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Library News & Events - For Adults
April 2017
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April is a month of celebrations. We have Arbor Day (4/28), Earth Day (4/22), and Tax Day (4/18 this year) to look forward to, as well as National Poetry Month. But one week in April doesn't always get a lot of attention - National Library Week (observed 4/9-4/15 this year).
National Library Week was created in the mid-1950s, to encourage people to read in their increasing leisure time, to improve their income and health, and develop strong and happy family lives. This pretty much reflects what libraries are still endeavoring to achieve for their communities. At Scott County Library, our strategies include an emphasis on facilitating lifelong learning (from babies to the elderly), building 21st century workforce skills, and providing relevant and engaging programs and services to people of all ages.
So attend a program, learn a computer skill, or enjoy a book at your library this month. And don't forget to celebrate two more important days in April - Baseball Opening Day (4/3) and National Beer Day (4/7).
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Minnesota Book Awards coming in April!
Each April, authors, publishers and book-lovers celebrate the best of local literature at the Minnesota Book Awards Ceremony. Finalists in all nine categories are chosen by 27 judges from around the state - writers, teachers, librarians, booksellers, and others from the literary community.
To view this year's finalists, click here. Want to check out a couple? Check the Scott County Library catalog. The awards ceremony will be held on April 8th in St. Paul. For more information about the ceremony or to attend, visit the Minnesota Book Awards website here.
Scott County Library Technology Survey
We want to hear from you! We're conducting a survey from April 1-28 to learn how you use library technology and how we can serve you better. The survey is anonymous and is available in both English and Spanish. Starting April 1st, visit www.scottlib.org/impact to take the survey, or request a paper copy at your library. Whether you visit us regularly or not, thanks for taking 10 minutes of your time to help improve the library's technology services.
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Upcoming Events
April 12th, 2:00-3:00 pm
Shakopee Library
The past comes to life as we unpack immigrant Anna Persson's 1860 trunk bound on a steamer headed for the U.S. of Amerika, Minneapolis. Catch a glimpse of early Swedish immigrant life by viewing what typical Swedish immigrants brought with them on their journey. Walk in the shoes of a Swedish immigrant in a lively program that's part show-and tell, part Antiques Roadshow, and part walk down memory lane.
April 19th and 26th, 2:00-4:00 pm
Belle Plaine Library
This series of free art classes for older adults is winding down this month, but you still have the opportunity to create! On April 19th, you will have the opportunity to learn how to create "Tunnel Books", which are 3-dimensional books that create the illusion of depth and perspective. On April 26th, you can create a memory book, where you can illustrate your favorite memories with your own drawings, paintings, collages or other artworks. Both classes will be held at the Belle Plaine Library.
Registration is required! Click on the Hands On link above for more information and to register.
First Thursdays in the Club
Club Prior/Prior Lake Library
Switched at Birth will perform at the last First Thursday of the season. Enjoy a unique blend of bluegrass, country, folk, and blues acoustic music.
Gardening Classes with Carver-Scott Master Gardeners
April 3rd, 6:30-8:00 pm
Prior Lake Library
Spring has sprung! Get some advice from the Master Gardeners on Growing and Using Herbs in your garden this year. The class is free and no registration is necessary.
Income Tax Assistance
April 4th and 11th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Prior Lake Library
Volunteer counselors, trained and certified by AARP, will offer free tax assistance to senior adults and low-income families eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit. Counselors may assist with basic federal and state returns. Check in starts at 10:00 a.m. and ends when the schedule is filled. Doors to the library building open at 9:00 a.m. WALK IN ONLY--NO APPOINTMENTS. For more information, including the paperwork you will need to bring with you, click here.
Book Sale
April 8th, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Prior Lake Library
The Prior Lake Friends of the Library book sale offers a large selection of gently used books, music, and DVD's, for children, teens and adults for purchase.
In Case You Missed It...
If
you were unable to attend last month's Club Book event with author Jamie Ford, you still have a chance to hear it! A podcast of the program is available
here.
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Computer & Technology Classes
(Advanced Registration Required)
Make the Most of Google Drive and Google Docs
April 12th, 6:00-8:00 pm
Scott County Government Center
200 Fourth Avenue West, Shakopee
Learn about using the free, online tools contained in Google Drive. You'll find out how to get started with Google's versions of documents, spreadsheets, forms, presentations, and more.
Branding Your Business or Organization for Success
April 18th, 9:00-11:00 am
Prior Lake Library
16210 Eagle Creek Ave. SE, Prior Lake
Every business and organization needs a brand to successfully communicate with current and prospective customers, members, or donors. You'll leave this class with an action plan for successfully developing and implementing your organization's brand across a website, in social media, and in print.
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Classes taught by the Twin Cities Media Alliance, and funded by the Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA).
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To register for all computer classes, go
here.
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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
The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend
by Katarina Bivald.
New Prague Page Turners Book Club - will discuss
A Spool of Thread by Anne Tyler.
Savage Pagers Book Club*
- will discuss
The Space Between Us
by Thrity Umrigar.
*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 - will discuss
Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter
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Check all book club listings
here for dates, times, and other details.
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