‘Library News’ Archives
What’s Up at Your Community Libraries
FRANKLIN LIBRARY EVENTSFranklin Library building is closed for renovation, but there are still library events going on in and around Phillips! LitKnit (for all ages)Mondays beginning January 6, 3:30-4:30pmWaite House, 2323 11th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404LitKnit circles are inter-generational spaces where neighbors spend time together learning a craft and sharing stories. Improve your craft skills, get to know your neighbors and find connection within your community. Funded by Minnesota”™s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Coffee & Conversations (for adults)Tuesday, January 7, 10am-12pmMinneapolis American Indian Center, 1530 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404Join Franklin staff for free coffee and doughnuts. Learn about upcoming library events and enjoy visits by special guests and hands-on activities. Jan. 7th join Deanna Beaulieu who will be leading an interactive Beading Class. EAST LAKE LIBRARY2727 E. Lake StreetW, F, Sa: 9am-5pm M, T, Th: [...]
What”™s Up at the Franklin Community Library September 2019
By ERIN THOMASSON All Ages Live at Franklin: Kashimana Thursday, Sept. 5, 5:30-7:30 pm Kashimana has a rich, soulful blues voice; her compelling songs paint stories of her experiences growing up in Nigeria and Kenya, traveling through Africa and Europe, and living in the United States. Kashimana will perform an original set for Franklin Library”™s live music series. Funded by Minnesota”™s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Electronic Music Workshop Wednesday, Sept. 18, 6:30-7:30 pm Grades 3-12. Make beats and experiment with electronic music production in a space that empowers girls, non-binary and trans youth. All are welcome! Collaborator: Beats by Girlz. West African Drumming & Dance, Thursday, Sept. 19, 5-6 pm Learn traditional rhythms and dances from Guinea in West Africa. Practice basic hand technique, patterns and timing on the djembe. Learn fun energetic dances with steps which will be broken down for all [...]
What”™s Up at the Franklin Community Library August 2019
By ERIN THOMASSON All Ages 15-Minute Guitar and Voice Lessons Thursday, Aug. 1, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Registration Required. For kids & teens. Come participate in a 15-minute one-on-one voice or guitar lesson with local musicians, Dallas & Siama! Learn to sing or play guitar for the first time, or learn tips to improve your gifts in a welcoming environment. Use our guitar or bring your own. Read Together Tuesdays, Aug. 6, 13 & 20, 1-2 p.m. Practice reading and enjoying books one-on-one or in a small group. Franklin on the Green Tuesdays, 3-4:30 p.m. Play games outside this summer! We will have badminton, soccer, frisbee and other games set up to play, weather permitting. Learn Together: Connect and Play Tuesdays, 6-6:30 p.m. Connect with your child during this drop-in program exploring early literacy activities. Join your neighbors each week for a different theme including music, art, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), [...]
