Library News & Events - For Adults
                January 2017
Happy New Year!

It's a fresh, new year - have you made a few resolutions?  Let the library help you meet your goals!  We've got the books (and eBooks and audiobooks), databases, magazines, DVDs, and even classes and programs that will show you how to lose weight and exercise, manage your money, get organized, and quit smoking.  You can also learn something new - how to speak a foreign language, knit, use a computer, or repair your car yourself.  Visit us in person or virtually to get a jump on your 2017 goals!
Looking for book recommendations?
NoveList Plus has reading recommendations for both fiction and nonfiction, fo r all ages. In addition to providing book recommendations, NoveList gives audiobook and graphic novel suggestions as well.  If you're looking for read-alikes, series titles and order, "best of" lists, and award-winners, this is the place. And best of all, you can check item availability in the Scott County libraries! Check out NoveList  here .
Upcoming Events

January-February
All Scott County Libraries

Winter.  Cold, dark days when all you want to do is hide under a blanket and sleep until it warms up.  How will you survive until spring?  Winter Reads to the rescue!  Now is the time to delve more deeply into a subject of interest, learn something new, or get lost in a really intriguing story. Library staff will give you some great reading suggestions, encourage you to share book reviews with other readers, and sign you up for the chance to win a prize.

Visit any Scott County Library, to check out books or audiobooks (or download eBooks or eAudiobooks from our website at www.scottlib.org/ebooks).  When you've finished a book that you'd like to recommend, let library staff know.  You can either write up a short review to share with other readers, OR you can do a quick star-rating with brief comments.  Either way, you will automatically be entered into a prize drawing at your library. And some of this year's prizes will definitely light up your life! 

January 5th, 7:00-8:00 pm
Club Prior/Prior Lake Library

As the winter chill sets in, why not take a "virtual" trip to the tropics?  Warm your dancing tootsies as the Tropics Steel Drum Band takes you on a Caribbean music getaway. Groove to reggae, Calypso, Ska, and Soca music. 

First Fridays
January 6th, 6:30-8:30 pm
Jordan Library

Disentangle yourself from your busy week - stop in at  the Jordan Library to knit in a relaxed environment.  Beginners to experts are welcome to work on current projects or find inspiration to begin a new project.  Crochet, needlework, sewing and other fiber arts welcome! No registration required.  We will meet the first Friday of each month.  (Next meeting: February 3rd.) 

January 21st, 1:30-2:30 pm
Shakopee Library

Join local author and naturalist Stan Tekiela for a fun and entertaining presentation of  fascinating facts and tidbits about some of the common birds that people love to hate.  This will challenge your preconceived ideas about birds such as the European Starling, the American Crow and many others.  

Wednesdays, 5:00-7:00 pm
Shakopee Library

Coloring isn't just for kids anymore.  It's a relaxing and fun way to de-stress at the end of the day. Coloring sheets, colored pencils and crayons provided, or bring your own.


COMING IN FEBRUARY...

Hands On! Art Exploration for Adults
February - April

Our annual series of art classes begins next month. Details in the February newsletter!

Computer Classes
(Advanced Registration Required)

Email Basics
January 25th, 6:00-8:00 pm
Scott County Government Center
200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee

Learn how to set up a free e-mail account, send and receive messages, and add attachments. Taught by the Science Museum of Minnesota Computer Education Center, and funded by the Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA).  

Microsoft Word Basics, Part 1
February 8th, 6:00-8:00 pm
Scott County Government Center
200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee

In this class, you will learn how to enter and edit text, apply formatting and save files. Prerequisite: Ability to use the keyboard and mouse.  Taught by the Science Museum of Minnesota Computer Education Center, and funded by the Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA).

* To register for all computer classes, go  here.

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 discuss  Kitchens of the Great Midwest  by J. Ryan Stradal.

New Prague Page Turners Book Club - will discuss  The Fault in Our Stars by John Green.

Savage Pagers Book Club* - will discuss  Spilling Clarence by Anna Ursa. 
*Please note that although this book group is full and not taking new members, we would like to begin a second 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 952.707.1770.

Jordan Library Book Club - This brand-new book club will be discussing  The Storied Life of A.J. Fikrey by Gabrielle  Zevin.  **Registration is required!  Go here to register.**

Check all book club listings  here for dates, times, and other details.


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