required. Presented by artist

Friends of the Inver Registration required. Becka Rahn. Wentworth Glen Library. Robert Trail Tue, Sept. 10, 5:30–7:30 pm Registration required. Inver Glen Tue, Nov. 5, 6–7:30 pm Farmington Mon, Oct. 7, 5:30–7:30 pm Bob Ross Paint-along* Sat, Sept. 28, 10 am–12:30 pm Starting Your Writing Paint along with a Inver Grove Heights Life at 55+* recorded Bob Ross Pen and Ink Reads: Author Get creative writing painting lesson that with Watercolor: Sarah Stonich prompts, exercises and includes specific Fall Leaves* Spend an evening with simple tips to help you techniques such as Use abstract leaf sketches Sarah Stonich, author start or stay with your brushwork or creating to create pen and ink of Vacationland, a series writing project whether evergreen trees. drawings accented with of linked stories looking it’s a novel-in-progress, Presented by Bob Ross watercolor painting. at the disparate lives of preserving family stories Certified Instructor Learn about design residents and visitors in memoir or another Kristi Nelson. basics, composition, creating texture, drawing to Naledi Lodge in writing project you Registration required. hope to complete. techniques, and ink and northernmost Minnesota. Robert Trail Presented by the Loft watercolor wash accents. Sponsored by the Wed, Sept. 18, 5–7 pm Presented by Artistry. Friends of the Inver Literary Center. Wescott Registration required. Glen Library. Registration required. Geared for adults ages Sat, Sept. 21, 1–3 pm Pleasant Hill Inver Glen 55 and older. Galaxie Wed, Oct. 2, 5:30–7:30 pm Tue, Oct. 22, 6:30–7:30 pm Wescott Thu, Sept. 26, 5–7 pm Wescott Thu, Nov. 14, 6–7:30 pm Thu, Oct. 24, 1–3 pm

22 Dakota County Library Program Guide | Fall 2019 To register for a program: Programs are subject to change without prior notice. For the most up-to-date program information, visit www.dakotacounty.us/library. 1. Online www.dakotacounty.us/library, Supplies provided unless noted. click View Full Calendar *A Minnesota Legacy program. 2. By phone, call the location where the program is being held. **Sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Human Services Registration opens two weeks prior to program date. Disability Services Innovation Grant.

Introduction to Art Styles of the Native Representational

Printmaking* Masters: Picasso* American INDIGENOUS Drawing and Painting* Learn about relief and Learn to see like a cubist. Beadwork* CULTURE Practice your observation collagraph printmaking Break an image down Join artist Julie Kastigar and drawing skills and methods. Create single into basic shapes and Boada of the Fond learn how line, shape, and multiple color reassemble them into du Lac nation as she form, color, value and print editions and work abstract forms using introduces the art of light can help you together to print a class drawing and collage beading. Learn how realistically represent book. Presented techniques. Presented patterns and colors can images in your charcoal, by Artistry. by Artistry. reflect tribal and family graphite, pastel, Registration required. Registration required. affiliations and create watercolor and acrylic your own beaded pouch. drawings and paintings. Burnhaven Wentworth Presented by ArtStart. Presented by Artistry. Tue, Oct. 8, 5:30–7:30 pm Mon, Oct. 21, 5:30–7:30 pm Registration required. Registration required. Patterns in Cloth* Upcycled Book Art* Inver Glen Burnhaven Mon, Nov. 4, 5:30–7:30 pm Explore traditional West Make a new conversation Tue, Nov. 5, 5:30–7:30 pm African patterns and piece from an old book learn how to design and by upcycling its hard Knitting Crash Course* Express your creativity print your own adinkrah cover to create a fun with knitting. Learn symbols to create a purse or box. Bring a to cast on and begin piece of wearable art or favorite hardcover book knitting your first project. decorative table runner. with a spine at least We’ll provide needles and Presented by ArtStart. 1 inch wide or use one yarn to get you started Registration required. of ours. Presented by with this popular craft. Pleasant Hill Jen Anfinson. Presented by the

Wed, Oct. 9, 5:30–7:30 pm Registration required. Textile Center. Heritage Registration required. Value into Color with Tue, Oct. 22, 6–7:30 pm South St. Paul Watercolor* Mon, Nov. 4, 6–8 pm Discover how different Art Styles of the light to dark tones Masters: Monet* or values of gray can Use watercolors and realistically represent pastels to create an color and depth and help impressionistic work of you see color variations. art inspired by Claude Create a watercolor Monet and other value study in gray tones impressionist artists. and use it to inform a Presented by Artistry. color reproduction of Registration required. that same simple image. Wentworth Presented by Artistry. Mon, Nov. 4, 5:30–7:30 pm Registration required. Farmington Mon, Oct. 14, 5:30–7:30 pm

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T-shirt Quilt Gorgeous LATINX Workshop Gourds* CULTURE Start making a quilt Gourds come in all sorts top out of treasured of shapes, sizes, colors T-shirts in this day-long and textures. Choose workshop with Dakota your favorite and County Star Quilters and work with an ArtStart leave with instructions artist to create a to finish the project on decorative gourd shaker your own. Supply list inspired by those found available at the Wescott in South America. Library. Basic sewing Registration required. skills helpful. Work alone Geared for adults and or team up with a family youth ages 16 and older. member or friend age Burnhaven 16 or older. Tue, Dec. 10, 5:30–7:30 pm Registration required; one registration per team. Paint Your Own Wescott Holiday Card* Sat, Dec. 7, 10 am–3 pm Make unique and personalized holiday Art Styles of the cards a reality. See Medicine INDIGENOUS Make & Take: demonstrations of CULTURE Masters: Matisse* Bag* Gingerbread Houses Explore the paper- several card styles Learn the significance Build and decorate your cutting techniques of including watercolor, of medicine bags to own gingerbread house Henri Matisse and use pen-and-ink, colored indigenous cultures. to display during the construction paper and pencil, and collage, and Use soft leather, leather holiday season. This collage to create colorful try your hand at one tools, and beads to is just like the annual Matisse-inspired images. or multiple techniques. create your own. kids' program — but Presented by Artistry. Presented by Artistry. Presented by ArtStart. for adults. Presented by Registration required. Registration required. Registration required. the Friends of the Inver Wentworth Galaxie Galaxie Glen Library. Mon, Dec. 9, 5:30–7:30 pm Tue, Dec. 10, 5:30–7:30 pm Thu, Nov. 7, 5:30–7:30 pm Registration required.

Inver Glen Suminagashi Paper Decorating with Floral Arranging 101* Mon, Dec. 2, 5:30–7:30 pm Marbling* Duct Tape* Learn how to turn Explore the world of Work with an ArtStart store-bought flowers or Origami Snowflakes* traditional Japanese artist to design and make garden gatherings into Learn basic origami paper marbling. Use a pouch, wallet, wrist eye-catching bouquets folds to repeat with ink floating on water to cuff, ring or bracelet for your home or to give multiple pieces of paper create unique, whimsical using a variety of as a gift. Presented by and affix together to patterns that can be brilliantly colored Weddings Your Way create intricate, unique transferred to paper to duct tape. Floral and Events snowflakes. Just like real make stationery and note Registration required. of Lakeville. snowflakes, no two will cards. Presented by the Registration required. be alike. Presented by Robert Trail Minnesota Center for Minnesota Center for Wed, Dec. 11, 5:30–7:30 pm Farmington Book Arts. Book Arts instructor Mon, Nov. 18, 5:30–7:30 pm Registration required. Kathleen Sheridan. Registration required. Farmington Mon, Dec. 9, 5:30–7:30 pm Heritage Thu, Dec. 5, 5:30–7:30 pm

24 Dakota County Library Program Guide | Fall 2019 To register for a program: Programs are subject to change without prior notice. For the most up-to-date program information, visit www.dakotacounty.us/library. 1. Online www.dakotacounty.us/library, Supplies provided unless noted. click View Full Calendar *A Minnesota Legacy program. 2. By phone, call the location where the program is being held. **Sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Human Services Registration opens two weeks prior to program date. Disability Services Innovation Grant.

Minnesota’s Foreign stories policy

Bizarre History Great Decisions of Minnesota Discuss important Hear author Chad Lewis international issues and present more than 100 foreign policy topics at strange newspaper Great Decisions, a non- stories of ghosts, UFOs, partisan discussion forum psychic phenomena that provides education and other oddities from on important American Minnesota’s past. policy issues. A presenter Galaxie with expertise in the Sat, Oct. 19, 2–3:30 pm topic will set the stage for discussing diverse viewpoints. Participants Music and are encouraged to check out or read the dance desk copy of the Great Decisions briefing book Latin Dance — available at the Galaxie

Styles with LATINX Library — prior to the Salsabrosa* CULTURE program. Great Decisions Watch Salsabrosa’s is a nationally recognized top dance instructors model for foreign policy perform the hottest Latin discussions sponsored dance styles, and learn by the Foreign Policy the fun and easy steps Association, coordinated and moves. statewide by Global Registration required. Minnesota (www. Wentworth globalminnesota.org), Mon, Oct. 14, 6–7 pm and sponsored locally by District 196 Community Education and Dakota County Library. Galaxie Tuesdays, 6–7:30 pm Oct. 8 & 22, Nov. 5 & 19

Meaningful meetings ONLINE Schedule single use group meetings in any Dakota County Library for free if you’re a resident or non-profit group. www.dakotacounty.us/library, search meeting rooms.

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Introduction to Suicide Prevention: Health and Medicare for New Question, Persuade, Family wellness Enrollees Refer** history Learn about Medicare Learn the three steps coverage, supplements anyone can take to help Annual Medicare and enrollment, and prevent suicide. Like Preserving Digital Update costs including the CPR, QPR — Question, Memories Learn about recent “donut hole” and Persuade, Refer — is an Learn practical steps to changes to Medicare eligibility for help with emergency response organize and protect benefits and coverage prescription drug costs. that can save the life irreplaceable family and how they affect you. Hear about Senior of someone in crisis. photos, home movies Discover the importance LinkAge Line services Presented by National and other digital content of reviewing Medicare and assistance using Alliance on Mental from technology Part D coverage during Medicare.gov and the Illness Minnesota. obsolescence, physical the annual Open and natural disasters and Health Care Choices Wescott Enrollment Period, how booklet from the accidental deletion. Fri, Oct. 4, 3–4 pm to use Medicare.gov, the Minnesota Board on Registration required. Farmington impact of the Affordable Aging. Presented by Wescott Mon, Oct. 7, 6:30–7:30 pm Care Act, the new 5-star Thu, Oct. 3, 6–7:30 pm the Metropolitan Area plans, and Extra Help Agency on Aging. — a program that may Services for Veterans Family History reduce prescription drug Burnhaven Drop in to chat with Fri, Sept. 27, 10:30 am–noon Off the Grid costs for people with Dakota County Veteran Learn about resources lower incomes. Presented Farmington Services staff and for tracing your family by the Metropolitan Area Wed, Oct. 2, 1:30–3 pm learn about the many history that go beyond Agency on Aging. resources available the internet — what to veterans and Inver Glen they contain, where to their families. Tue, Sept. 24, 1–2 pm find them and how to Farmington Wescott evaluate them. Tue, Nov. 12, 1–6 pm Wed, Oct. 9, 1:30–2:30 pm Registration required. Galaxie Family Mon, Oct. 7, 5:30–7:30 pm Family History on the Internet Explore the world of Internet genealogy, discover some of the best free genealogy websites and learn to use Ancestry Library Edition free at the Library. Registration required. Galaxie Mon, Oct. 14, 5:30–7:30 pm

26 Dakota County Library Program Guide | Fall 2019 To register for a program: Programs are subject to change without prior notice. For the most up-to-date program information, visit www.dakotacounty.us/library. 1. Online www.dakotacounty.us/library, Supplies provided unless noted. click View Full Calendar *A Minnesota Legacy program. 2. By phone, call the location where the program is being held. **Sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Human Services Registration opens two weeks prior to program date. Disability Services Innovation Grant.

Family Law Clinic Your legal Receive a free 30-minute rights consultation from a volunteer attorney regarding family law Consumer Law Clinic matters such as divorce, Get help with consumer child custody, child law matters such as debt support, parenting collection, garnishment, time, paternity issues, credit issues, foreclosures, spousal maintenance, contracts and conciliation and domestic abuse. court with a free This clinic is a joint 30-minute consultation program of Legal from a volunteer attorney. Assistance of Dakota Sponsored by Legal County, the Dakota Assistance of Dakota County Family Court, County, Dakota County and the Dakota County Family Court and Dakota Law Library. County Law Library. Call 952-431-3200 to Wentworth schedule an appointment. Call 952-891-7241 to schedule an Galaxie appointment. Divorce Forms Clinic Criminal Expungement Tuesdays, 1–4 pm Wednesdays, 1–4 pm Get help with divorce Clinic Sept. 3–24, Oct. 1–29, Sept. 4, Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4 paperwork. Presented Discover whether Nov. 5–26, Dec. 3–17 & 31 Tuesdays, 4–7 pm by the Dakota County expungement — asking Dakota County Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19, Dec. 17 Law Library, Legal a judge to seal a court Judicial Center Galaxie Assistance of Dakota record — is right for 1560 Highway 55, Hastings Call 952-891-7135 County, the Minnesota you. Learn about the Wednesdays, 1–4 pm to schedule an Justice Foundation, and process and discuss Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, appointment. volunteer attorneys and your situation with a Dec. 18 law students. volunteer attorney. Wednesdays, 4–7 pm Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 11 Registration required. Call 651-438-8080 for Mondays, 1–4 pm Call 952-431-3200. more information. No Sept. 16, Oct. 7 & 21, Nov. 4 & 18, Galaxie appointment required. Dec. 2 & 16 Thursdays, 1–4 pm Presented by the Thursdays, 1–4 pm Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5 Volunteer Lawyers Sept. 26, Oct. 31, Dec. 26 Network and Dakota Dakota County Preventing Medicare County Law Library. Judicial Center Fraud and Avoiding Galaxie 1560 Highway 55, Hastings Scams Tuesdays, 1:30–4 pm Call 651-438-8080 See examples of Sept. 24, Oct. 22, Nov. 26 to schedule an Medicare fraud and appointment. learn how to report it. Thursdays, 1–4 pm Discover why seniors Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, are targeted for scams, Dec. 12 identify the top scams affecting seniors, and get tips to prevent being scammed. Presented by the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging. Registration required. Wentworth Mon, Sept. 16, 6–7 pm

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Generational Politics Learn how people from different generations view politics and what these differences mean to the future of American politics. Presented by David Schultz, Hamline University Professor of Political Science. Pleasant Hill Thu, Nov. 14, 5:30–7:30 pm

More Electoral College Bridging the Your Basics Political Divide: country Learn what the electoral Conversation Skills Learn Together: LATINX college is, why it exists, Learn skills for having Spanish CULTURE how it works and respectful conversations Meet weekly to study Bridging the Political different perspectives on that clarify differences, beginning Latin Divide: Listening and whether or not it should search for common American Spanish as Understanding be reformed. Presented ground and affirm a group using Mango Focus on listening and by David Schultz, the importance of Languages online. reflecting during this Hamline University maintaining relationships Practice and increase structured conversation Professor of Political with those on the your fluency by speaking between a balanced Science. Space is limited. other side of the and interacting with group of Republican- Burnhaven political divide. Practice other learners. Lessons and Democratic- conversation skills in are cumulative — leaning citizens. Tue, Sept. 24, 5:30–7:30 pm pairs with someone participants must attend The conversation is of your same political all six sessions. designed to increase persuasion. Registration required. understanding of Registration required. Wescott the experiences and Presented by the Better beliefs of those on the Mondays, 6:30–7:30 pm Angels Alliance of Eagan. Sept. 16–30, Oct. 14–28 other side of the political divide. Robert Trail Fix-it Clinic Registration required. Sun, Sept. 29, 1–4 pm Bring up to five small Presented by the Better Pleasant Hill household electronics, Angels Alliance of Eagan. Sun, Oct. 13, 1–4 pm clothing, jewelry or Robert Trail Heritage other items to get help Wed, Nov. 20, 1–4 pm Sat, Sept. 14, 10:30 am–1:30 pm repairing them at this

Pleasant Hill first come, first served Sat, Oct. 5, 10 am–1 pm fix-it event. Heritage ONLINE Wentworth Sat, Nov. 9, 10 am–1 pm Borrow books 24/7 Sun, Sept. 22, 1–4 pm Download good reads for kids, teens and adults to your Pleasant Hill computer or mobile device anytime. Sat, Nov. 16, noon–3 pm CLOUD LIBRARY RBdigital BOOKFLIX www.dakotacounty.us/library, search e-books.

28 Dakota County Library Program Guide | Fall 2019 To register for a program: Programs are subject to change without prior notice. For the most up-to-date program information, visit www.dakotacounty.us/library. 1. Online www.dakotacounty.us/library, Supplies provided unless noted. click View Full Calendar *A Minnesota Legacy program. 2. By phone, call the location where the program is being held. **Sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Human Services Registration opens two weeks prior to program date. Disability Services Innovation Grant.

Etsy Shop Behind Intro to KonMari the Scenes* KonMari Method Method Get tips and learn Learn the KonMari techniques to run an Method for tidying Etsy shop from a long- including details and time Etsy seller. Take a before-and-after behind-the-scenes tour examples of clothes, of the technical side of books and sentimental running a shop, setting items. Discover how up items via the Shop this method differs Manager, and choosing from other organizing shipping profiles. Explore techniques. Presented marketing and search by Melissa Klug of tips that can help get Home By Eleven. you started on the right Registration required. foot. Presented by Robert Trail Becka Rahn. Wed, Oct. 9, 6–7:30 pm Farmington Pleasant Hill Mon, Sept. 23, 5:30–7:30 pm Tue, Nov. 5, 6–7:30 pm

Wescott American Sign Sat, Nov. 9, 10–11:30 am Language 101** Get a start on learning Jewelry Roadshow* American Sign Language Jen Anfinson, a diamond and exploring Deaf specialist certified culture. Lessons are by the Gemological cumulative — participants Institute of America, will must attend all four help you discover the sessions. Presented by value and authenticity Katy Kelley. of your jewelry. Learn Registration required. about gold weights, Robert Trail metals, diamonds Saturdays, 9:30–11 am and gemstones, and Oct. 5–26 valuations. Bring treasures from your jewelry box and questions. Spectators welcome. Participant registration required for appraisal. Limit one item per person. Galaxie Thu, Oct. 24, 6–7:30 pm

www.dakotacounty.us/library 29 BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY Whether you want to learn basic computer skills, sharpen your job hunting techniques or learn how to grow your business, the library has classes to meet your needs.

Cover Letters, Email Interviewing Skills Landing and Thank You Notes Learn how to be more Computers, apps the Job Cover letters and thank confident, along with and the Internet you notes are important strategies to make parts of the job search you stand out from Résumé Rescue puzzle. Learn what you the crowd. Topics Microsoft Word Creating an effective really need to include covered include types Learn the basic features résumé can help you land to get the employer's of interviews, common of Microsoft Word, the job you've always attention, the difference interview questions a word processing wanted. Learn how to between a mailed and and major blunders to program. Create a use a résumé to show a an emailed letter or avoid. Taught by Dakota document using many potential employer your note, when and how to County CareerForce of the software features. value. Topics covered follow-up, and proper Center staff. Learn to format, set include formatting, email etiquette to Registration required. margins and save your styles, common mistakes, effectively communicate document. Prerequisite: dos and don'ts, and Robert Trail Computer Basics class with employers. Taught Wed, Sept. 25, 3–5 pm more. Taught by Dakota by Dakota County and/or ability to use Farmington County CareerForce CareerForce Center staff. the mouse. Wed, Oct. 23, 3–5 pm Center staff. Registration required. Registration required.

Registration required. Pleasant Hill Farmington Robert Trail Wed, Nov. 20, 3–5 pm Robert Trail Wed, Sept. 18, 3–5 pm Sat, Sept. 14, 2–4 pm Wed, Sept. 11, 3–5 pm Heritage Robert Trail Farmington Wed, Dec. 18, 3–5 pm Farmington Wed, Oct. 16, 3–5 pm Wed, Nov. 13, 5:30–7:30 pm Wed, Oct. 9, 3–5 pm Pleasant Hill iPad Basics Pleasant Hill Wed, Nov. 13, 3–5 pm Wed, Nov. 6, 3–5 pm Use our iPads to learn Heritage about basic controls, Heritage Wed, Dec. 11, 3–5 pm settings, web browsing, Wed, Dec. 4, 3–5 pm apps and uses of this popular tablet. Prerequisite: None. Registration required. Burnhaven Mon, Sept. 23, 9:30–11:30 am

30 Dakota County Library Program Guide | Fall 2019 To register for a program: Programs are subject to change without prior notice. For the most up-to-date program information, visit www.dakotacounty.us/library. 1. Online www.dakotacounty.us/library, Supplies provided unless noted. click View Full Calendar *A Minnesota Legacy program. 2. By phone, call the location where the program is being held. **Sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Human Services Registration opens two weeks prior to program date. Disability Services Innovation Grant.

Introduction to Video Editing Protect Your Privacy: Image Editing on the Cheap Staying Safe Online Small business Learn about some of Boost the look and Part 1 programs the top free editing appeal of your videos From social media to applications including with low-cost or free search engines and email Pixlr, Gimp, and VSCO. apps that can help to online purchasing – Small Business Discover the basics of you edit and deliver modern life leaves digital Counseling with cropping, saturation, good video on a low footprints everywhere SCORE contrast, exposure and budget. Bring a device we go. Discover the Free confidential color temperature to with a video camera. tools and techniques counseling from SCORE, a non-profit enhance the quality of Prerequisite: Computer you can use to protect your photos. Bring a business counseling and and Internet Basics your privacy, browse laptop or other device mentoring organization. class and/or ability anonymously and if you have one and encrypt information. An experienced SCORE to use the mouse. digital photos to edit. Prerequisite: None. counselor will help you Presented by Twin Prerequisite: Computer Presented by Twin Cities navigate all aspects of and Internet Basics Cities Media Alliance. planning or operating Media Alliance and class and/or ability Registration required. funded by Metropolitan your small business. to use the mouse. Galaxie Library Service Agency. Appointment required. Presented by Twin Email Ron at ron.seipp@ Sat, Nov. 16, 2–4 pm Heritage Cities Media Alliance. gmail.com. Mon, Dec. 9, 6–7:45 pm Registration required. Smartphone Basics Wescott Galaxie Discover options How to Start a Personal Tuesdays, 5–7 pm Mon, Sept. 23, 5:30–7:30 pm for providing better or Business Blog Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19, Dec. 17 smartphone security Blogs have become Microsoft Excel on your iPhone or a centerpiece of Getting Your Learn the basics Android. Learn which communication ranging Business Online and of Microsoft Excel basic security settings from how-tos to Getting Found spreadsheet software are right for you and business best practices Know how to build an through the example how to configure them. to personal stories and effective digital presence of a family budget. Topics include PINs and beyond. The number based on understanding Prerequisite: Basic password managers, of options may seem your customer, your knowledge of Microsoft apps and backups, overwhelming. Learn the business goals and how Word or equivalent. Wi-Fi and VPNs, remote tools you need to get to execute a web and Registration required. wipe, encryption and started and on the road search engine strategy to success. Bring your that works. Presented Farmington smartphone scams. Presented by Twin Cities own laptop or device by Deluxe Corp. Sat, Oct. 5, 2–4 pm Media Alliance and if possible. Presented Registration required. Robert Trail funded by Metropolitan by Twin Cities Media Sponsored by South Wed, Nov. 20, 5:30–7:30 pm Library Service Agency. Alliance and funded by Metro SCORE. Registration required. Metropolitan Library Galaxie Computer and Service Agency. South St. Paul Wed, Oct. 9, Internet Basics 10:30 am–12:30 pm Mon, Dec. 2, 6–8 pm Heritage Learn the parts and Mon, Dec. 16, 6:30–7:45 pm uses of a computer and how to use the mouse and keyboard, and familiarize yourself with Learn with Lynda ONLINE computer terms and how to navigate the Internet. Get free skills training in technology, creative This class is for PC users. techniques and business. Prerequisite: None. LYNDA.COM Registration required. Robert Trail www.dakotacounty.us/library, click Research Tools Wed, Nov. 6, 5:30–7:30 pm

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Locations Galaxie and contact Heritage information Inver Glen Pleasant Hill Renewal Line 651-450-2999 Robert Trail Library Administration 651-450-2925 South St. Paul [email protected] www.dakotacounty.us/library Wentworth Check website for location hours Wescott

Burnhaven Library Heritage Library Pleasant Hill Library South St. Paul Library* 1101 W. County Road 42 20085 Heritage Drive 1490 S. Frontage Road 106 Third Ave. N. Burnsville Lakeville Hastings South St. Paul 952-891-0300 952-891-0360 651-438-0200 651-554-3240 *Associate Library Farmington Library Inver Glen Library Robert Trail Library 508 Third St. 8098 Blaine Ave. 14395 S. Robert Trail Wentworth Library Farmington Inver Grove Heights Rosemount 199 E. Wentworth Ave. 651-438-0250 651-554-6840 651-480-1200 West St. Paul 651-554-6800 Galaxie Library 14955 Galaxie Ave. Wescott Library Apple Valley 1340 Wescott Road 952-891-7045 Eagan 651-450-2900