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September 2023
Adult events at Columbia Heights Library
Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE. For more information, call 763-706-3690 or visit www.anokacountylibrary.org. Discussing race and racism (even when it’s uncomfortable): Wednesdays, Sept. 20 and 27, Oct. and 11, 5:30-7 pm. As a white person, talking about race and racism is hard and can be very uncomfortable. Practice discussing race and racism in healthy, productive ways. This group is designed for white people, but all are welcome to attend this 4-part discussion. Instructor Nathan Roberts is the co-founder…
Find out more »October 2023
Columbia Heights Library youth programs
Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave NE, 763-706-3690, www.columbiaheightsmn.gov Tinker time: Salt dough leaves: Tuesday, Oct. 10, 4:30-6 pm. Measure out ingredients to create a salt dough and use cookie cutters and tools to create fall leaf shapes. Instructions for baking your creations at home will be included. Ages 6-12. Drop in anytime between 4:30-6, no registration required. DIY teen: Fall glass mosaics: Tues., Oct. 17, 5:30-7 pm. Mosaic is a puzzle of piecing glass together to create an image!…
Find out more »Author Talk: Jody Lulich
Join author Jody Lulich at St. Anthony Library, 2941 Pentagon Dr., on Monday, Oct. 30, 6:30-7:30 pm, to discuss his book "In the Company of Grace: A Veterinarian's Memoir of Trauma and Healing." Focus will be on trauma recovery and healing. Sponsored by Friends of the Hennepin County Library.
Find out more »November 2023
Northeast Library
Northeast Library, 2200 Central Ave. NE, 612-543-6775, www.hclib.org/northeast K-12 homework help: Free in-person tutoring for K-12 students. No advance sign-up needed. Every Wednesday and Thursday, 4:30-7 pm. Business consultations with City of Minneapolis/Consulta de negocios: A representative from the City of Minneapolis will meet with business owners and entrepreneurs to share resources and assist those who want to start, maintain or expand a business in the City of Minneapolis (e.g., financing, city regulations and business technical assistance). No appointment necessary.…
Find out more »December 2023
Friends of the Northeast Library book sale
Friday, Dec. 8, 9 am-5 pm and Saturday, Dec. 9, 9am-4 pm. Most books are $1. Bag Sale on Saturday from 2-4 pm, $5. Literary gift baskets will be available. Proceeds benefit Hennepin County Library, 2200 Central Ave. NE. Book donations are accepted during library open hours.
Find out more »January 2024
Pierre Bottineau “Views from the Surface”
Meet “The Manhole Cover Guy.” Pierre Bottineau Library, 55 Broadway St NE, presents the art installation “Views from the Surface: The First 15 Years of Painting Manhole Covers – a Retrospective.” The art installation features acrylic paintings on canvas by Mark Barsness. Artist talk and Discussion Jan. 18, 6-7:30 pm. Info: https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/v2/events.
Find out more »March 2024
Columbia Heights Library Adult Programs (March)
Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE. For more information, call 763-706-3690 or visit www.anokacountylibrary.org. Library Book Club: The third Wednesday of the month, 10 am. The library’s Adult Book Club meets monthly in the library’s community room. Registration not required. March 20: "Signal Fires" by Dani Shapiro. Consult with the Law Librarian: Fourth Thursday of the month: March 28, 5-7 pm. The Anoka County Law Library Director will be at the Columbia Heights Public Library each month to answer…
Find out more »Pinch Pot Clay Workshop
Create your very own pinch pot mug using one of the earliest techniques to form clay. Experience the joy of molding and shaping clay with your hands and adding details to make a unique mug. All experience levels welcome. Materials provided. Note: Long fingernails generally not recommended for this technique. Saturday, March 9, 1 pm, Northeast Library, 2200 Central Ave. NE. Register: http://tinyurl.com/yckue378. Collaborator: Dame Errant Clay. This program is funded from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Firing…
Find out more »April 2024
St. Anthony Library events
St. Anthony Library, 2941 Pentagon Dr., 612-543-6075, https://www.hclib.org/about/locations/st-anthony. History Discussion: 1960-1975: Wednesday, April 10, 3:30-4:30 pm. Discuss United States history 1960-1975 with neighbors and friends. Continuing the discussion from the March meeting. Advance reading material available at the library. High school students welcome. Medicare Counseling: Tuesday, April 16, 12:30-4 pm. Get free help answering your Medicare questions with Senior LinkAge Line. Registration is required and can be done at https://trellisconnects.org/get-help/medicare/. Choose to make an in-person appointment, select St. Anthony Library…
Find out more »Richard Scarry’s Busy World
Eastside Food Co-op and the Columbia Heights Library will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Richard Scarry’s classic Cars and Trucks and Things That Go. Spend a nostalgic and fun afternoon with book readings, art activities, complimentary snacks and more. Saturday, April 20, 1-3 pm, Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE. Free. Registration is recommended but not required: https://anokacounty.libcal.com/event/12020645. Info:info@eastsidefood.coop.
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