Library News & Events - For Adults
                       July 2017
Getting ready to go on vacation?  Don't forget to pack a few books to read, and remember that you don't have to bring physically "heavy" reading along with you. Just download a variety of eBook titles from our CloudLibrary collection. Or if you want to entertain yourself and/or your kids as you drive cross-country, try downloading eAudiobooks.  And don't forget your magazines!  Use Zinio to upload your favorite celebrity, sports, or nature magazines. Go here to get started.

Need some help with creating an account, installing the app on your device, or downloading your materials?  Drop by the library, where our staff and computer volunteers can help get you set up. 

Have a wonderful trip!
Summertime Reads 

One of the best things about summer is having the time to do some reading.  Nothing too heavy...something you can dive into, only coming up for air when dinner's ready.  Here are some summertime reading suggestions from library staff.


Beauty Queens by Libba Bray

Blackberry Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke

Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury

Frozen by Mary Casanova

I've Got Sand in All the Wrong Places by Lisa Scottoline and Francesca Serritella

One Summer by David Baldacci

One Summer: America 1927 by Bill Bryson

Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver

Seveneves by Neal Stephenson

Shelter by Sarah Stonich

Summer at Tiffany by Marjorie Hart

Young Wives Club by Julie Pennell

Upcoming Events

July 24th, 6:00-8:00 pm
Belle Plaine Library

The Scott County Library and Smalltown Eclectic present Loud! at the Library -- an open mic and art night. Open Mic is open to ages 12-112, with 5 minutes allotted per act.  All genres are welcome. The Art Exhibit is also open to all ages. All mediums welcome. For more information, click here.
 
Computer & Technology Classes
(Advanced Registration Required)

Microsoft Excel Basics, Part 1
July 5th, 6:00-8:00 pm
Scott County Government Center
200 Fourth Avenue W., Shakopee

Learn how to work with spreadsheets, create formulas, and build a budget. Prerequisite: Ability to use the keyboard and mouse.  Taught by the Science Museum of Minnesota Computer Education Center, funded by the Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA).

Microsoft Excel Basics, Part 2
July 12th, 6:00-8:00 pm
Scott County Government Center
200 Fourth Avenue W., Shakopee

Learn more about working with multiple worksheets, formulas, mouse pointers, and charting basics.  Taught by the Science Museum of Minnesota Computer Education Center, and funded by the Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA).

Senior Surf - Learn to Use the Internet
July 7th, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Prior Lake Library

Adults 55+ are invited to a free session to learn how to use a computer and surf the Internet! These classes are geared to older adults who have little or no experience with computers. Learn how to type in a web address and navigate between web pages, determine if a website is secure, conduct searches using common search engines, and access Internet sites that will assist you in finding information (including Medicare.gov, MinnesotaHelp.info, and more). 


Click on the blue hyperlink title to register for each computer class.
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  Fates and Furies  by Lauren Groff.

New Prague Page Turners Book Club - Members will read a book of their choice, and share it with the club.

Jordan Library Book Club - will discuss  Vacationland by Minnesota author Sarah Stonich, to celebrate the Dog Days of Summer in MN. We are actively looking to add additional readers --
join us just this month or every month!

Savage Pagers Book Club* - will discuss A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman . 
*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.


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


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