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Library News: Oct. ’23
By CARZ NELSONAll information listed here is accurate as of September 15, 2023. 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 MOVIE MATINEESIn the Heights (PG-13)Franklin LibraryThursday, October 5th at 1-3:30 PM Black Adam (PG-13)Franklin LibraryThursday, October 19th at 1-3:30 PM QUEER BOOK CLUBA discussion of new and interesting books written by queer authors or on queer topics. Bring along your book recommendations for future meetings. Register at hclib.org. Registration closes October 9 at 12:00 AM.OnlineTuesday, October 10 at 6:30 to 7:30 PM SAY IT! SING IT! PLAY IT! IN CHEROKEECome with Z Puppets Rosenschnoz for a musical adventure with Turtle and Wabbit into the Cherokee language.Franklin LibrarySaturday, October 14 at 3 to 3:45 [...]
Diverse applicants wanted for Minneapolis boards and commissions
By THE CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS Twenty-seven City boards and commissions have openings for appointments this fall. The City seeks applicants with a diversity of backgrounds and experiences representing the demographics of Minneapolis to strengthen the work of the City. City boards and commissions offer a direct way for residents to advise City leadership about topics important to them. Translation and interpreting is available so all residents can participate.Applications will be accepted through Oct. 31. Find more information about the openings on the City website.The City of Minneapolis has more than 50 volunteer-based boards, commissions and advisory committees that help shape key policy decisions, represent their community in the City’s administration of services and supply valuable insights. Boards and commissions have brought forward recommendations that resulted in: Renter protections.Wage protections.Bicycle safety infrastructure.Gender-neutral restrooms.Public art.A ban on [...]
Tales: October ’23
Memorial Markers Always Timely No. 215 By SUE HUNTER WEIR Enid Weston wanted to honor the intentions and wishes of her grandparents so she ordered new markers for two of their children. They were children who died more than 100 years ago so she never knew them. Their father died before Enid was born but she was fortunate to have known their mother, the woman that she was named after. Placing a marker is an act of remembrance for those who might otherwise have been forgotten and a gift to the memories of the parents who loved those children. Her grandmother spoke about losing her second child, Everett William Prill, but she never spoke about her first child most likely because he died as a result of being born prematurely on December 4, 1914, the day that he was born. Enid discovered him while she was working on her family’s genealogy. In the Cemetery’s records he is known simply as Baby Boy Prill. Everett died about a year and a-half later, on May 7, 1916. He was 22 [...]
