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Kids, Teens, & Families 
Scott County Library Newsletter
February 2017
 

Welcome to the Scott County Library's newsletter especially for kids, teens, & families! Look for the newest edition at the end of each month to stay up to date on all the library happenings.

Please note:  Libraries are closed on Monday 2/20 for Presidents' Day holiday and on Friday 2/24 for staff training .
Upcoming Happenings
Big Epic Show logo and hip-hop girl
Party in the Club continues on Saturday 2/4  with the Big Epic Show!
Kids & families! Join us in Club Prior at the Prior Lake Library for the Big Epic Show, the comical hip-hop variety show for kids that entertains with live comedy and hip-hop performances, dance games, and prizes!
Activities & crafts start at 10:30, with the performance starting at 11:00am. The third and final Party is the Star Wars Cantina Party on 2/25.
Sponsored by the City of Prior Lake, the Prior Lake Lions Club, and the Prior Lake Library.
  

MacPhail Sing Play Learn logo
Register for free MacPhail Sing-Play-Learn preschool music classes at the Jordan and Savage libraries
The next class is Saturday 2/11 from 1:00-1:45pm and the theme is "Animals Make Music" - registration is required due to class size limitations, so sign up at the link below or by calling or visiting the Jordan Library. Final date at Jordan is 3/4, and don't miss the upcoming Spanish language Sing Play Learn classes at Savage in March!
Sing Play Learn schedule

5 early literacy practies February Early Literacy Classes:
Click your library below for their schedule of FREE and FUN story- and play-based Early Literacy Classes and storytimes:

More kids & family events in February:
  • Disco Dance-a-ramas at Savage on selected Saturdays at 10:30am - dance away the winter blahs with Ms Ally!
  • Waggin' Tales drop-in reading times with therapy dogs at Savage, Prior Lake, Shakopee, & Jordan on various dates.
  • Monthly Yoga Storytimes with Fran at Shakopee on 2/11 at 11:00am
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Booked Americana graphic with instruments and colorful splashes Share Your Talent! Open Mic Event for Teens & Twenties at the Prior Lake Library on Thu 2/23!
Smalltown Eclectic is hosting an open mic night just for you in Club Prior at the Prior Lake Library! Bring your music or spoken word to share for up to 5 minutes. All genres welcome; material must be family-friendly. Please show up at 6 pm sharp to sign up. Piano, acoustic guitar, and bongos will be available for use. 
Funded by Minnesota's Arts & Cultural Heritage (Legacy) fund and part of the Booked Americana: Live Bands at Your Library series.

ACT Test Prep session at Jordan Library on Sat 3/4 at 11am-1pm
Bring your Chromebook, laptop, or device to this free ACT test prep session. You'll take a pre-test to identify strengths & weaknesses, get test & study tips, and take a subject practice test. Registration is required as space is limited. 


More great upcoming offerings:
Splatter Sisters band performing at the Prior Lake Library
Paint dauber art made by kids at the Party in the Club
In case you missed it...Party in the Club with the Splatter Sisters in January
Kids and their families enjoyed the energetic music of the Splatter Sisters and a (non-splattering) painting project on Saturday, 1/14!

If you have any questions, contact any Scott County Library. We look forward to seeing you at the library!
  
Connect With Us
Library Information
Belle Plaine

952-873-6767, email

 

Elko New Market

952-496-8030, email

 

Jordan

952-496-8050, email

 

New Prague

952-758-2391, email

 

Prior Lake

952-447-3375, email

 

Savage

952-707-1770, email

 

Shakopee

952-233-9590, email

 

Law Library

952-496-8713, email

 

Library Administration

952-496-8010

 

Library Board

 

The board is appointed by the Scott County Board of Commissioners and meets monthly. The public is always welcome to attend.