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Library News March ’23
By CARZ NELSONAll information listed here is accurate as of February 15, 2023. For the most recent information, check out the library website at www.hclib.org.FRANKLIN LIBRARY HOURS Monday 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 PMCHEMISTS IN THE LIBRARYFor grades 1-12. Drop in and do an easy hands-on chemistry activity. Minnesota American Chemical Society volunteers will lead the experiments. Materials will be provided. Hosmer LibrarySaturday, March 4 at 1:30 to 3:30 PMKUMIHIMO BRAIDED BRACELETS FOR TEENSFor grades 6-12. Learn kumihimo, a Japanese eight-stranded braiding technique with intricate patterns that look complicated, but are easy to master. Finish your piece off with a clasp for a fashionable bracelet. Materials will be provided. Registration required. You can register online at hclib.com. Space is limited, so register now!Franklin LibraryWednesday, March 29 at 5 to 6:30 PM URBAN 4-HA youth leadership club that’s driven by curiosity. For adolescents.Franklin LibraryTuesdays at 4-5:30 PM COFFEE & CONVERSATIONJoin us for Coffee & Conversations.Franklin LibrarySecond Friday of the month 10 AM to 12 Noon WAY TO GROWWay to Grow connects parents of kids ages 0-8 to a culture-to-culture family educator to help with resources and provide support and education.Franklin LibraryTuesdays at 3 to 5 PM STEAM WORKSHOPThe Franklin Library’s Teen Tech Squad leads education and entertainment for kids 8-plus on topics in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Franklin LibraryWednesdays at 5-6 PMEMERGEA Workforce Coach from EMERGE will be available to work with people aged 16-21.Franklin LibraryWednesdays at 3 to 5 PM ANIME CLUBAnime Club for adolescents.Franklin LibraryWednesdays at 6:30 - 8 PM CAREER AND JOB ASSISTANCEMeet with a CareerForce employment specialist at Franklin Library for job and career [...]
Library News: Feb ’23
By CARZ NELSON All information listed here is accurate as of February 15, 2023. For the most recent information, check out the library website at www.hclib.org. FRANKLIN LIBRARY HOURS Monday 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 HOSMER FILM SERIES: THE IMMORTAL LIFE OF HENRIETTA LACKS (2017) The Hosmer Film series offers adult patrons a chance to gain exposure to a variety of viewpoints with films from various cultures and communities. February’s film, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, is based on a true story of a cancer victim whose cells were harvested without her knowledge. Starring Oprah Winfrey. Hosmer Library February 1 at 5:30 - 7 PM BLOCK PRINTING: WINTER LANDSCAPES Celebrate the winter season with a handmade touch! Learn how to design, draw, carve and print using a linoleum cutter and printing block. Then use your favorite colors of ink and press a set of handmade cards to give to friends and family. Register now at hclib.org while spaces are still available. Franklin Library March 1 at 2 - 3:30 PM URBAN 4-H A youth leadership club that’s driven by curiosity. For adolescents. Franklin Library Tuesdays at 4 - 5:30 PM COFFEE & CONVERSATION Join us for Coffee & Conversations. Franklin Library Second Friday of the month 10 AM - 12 Noon WAY TO GROW Way to Grow connects parents of kids ages 0-8 to a culture-to-culture family educator to help with resources and provide support and education. Franklin Library Tuesdays at 3 - 5 PM STEAM WORKSHOP The Franklin Library’s Teen Tech Squad leads education and entertainment for kids 8 and over on topics in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Franklin Library Wednesdays at 5 - 6 PM EMERGE A Workforce Coach from EMERGE will be available to work with people [...]
Library News: January ’23
By CARZ NELSON All information listed here is accurate as of December 15, 2022. For the most recent information, check out the library website at www.hclib.org. FRANKLIN LIBRARY HOURS Monday 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 URBAN 4-H A youth leadership club that’s driven by curiosity. For adolescents. Franklin Library Tuesdays at 4 to 5:30 PM WOMEN OF COLOR AFFINITY GROUP Looking for a space where women of color can come together and share their experiences? Join the Women of Color Affinity Group. Hosmer Library Tuesdays at 6:30 PM COFFEE & CONVERSATION Join us for Coffee & Conversations. Franklin Library Second Friday of the month, 10 AM to 12 Noon WAY TO GROW Way to Grow connects parents of kids ages 0-8 to a culture-to-culture family educator to help with resources and provide support and education. Franklin Library Tuesdays at 3 to 5 PM STEAM WORKSHOP The Franklin Library’s Teen Tech Squad leads education and entertainment for kids 8 and over on topics in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Franklin Library Wednesdays at 5 to 6 PM EMERGE A Workforce Coach from EMERGE will be available to work people aged 16-21. Franklin Library Wednesdays at 3 to 5 PM ANIME CLUB Anime Club for adolescents. Franklin Library Wednesdays at 6:30 to 8 PM CAREER AND JOB ASSISTANCE Meet with a CareerForce employment specialist at Franklin Library for job and career help. Stop by for individual assistance with job searching, resume writing, and more! Franklin Library December 7 at 1 PM to 3 PM HOMEWORK HELP Both Franklin and Hosmer Libraries offer free one-on-one tutoring for K-12 students. Franklin: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:30 to 7:30 PM, Saturdays at 1 to 5 PM Hosmer: Mondays and Wednesdays at [...]
American Indian Flag Library at Franklin Library
Ceremony held on November 2nd dedicating the new Tribal Flag Lending Library. Photos: Philip Hussong. By CARZ NELSON Flags can be an important presence at ceremonies, official procedures and programs, symbolizing identity and status for governments and other groups. If you are hosting a ceremony or official occasion, such as a graduation or tribal event, you might decide to display flags as a way to signal the event’s importance. But finding flags for tribes and other Native groups to use can be challenging. Help is here - Franklin Library is now the home of the new American Indian Flag Lending Library. Flags from eleven sovereign nations in Minnesota are available to borrow, pending tribal approval. For more information on borrowing a flag, go to https://www.hennepin.us/your-government/get-involved/community-engagement.
Library News
By CARZ NELSON All information listed here is accurate as of November 15, 2022. For the most recent information, check out the library website at www.hclib.org. FRANKLIN LIBRARY HOURS Monday 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 URBAN 4-H A youth leadership club that’s driven by curiosity. For adolescents. Franklin Library Tuesdays at 4-5:30 PM WOMEN OF COLOR AFFINITY GROUP Looking for a space where women of color can come together and share their experiences? Then join the Women of Color Affinity Group. Hosmer Library. Tuesdays at 6:30 PM COFFEE & CONVERSATION Join us for Coffee & Conversations. Franklin Library Second Friday of the month 10 AM to 12 Noon WAY TO GROW Way to Grow connects parents of kids ages 0-8 to a culture-to-culture family educator to help with resources and provide support and education. Franklin Library Tuesdays at 3 to 5 PM STEAM WORKSHOP The Franklin Library’s Teen Tech Squad leads education and entertainment for kids 8-plus on topics in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Franklin Library Wednesdays at 5-6 PM EMERGE A Workforce Coach from EMERGE will be available to work with people aged 16-21. Franklin Library Wednesdays at 3 to 5 PM ANIME CLUB Anime Club for adolescents. Franklin Library Wednesdays at 6:30 - 8 PM CAREER AND JOB ASSISTANCE Meet with a CareerForce employment specialist at Franklin Library for job and career help. Stop by for individual assistance with job searching, resume writing, and more! Franklin Library December 7 at 1 PM to 3 PM HOMEWORK HELP Both Franklin and Hosmer Libraries offer free one-on-one tutoring for K-12 students. Franklin: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:30-7:30 PM, Saturdays at 1-5 [...]
Library News: November 22
By CARZ NELSON All information listed here is accurate as of October 15, 2022. 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 STEAM WORKSHOPThe Franklin Library’s Teen Tech Squad leads education and entertainment for kids 8+ on topics in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Franklin LibraryWednesday November 2, 5-6 PM HOMEWORK HELPBoth Franklin and Hosmer Libraries offer free one-on-one tutoring for K-12 students. Franklin: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30-7:30 PM Hosmer: Mondays and Wednesdays, 4-7:30, Saturdays at 1-4 PM CAREER AND JOB ASSISTANCEMeet with a CareerForce employment specialist at Franklin Library for job and career help. Stop by for individual assistance with job searching, resume writing, and more! Franklin LibraryWednesday November 2, 1-3 PM WOMEN OF COLOR AFFINITY GROUPLooking for a space where women of color can come together and share their experiences? Join the Women of Color Affinity Group. Hosmer: Tuesdays at 6:30 PM RESOURCES AND SUPPORTThe Bridge for Youth visits Franklin Library the fourth Wednesday of each month, from 2 to 5 PM. They connect people with resources and provide hygiene items and other supplies. Look for them in their outreach van on the corner of 14th and Franklin Avenues. FREE FOODFranklin and Hosmer Libraries are collaborating with Every Meal to distribute free meal bags. Bags are free for anyone to take, while supplies last. READING SUGGESTIONSLooking for a good book to read? You could ask a librarian. At hclib.org, towards the bottom of the page, you’ll find the link Ask us for reading suggestions. This leads to a form you can fill out about what sorts of books you like, and what sorts you don’t like. Fill in the form and you will get an [...]
