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Franklin Library News August ’24
By ARI BAUM-HOMMES All information listed here is accurate as of July 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 PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH PuzzlemaniaThursday, August 1, 1:30-4 PMPuzzles! Games! And tons of fun! Join us at Franklin Library for an afternoon full of games for youth and their families. We have it all: puzzles, card games, and a variety of tabletop games. Bring your friends, or make new ones! STEAM Activities for YouthWednesdays, 1-2:30 PMDrop in for fun and creative STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) experiments and projects! Materials provided. Led by Franklin Library’s Teen Tech Squad. Video Games & VR for YouthWednesday, August 7, 3-4 PMCome hang out for an afternoon of Nintendo Switch and Virtual Reality! Take [...]
Alley Oops! – Bii Di Gain Article
In the July 2024 issue, we mistakenly cut short an editorial by Austin Fleming, “Senior renters are Struggling; Problems at Bii Di Gain are the Tip of the Iceberg.” We especially regret this error because it removed information on an important issue impacting our community. The piece was first published by Sahan Journal and is available on their website at https://www.sahanjournal.com/community-voices/senior-renters-minneapolis-bii-di-gain. It can also be found at https://alleynews.org/2024/07/senior-renters-are-struggling-problems-at-bii-di-gain-are-the-tip-of-the-iceberg.
Net Zero Banking
Positively Impact Climate Change With Your Bank Account By AMANDA THEISEN, Sunrise Banks The warnings about the effects of climate change have become more frequent – and more dire – over the past several years. We’ve seen those impacts play out across the globe, such as more frequent wildfires, flooding, extreme heat, melting glaciers, and shrinking coastlines. You’ve likely heard more extreme predictions if countries don’t take drastic measures to lower their carbon emissions.Achieving global net zero emissions by the year 2050, as outlined in the Paris Climate Agreement, may seem out of reach to some. Despite that, many people and companies in Minnesota are making necessary changes to lower their own carbon footprint. Using other forms of transportation other than cars, installing solar panels, buying energy efficient appliances and reducing plastic waste are just some of the actions you and your neighbors may have already taken. THE ROLE BANKS PLAY A growing [...]
