Library News & Events - For Adults
                December 2016

"The woods are lovely, dark and deep,   
But I have promises to keep,   
And miles to go before I sleep,   
And miles to go before I sleep."

                -- from Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
                   by Robert Frost

Shopping, baking, wrapping, caroling, decorating, cleaning - it can be overwhelming this time of year. Even back in the 1920's, Robert Frost found it a little stressful.  Take time to listen to music, take a walk on a snowy day, or sip a cup of cocoa.  Enjoy the season!
A new resource for DIYers


Working on your car and need a wiring diagram?  Need a step-by-step procedure for installing brake pads?  Chilton Library is now available on the SCL website here.  Auto repair data can be accessed online anywhere at any time, and includes wiring diagrams, maintenance schedules, and recall information as well.  This is your authoritative go-to resource for repair and maintenance for both domestic and import cars and trucks.  Take a test drive today!  

Please note that the AllData car repair database will no longer be available after December 28th.

Upcoming Events

First Thursdays at the Club
December 1st, 7:00-8:00 pm
Club Prior/Prior Lake Library

This month, SteamHeat visits the library with their Big Band sound. Dance to swing music favorites such as Sentimental Journey, Chattanooga Choo-Choo and Mr. Sandman.  Instructors will be available to teach you the steps! Click  here for more information.

A Cup of Christmas Tea
December 2nd, 7:30-8:00 pm
Shakopee Library 

Join us for a dramatic reading of the Christmas classic, "A Cup of Christmas Tea" written by Tom Hegg, and presented by the River Valley Theatre Company. Enjoy free Christmas tea, hot chocolate, and cookies. Sponsored by the Shakopee Friends of the Library.  Click  here for details.

Loud! at the Library
December 19th, 6:00-8:00 pm
Belle Plaine Library

Presented by Smalltown Eclectic, this monthly open mic and art night is open to ages 12-112! Each musical act will have five minutes to perform, and all genres are welcome. The Art Exhibit is also open to all ages, in any medium. This project is funded in part with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage (Legacy) Fund. Click here for details on how to participate.


COMING IN JANUARY...

Winter Reads
January-February

Winter is coming -- what will you do to survive?  How about participating in Winter Reads, a winter reading program just for adults? Get suggestions on what to read, make book recommendations to others, and read for a chance at a prize! Details in next month's newsletter.

Technology Class

Image Editing on the Cheap
December 6th, 6:00-8:00 pm
Savage Library

Ever wonder what to do with all of your digital images? Want to learn how to edit your photos to make them really exceptional?  In this class you'll discover the basics of cropping, saturation, contrast, exposure and color temperature to enhance the quality of your photos. Bring a laptop or other digital device to work with, and some digital photos to edit.  Presented by Twin Cities Media Alliance, and funded by the Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA).   Go  here  to register.

New Winter Computer Classes  begin in January.  More information to come in the January newsletter.

Book Clubs

Want to talk with like-minded individuals about books, and socialize at the same time? Attend one of the monthly library-sponsored book clubs! 

This month's reading and discussions:

Prior Lake Library Book Club - will revisit their favorite books in December.  In January, they will discuss  Kitchens of the Great Midwest  by J. Ryan Stradal.

New Prague Page Turners Book Club - will not meet in December.  Join us in January for The Fault in Our Stars by John Green.

Savage Pagers Book Club - will discuss  The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman. Although this book group is full and not taking new members, we would like to begin a new group. Please let staff at the Savage Library know if you are interested in joining this new group! You can email the Savage Library or call them at 952.707.1770.

Go here for dates, times, and other details.


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