Events at Pierre Bottineau Library
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Pierre Bottineau Library, Hennepin County, 55 Broadway St. NE, has scheduled the following upcoming events. All programs are free and open to the public. Registration may be required for some events. 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 on Display: Paintings by Michael Melman: May-June, open during library hours. “The subject of my paintings are the remains of Minnesota’s pre-WWII Industrial Era landscape. When I moved to Minnesota in 1972, I became fascinated by the spaciousness of the Midwest, the drama and beauty of the weather, and the built environment from that bygone era. I use my photos, along with historic photos, sketches, memory, and my imagination to create my images,” Michael Melman.
Master Gardener: Growing, Harvesting and Enjoying Herbs: Thursday, June 6, 6-7:15 pm. Take the mystery out of growing, using and storing herbs for landscaping, food and drink use, pollination, decorating and more. Collaborator: Hennepin County Master Gardeners, University of Minnesota Extension. Free, registration required.
Game Night: Thursday’s, June 13, July 11, and August 8, 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. Sponsored by the Friends of the Pierre Bottineau Library. Free, registration not required.
Crafty Minnesota: Kumihimo Braiding: Saturday, July 20, 2-4 pm. For adults. Kumihimo is a Japanese art form of braiding that was used to lace up protective armor. Learn how to create the intricate braid and use the art of Kumihimo to create the perfect accessory. Materials provided. Collaborator: Textile Center. Funded by Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Free, registration required.
New to Medicare: Thursday, July 25, 6-7:30 pm. Learn what’s covered by Parts A, B, C and D of Medicare. Find out about supplemental options, the enrollment process and extra help with prescription drug costs. Discover how to navigate Medicare with help from the Senior LinkAge Line®. Collaborator: Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging. Free, registration required.
Work of Art +: Copyright Essentials for Artists: Saturday, July 27, 2-4 pm. Do you find yourself with legal questions such as: How do I protect myself against third party copying of my works? How can I work with others in a way that protects all of our rights and interests? An attorney from Springboard’s Minnesota Lawyers for the Arts (MnLA) program will cover legal basics for visual and performing artists. Collaborator: Springboard for the Arts. Funded by Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Free, registration required.
