Archive for December, 2024
Franklin Library News Dec. ’24
By ARI BAUM-HOMMESAll information listed here is accurate as of November 12th, 2024. For the most recent information, check out the library website at www.hclib.org. FRANKLIN LIBRARY HOURSMonday 9 AM to 5 PM Tuesday 12 PM to 8 PM Wednesday 12 PM to 8 PM Thursday 12 PM to 8 PM Friday 9 AM to 5 PM Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM Sunday 12 PM to 5 PM *Hennepin County Libraries will be closed Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25 for Christmas, and will close at 5 PM on Tuesday, December 31 for New Years Eve. PROGRAMS FOR YOUTHConnect and Play (all ages)Thursdays, 5-6 PMFor children of all ages and their caregivers. Connect with your child during this drop-in program exploring early literacy activities. Homework HelpTuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30-7:30 PMSaturdays, 1-5 PMFind homework resources for K-12 students online and at all our libraries: history, language arts, math, science and more. STEAM Activities for Youth (ages 8+)Wednesdays, 5-6 PMDrop in for fun and creative [...]
Our Taxes At Work
from the series Metro Transit... By JOHN CHARLES WILSON On October 1, 2023, sales tax in the Twin Cities metro area went up by 0.75% for transportation. 17% of that revenue goes to the individual counties, while 83% goes to the Metropolitan Council. Of the Council’s share, 95% is for transit, while 5% is for walking and biking infrastructure. Officials estimate that $433 million will go to transit in 2024. This may sound inconsequential to some, but that $433 million is already making a difference. That extra nickel or dime on your next fast food meal will continue to bring transit improvements over the next few years. Transit officials will implement schedule improvements on December 7, 2024. Here is a list of changes affecting the alley readership area: The D Line and Routes 2, 5, 21, and 22 will have schedule adjustments to reflect the end of summer construction. The Orange Line will run every 10 minutes during weekday rush hours, and every 15 minutes instead of [...]
We Are So Honored
Number 229 from Tales from Pioneers and Soldiers Memorial Cemetery... By SUE HUNTER WEIR Where to begin? October 2024 was one of the most exciting months in the Cemetery’s recent history. People, some born almost 200 years ago, finally received the recognition that they deserve for their bravery and resilience. There were three major events, each worthy of its own Cemetery Tale and those will appear in future issues of the alley. In the meantime… Northern Bedrock staff resetting and stabilizing the marker of Solomon Hare, African-American Civil War veteran and Buffalo Soldier. SOURCE: Sarah Musgrave Cemetery as ClassroomOn October 12, 2024, the Cemetery served as a classroom. Rethos and Northern Bedrock offered a class on marker restoration and repair. There were two sections of the class. The first was reserved for the Minneapolis Chapter of Wounded Warriors and the second for members of the general public who are interested in learning how to make sure that some of [...]
