By Erin Thomasson
Children”'s Programs
Sheeko Caruur Af-Soomaali ah/World Language Storytime: Somali
Tuesdays, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 6:30”“7:30 p.m. La wadaag bugagga, sheekoyinka, jaan-gooyada maansada iyo muusikada Soomaalida. Waxaa lagu maalgaliyey deeq ay Comcast Foundation siisay Library Foundation of Hennepin County.
For children ages 2 and up. Experience the world in other languages. Funding provided by a grant to the Library Foundation of Hennepin County from the Comcast Foundation.
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays, Dec. 2, 9, 16 & 30, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
For children ages 4 to 6. Help your preschooler get ready to read. Enjoy stories together and build language skills.
Waxbarasho iyo Ciyaar Caruureed Af-Soomaali ah/Somali Play and Learn
Friday, Dec. 4, 10:30 a.m.
For kids through preschool. Dhammaan caruurta ka yar da”' dugsi. Ka soo qaybgal sheekooyin caruur, heeso iyo hawlo waxbarasho. Join us for stories, songs and activities! Presented in collaboration with the Resources for Child Caring.
Sock Puppet Workshop
Friday, Dec. 11, 3:30 p.m.
For kids in grade 2 and up. Take an everyday sock and turn it into something creative! Join other kids in making fun sock creatures to take home. Supplies provided.
Swedish Stories
Wednesday, Dec. 16, 10:30 a.m.
For kids in preschool. Learn about Swedish holidays and traditions. Sponsored by the American Swedish Institute.
Kids Book Club
Friday, Dec. 18, 4 p.m.
For kids in grades 4-6. Join other kids to talk about a great book! No pre-reading required! We will share a story and discuss.

Teen Programs
Game On! Gaming Tuesdays
Tuesdays, Dec. 1 – 29, 4”“6 p.m.
For teens in grade 6 and up. Play PS2 or Wii games at the library! Grab a friend, bring your favorite board or card game, or play ours!
Game On! Gaming Wednesdays
Wednesdays, Dec. 2 – 30, 4”“5 p.m. For teens in grade 6 and up. Play PS2 or Wii games at the library! Grab a friend, bring your favorite board or card game, or play ours!
Teen Center Reading Club
Wednesdays, Dec. 2 – 30, 5”“6 p.m. For teens in grade 6 and up. Come get cozy! Stretch out on the couches, chairs, or floor and settle in to read aloud or just listen – books, short stories, current events, it”'s up to you. No need to read anything ahead of time.
Design Club
Thursdays, Dec. 3, 10 & 17, 4”“6 p.m. For teens in grade 6 and up. Get creative! Design and take home T-shirts, posters, jewelry, magnets and other creations. Check out the posters at Franklin Library to see what project is coming up!
Articulture ArtSlam Grand Finale
Thursday, Dec. 3, 6”“8 p.m. For teens in grade 6 and up. Enjoy an open mic poetry event featuring teens from previous ArtSlam workshops. Travel with the teen program specialist to Central Library (300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis). Tokens for public transportation will be provided.
Tronix Team
Tuesdays, December 8, 15, 22, 29 & Jan. 5, 6”“7:45 p.m. For teens in grade 6 and up. Learn basic circuitry as you modify a regular lunch box into a fully functional boom box with MP3 player. Learning never sounded so good!
Group Games
Thursdays, Dec. 10, Jan. 7 & 21, Feb. 4 & 18, 6 ”“7 p.m. For teens in grade 6 and up. No consoles needed! Learn social games designed for large groups of all ages: Charades, Wink, Mafia, Whiz Bam, Thumper, Taboo and others. Sure to make you laugh!
Music Listening Club
Thursdays, Dec. 10, Jan. 7 & 21, Feb. 4 & 18, 7 ”“ 8 p.m. For teens in grade 6 and up. Listen to the sounds of Kanye West, Mos Def, NAS and local artists such as Desdemona, Brother Ali and more! Focus will be on the lyrics, reading them as poems and listening to the way they”'re recited through the songs.
Movement and Dance Studio
Thursdays, Dec. 17, Jan. 14 & 28, Feb. 11 & 25, 6 ”“ 8 p.m.
For teens in grade 6 and up. Time to move the furniture aside and practice dance moves, learn new ones, do yoga, create choreography and lots more!

Adult Programs
Seniors Play Reading Group
Friday, Dec. 11, 10:30a.m.”“12:30 p.m.
Join us for a stimulating morning of reading and discussing some of the great plays of our heritage. For additional information, call the library, 952-847-2925. Presented in collaboration with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Nonfiction Book Discussions for Elder Learners
Friday, Dec. 11, 1”“3 p.m.
Join us for a stimulating discussion of nonfiction books. For additional information, call the library, 952-847-2925. Presented in collaboration with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Memoir Writing Group
Thursday, Dec. 17, 12:30”“2 p.m. Would you like to create a record of your personal history? Bring what you have written and are willing to read to the group – for helpful comments and suggestions. Contact Franklin Library staff at 952-847-2925 if interested. Presented in collaboration with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Circulo de Lectores en Español para Adultos/Spanish-Language Book Club for Adults Saturday, Dec. 19, 11 a.m.”“noon Participa en el Circulo de Lectores para leer con nosotros las mejores novelas Latinoamericanas por escritores Latinos. Para más información llama 952-847-5648. Financiamiento proveido por una subvención de Comcast Foundation para Library Foundation of Hennepin County.
Participants will read and discuss the greatest Latin American novels written by Latinos. Call 952-847-5648. Funding provided by a grant to the Library Foundation of Hennepin County from the Comcast Foundation.

Phillips Technology Center
Register online for these classes and more at www.hclib.org or call 952-847-2925
Microsoft PowerPoint: Basics
Thursday, Dec. 3, 6”“8 p.m.
Learn to create presentations and use the menus and toolbars to create a basic slide show.
Microsoft Excel: Basics
Friday, Dec. 4, 10a.m.”“noon p.m. Learn the basics of working with an Excel spreadsheet: navigation, entering data and using formulas.
Your Library Online
Saturday, Dec. 5, noon”“1 p.m.
Learn how to use websites and databases. Navigate the library”'s online catalog to find books, CDs, DVDs and other materials.
Microsoft PowerPoint: Multimedia Tips
Thursday, Dec. 10, 6”“8 p.m.
Use multimedia tips and tricks such as auto transitions, audio and video to dress up your presentations. Prerequisite: Microsoft PowerPoint: Basics or familiarity with presentation software is highly recommended.
Fasal Kumbuyuutar Af-Soomaali ah/Computer Class in Somali
Saturday, Dec. 19, 1”“2 p.m.
Registration required. Register online or call 952.847.2925.
Ka baro fasalkan sida loo isticmaalo kumbuyuutarka. Ka baro adeegsiga Microsoft Word, Intaraneedka, iimeylka, xog-kaydiyaha iyo kaataloogga Maktabadda Degmada Hennepin. Fasalkaaan waa lacag la”'aan wuxuuna ku bixi doonaa Af-Soomaali. Wac Warsame Hassan, 952.847.5662, wixii faahfaahin ah. Learn the basics about computers. Learn how to use Microsoft Word, the Internet, e-mail, and the Hennepin County Library catalog and databases. The classes are free and will be taught in Somali. For more information, call 952.847.5662.

Franklin Learning Center: 952-847-2934
The Franklin Learning Center offers free, one-to-one tutoring for adults who are learning English and math, preparing for the GED and citizenship exams, and gaining life skills. We are always looking for community volunteers! No experience necessary; we provide training and materials. Contact us at 952-847-2934.

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