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Pierre Bottineau Library, 55 Broadway St. NE. All programs are free and open to the public. Registration may be required for some. Info: Svetlana Pavlova, Adult Services Librarian, 612-543-6859, spavlova@hclib.org, Angel Gardner-Kocher, Youth Services Librarian, 612-543-6860, agardner-kocher@hclib.org; General and registration info: hclib.org, 612-543-6850, 612-543-KNOW (5669), hclib.org/about/locations/pierre-bottineau.
Art Exhibit: Lotte Melman: Ceramic artwork by local artist Lotte Melman is on display at through the end of October. Lotte studied pottery at Farnham School of Art in England, transferring to the University of Minnesota. Since graduation in 1975 she has taught community education pottery classes, and made porcelain and stoneware pottery.
Art Exhibit: Vicki Deutsch: Through Nov. Local artist and children’s book illustrator. “I’m a Minnesota girl who at age four began drawing small fairies and princess figures in the blank pages of printed books. As a teenager, I kept 8” x 12” drawing tablets in which I drew what I saw and imagined. My drawings began to focus on hands, feet and heads, which I continuously drew in small booklets. When drawing I preferred pencil and ink pen, and when painting I preferred acrylic as my main medium. My medium has changed over the years to digital (computer) art,” said Deutsch.
Author Talk: Linda LeGarde Grover: Saturday, Nov. 2, 12-1 pm. Award-winning author Linda LeGarde Grover will discuss her latest books. Bring your own copies to be signed. Sponsor: Friends of the Pierre Bottineau Library. Free, registration required.
Reimagining Aging Book Club: Saturday, Oct. 12: “Dementia Reimagined,” by Tia Powell, MD. Saturday, Nov. 9: “Women Rowing North,” by Mary Pipher, 9-10:30 am. Join their discussion of engaging and enlightening books about aging and what it means to live a vital life today. They will reframe the idea of aging as opportunity, the responsibility to reach out to other generations, share wisdom, and learn new ways of living in the world, is how we can grow up and grow old together. Collaborator: East Side Neighborhood Services. Free, registration required.
Portfolio Kit for Artists: Saturday, Oct. 19, 1:30-4 pm. Your portfolio is the core of your promotional material. Focus on the essential elements: sharpening your artist statement, tailoring your artistic résumé, and selecting and formatting your work samples. Collaborator: Springboard for the Arts. Funded by Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Free, registration required.
Intro to Shakespeare: Thursday, Oct. 24, 6-7:30 pm. Delve into Shakespeare with an experienced Guthrie teaching artist. Learn about his plays, speak the language and comprehend the poetry. See just how cool the Bard can be. No experience necessary. Collaborator: Guthrie Theater. Funded by Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Free, registration required.
Artist Talk: Vicki Deutsch: Saturday, Nov. 9, 2-3 pm. Meet local artist and children’s book illustrator Vicki Deutsch for a talk about her art. Learn more about Vicki’s current exhibit at Pierre Bottineau library. Time for Q&A. Museum quality prints will be available for purchase. Free, registration not required.
Game Night: October 3 and 31, 6-8 pm. Invite your friends and play some of the library’s games or bring a favorite from home. Various games will be played. Sponsor: Friends of the Pierre Bottineau Library. Free, registration not required.
