‘Library News’ Archives
December 2009: What”'s Up at the Franklin Library
By Erin Thomasson Children”'s Programs Sheeko Caruur Af-Soomaali ah/World Language Storytime: Somali Tuesdays, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 6:30”“7:30Â p.m. La wadaag bugagga, sheekoyinka, jaan-gooyada maansada iyo muusikada Soomaalida. Waxaa lagu maalgaliyey deeq ay Comcast Foundation siisay Library Foundation of Hennepin County. For children ages 2 and up. Experience the world in other languages. Funding provided by a grant to the Library Foundation of Hennepin County from the Comcast Foundation. Preschool Storytime Wednesdays, Dec. 2, 9, 16 & 30, 10:30-11:00Â a.m. For children ages 4 to 6. Help your preschooler get ready to read. Enjoy stories together and build language skills. Waxbarasho iyo Ciyaar Caruureed Af-Soomaali ah/Somali Play and Learn Friday, Dec. 4, 10:30 a.m. For kids through preschool. Dhammaan caruurta ka yar da”' dugsi. Ka soo qaybgal sheekooyin caruur, heeso iyo hawlo waxbarasho. Join us for stories, songs and activities! [...]
What”'s Up at the Franklin Library: November 2009
By Erin Thomasson Children”'s Programs Sheeko Caruur Af-Soomaali ah/World Language Storytime: Somali* Tuesdays, Nov. 3, 10, 17 & 24, 6:30”“7:30 p.m. La wadaag bugagga, sheekoyinka, jaan-gooyada maansada iyo muusikada Soomaalida. Waxaa lagu maalgaliyey deeq ay Comcast Foundation siisay Library Foundation of Hennepin County. For children ages 2 and up. Experience the world in other languages. * The Turkey That Got Away Friday, Nov. 6, 3”“4 p.m. For kids in grade 2 and up. What would Thanksgiving dinner be without the turkey? Kids will find out by sharing great books and fun activities. Kids Book Club Friday, Nov. 20, 4-5 p.m. Join other kids to talk about a great book! Pick up a copy of the book at the information desk Preschool Storytime Wednesdays, 10:30-11:00 a.m. For children ages 4 to 6. Help your preschooler get ready to read. Enjoy stories together and build language skills. (more…)
What”'s Up at the Franklin Library: October 2009
By Erin Thomasson All ages Bats: Truth vs. Fiction Fri., Oct. 2, 3 p.m. Are bats vampires in disguise or harmless flying bug eaters? Learn the truth about these creepy mammals of the night and make an origami bat to take home. Family Read: The Best Pet of All Fri., Oct. 9, 4”“5 p.m. Join us for an hour of reading fun with Minnesota author and illustrator David LaRochelle, whose other books include “The End.” Children”'s Programs Sheeko Caruur Af-Soomaali ah/World Language Storytime: Somali Tues., Oct. 6 through Nov. 24, 6:30”“7:30 p.m. La wadaag bugagga, sheekoyinka, jaan-gooyada maansada iyo muusikada Soomaalida. For children ages 2 and up. Experience the world in other languages. Preschool Storytime Wed., 10:30-11:00 a.m. For children ages 4 to 6. Help your preschooler get ready to read. Enjoy stories together and build language skills. Cuentos y Canciones/World Language Storytime: Spanish Fri. through Oct. 9, [...]
