Posts Tagged ‘resources’
Library News October ’22
By CARZ NELSON All information listed here is accurate as of September 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 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 October 5 at 1 PM to 3 PM STAR TURTLE Join Z Puppets Rosenschnoz for the launch of Star Turtle, a musical adventure with a Turtle and Wabbit in the Cherokee language. Dagsi Turtle and Jisdu Wabbit are traveling through time and space on a quest to help Grandmother Turtle. Sing along and you, too, can help fuel their Turtleship to bring the Cherokee language into the future.. Recommended for ages 4+. Franklin Library October 12 at 4:30PM to 5 PM MAKE BLOCK PRINTS Make simple block prints, start to finish. Learn yourself some zine art. All materials will be supplied. This program is part of Twin Cities Zine Fest 2022. For more information visit https://tczinefest.org Hosmer Library October 23 at 8 AM to 9 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 RESOURCES AND SUPPORT The 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 FOOD Franklin and Hosmer Libraries are collaborating with Every Meal to distribute free meal bags. Bags are free for anyone to take, while supplies [...]
Library News September ’22
By CARZ NELSON All information listed here is accurate as of August 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 WRITING TO TELL A STORY - LEYA HALE Dakota and Diné Documentary Producer Leya Hale, will share her process for developing story structures and character narratives for non-fiction documentary storytelling. The workshop will be followed by a Q&A.You must pre-register for this event at hclib.org. Register soon, there is limited space available. Franklin Library, September 21, 2022 at 5 - 7 PM CAREER AND JOB ASSISTANCE Meet with a CareerForce employment specialist for job and career help. Stop by for individual assistance with job searches, resume writing, and more! Franklin September 7 at 1 PM to 3 PM Hosmer Mondays and Tuesdays at 1 to 4 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 at Hosmer Library. September 9 at 3 PM to 4 PM RESOURCES AND SUPPORT The Bridge for Youth visits Franklin Library on 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 FOOD Franklin and Hosmer Libraries are collaborating with Every Meal to distribute free meal bags. Bags are free for anyone to take, while supplies last. HOMEWORK HELP One-on-one tutors are available during the school year, October 25 to May 2022. In the meantime, you can connect with a tutor online at hclib.com. And as ever, you can always ask a librarian to help you find the study resources you need. READING [...]
Library News August ’22
By CARZ NELSON All information listed here is accurate as of July 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 TEEN TECH WORKSHOPS Teens can get creative with their friends. This is an opportunity to make cool things to bring home. Activities are led by the Teen Tech Squad. Teen Tech at Franklin - August 3, 10, 17, 24 at 1:30 to 3 PM Teen Tech at Hosmer - Aug 1, 8, 16, 22, 29 at 3:30 to 5 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 searches, resume writing, and more! August 3 at 1 PM to 3 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 at Hosmer Library. August 7 and 21 at 3 PM to 4 PM RESOURCES AND SUPPORT The Bridge for Youth visits Franklin Library on 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 FOOD Franklin and Hosmer Libraries are collaborating with Every Meal to distribute free meal bags. Bags are free for anyone to take, while supplies last. READING SUGGESTIONS Looking 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 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 email with reading recommendations. If you don’t want to fill out a form, you can always ask [...]
IDENTITY THEFT: WHERE TO START
By MARY ELLEN KALUZA Identity theft is one of the most frequent complaints filed with the Federal Trade Commission. If you haven’t been a victim, you likely know someone who has. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was created in 1914 to protect the public against unfair commerce practices, and was later charged with much broader consumer protection duties. Side note: It is important for the public to file consumer complaints with the FTC. Not only do they publish an annual report of consumer issues, the more complaint data the FTC has, the more resources Congress allocates for them to address problems. Here’s how you can protect yourself from identity theft. IDENTITY THEFT PREVENTION Preventing identity theft is, of course, Step #1. Some tips: Don’t carry every credit card or medical card with you. (Medical ID theft is a real thing.)Leave your social security card at home in a secure location.Do you use the same password for everything? Well, stop.Long passwords that include capital letters, special characters, and numbers are best.Set up alerts for transactions with your financial institution and credit cards.If available, use two-step verification with your online accounts. (You get a text, phone call, or email with a code you must enter after your password to get into the account.)Be hyper leary of unsolicited emails with attachments - scrutinize email addresses for misspellings or other oddities (.com when it should be a .org, for example).Shop online only at known businesses.File your taxes early, especially if you expect a refund.Know that the government or your bank will never call you asking for personal information or threaten you.Switch to online banking - mailboxes are easy targets for thieves.Review financial statements regularly for unknown activity. You have limited time to report unauthorized transactions to minimize your losses.Review medical bills and insurance Explanation of Benefits. (See April 2022 issue of the alley [...]
Abortion Resources
New expansion of reproductive rights in Minnesota and where to find more information By JESSIE MERRIAM On July 13, Ramsey County District Judge Thomas Gilligan ruled that “Minnesota abortion laws relating to mandated physician care, hospitalization, criminalization, parental notification, and informed consent” are unconstitutional under state law. To take effect immediately, abortions in Minnesota no longer require: A 24 hour waiting periodA physician to perform the procedureMinors to notify both parentsInformed consentHospital procedures after the first trimester Additional resources and answers: Planned Parenthood1200 Lagoon Ave, Minneapolis (612) 823-6300671 Vandalia St, Saint Paul (651) 698 2406 Whole Woman’s Health Clinic, Bloomington, MN Virtual and in-person services 8053 E Bloomington Fwy, Suite #450, Bloomington (612) 376-77081 (877) 835-1090 1 (877) 835-8631 (Virtual Services) WE Health Clinic, Duluth MN Medical abortion services and information: Just the Pill (entire website offered in multiple languages) https://www.justthepill.com See Minnesota Monthly’s article on “Safe and Legal Abortion Options in Minnesota” article from June 28, 2022, for more resources on financial aid, etc (at minnesotamonthly.com)
Library News July ’22
Library News Carz Nelson All information listed here is accurate as of June 15, 2022. For the most recent information, check out the library website at www.hclib.org. FRANKLIN LIBRARY HOURS Monday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Wednesday 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thursday 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. FRANKLIN OPEN STREETS Franklin Library is hosting special events for Franklin Open Streets. Outside on the lawn, as well as inside the library, there will be a wide variety of exhibits, performances, presentations, and activities. Sunday, July 10, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. ADVICE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES The City of Minneapolis Small Business Team is holding public office hours at Franklin Library. This is a great opportunity for people with questions about starting, maintaining, or expanding their business. Please feel free to drop in – no appointment needed. Tuesdays, July 12 and 26, 12 - 2 p.m. COFFEE & CONVERSATIONS Join us at Franklin Library for Coffee & Conversations! Friday, July 8, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. FAIR FINANCIAL VISITS FRANKLIN LIBRARY Community Ambassadors for FAIR, a program through Prepare & Prosper, will answer questions and sign people up for this financial service. Friday, July 29. RESOURCES AND SUPPORT The Bridge for Youth visits Franklin Library the fourth Wednesday of each month, 2 - 5 p.m. 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 Avenue. FREE FOOD Franklin and Hosmer Libraries are collaborating with Every Meal to distribute free meal bags. Bags are free for anyone to take, while supplies last. HOMEWORK HELP Homework Help is back to its normal schedule. Both Franklin and Hosmer Libraries offer free one-on-one tutoring for K-12 students. Franklin: Wednesdays and Thursdays 3:30 - 7:30 [...]
