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August 2023
History of journalism and a critique of today’s journalism
Saturday, Aug. 5, 2-3:30 pm. Pierre Bottineau Library, 55 Broadway St. NE. Tom Ryther and Jeff Lonto will host a discussion on the history of journalism. Tom Ryther covered news and sports for 36 years after graduating from journalism school at the University of Missouri. He personally interviewed presidents Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, as well as many senators, newsmakers, and famous athletes including Muhammad Ali and Bud Grant. Ryther spent 20 years in Minnesota with KSTP-TV and KARE11-TV. Jeff Lonto is…
Find out more »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
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 »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
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.
Find out more »May 2024
Book Sale at Pierre Bottineau
Friends of the Pierre Bottineau Library will hold a book sale on Saturday, May 4, 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 »Saturday Scribes Author Series: Chad Corrie
Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE. For more information, call 763-706-3690 or visit www.anokacountylibrary.org. Chad Corrie is the author and creator of the Wizard King Trilogy – Return of the Wizard King, Trial of the Wizard King and Triumph of the Wizard King – the first of which was published in 2020. However, Corrie’s interest in writing and creating began long before then. He wrote his first story at the age of twelve, began co-creating a comic in 1989, and published his first story…
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