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An Evening with Sarah Stonich Meet local author Sarah Stonich, author of Vacationland, a novel of linked stories depicting the disparate lives of the inhabitants and visitors to Naledi Lodge in northernmost Minnesota. PAG E 22

Multicultural Storytime | PAG E 1 0 Family Writing Time: Tell Your Own Tall Tales | PAG E 1 7 Bizarre History of Minnesota | PAG E 25

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Fall highlights

Teen Fan Fiction Contest

Local Author Fair

Oct. 1–31

Nov. 2

Unleash your creative writing skills by entering our Teen Fan Fiction Contest. Submit an original story — 3,000 words or less — featuring your favorite characters or re-imagining part of a book. Entry forms available online at www.dakotacounty.us/library, search teen fan fiction or at any Dakota County Library starting Oct. 1.

Meet local authors or promote your own work at our Local Author Fair. Thirty area authors and book creators will showcase their work and discuss their books, and provide opportunities to network and learn more about writing and the publishing business. Authors will sign and sell their books. Page 6

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Indigenous cultures National Native American Heritage Month honors the positive influence native peoples have had on the cultural development and growth of our country, as well as the struggles and challenges they faced. Celebrate the arts and cultures of Native American and Indigenous peoples with dance, music and craft. Pages 6, 7, 10, 23, 24

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SensoryFriendly Saturdays Explore books, music, movement and play in a sensory-friendly setting that welcomes children ages 3–8 of all abilities including those who have difficulty in large groups, are on the autism spectrum or are sensitive to sensory overload. Page 9

Your country Improve your political literacy by learning about election processes and hone the skills you need to participate in productive and respectful conversations with those who share different political beliefs and experiences. Page 30

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Programs

Programs are subject to change without prior notice. For the most up-to-date program information, visit www.dakotacounty.us/library. Registration opens two weeks prior to program date. See inside back cover for locations.

Ways to register for a program: 1. Online:

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 Programs designated “A Minnesota Legacy Program” are sponsored by Minnesota’s Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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Contents

EVERYONE

YOUTH & FAMILY

Authors & good books.........................6

Theater..................................7

Arts & crafts........................6

School success..................7

Music & dance....................6

More....................................... 7

Raise a reader....................8

Tech tools & toys.............17

Arts & crafts......................10

Writing your own story............................17

Magic, fun & games....... 13 Music & dance.................. 14 Movies & theater............. 15

School success.................17 More.......................................17

Science & animals.......... 15

Innovation & inspiration.......................... 18

ADULT

Book discussions ........ 20

Music & dance................. 25

Authors & good books..................... 20

Foreign policy................. 25

Community reading...... 21

Family history................. 26

Writing your own story.......................... 22 Arts & crafts..................... 22 Minnesota's stories....... 25

BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY

Health & wellness.......... 26 Your legal rights............. 27 Your country.................... 28 More.................................... 28

Landing the job..............30 Small business................ 31

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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.

Authors and good books Local Author Fair

Meet local authors and publishers, attend a free writing and publishing workshop by The Loft Literary Center, and hear keynote speaker Antonia Felix, New York Times bestselling author.

Galaxie

Sat, Nov. 2, 10:30 am–3 pm

Arts and crafts Evening of Art

Discover your inner artist by exploring a variety of art activities throughout the library. This event is part of Art Block 2019 — a collaborative arts series throughout Eagan. Visit www.cityofeagan.com, search art block for more information.

Old Sweaters to New Mittens

Create your own warm mittens from old sweaters. Take home a completed pair of mittens and a pattern to make more. Presented by the Friends of the Inver Glen Library. Registration required. Geared for adults and youth ages 12 and older.

Inver Glen

Tue, Nov. 5, 5:30–7:30 pm

Gingerbread House Contest and Display

Enter your own creation or come to enjoy the display and vote for your favorites. Pick up rules and registration forms in advance at the Pleasant Hill Library. Winners will be announced Thursday, Dec. 19 after the Bells of the Bluffs concert.

Pleasant Hill

Thu–Thu, Dec. 12–19

All Library hours

Wescott

Thu, Sept. 12, 5:30–7:30 pm

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Aztec and Nahuatl Dance and INDIGENOUS CULTURE Culture

Music and dance Leo and Kathy Lara: Música, Lengua LATINX CULTURE y Cultura

Hear the legend of the armadillo-shelled charango, sing a Cuban lullaby, and listen to Latin American folk music with performances by Leo and Kathy Lara in this event featuring music, language and culture.

Galaxie

Sat, Oct. 12, 10:30–11:15 am

Ticket to Brasil*

LATINX CULTURE

Take an inspiring journey through the world of Brazilian music, traditional percussion playing and dance with Ticket to Brasil.

Wentworth

Sat, Oct. 12, 2–3 pm

Enjoy the drum rhythms and dazzling costumes of the Kalpulli Ketzal Coatlicue dance troupe. Learn the symbols of the Meso-American calendar, experience the music of an ancient people and begin to understand the connections between ritual and daily life.

Pleasant Hill

Wed, Nov. 6, 6:30–7:30 pm

Burnhaven

Sat, Nov. 23, 10:30–11:30 am

Bluedog Blues Band*

INDIGENOUS CULTURE

Enjoy a performance by Bluedog, a NAMMY award-winning, 5-member blues and rock band from Minneapolis whose music is influenced by the life experiences of Native people.

Wentworth

Sat, Nov. 23, 3–4 pm

To register for a program: 1. Online www.dakotacounty.us/library, click View Full Calendar 2. By phone, call the location where the program is being held. Registration opens two weeks prior to program date.

Native Pride*

INDIGENOUS CULTURE

Celebrate the spirit and beauty of Indigenous peoples through modern and traditional Native American dance with the Native Pride Arts performance company.

Burnhaven

Sat, Dec. 14, 10:30–11:30 am

Bells of the Bluff*

Ring in the holiday season by listening to the Bells of the Bluffs handbell ensemble. Stick around after the performance to learn about and try your hand at bell playing.

Pleasant Hill

Thu, Dec. 19, 6:30–7:30 pm

Theater The Ugly Duckling

See the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale "The Ugly Duckling" as a music and movement performance that shows the duckling’s struggle to fit in. The story is told to music using harp, English horn and percussion instruments by Mothrmöv. Geared for adults and youth ages 3 and older.

Wentworth

Sat, Sept. 14, 10–10:45 am

Adventures of Juan*

LATINX CULTURE

Hear the story of Juan, a young Mexican boy who moves to rural Minnesota, in this entertaining puppet show that explores Mexican and American mythologies including Paul Bunyan and Quetzalcoatl. Presented by Teatro del Pueblo.

Wentworth

Financial Aid 101

Learn the basics of how to pay for college and apply for financial aid. Presented by Dakota County Technical College and the Eagan Foundation. Geared for students and parents. Mon, Dec. 2, 6–7:30 pm

Burnhaven

Sat, Sept. 28, 10:30–11:30 am LATINX CULTURE

See this bilingual puppet show about remembering grandparents who have passed away and the connection that continues beyond death. The story is a celebration of love and the cycle of life as children discover the meaning of the Day of the Dead. Presented in Spanish and English by In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre.

Robert Trail

Fri, Oct. 11, 10:30–11:15 am

Inver Glen

Sat, Oct. 26, 10:30–11:30 am

Burnhaven

School success

Wescott

Sat, Sept. 21, 10–11 am

Skeletons in the Closet*

Programs are subject to change without prior notice. For the most up-to-date program information, visit www.dakotacounty.us/library. Supplies provided unless noted. *A Minnesota Legacy program. ** Sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Human Services Disability Services Innovation Grant.

Sat, Nov. 2, 10:30–11:30 am

FAFSA Completion Workshop

Complete the online FAFSA form with help from a financial aid professional or just come to have your questions about paying for college answered. Presented by Dakota County Technical College. Geared for students and parents.

Wescott

Mon, Dec. 9, 6–7:30 pm

More Library Book Sales

Discover great deals on gently used materials and help support your local library. Sponsored by the respective library Friends groups.

Pleasant Hill

Thu, Sept 19, 5–7 pm — (member preview) Fri, Sept. 20, 10 am–4:30 pm Sat, Sept. 21, 10 am–4:30 pm Sun, Sept. 22, 1–3 pm

Wentworth

Thu, Sept. 26, 3–5 pm — (member preview) Fri, Sept. 27, 9 am –4 pm Sat, Sept. 28, 9 am–4 pm Sun, Sept. 29, 1–3 pm (bag sale)

Wescott

Wed, Oct. 9, 5–7:30 pm — (member preview) Thu, Oct. 10, 10 am–7:30 pm Fri, Oct. 11, 10 am–4:30 pm Sat, Oct. 12, 10 am–4:30 pm Sun, Oct. 13, 1–3 pm (bag sale)

Minnesota in the Civil War

Learn about the struggles Minnesotans faced for the survival of the country and of their state as Arn Kind presents Minnesota in the Civil War. Geared for adults and youth ages 12 and older.

Heritage

Thu, Nov. 21, 4:30–6 pm

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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 Storytime for Babies

Stories, songs, bounces and playtime make this storytime perfect for children newborn to 24 months and their caregivers. Ages: 0–2.

Storytimes Inver Glen

Fridays, 9:30–10:15 am Sept. 13–27, Oct. 4–25, Nov. 1–29, Dec. 13 & 20

Wescott

Thursdays, 9:30–10:15 am & 10:30–11:15 am Sept. 26, Oct. 3–24, Nov. 7–21, Dec. 5 & 12

Robert Trail

Pleasant Hill

Farmington

Heritage

Galaxie

Storytime for 2s–6s

Wednesdays, 10:30–11:15 am Sept. 4–25, Oct. 2–30, Nov. 6–27, Dec. 4–18 Fridays, 10:30–11:15 am Sept. 6, 13 & 27; Oct. 4, 11 & 18; Nov. 8–22 Mondays, 9:30–10:15 am & 10:30–11:15 am Sept. 9–30; Oct. 7–28; Nov. 4, 18 & 25

Burnhaven

Tuesdays, 9:30–10:15 am & 10:30–11:15 am Sept. 10–24, Oct. 1–29, Nov. 5–26, Dec. 3 & 10

Wentworth

Tuesdays, 9:30–10:15 am Sept. 10–24, Oct. 1–29, Nov. 5–26, Dec. 3 & 10

Mondays, 10:45–11:30 am Sept. 30; Oct. 7–28; Nov. 4, 18 & 25; Dec. 2–16 Fridays, 9:30–10:15 am Oct. 25, Nov. 1–22, Dec. 13 & 20

Read, play, sing, talk and write together with stories and activities to develop early literacy skills for toddlers and preschoolers. Siblings welcome. Ages: 2–6.

Farmington

Thursdays, 10:30–11 am Sept. 5 & 12, Oct. 3 & 24, Nov. 7–21

Galaxie

Tuesdays, 9:30–10 am & 10:30–11 am Sept. 10 & 17, Oct. 1–22, Nov. 5–19

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Burnhaven

Wednesdays, 9:30–10 am Sept. 11 & 18, Oct. 2–23, Nov. 6–20, Dec. 4 & 11

Wentworth

Wednesdays, 9:30–10:15 am Sept. 11–25, Oct. 2–30, Nov. 6–27, Dec. 4 & 11

Inver Glen

Thursdays, 9:30–10 am Sept. 12 & 19, Oct. 3–17, Nov. 7 & 14, Dec. 5 & 12

Robert Trail

Thursdays, 10:30–11:15 am Sept. 12 & 26; Oct. 3, 10 & 24; Nov. 7–21; Dec. 12 & 19

Wescott

Tuesdays, 10:30–11:15 am Sept. 24, Oct. 1–22, Nov. 5–19, Dec. 3 & 10 Fridays, 10:30–11:15 am Sept. 27; Oct. 4–25; Nov. 8–22, Dec. 13

Pleasant Hill

Wednesdays, 10–10:30 am Oct. 2–30, Nov. 6–27, Dec. 4–18

Heritage

Wednesdays, 9:30–10 am Oct. 23 & 30, Nov. 6–20, Dec. 4 & 11

Evening Storytime for 2s–6s

Read, play, sing, talk and write together with stories and activities to develop early literacy skills for kids and families. Siblings welcome. Ages: 2–6.

Wescott

Tuesdays, 6:30–7:15 pm Sept. 24, Oct. 1–29, Nov. 5–26, Dec. 3 & 10

Burnhaven

Mondays, 6:30–7 pm Sept. 30, Oct. 28, Nov. 25, Dec. 30

Pleasant Hill

Mondays, 6:30–7 pm Oct. 14 & 28; Nov. 25, Dec. 9 & 23

Storytime in the Park

Join us for stories, games and crafts in the park. Presented in part by Hastings Parks and Recreation. Ages: 0–10.

Pleasant Hill

Wed, Sept. 18, 10:30–11:15 am

Sensory-Friendly Saturdays

Explore books, music, movement and play in a sensory-friendly setting that welcomes children ages 3–8 of all abilities including those who have difficulty in large groups, are on the autism spectrum or are sensitive to sensory overload. Siblings welcome. One registration required per family. An adult must accompany each registered child.

Wescott

Saturdays, 10:30–11:15 am Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 2, Dec. 14

Wentworth

Saturdays, 10:30–11:15 am Oct. 26, Nov. 23, Dec. 21

Story & Craft

Enjoy stories, crafts and fun especially for preschoolers. Ages: 2–5.

Wentworth CATS & CANINES

Mon, Sept. 23, 9:30–10:15 am

HALLOWEEN

Mon, Oct. 28, 9:30–10:15 am

DINOSAURS FOR DINOVEMBER

Mon, Nov. 18, 9:30–10:15 am

THINGS THAT GO

Mon, Dec. 16, 9:30–10:15 am

Storytime with a Police Officer

Listen to stories told by a police officer and get upclose with a police car. Ages: 2–6.

Spanish and English Storytime LATINX CULTURE for 2s–6s

Play and Learn

Superheroes*

Thu, Oct. 3, 10:30–11:15 am

Drop in anytime to read books, sing songs, play with tactile toys, navigate tunnels and hoops, hop down a path and weave through cones in this full-body movement experience. Ages: 0–6.

Storytime with a Firefighter

Thursdays, 9:30–10:30 am Oct. 24, Nov. 21, Dec. 19

Wescott

N is for Nocturnal

Dinosaurs Galore*

Stories, rhymes and fingerplays in Spanish and English. Siblings welcome. Ages: 2–6.

Robert Trail

Meet a Farmington firefighter who will share stories and facts about firefighting and fire safety. Get up close with a fire truck. Ages: 2–6.

Farmington

Thu, Oct. 10, 10:30–11 am

Books and Beyond

Join us for stories and a craft presented by the ISD 194 ECFE Advisory Council. Ages: 0–5.

Inver Glen

Stories, songs, crafts and games that feature mysterious creatures of the night. Sponsored in part by ECFE. Registration required. Ages: 3–5.

Pleasant Hill

Thu, Oct. 24, 1–2 pm

Join in the superhero fun and discover the superpower of your own imagination through entertaining songs, games and stories. Presented by the Story Man from England. Ages: 2–8. Mon, Oct. 28, 10:30–11:15 am

Explore the fantasy, reality, fiction and nonfiction of dinosaurs through interactive poetry, props and puppets with the Story Man from England. Ages: 2–8.

South St. Paul

Tue, Oct. 29, 10:15–11 am

Heritage UNDER CONSTRUCTION Mon, Oct. 14, 10:15–11 am

WE'RE GOING TO THE ZOO

Mon, Nov. 4, 10:15–11 am

Fun with Letters

Engage with your child through fun alphabet activities in this early literacy workshop. Sponsored in part by ECFE. Registration required. Children ages 0–6 and their caregivers.

Pleasant Hill

Tue, Oct. 15, 6–7 pm

Farmington

Thu, Sept. 26, 10:30–11 am

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YOUTH & FAMILY Halloween Storytime

Wear your Halloween costume and join us for a not-so-spooky Halloween program. Children can trick or treat around the library before or after the program. Siblings welcome. Ages: 2–6.

Farmington

Thu, Oct. 31, 10:30–11 am

Messing with Monsters* Erase the fear and highlight the fun of monsters at this interactive storytelling event presented by The Story Man from England. Ages: 2–8.

Fun with Words

Engage your child through fun activities featuring words in this early literacy workshop. Sponsored in part by ECFE. Registration required. Children ages 0–6 and their caregivers.

Pleasant Hill

Tue, Nov. 19, 6–7 pm

Move and Sound Like the Animals*

Thu, Oct. 31, 10:30–11:15 am

Explore how and why animals move and communicate in different ways in this active program presented by the Story Man from England. Ages: 2–8.

Multicultural Storytime

Tue, Dec. 17, 10:30–11:15 am

Robert Trail

Enjoy multicultural stories, rhymes and songs in Spanish, Korean, German, Tagalog and other world languages. Siblings welcome. Ages: 2–6.

Galaxie

Robert Trail

Thursdays, 10:30–11:15 am Nov. 7, 14 & 21

O is for Opposite

Stories, songs, crafts and games about up and down, big and little, and more opposites. Sponsored in part by ECFE. Registration required. Ages: 3–5.

Pleasant Hill

Thu, Nov. 7, 1–2 pm

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Arts and crafts Smartphone Photography*

Learn how to take a great shot on your phone, what editing apps to use, and how to share, print and keep your images safe. Bring your own device. Presented by Artistry. Registration required. Ages: 13–18.

Wentworth

Sat, Sept. 7, 2–4 pm

Sharpie Art

Use Sharpies and your imagination to turn everyday objects into works of art. Registration required. Ages: 11–17.

Wentworth

Wed, Sept. 11, 5:30–7:30 pm

DIY Fall T-shirts

Turn a plain T-shirt into a fun turkey or fall shirt that you can proudly wear at your holiday gathering. Presented by the Friends of the Inver Glen Library. Registration required. Ages: 8–15.

Inver Glen

Sat, Sept. 21, 10 am–noon

Clay Forest*

Learn about sculpting, shaping leaves and mixing secondary colors as you create a fall forest of colorful trees. Presented by Abrakadoodle. Registration required. Ages: 3–12.

Pleasant Hill

Tue, Oct. 1, 4–4:45 pm

Native American Beadwork

INDIGENOUS CULTURE

Join artist Julie Kastigar Boada of the Fond du Lac nation as she introduces the art of beading. Learn how patterns and colors can reflect tribal and family affiliations and create your own beaded pouch. Presented by ArtStart. Registration required. Ages: 10–16.

Galaxie

Fri, Oct. 11, 2–4 pm

Screw Post Journal or Sketchbook*

Gather single sheets into a versatile hinged screw-post binding that can hold a portfolio, journal or sketchbook. The removable screwpost allows you to add, subtract or reorder the pages. Presented by the Minnesota Center for Book Arts. Registration required. Ages: 10–18.

Galaxie

Sat, Oct. 12, 2–4 pm

Watercolor and Oil Pastel Pumpkins*

Celebrate the pumpkin by using watercolors and oil pastels to create your own. Learn how to make the pumpkin look threedimensional and hear a fun fall story. Presented by Abrakadoodle. Registration required. Ages: 5–12.

South St. Paul

Thu, Oct. 17, 10:30–11:30 am

How to Train Your Dragon Sculpture*

Use your favorite dragon from How to Train Your Dragon as inspiration for creating your own sculpture out of clay, chenille stems, tin foil and other materials. Start with a basic body shape and add spikes, wings, tails and other details. Presented by Artistry. Registration required. Ages: 5–11.

Pleasant Hill

Thu, Oct. 17, 1:30–3 pm

Clay Sea Creatures*

Use clay to create a seahorse or octopus. Learn how to roll, flatten and shape clay into different shapes to create animals from the sea. Presented by Abrakadoodle. Registration required. Ages: 3–12.

Wentworth

Thu, Oct. 17, 2–3 pm

Get ‘Tooned!*

Build your own comic strip from the ground up with cartoonist and caricaturist Phil Juliano. Learn about comedy concepts and layout, how to generate ideas and develop characters and settings. Registration required. Ages: 10–16.

Inver Glen

Fri, Oct. 18, 1–2 pm

Make & Take: Halloween House

Decorate your own spooky Halloween house to display during the autumn season. Adult must accompany and assist younger children. Presented by the Friends of the Inver Glen Library. Registration required. Ages: 4–12.

Drawing Series: Drawing Skills*

Learn how to use line, shape, texture, color and shadow to create interesting and skillfully drawn images using portraits or animals as inspiration. Use graphite pencils, markers, colored pencils and pastels in your artwork. Presented by Artistry. Registration required. Ages: 11–15.

Plarn

Bring a variety of your own plastic bags and turn them into plarn — plastic yarn. Weave a set of placemats that are colorful and functional. Presented by ArtStart. Registration required. Ages: 13–17.

Wentworth

Sat, Oct. 19, 2–4 pm

Wescott

Sat, Oct. 19, 2–3:30 pm

Inver Glen

Sat, Oct. 19, 10:30 am– 12:30 pm

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YOUTH & FAMILY Color Like Kandinsky*

Learn about artist Wassily Kandinsky and his use of bold colors. Explore abstraction and color theory while creating a Kandinskyinspired design through sketching, color mixing and painting. Presented by Eagan Art House. Registration required. Ages: 6–11.

South St. Paul

Thu, Nov. 7, 6–8 pm

Make & Take: Buttons and Jewelry

Express yourself with button- and jewelrymaking. Limited supplies provided. Ages: 12–16.

Galaxie

Fri, Nov. 8, 2:30–4:30 pm

Clay Turkey Pots*

Drawing Series: Experimental Drawing*

Push your drawing skills to the next level with non-traditional drawing surfaces, techniques and materials, both wet and dry. Bring your imagination, leave your conventional ideas of what drawing is behind and get ready to look at drawing in a totally new way. Presented by Artistry. Registration required. Ages: 11–15.

Assemblage Animals*

Be inspired by Deborah Butterfield’s horse sculptures made from natural and found objects. Learn about the physical adaptations of animals and use a variety of found objects to create an animal sculpture. Presented by Eagan Art House. Registration required. Ages: 12–16.

Wentworth

Sat, Nov. 2, 2–4 pm

Wescott

Sat, Nov. 2, 2–3:30 pm

Create a silly turkey pot to take home and fill with corn for a Thanksgiving decoration. Hear a turkey story and learn about color mixing and sculpting. Presented by Abrakadoodle. Registration required. Ages: 3–12.

Wentworth

Sat, Nov. 9, 10–11 am

Name Sculptures*

Learn basic sculpture concepts and techniques and use matte board, foam core and other materials to design and create a threedimensional sculpture out of the letters in your name or initials. Presented by Artistry. Registration required. Ages: 10–16.

Burnhaven

Sat, Nov. 9, 1–3 pm

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T-shirt Transformation

Bring 2-3 old or new T-shirts and transform them into an extraordinary, re-designed shirt, tunic or dress using a sewing machine and other supplies. Registration required. Ages: 12–15.

Galaxie

Sat, Nov. 9, 2:30–4:30 pm

Chalk Iguanas*

Draw an iguana and add color with chalk pastels. Learn about drawing and how to use and blend chalk pastels. Presented by Abrakadoodle. Registration required. Ages: 5–14.

Inver Glen

Mon, Dec. 2, 1–2 pm

Little Stuffies — Anime Characters*

Make stuffed felt replicas of your favorite Anime or Manga character. Learn beginner hand stitches including simple cross stitch, embroidery stitches, and decorative applique that can be integrated into each project. Presented by Artistry. Registration required. Ages: 10–16.

Farmington

Mon, Dec. 2, 3–5 pm

Make & Take: Gingerbread Houses

Decorate a gingerbread house to display during the holiday season. Adult must accompany and assist younger children. Registration required. Ages: 4–12.

Inver Glen

Tue, Dec. 3, 5–7 pm

Pleasant Hill

Thu, Dec. 12, 4:30–6 pm

Farmington

Fri, Dec. 13, 10:30–11:30 am

Wescott

Thu, Dec. 19, 10:30 am–noon

Make and Take: Duct Tape Crafts

Explore the world of duct tape art. It's amazing what you can create with duct tape — from wallets to cell phone cases. Space is limited. Ages: 11–16.

Galaxie

Sat, Dec. 7, 2–3:30 pm

Cards and Books from Scratch

Create your own environmentally-friendly holiday greeting cards and envelopes using fun and unusual scrap materials, images from used cards, inked stamps and glittery mylar. Make unique books to give as gifts. Presented by ArtStart. Registration required. Ages: 6–12.

Robert Trail

Magic, fun and games Legos & Duplos at the Library

Get your kids' imaginations working by exploring the many things they can create with Legos and Duplos. Ages: 2–12.

Burnhaven

Mondays, 6:30–7:30 pm Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Dec. 9

Wed, Dec. 11, 3:30–5:30 pm

Wescott

Handmade Diary of a Wimpy Kid*

Farmington

Design and draw your own simple comic characters inspired by the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. Break each character down into its basic parts of line and shape and bind your drawings into simple book format. Presented by Artistry. Registration required. Ages: 5–11.

Pleasant Hill

Mon, Dec. 30, 1:30–3 pm

Fri, Sept. 13, 10:30 am–noon Thu, Sept. 19, 10:30–11:30 am Thu, Oct. 17, 10:30–11:30 am

Galaxie

Tuesdays, 9:30–11 am Sept. 24, Oct. 29, Nov. 26, Dec. 31

Robert Trail

Thu, Oct. 17, 10:30–11:15 am

Heritage

Wed, Dec. 18, 9:30–11:30 am

Obstacle Course

Teen Scavenger Hunt

Think you know teen books, movies, music and other media? Follow the clues and test your knowledge in this fun scavenger hunt. Ages: 11–17.

Wentworth

Sat, Oct. 5, 2–4 pm

Life-size Sorry!

Play a life-sized version of the classic board game Sorry! Ages: 6–15.

Inver Glen

Wed, Oct 16, 1–2 pm

Halloween Costume Parade

Hear a Halloween story and parade around the library to practice your trick-or-treating skills. Wear your costume and check out the great costumes of other trickor-treaters. Ages: 2–6.

Wescott

Thu, Oct. 31, 10:30–11 am

Mini Golf

Drop in anytime for a full-body movement experience navigating tunnels and hoops, hopping down a path and zigzagging through cones. Ages: 2–6.

Design your own mini golf course, and challenge your friends to a fun game. Registration required. Ages: 11–17.

Farmington

Wentworth

Wescott

Family Book Bingo

Fri, Sept. 20, 10:30–11:15 am Fri, Nov. 1, 10:30–11:15 am Tue, Oct. 29, 10:30–11:30 am

Galaxie

Fri, Nov. 22, 9:30–11 am

Mon, Nov. 4, 2–4 pm

Play bingo and win free gently used books. Geared for adults and youth ages 4 and older.

Inver Glen

Mon, Dec. 23, 1–2 pm

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YOUTH & FAMILY Family Game Time

Invite the whole family for fun board games. Bring your own games or play some of ours. Geared for adults and youth ages 4 and older.

Inver Glen

Fri, Dec. 27, 1–3 pm

Marble Run Fun

Work cooperatively to build marble runs and see how fast and far you can make marbles travel. Registration required. Ages: 6–10.

Inver Glen

Mon, Dec. 30, 1–2:30 pm

Music and dance Music Together©

Enjoy lively music and movement with Music Together© instructor Cheryl Hornstein. Registration required. Ages: 0–4.

Wescott

Mon, Sept. 9, 9:30–10:15 am Mon, Dec. 2, 9:30–10:15 am

Drum and Sing

Dance Together

Use movement to explore imagination, stories and music in this class where caregivers and children dance together. Presented by Young Dance. Registration required. Ages: 0–5.

Wescott

Thu, Sept. 12, 10:30–11:15 am

Farmington

Pleasant Hill

Inver Glen

Thu, Sept. 26, 10–10:45 am Tue, Nov. 12, 10–10:45 am

South St. Paul

Wescott

Welcome autumn with lots of music and movement, and dress up in silly clothes for a fantastic fall dance party. Ages: 2–6.

Thu, Dec. 5, 10:15–11 am

Pleasant Hill

Tue, Dec. 10, 10–10:45 am

Fantastic Fall Dance Party

Galaxie

Fri, Oct. 4, 10:30–11 am

Sing, Play, Learn!*

Enjoy the magic of music and play with MacPhail Center for Music's early childhood music specialists. Experience music's impact on learning and reading readiness. Registration required. Ages: 0–5.

Burnhaven RAIN MAKES MUSIC

Mon, Oct. 7, 6:30–7:15 pm

A MUSICAL SNOWSTORM

Mon, Nov. 4, 6:30–7:15 pm

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Celebrate Halloween and reading side by side with this interactive and entertaining program that promotes early literacy. Wear your costume and go trick-ortreating before and after the performance. Ages: 2–8.

Inver Glen

Create lively drum rhythms and songs with Music Together© instructor Cheryl Hornstein. Registration required. Ages: 4–5. Tue, Sept. 10, 4–4:45 pm Tue, Dec. 3, 4–4:45 pm

Halloween with the Jolly Pops*

Fri, Oct. 25, 10:30–11 am Thu, Oct. 31, 9:30–10 am

Costume Dance Party

Dress up in a festive costume and enjoy lots of music and movement at this not-so-spooky dance party. Ages: 2–6.

Heritage

Thu, Oct. 31, 9:30–10 am

Halloween with the Roe Family Singers*

Celebrate Halloween and have fun dancing and clapping with the Roe Family Singers. Wear your costume and go trick-or-treating for stickers and more before and after the performance. Ages: 0–6.

Galaxie

Thu, Oct. 31, 10:30–11 am

Wonderful Winter Dance Party

Dress up in silly clothes and welcome the arrival of winter with lots of music and movement at this fun dance party. Ages: 0–6.

Galaxie

Tue, Dec. 10, 10:30–11 am

Countdown to Noon

Celebrate New Year's Eve at the library. Come for a dance party as we count down to a glittery ball drop at noon. Ages: 0–6.

Wescott

Tue, Dec. 31, 11:30–12:15 pm

Movies and theater Movies for Kids

Enjoy fun children’s books in movie format. Ages: 2–6.

Wescott

Tue, Sept. 17, 10:30–11:15 am Tue, Sept. 17, 6:30–7:15 pm

Mask Making*

Design and make simple masks using a paperbased technique and a variety of embellishment materials. Bring your mask to life through acting exercises, movement activities and theater games. Presented by SteppingStone Theatre. Registration required. Ages: 11–17.

Robert Trail

Wed, Oct. 30, 3:30–4:30 pm

Toddler Drive-in Movie

Take your toddler to a drive-in movie at the library. Bring a box big enough for your tot; use our supplies to add wheels, headlights and embellishments; and drive around to pull in for a short movie. Space is limited. Ages: 2–6.

Robert Trail

Thu, Dec. 5, 10:30–11:15 am

Science and animals Awesome Dinosaurs

Learn where dinos lived, how they hatched, how big they were, what they ate and even how they may have sounded from science teacher Rob Ellos and his puppet assistant Chomper in this fun, interactive program. Ages: 2–6.

Robert Trail

Thu, Sept. 5, 10:30–11:15 am

Apollo to the Moon

Learn about human space trips to the Moon from blastoff at Kennedy Space Center to splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. Science teacher Rob Ellos uses props, theatrical techniques, humor and audience participation to teach about how humans got to the Moon, what they did there and what they brought back. Ages: 2–8.

Lights On: Exploring Energy

Discover the types of rocks and minerals you might find in your backyard and throughout Minnesota's landscape from a Dakota County Parks naturalist. Learn how to identify them and what it takes to start your own rock collection. Registration required. Ages: 8–12.

Get a fun hands-on introduction to electricity by helping Moby the Mouse figure out how to find her way through her home when all the lights go out. Learn a song, play a game and experiment with circuits specially designed to help young explorers make connections of their own. Presented by the Bakken Museum. Registration required. Ages: 2–5.

South St. Paul

Burnhaven

Robert Trail

Thu, Sept. 19, 10:30–11:15 am

Rocks and Minerals

Mon, Sept. 23, 6–7:30 pm

Science of Light

Play with light sources, shadow, reflection and filters as you learn about light waves and how to bend white light. Understand how light can help us learn about outer space. Presented by the Bakken Museum. Registration required. Ages: 8–12.

Burnhaven

Mon, Sept. 30, 11 am–noon

Mon, Sept. 30, 10–10:30 am

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YOUTH & FAMILY Raptors of Minnesota

Explore the different raptors found in Minnesota and their role in the environment. Learn the three key features of all raptors and why they are different from other birds. Presented by the Raptor Center. Ages: 5–12.

Farmington

Sat, Oct. 12, 10:30–11:30 am

Light and Kaleidoscopes

Examine how light travels and changes direction. Use the engineering design process to build a kaleidoscope to take home. Presented by The Works Museum. Registration required. Ages: 6–9.

Inver Glen

Thu, Oct. 17, 1–2 pm

Snake, Rattle and Roll

Slither into the world of reptiles by touching, holding and feeding some scaly critters. Learn what makes reptiles unique and get an up-close look at some of nature’s most misunderstood creatures. Presented by Snake Discovery. Ages: 2–12.

Pleasant Hill

Fri, Oct. 18, 10–11 am

Mad Mixtures

Learn about chemistry, the science of mixing things together and observing the cool reactions. Experiment by mixing a mini explosion, floating colors and creating your own Mad Science color gel to take home. Presented by Mad Science of Minnesota. Registration required. Ages: 3–5.

Wentworth

Mon, Oct. 21, 10:30–11:15 am

Great Migrations

Discover what animals do when the weather turns or resources are scarce. Explore the places some of our local animals migrate to and why, and get an up close view of the hazards they face along their way. Presented by Dakota County Parks. Registration required. Ages: 5–12.

Wescott

Mon, Oct. 28, 4–5 pm

Robert Trail

Fri, Nov. 8, 2–3 pm

Circuit Exploration

Learn about the flow of electricity and hook up different circuits to create a nightlight to take home. Presented by the Works Museum. Registration required. Ages: 5–8.

Robert Trail

Thu, Nov. 7, 1–2 pm

Beguiling Bubbles

See a square bubble, watch a soap-powered boat race and stand inside a giant bubble. Make your own tetrahedron bubble wand to take home. Presented by Mad Science of Minnesota. Registration required. Ages: 5–8.

Wescott

Fri, Nov. 8, 2–3 pm

Astronomy

Learn about the billions of stars in our night sky, how to identify constellations, how meteors are formed and other space science with Dakota County Parks. Registration required. Ages: 8–12.

Burnhaven

Sat, Nov. 9, 10–11 am

Preschool STEM

Explore and play with science, technology, engineering and math concepts at this hands-on program designed especially for preschoolers. Ages: 3–5.

Wescott

Tue, Nov. 26, 9:30–11:30 am

Furs, Feathers, Fins or Scales?

Learn what makes a bird a bird or a fish a fish by examining the characteristics of different classes of animals who call Dakota County home. Explore animal adaptations through biofacts and create your own well adapted creature. Presented by Dakota County Parks. Registration required. Ages: 8–12.

Inver Glen

Fri, Nov. 29, 1–3 pm

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Tech tools and toys Code Club

Join us on the first Tuesday each month to meet with other coders, work on projects and learn new tricks in computer programming. Ages: 8–16.

Farmington

Tuesdays, 3:30–4:30 pm Sept. 3, Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Dec. 3

Lego Mindstorms

Experiment with Lego Mindstorms, a beginner robotics kit that is used to design, build and program a robot. Participants will team-up to work on a robot. Registration required once to attend both sessions. Ages: 10–16.

Farmington

Thu & Fri, Oct. 17 & 18, 2–5 pm

Writing your own story Family Writing Time: Tell Your Own Tall Tales* Create your own largerthan-life heroes — like Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox — and write about hard-to-believe adventures in the tall tale tradition. Parents and kids can work together or compete against each other to create their own stories. Presented by the Loft Literary Center. Registration required for each family. Geared for adults and youth ages 6 and older.

Galaxie

Sat, Oct. 5, 2–3:30 pm

Blackout Poetry

Write your own poetry by knowing what words to black out and what words to leave on a page from a book. Registration required. Ages: 11–17.

Wentworth

Wed, Dec. 18, 5:30–7:30 pm

School success Waggin' Tales

Bring your kids into the Library to read to certified therapy dogs. It's not only fun, it helps develop reading skills and fluency. Ages: 5–10.

Robert Trail

Saturdays, 10:30–11:30 am Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7

Wescott

Saturdays, 10:30–11:30 am Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9, Dec. 14

Galaxie

Saturdays, 10–11 am Sept 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 21

Writing Great College Application Essays*

Learn to use basic creative writing elements, like developing strong characters and a compelling narrative structure — storyline and plot or idea — to write the best college application essay. Leave with ideas that’ll wow your readers. Presented by The Loft Literary Center. Registration required. Ages: 13–18.

Farmington

Sat, Sept. 28, 2–3:30 pm

Inver Glen

Saturdays, 11 am–noon Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 21

Pleasant Hill

Saturdays, 11 am–noon Oct. 19, Nov. 23, Dec. 14

Youth Leadership Team Develop your leadership skills and get involved at the Library. Use your talents and skills to help prepare for special events, make suggestions for books, programs and spaces, and represent the Library in the community. Ages: 12–18.

Wescott

Thursdays, 4–5 pm Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5

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Explore your innovative side with stateof-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.

Innovation and inspiration Intro to Sewing and Fabric Cutting

Become familiar with the Janome Schoolmate® sewing machine and the Accuquilt GO! Big® electric fabric cutter. Learn sewing machine basics to work on your own future projects and practice cutting fabric using diecutter shapes. Registration required. Geared for adults.

Wescott

Tue, Sept. 10, 2–3 pm Thu, Nov. 7, 6–7 pm Thu, Dec. 12, 2–3 pm

Intro to 3D Printing

Intro to Sewing

Learn the basics of how 3D printers work and how to get started printing in the iLAB. Discover ways to create your own 3D designs using CAD tools for beginners. Registration required. Geared for adults and youth ages 12 and older.

Become familiar with the Janome Schoolmate® sewing machine. Learn sewing machine basics to work on your own future projects. Registration required. Geared for adults.

Wentworth

Photo & Film Digitization 101

Thursdays, 4–4:45 pm Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 12

Galaxie

Tue, Sept. 24, 3–3:45 pm

Wescott

Tuesdays, 6–7 pm Oct. 8, Nov. 12, Dec. 10

Robert Trail

Wed, Oct. 30, 6–7 pm Thu, Dec. 19, 6–7 pm

Galaxie

Sat, Sept. 14, 2:30–4:30 pm

Discover how easy it is to restore old, black and white photographs and share them with family and friends. Hear tips on how to convert your old photos, slides, negatives and film to digital formats. Registration required. Geared for adults and youth ages 12 and older.

Wescott

Tue, Sept. 17, 2–2:45 pm

Galaxie

Wed, Dec. 4, 3–3:45 pm

Audio Production 101

Learn how to set up microphones in the sound booth, get an introduction to recording and editing audio tracks in GarageBand® for Mac, and know how to save and share your work. Registration required. Geared for adults and youth ages 12 and older.

Wescott

Wed, Sept. 18, 6–7 pm Wed, Nov. 20, 2–3 pm

Digitize It! 3D Scanning Workshop

Explore techniques for 3D scanning a person and object into software that can be used for 3D printing or other digital uses. Images will be captured using the Xbox 360 Kinect, a digital single-lens reflex camera or cellphone. Presented by 3D Buildtower. Registration required. Geared for adults and youth ages 12 and older.

Wescott

Tue, Sept. 24, 3:30–5 pm

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3D Modeling Basics

Learn how to design your own object using 3D modeling software. Participants may print their completed design later using a 3D printer in any Dakota County Library iLAB. Registration required. Geared for adults.

Robert Trail

Thu, Sept. 26, 5:30–7:30 pm

Wescott

Wed, Oct. 23, 6–7:30 pm

Galaxie

Wed, Nov. 6, 2:30–4:30 pm

VHS to Digital Conversion

Discover how easy it is to digitize your old VHS recordings and edit them to save or burn as a DVD. Registration required. Geared for adults.

Wescott

Tue, Oct. 1, 2–3 pm Tue, Nov. 5, 6–7 pm Tue, Dec. 3, 2–3 pm

Galaxie

Tue, Oct. 22, 6–6:45 pm

Open Sewing Studio

Come to the Library to work on a sewing project while visiting with and learning from other makers. See a new sewing technique demonstrated each week and get help with individual projects. Space is limited. Geared for adults and youth ages 10 and older.

Galaxie

Wednesdays, 6–7:30 pm Oct. 2–30, Nov. 6–20

Intro to Paper Cutting

Get an introduction to paper cutting using the Silhouette Cameo® paper cutter and Silhouette Studio software. Learn how to import and resize images, select cut settings, load cutting mats, select the right paper, and more. Registration required. Geared for adults and youth ages 12 and older.

Galaxie

Tue, Oct. 8, 3–3:45 pm

Wescott

Digitize It! 3D Scanning Workshop for Teens

Explore techniques for scanning 3D objects and people into software that can be used for 3D printing or other digital uses. See how to use the Xbox 360 Kinect, a digital singlelens reflex camera or cellphone to capture the images. Presented by 3D Buildtower. Registration required. Ages: 13–18.

Pleasant Hill

Tue, Nov. 19, 2–2:45 pm

Mon, Oct. 21, 4:30–6 pm

Intro to Sewing and Fabric Cutting for Kids

Sat, Dec. 14, 2–4 pm

Learn the basics of using the Janome Schoolmate® sewing machine and the Accuquilt GO! Big® electric fabric cutter. Practice your skills on a simple project that you can take home. Registration required. Ages: 8–12.

Wescott

Fri, Oct. 11, 2–3 pm

Getting Started with Green Screen and iMovie

Learn the basics of recording a video using a green screen, importing the video into iMovie for Mac, editing the video, and saving and sharing your work. Registration required.

Wentworth

3D Modeling: Ornament Lab

Learn how to design your own hanging ornament using 3D modeling software. Participants may print completed designs later using a 3D printer in any Dakota County Library iLAB. Registration required. Geared for adults.

Make & Take for Adults: Gift Bags Drop in for a gift bagmaking craft session using iLAB equipment. Space is limited.

Wescott

Tue, Dec. 3, 5–6:30 pm Thu, Dec. 5, 5–6:30 pm

Finish It! 3D Model Surface Finishing Techniques

Learn techniques to help you finish your 3D printed objects. Enhance your prints to give them a textured or smooth and shiny finish, and explore bonding, sanding, painting and clear coating. Presented by 3D Buildtower. Registration required. Geared for adults.

Galaxie

Wed, Dec. 4, 6–7:30 pm

Farmington

Sat, Nov. 16, 2–4 pm

Pleasant Hill

Wed, Nov. 20, 6:30–8 pm

Wescott

Tue, Oct. 15, 4–5 pm Tue, Dec. 17, 4–5 pm

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ADULT Enjoy great music, try a new craft, meet local authors or learn about wellness, financial planning and more — all for free. Join us for a variety of fun and educational programs especially for adults.

Book discussions Join one of our monthly book discussion groups to delve into the details of a good book. Call your library or visit www.dakotacounty. us/library, click Search Website, search book discussion for monthly book discussion titles. BURNHAVEN

Third Tuesday of the month 6:30–7:30 pm Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19, Dec. 17

FARMINGTON — AFTERNOON

First Tuesday of the month 1:30–2:30 pm Sept. 3, Oct. 1, Nov. 12, Dec. 3

FARMINGTON — BOOKS & BREW

Third Tuesday of the month 7–8 pm Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19, Dec. 17

GALAXIE

Second Thursday of the month, 6:30–7:30 pm Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 12

HERITAGE — AFTERNOON

SOUTH ST PAUL — AFTERNOON

HERITAGE — EVENING

No group discussion in November

First Thursday of the month 12:30–1:30 pm Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5

Last Wednesday of the month, 7–8 pm Sept. 25, Oct. 30, Dec. 4

INVER GLEN

Second Monday of the month 6:30–7:30 pm Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 18, Dec. 9

LEDUC HISTORY

First Thursday of the month 6:30–7:30 pm Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5 LeDuc Historic Estate 1629 Vermillion St., Hastings

PLEASANT HILL

First Monday of the month 6:30–7:30 pm Sept. 9, Oct. 7, Nov. 4, Dec. 2

ROBERT TRAIL

Last Tuesday of the month 6:30–7:30 pm Sept. 24, Oct. 29, Nov. 26, Dec. 17

ROBERT TRAIL — HISTORY

Second Tuesday of the month, 6:30–8 pm Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12, Dec. 10

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Second Wednesday of the month, 1–2:30 pm Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Dec. 11

SOUTH ST PAUL — EVENING

Second Thursday of the month, 7–8:30 pm Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Dec. 12

WENTWORTH — BOOK ENDS

Fourth Tuesday of the month 10:15–11:15 am Sept. 24, Oct. 22, Nov. 26

No group discussion in December

WENTWORTH — MENDOTA HEIGHTS

Third Wednesday of the month, 10–11 am Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 18 Mendota Elementary School 1979 Summit Lane Mendota Heights

WESCOTT

Third Thursday of the month 6:30–8 pm Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21, Dec. 19

Killer Thrillers Book Group

Classic and new mysteries and thrillers. Register at 651-403-8313. Visit www. dakotacounty.us/library, search killer thrillers for monthly titles.

Wentworth

Mondays, 6:30–7:30 pm Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, Dec. 16

Authors and good books Meet the Author: Michael Dardis

Meet author Michael Dardis and hear him discuss his new book, Dark Side of the Sun. The multi-generational plot follows the fortunes of the O’Briens and Schmidts, two American families, only one of which was loyal to the U.S. in World War II.

Robert Trail

Thu, Sept. 19, 6–7:30 pm

Meet the Author: Mark Ristau

Meet author Mark Ristau and hear him talk about his new book, A Hero Dreams, the profoundly moving first installment of the Hero’s Path series. The story follows a young boy as he navigates a path of loneliness, fear and violent confrontation in the aftermath of his father’s death.

Robert Trail

Thu, Oct. 17, 6–7:30 pm

Author Carolyn Porter* Meet Minnesota author Carolyn Porter who will discuss her book, Marcel's Letters: A Font and the Search for One Man's Fate. Porter will share details of her research process, the World War II history behind her book, and the font P22 Marcel Script she created based on handwritten letters found in a Stillwater antique shop.

Heritage

Mon, Oct. 28, 6:30–7:30 pm

Author Kaethe Schwehn*

Meet Minnesota author Kaethe Schwehn and hear her speak about her post-apocalyptic science fiction novel, The Rending and the Nest. Learn about her writing process, her literary influences and how she developed as an author.

South St. Paul

Thu, Nov. 14, 7–8:30 pm

Meet the Author: Amy Pendino

Meet author and Minnesota native Amy Pendino and hear her discuss her new book, The Witness Tree, the story of a tree in rural Iowa that bears witness to generations of human experience and deadly secrets. When those secrets come out, the rural community will never be the same.

Robert Trail

Thu, Nov. 21, 6–7:30 pm

Legends and Folklore of Winter

Hear about the darker side of winter including bizarre tales and stories of cannibalistic spirits, Krampus the anti-Santa Claus, werewolves, witches, people being buried alive, and numerous other not-socheery holiday traditions for the darkest days of the year. Presented by Chad Lewis.

Community reading Join others in your community in reading, discussing and celebrating books based on one theme. INVER GROVE HEIGHTS READS Vacationland by Sarah Stonich is a novel-instories centered around Naledi Lodge, a former resort in northernmost Minnesota, and its ever-changing cast of residents and visitors.

Mobile Sign Shop

Drop in to create your own customized, carved wooden sign inspired by the cabin signs of Northern Minnesota. Available while supplies last. Presented by Ready Go artist Peter Haakon Thompson. Sponsored by the Friends of the Inver Glen Library.

Inver Glen

Sat, Sept. 7, 1–4 pm

Tubby Esquire*

Hear the polka, pop, rock and country sounds of Tubby Esquire. Sponsored by the Friends of the Inver Glen Library.

Inver Glen

Sat, Sept. 28, 2–3 pm

Wentworth

Tue, Dec. 3, 6–7 pm

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ADULT Arts and crafts Adult Craft Club

Come to the library to work on a current sewing, yarn or craft project. Get help or just visit with other crafters. Coffee provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Inver Glen Library.

Inver Glen Drawing from Nature*

Explore how artists from Claude Monet to Andy Goldsworthy have used nature as their main inspiration. Discover how the concept of nature in art can range from observational drawing to incorporating physical elements. Presented by Artistry. Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Inver Glen Library.

Inver Glen

Mon, Oct. 7, 5:30–7:30 pm

Inver Grove Heights Reads: Author Sarah Stonich

Spend an evening with Sarah Stonich, author of Vacationland, a series of linked stories looking at the disparate lives of residents and visitors to Naledi Lodge in northernmost Minnesota. Sponsored by the Friends of the Inver Glen Library.

Inver Glen

Tue, Oct. 22, 6:30–7:30 pm

Writing your own story Be Your Own Publisher* Explore self-publishing, an increasingly popular way to share your story. Learn how to move your project forward and launch your book. Presented by the Loft Literary Center. Registration required.

Robert Trail

Tue, Nov. 5, 6–7:30 pm

Starting Your Writing Life at 55+*

Get creative writing prompts, exercises and simple tips to help you start or stay with your writing project whether it’s a novel-in-progress, preserving family stories in memoir or another writing project you hope to complete. Presented by the Loft Literary Center. Registration required. Geared for adults ages 55 and older.

Wescott

Thu, Nov. 14, 6–7:30 pm

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Tue, Sept. 3, 5:30–7:30 pm Tue, Oct. 1, 5:30–7:30 pm

Fall Watercolor Paint Exploration*

Discover how the beauty and color of fall in Minnesota can be captured through watercolor painting. Learn brush handling, wet-on-wet and dry techniques, color mixing and other mark-making tricks. Presented by Artistry. Registration required.

South St. Paul

Mon, Sept. 23, 6–8 pm

Tea Towel from a Recipe Card*

Tue, Sept. 10, 5:30–7:30 pm

Use the Spoonflower website to digitally print your grandmother’s handwritten recipe card onto your own keepsake tea towel. Bring the 5 inch by 3 inch recipe card to class. Printed fabric will be mailed to you. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills. Presented by artist Becka Rahn. Registration required.

Bob Ross Paint-along*

Sat, Sept. 28, 10 am–12:30 pm

The Vivid Vase*

Use alcohol paints to transform a clear glass vase into something with pizzazz. Work with artist Anne Sawyer-Aitch to add color and design to create an amazing work of art. Bring a vase if you have one. Presented by ArtStart. Registration required.

Wentworth

Paint along with a recorded Bob Ross painting lesson that includes specific techniques such as brushwork or creating evergreen trees. Presented by Bob Ross Certified Instructor Kristi Nelson. Registration required.

Robert Trail

Wed, Sept. 18, 5–7 pm

Wescott

Sat, Sept. 21, 1–3 pm

Galaxie

Thu, Sept. 26, 5–7 pm

Farmington

Pen and Ink with Watercolor: Fall Leaves*

Use abstract leaf sketches to create pen and ink drawings accented with watercolor painting. Learn about design basics, composition, creating texture, drawing techniques, and ink and watercolor wash accents. Presented by Artistry. Registration required.

Pleasant Hill

Wed, Oct. 2, 5:30–7:30 pm

Wescott

Thu, Oct. 24, 1–3 pm

Introduction to Printmaking*

Learn about relief and collagraph printmaking methods. Create single and multiple color print editions and work together to print a class book. Presented by Artistry. Registration required.

Art Styles of the Masters: Picasso*

Learn to see like a cubist. Break an image down into basic shapes and reassemble them into abstract forms using drawing and collage techniques. Presented by Artistry. Registration required.

Burnhaven

Wentworth

Patterns in Cloth*

Upcycled Book Art*

Tue, Oct. 8, 5:30–7:30 pm

Explore traditional West African patterns and learn how to design and print your own adinkrah symbols to create a piece of wearable art or decorative table runner. Presented by ArtStart. Registration required.

Pleasant Hill

Wed, Oct. 9, 5:30–7:30 pm

Value into Color with Watercolor*

Discover how different light to dark tones or values of gray can realistically represent color and depth and help you see color variations. Create a watercolor value study in gray tones and use it to inform a color reproduction of that same simple image. Presented by Artistry. Registration required.

Mon, Oct. 21, 5:30–7:30 pm

Make a new conversation piece from an old book by upcycling its hard cover to create a fun purse or box. Bring a favorite hardcover book with a spine at least 1 inch wide or use one of ours. Presented by Jen Anfinson. Registration required.

Heritage

Tue, Oct. 22, 6–7:30 pm

Art Styles of the Masters: Monet*

Native American Beadwork*

INDIGENOUS CULTURE

Inver Glen

Mon, Nov. 4, 5:30–7:30 pm

Representational Drawing and Painting*

Practice your observation and drawing skills and learn how line, shape, form, color, value and light can help you realistically represent images in your charcoal, graphite, pastel, watercolor and acrylic drawings and paintings. Presented by Artistry. Registration required.

Burnhaven

Tue, Nov. 5, 5:30–7:30 pm

Knitting Crash Course*

Express your creativity with knitting. Learn to cast on and begin knitting your first project. We’ll provide needles and yarn to get you started with this popular craft. Presented by the Textile Center. Registration required.

South St. Paul

Mon, Nov. 4, 6–8 pm

Use watercolors and pastels to create an impressionistic work of art inspired by Claude Monet and other impressionist artists. Presented by Artistry. Registration required.

Wentworth

Mon, Nov. 4, 5:30–7:30 pm

Farmington

Mon, Oct. 14, 5:30–7:30 pm

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ADULT T-shirt Quilt Workshop

Start making a quilt top out of treasured T-shirts in this day-long workshop with Dakota County Star Quilters and leave with instructions to finish the project on your own. Supply list available at the Wescott Library. Basic sewing skills helpful. Work alone or team up with a family member or friend age 16 or older. Registration required; one registration per team.

Wescott

INDIGENOUS CULTURE

Learn the significance of medicine bags to indigenous cultures. Use soft leather, leather tools, and beads to create your own. Presented by ArtStart. Registration required.

Make & Take: Gingerbread Houses

Thu, Nov. 7, 5:30–7:30 pm

Build and decorate your own gingerbread house to display during the holiday season. This is just like the annual kids' program — but for adults. Presented by the Friends of the Inver Glen Library. Registration required.

Floral Arranging 101*

Mon, Dec. 2, 5:30–7:30 pm

Galaxie

Learn how to turn store-bought flowers or garden gatherings into eye-catching bouquets for your home or to give as a gift. Presented by Weddings Your Way Floral and Events of Lakeville. Registration required.

Farmington

Mon, Nov. 18, 5:30–7:30 pm

Inver Glen

Origami Snowflakes*

Learn basic origami folds to repeat with multiple pieces of paper and affix together to create intricate, unique snowflakes. Just like real snowflakes, no two will be alike. Presented by Minnesota Center for Book Arts instructor Kathleen Sheridan. Registration required.

Heritage

Thu, Dec. 5, 5:30–7:30 pm

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LATINX CULTURE

Gourds come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, colors and textures. Choose your favorite and work with an ArtStart artist to create a decorative gourd shaker inspired by those found in South America. Registration required. Geared for adults and youth ages 16 and older.

Burnhaven

Tue, Dec. 10, 5:30–7:30 pm

Paint Your Own Holiday Card*

Explore the papercutting techniques of Henri Matisse and use construction paper and collage to create colorful Matisse-inspired images. Presented by Artistry. Registration required.

Make unique and personalized holiday cards a reality. See demonstrations of several card styles including watercolor, pen-and-ink, colored pencil, and collage, and try your hand at one or multiple techniques. Presented by Artistry. Registration required.

Wentworth

Galaxie

Suminagashi Paper Marbling*

Decorating with Duct Tape*

Sat, Dec. 7, 10 am–3 pm

Medicine Bag*

Gorgeous Gourds*

Art Styles of the Masters: Matisse*

Mon, Dec. 9, 5:30–7:30 pm

Explore the world of traditional Japanese paper marbling. Use ink floating on water to create unique, whimsical patterns that can be transferred to paper to make stationery and note cards. Presented by the Minnesota Center for Book Arts. Registration required.

Farmington

Mon, Dec. 9, 5:30–7:30 pm

Tue, Dec. 10, 5:30–7:30 pm

Work with an ArtStart artist to design and make a pouch, wallet, wrist cuff, ring or bracelet using a variety of brilliantly colored duct tape. Registration required.

Robert Trail

Wed, Dec. 11, 5:30–7:30 pm

Minnesota’s stories

Foreign policy

Bizarre History of Minnesota

Great Decisions

Discuss important international issues and foreign policy topics at Great Decisions, a nonpartisan discussion forum that provides education on important American policy issues. A presenter with expertise in the topic will set the stage for discussing diverse viewpoints. Participants are encouraged to check out or read the desk copy of the Great Decisions briefing book — available at the Galaxie Library — prior to the program. Great Decisions is a nationally recognized model for foreign policy discussions sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association, coordinated statewide by Global Minnesota (www. globalminnesota.org), and sponsored locally by District 196 Community Education and Dakota County Library.

Hear author Chad Lewis present more than 100 strange newspaper stories of ghosts, UFOs, psychic phenomena and other oddities from Minnesota’s past.

Galaxie

Sat, Oct. 19, 2–3:30 pm

Music and dance Latin Dance Styles with Salsabrosa*

LATINX CULTURE

Watch Salsabrosa’s top dance instructors perform the hottest Latin dance styles, and learn the fun and easy steps and moves. Registration required.

Wentworth

Mon, Oct. 14, 6–7 pm

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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ADULT Health and wellness Annual Medicare Update

Learn about recent changes to Medicare benefits and coverage and how they affect you. Discover the importance of reviewing Medicare Part D coverage during the annual Open Enrollment Period, how to use Medicare.gov, the impact of the Affordable Care Act, the new 5-star plans, and Extra Help — a program that may reduce prescription drug costs for people with lower incomes. Presented by the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging.

Introduction to Medicare for New Enrollees

Learn about Medicare coverage, supplements and enrollment, and costs including the “donut hole” and eligibility for help with prescription drug costs. Hear about Senior LinkAge Line services and assistance using Medicare.gov and the Health Care Choices booklet from the Minnesota Board on Aging. Presented by the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging.

Burnhaven

Fri, Sept. 27, 10:30 am–noon

Farmington

Wed, Oct. 2, 1:30–3 pm

Inver Glen

Tue, Sept. 24, 1–2 pm

Farmington

Wed, Oct. 9, 1:30–2:30 pm

Suicide Prevention: Question, Persuade, Refer**

Learn the three steps anyone can take to help prevent suicide. Like CPR, QPR — Question, Persuade, Refer — is an emergency response that can save the life of someone in crisis. Presented by National Alliance on Mental Illness Minnesota.

Wescott

Fri, Oct. 4, 3–4 pm

Farmington

Mon, Oct. 7, 6:30–7:30 pm

Services for Veterans

Drop in to chat with Dakota County Veteran Services staff and learn about the many resources available to veterans and their families.

Wescott

Tue, Nov. 12, 1–6 pm

Family history Preserving Digital Memories

Learn practical steps to organize and protect irreplaceable family photos, home movies and other digital content from technology obsolescence, physical and natural disasters and accidental deletion. Registration required.

Wescott

Thu, Oct. 3, 6–7:30 pm

Family History Off the Grid

Learn about resources for tracing your family history that go beyond the internet — what they contain, where to find them and how to evaluate them. 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

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Your legal rights Consumer Law Clinic

Get help with consumer law matters such as debt collection, garnishment, credit issues, foreclosures, contracts and conciliation court with a free 30-minute consultation from a volunteer attorney. Sponsored by Legal Assistance of Dakota County, Dakota County Family Court and Dakota County Law Library. Call 952-431-3200 to schedule an appointment.

Galaxie

Tuesdays, 1–4 pm Sept. 3–24, Oct. 1–29, Nov. 5–26, Dec. 3–17 & 31

Dakota County Judicial Center

1560 Highway 55, Hastings

Wednesdays, 1–4 pm

Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 18

Family Law Clinic

Receive a free 30-minute consultation from a volunteer attorney regarding family law matters such as divorce, child custody, child support, parenting time, paternity issues, spousal maintenance, and domestic abuse. This clinic is a joint program of Legal Assistance of Dakota County, the Dakota County Family Court, and the Dakota County Law Library.

Wentworth

Call 952-891-7241 to schedule an appointment.

Wednesdays, 1–4 pm Sept. 4, Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4 Tuesdays, 4–7 pm Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19, Dec. 17

Galaxie

Call 952-891-7135 to schedule an appointment.

Wednesdays, 4–7 pm Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 11 Mondays, 1–4 pm Sept. 16, Oct. 7 & 21, Nov. 4 & 18, Dec. 2 & 16 Thursdays, 1–4 pm Sept. 26, Oct. 31, Dec. 26

Dakota County Judicial Center

1560 Highway 55, Hastings

Call 651-438-8080 to schedule an appointment.

Thursdays, 1–4 pm Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 12

Divorce Forms Clinic

Get help with divorce paperwork. Presented by the Dakota County Law Library, Legal Assistance of Dakota County, the Minnesota Justice Foundation, and volunteer attorneys and law students. Registration required. Call 952-431-3200.

Galaxie

Thursdays, 1–4 pm Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5

Preventing Medicare Fraud and Avoiding Scams

See examples of Medicare fraud and learn how to report it. Discover why seniors are targeted for scams, identify the top scams affecting seniors, and get tips to prevent being scammed. Presented by the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging. Registration required.

Criminal Expungement Clinic Discover whether expungement — asking a judge to seal a court record — is right for you. Learn about the process and discuss your situation with a volunteer attorney. Call 651-438-8080 for more information. No appointment required. Presented by the Volunteer Lawyers Network and Dakota County Law Library.

Galaxie

Tuesdays, 1:30–4 pm Sept. 24, Oct. 22, Nov. 26

Wentworth

Mon, Sept. 16, 6–7 pm

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ADULT 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 Your country Bridging the Political Divide: Listening and Understanding

Focus on listening and reflecting during this structured conversation between a balanced group of Republicanand Democraticleaning citizens. The conversation is designed to increase understanding of the experiences and beliefs of those on the other side of the political divide. Registration required. Presented by the Better Angels Alliance of Eagan.

Electoral College Basics

Learn what the electoral college is, why it exists, how it works and different perspectives on whether or not it should be reformed. Presented by David Schultz, Hamline University Professor of Political Science. Space is limited.

Burnhaven

Tue, Sept. 24, 5:30–7:30 pm

Bridging the Political Divide: Conversation Skills

Learn skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground and affirm the importance of maintaining relationships with those on the other side of the political divide. Practice conversation skills in pairs with someone of your same political persuasion. Registration required. Presented by the Better Angels Alliance of Eagan.

Robert Trail

Sun, Sept. 29, 1–4 pm

Pleasant Hill

Sun, Oct. 13, 1–4 pm

Heritage

Robert Trail

Wed, Nov. 20, 1–4 pm

Sat, Sept. 14, 10:30 am–1:30 pm

Pleasant Hill

Sat, Oct. 5, 10 am–1 pm

Heritage

Sat, Nov. 9, 10 am–1 pm

Borrow books 24/7

ONLINE

Download good reads for kids, teens and adults to your computer or mobile device anytime. CLOUD LIBRARY

RBdigital

BOOKFLIX

www.dakotacounty.us/library, search e-books.

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Learn Together: Spanish

LATINX CULTURE

Meet weekly to study beginning Latin American Spanish as a group using Mango Languages online. Practice and increase your fluency by speaking and interacting with other learners. Lessons are cumulative — participants must attend all six sessions. Registration required.

Wescott

Mondays, 6:30–7:30 pm Sept. 16–30, Oct. 14–28

Fix-it Clinic

Bring up to five small household electronics, clothing, jewelry or other items to get help repairing them at this first come, first served fix-it event.

Wentworth

Sun, Sept. 22, 1–4 pm

Pleasant Hill

Sat, Nov. 16, noon–3 pm

Etsy Shop Behind the Scenes*

Get tips and learn techniques to run an Etsy shop from a longtime Etsy seller. Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the technical side of running a shop, setting up items via the Shop Manager, and choosing shipping profiles. Explore marketing and search tips that can help get you started on the right foot. Presented by Becka Rahn.

Farmington

Mon, Sept. 23, 5:30–7:30 pm

American Sign Language 101**

Get a start on learning American Sign Language and exploring Deaf culture. Lessons are cumulative — participants must attend all four sessions. Presented by Katy Kelley. Registration required.

Robert Trail

Saturdays, 9:30–11 am Oct. 5–26

KonMari Method

Intro to KonMari Method

Learn the KonMari Method for tidying including details and before-and-after examples of clothes, books and sentimental items. Discover how this method differs from other organizing techniques. Presented by Melissa Klug of Home By Eleven. Registration required.

Robert Trail

Wed, Oct. 9, 6–7:30 pm

Pleasant Hill

Tue, Nov. 5, 6–7:30 pm

Wescott

Sat, Nov. 9, 10–11:30 am

Jewelry Roadshow*

Jen Anfinson, a diamond specialist certified by the Gemological Institute of America, will help you discover the value and authenticity of your jewelry. Learn about gold weights, metals, diamonds and gemstones, and 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

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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.

Landing the Job Résumé Rescue

Creating an effective résumé can help you land the job you've always wanted. Learn how to use a résumé to show a potential employer your value. Topics covered include formatting, styles, common mistakes, dos and don'ts, and more. Taught by Dakota County CareerForce Center staff. Registration required.

Robert Trail

Wed, Sept. 11, 3–5 pm

Farmington

Wed, Oct. 9, 3–5 pm

Pleasant Hill

Wed, Nov. 6, 3–5 pm

Heritage

Wed, Dec. 4, 3–5 pm

Cover Letters, Email and Thank You Notes

Cover letters and thank you notes are important parts of the job search puzzle. Learn what you really need to include to get the employer's attention, the difference between a mailed and an emailed letter or note, when and how to follow-up, and proper email etiquette to effectively communicate with employers. Taught by Dakota County CareerForce Center staff. Registration required.

Robert Trail

Wed, Sept. 18, 3–5 pm

Farmington

Wed, Oct. 16, 3–5 pm

Pleasant Hill

Wed, Nov. 13, 3–5 pm

Heritage

Wed, Dec. 11, 3–5 pm

Interviewing Skills

Learn how to be more confident, along with strategies to make you stand out from the crowd. Topics covered include types of interviews, common interview questions and major blunders to avoid. Taught by Dakota County CareerForce Center staff. Registration required.

Robert Trail

Wed, Sept. 25, 3–5 pm

Farmington

Wed, Oct. 23, 3–5 pm

Pleasant Hill

Wed, Nov. 20, 3–5 pm

Heritage

Wed, Dec. 18, 3–5 pm

Computers, apps and the Internet Microsoft Word

Learn the basic features of Microsoft Word, a word processing program. Create a document using many of the software features. Learn to format, set margins and save your document. Prerequisite: Computer Basics class and/or ability to use the mouse. Registration required.

Farmington

Sat, Sept. 14, 2–4 pm

Robert Trail

Wed, Nov. 13, 5:30–7:30 pm

iPad Basics

Use our iPads to learn about basic controls, settings, web browsing, apps and uses of this popular tablet. Prerequisite: None. Registration required.

Burnhaven

Mon, Sept. 23, 9:30–11:30 am

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Introduction to Image Editing

Learn about some of the top free editing applications including Pixlr, Gimp, and VSCO. Discover the basics of cropping, saturation, contrast, exposure and color temperature to enhance the quality of your photos. Bring a laptop or other device if you have one and digital photos to edit. Prerequisite: Computer and Internet Basics class and/or ability to use the mouse. Presented by Twin Cities Media Alliance. Registration required.

Galaxie

Mon, Sept. 23, 5:30–7:30 pm

Microsoft Excel

Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software through the example of a family budget. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word or equivalent. Registration required.

Farmington

Sat, Oct. 5, 2–4 pm

Robert Trail

Wed, Nov. 20, 5:30–7:30 pm

Computer and Internet Basics

Learn the parts and uses of a computer and how to use the mouse and keyboard, and familiarize yourself with computer terms and how to navigate the Internet. This class is for PC users. Prerequisite: None. Registration required.

Robert Trail

Video Editing on the Cheap

Boost the look and appeal of your videos with low-cost or free apps that can help you edit and deliver good video on a low budget. Bring a device with a video camera. Prerequisite: Computer and Internet Basics class and/or ability to use the mouse. Presented by Twin Cities Media Alliance. Registration required.

Galaxie

Sat, Nov. 16, 2–4 pm

Smartphone Basics

Discover options for providing better smartphone security on your iPhone or Android. Learn which basic security settings are right for you and how to configure them. Topics include PINs and password managers, apps and backups, Wi-Fi and VPNs, remote wipe, encryption and smartphone scams. Presented by Twin Cities Media Alliance and funded by Metropolitan Library Service Agency. Registration required.

South St. Paul

Mon, Dec. 2, 6–8 pm

Protect Your Privacy: Staying Safe Online Part 1

From social media to search engines and email to online purchasing – modern life leaves digital footprints everywhere we go. Discover the tools and techniques you can use to protect your privacy, browse anonymously and encrypt information. Prerequisite: None. Presented by Twin Cities Media Alliance and funded by Metropolitan Library Service Agency.

Heritage

Mon, Dec. 9, 6–7:45 pm

How to Start a Personal or Business Blog Blogs have become a centerpiece of communication ranging from how-tos to business best practices to personal stories and beyond. The number of options may seem overwhelming. Learn the tools you need to get started and on the road to success. Bring your own laptop or device if possible. Presented by Twin Cities Media Alliance and funded by Metropolitan Library Service Agency.

Heritage

Small business programs Small Business Counseling with SCORE

Free confidential counseling from SCORE, a non-profit business counseling and mentoring organization. An experienced SCORE counselor will help you navigate all aspects of planning or operating your small business. Appointment required. Email Ron at ron.seipp@ gmail.com.

Wescott

Tuesdays, 5–7 pm Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19, Dec. 17

Getting Your Business Online and Getting Found

Know how to build an effective digital presence based on understanding your customer, your business goals and how to execute a web and search engine strategy that works. Presented by Deluxe Corp. Registration required. Sponsored by South Metro SCORE.

Galaxie

Wed, Oct. 9, 10:30 am–12:30 pm

Mon, Dec. 16, 6:30–7:45 pm

Learn with Lynda

ONLINE

Get free skills training in technology, creative techniques and business. LYNDA.COM www.dakotacounty.us/library, click Research Tools

Wed, Nov. 6, 5:30–7:30 pm

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Locations and contact information Renewal Line 651-450-2999 Library Administration 651-450-2925 askalibrarian@co.dakota.mn.us www.dakotacounty.us/library Check website for location hours

Burnhaven Library

1101 W. County Road 42 Burnsville 952-891-0300

Farmington Library 508 Third St. Farmington 651-438-0250

Galaxie Library

14955 Galaxie Ave. Apple Valley 952-891-7045

Heritage Library

20085 Heritage Drive Lakeville 952-891-0360

Inver Glen Library

8098 Blaine Ave. Inver Grove Heights 651-554-6840

Pleasant Hill Library

1490 S. Frontage Road Hastings 651-438-0200

Robert Trail Library 14395 S. Robert Trail Rosemount 651-480-1200

South St. Paul Library* 106 Third Ave. N. South St. Paul 651-554-3240

*Associate Library

Wentworth Library

199 E. Wentworth Ave. West St. Paul 651-554-6800

Wescott Library

1340 Wescott Road Eagan 651-450-2900