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November 2024
Northeast Library events
Northeast Library, 2200 Central Ave. NE, 612-543-6775, www.hclib.org/northeast Business Consultations/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. Presenters speak English and Spanish. Asistencia disponible en inglés y español. Collaborator: City of Minneapolis Small Business Team. 2nd Thursday of the month,…
Find out more »December 2024
Columbia Heights Library youth programs
Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave NE, 763-706-3690, www.chplmn.org. Creating Clay Snowflakes: A class for littles and their caregivers. Monday, Dec. 9, 10:30-11:30 am. Ages 1 to 5 are invited to craft creative snowflake tiles with their caregiver using white clay, a variety of stamping and texture tools and colorful clay paints called under glazes. Just like real snowflakes, no two tiles will be the same. Non-toxic materials that will wash out of clothes will be used, but please prepare…
Find out more »Columbia Heights Library Adult Programs
Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE. For more information, call 763-706-3690 or visit chplmn.org. Registration required for most programs and opens 4 weeks in advance. Conversation Circle: Mondays, 5:30-6:30 pm; Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm; Thursdays, 2-3 pm in December. Conversation Circle is a casual gathering of English-language adult learners who meet at the library to practice their speaking skills in a group setting with help from an English-speaking volunteer. No need to register; just come when you can. Winter Reads:- Cozy…
Find out more »March 2025
Hennepin County Neighborhood Fix-It Hub
Hennepin County’s Neighborhood Fix-It Hub is at St. Anthony Library, 2941 Pentagon Dr. Work with a friendly, skilled volunteer to try to fix your broken household stuff, gain confidence and learn new repair skills. This event is family friendly. No registration required. Volunteers are needed to assist with repair and sewing – come help your neighbors. Contact Nancy Lo at nancy.lo@hennepin.us or 612-348-9195. Every other Tuesday, 4-7 p.m., last items accepted at 6:30 p.m. Upcoming dates: Dec. 10, 2024; 2025: March…
Find out more »June 2025
“Plastic People”
HeighsNEXT along with the Columbia Heights Library will host the documentary "Plastic People" on Thursday, June 12, 6:30 pm in the Columbia Heights Library community room, 3939 Central Ave NE. This ground-breaking feature documentary "Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics" investigates our addiction to plastic and the growing threat of microplastics on human health.
Find out more »August 2025
PBS Kids at the Library
Free snacks, hands-on activities and appearances from the charac ters of the PBS KIDS show, "Skillsville." Friday, Aug. 1, 10 am-12 pm. Pierre Bottineau Library, 55 Broadway St. NE.
Find out more »November 2025
Northeast Library Reopening
The Northeast Library will reopen to the public on Monday, Nov. 17, following a planned renovation project. The work included refreshing the interior with new paint, carpet, and furnishings; adding new play structures in the children’s area and two new study rooms; and completing preservation work while replacing the roof and tuckpointing the exterior brick. The library will reopen with its regular hours: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday: 9 am–5 pm; Wednesday, Thursday: Noon–8 pm; Sunday: closed. A reopening celebration will be held…
Find out more »Book Sale at Pierre Bottineau
Friends of the Pierre Bottineau Library will hold a book sale on Saturday, Nov. 22, 10 am-2 pm at the Pierre Bottineau Library, 55 Broadway St. NE. Hundreds of adult and children's fiction and nonfiction books in hardcover and paperback (most are $.50 - $1; cash only) . They will also have "blind date" books for sale and a few vinyl albums. Items are withdrawn from the Hennepin County Library system or donated by the public. Funds raised will benefit the library. If…
Find out more »February 2026
Events at Pierre Bottineau Library
Pierre Bottineau Library, 55 Broadway St. NE, 612-543-6850 or 612-543-KNOW (5669). Nonfiction Writers: Personal Essay vs. Memoir: Saturday, Feb. 28; 10 am–11:30 am. Analyze the difference between personal essay and memoir. Beginning with general definitions of each of these two popular forms of creative nonfiction, you will compare and contrast, generating experiences or topics that would make for impactful personal essays, and memorable times or turning points in writers’ lives that would make for meaningful pieces of memoir. Begin drafting…
Find out more »April 2026
Columbia Heights Library
Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE. For more information, call 763-706-3690 or visit chplmn.org. Registration required for most programs and opens 4 weeks in advance. Cooking with Words with The Loft: Wednesday, April 8, 5:30-7 pm. Have an appetite for writing recipes, cookbooks, and food editorials? Learn the craft behind all things recipe writing and food content, from arancini to zucchini and everything in between. Explore concepting, recipe formatting, editorial, tips, blurbs and sidebars. Combine your two great loves –…
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