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Library News & Events - For Adults
October 2017
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It's October and National Reading Group Month! As you might guess, libraries are big on book discussions of any kind, and we've got just the tools to help you have an awesome reading group / book club meeting.
We have book club kits that include 10 copies of the book, and discussion questions that you can check out for your group. If you are looking to join a book group, we have several library-sponsored book clubs that meet monthly. (See our newest book group at the Savage Library below.) And if you need book recommendations, or background information on an author, we've got you covered - just check with our knowledgeable reference staff.
"Books are something social - a writer speaking to a reader - so I think making the reading of a book the center of a social event, the meeting of a book club, is a brilliant idea."
- Yann Martel (the author of Life of Pi)
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Easy Publishing Tools for Local Authors!
Do you have a book in you? Local authors - indie, self-published, aspiring, and mainstream - can now create eBooks and share them with readers across the state and country using free tools provided by the Scott County Library.
Three tools make your book available to readers:
Pressbooks gives you the ability to design and export your book;
Self-e allows you to upload your book as an eBook; and
Biblioboard enables you to share your book with readers across the state, and potentially around the country.
Click
here for more information, and how to get started.
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Upcoming Events
October 3rd, 1:30-3:00 pm
Shakopee Library
Bob Voss presents this workshop that is designed to give you easy to-do steps that will enhance your business' reputation. In addition, you will learn the latest trends in online reviews and learn how to control any negative reviews you receive. We will start with a reputation assessment and end with a checklist to start building a stellar reputation. Presented by South Metro SCORE.
October 18th & 25th, 1:30-3:30pm
Shakopee Library
In this 2-session art class, you'll use pencil, charcoal, pastels, and paints to make multiple drawings, paintings, and mixed media pieces. Teacher demonstrations and examples will get your creative juices flowing and guide you through projects, specific skills, and artistic experiments throughout the class time. Create small art pieces perfect for display in your home or as a gift for a loved one! Presented by Artistry.
October 27th, 7:00-8:00pm
Prior Lake Library
The library is haunted and you are "locked" in with only one way out...you must search for secret compartments, find hidden clues, and solve puzzles to plot your escape before the zombie librarian reaches the end of its chain. The clock is ticking and you only have ONE HOUR, so teamwork is essential! Special Library Teen Advisory Board Fundraiser* for ages 18 & up! We've amped up the creepiness a bit for the adults, and tacked on a suggested donation of $10 per person.
October 23rd, 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.
October 26th, 6:30-7:30pm
Shakopee LIbrary
Richard Thieme, commentator on technology and culture, and veteran UFO historian and researcher, will discuss his work on
UFOs and Government: a Historical Inquiry. This scholarly and thoroughly-researched book looks at government response to UFO phenomena around the world.
Creating with Carlson: Whimsical Fairies
October 30th, 1:30-3:00 pm
Shakopee Library
Adults will create a whimsical fairy and learn how to work with polymer clay. Maureen Carlson will share her tips for giving each figure a unique personality. You'll need to return a week later to pick up your creation. (Maureen needs to bake them.) Registration is required. This program is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
For more information, or to register for these events, click on the blue program links above.
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Computer & Technology Classes
(Advanced Registration Required)
October 4th, 6:00-8:00 pm
Shakopee Library
A great promise of the online world is access to knowledge. As top universities like MIT and Harvard offer popular courses online at no cost, and websites like Code Academy, Khan Academy, and Coursera have built solid reputations, education online is more dynamic than ever before. Some platforms offer the opportunity to earn certificates of completion, and there are even ways to translate your learning to college credit. What does it mean to learn in the virtual world? Where do you begin? Is this just for fun or are there more tangible benefits? This workshop will provide participants with an overview of popular, free, online learning platforms and help the curious and the motivated to start exploring the endless opportunities for online learning. Presented by Twin Cities Media Alliance and funded by MELSA.
Make the Most of Google Drive and Google Docs
October 10th, 6:00-8:00pm
Savage Library
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. Share and collaborate with friends, family, and co-workers and access your files from anywhere. Presented by Twin Cities Media Alliance and funded by MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency).
**This is a hands-on class, so bring your own device (laptop or tablet), a Google account (Gmail is a Google account), and the password you use to download apps on your device. Also it is suggested that you use a browser other than Internet Explorer. (Chrome is recommended.)
iPhone Basics
October 11th, 6:30-7:30 pm
Savage Library
If you are new to iPhones, or even if you've had one for a while, you may have questions about how to use it. This class will cover apps, settings, tools and other basics. This class is for iPhone users only! Please bring your iPhone, and bring or memorize your Apple ID.
October 18th, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Savage 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). Presented by the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging.
Click on the blue hyperlink title to register for each computer class.
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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 Life We Bury
by Allen Eskens.
New Prague Page Turners Book Club - will discuss
The First Phone Call from Heaven by Mitch Albom.
Jordan Library Book Club - will discuss
All the Living
by C.E. Morgan.
We are actively looking to add additional readers --
join us just this month or every month!
Savage Pagers Book Club*
- will discuss The Man Who Loved Books Too Much by Allison Hoover Bartlett
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Savage Book Club #2 - This newly-formed book discussion group will discuss In Cod We Trust: Living the Norwegian Dream by Eric Dregni.
Pick up a copy of the book at the Savage Library, and join us for our first discussion! For more information,
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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