Thursday, November 1st, 3:00-6:00pm
New Prague Library
Meet a Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS) attorney, and learn about Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives, Estate Planning and more from 3:00-4:00pm. Then from 4:00-6:00pm, there will be a free Wills and Health Care Directives clinic for seniors on a fixed income. These documents will be prepared by SMRLS attorneys.
Registration is required for the free Will service.
Tuesday, November 6th, 1:30-3:00pm
Shakopee Library
Join CPA Curt Enestvedt as he discusses specific business entities and identifies tax reporting for each, explains how home office expenses are handled by the IRS, and identifies important records critical for your accountant to handle all taxes efficiently. He will also cover business miles versus commuting miles, expenses, self-employment tax and other topics of interest to workshop attendees, as time allows. Presented by SCORE.
Registration required.
Wednesday, November 7th, 2:00-4:00pm
New Prague Library
This workshop will give you plenty of ideas for creating your own unique and personalized holiday cards. Several different styles of cards will be demonstrated, including watercolor, pen-and-ink, colored pencil, and collage. Try one or all of these techniques for creating memorable greeting cards for your loved ones. Presented by Artistry. Registration required.
Friday, November 9th, 2:00-3:30pm
Shakopee Library
The kids are out of school for the day. So why not join us for a fun and informal family game event at the Shakopee Library? You can choose from classic board and card games, try some games that are new to you, or bring one from home. Games will be set up on tables in the large conference room from 2:00pm to 3:30pm, or you can take the games into the library to play.
Saturday, November 10th, 10:30-11:30am
Shakopee Library
Do you enjoy novels of gothic suspense? Then join us when author Wendy Webb pays a visit to the Shakopee Library. Wendy will speak about her novels, which are set in old mansions, where mysteries in the present are tied to long-buried family secrets of the past, and strong heroines are trying to make sense of it all. Enjoy coffee and cookies during the presentation. Sponsored by the Shakopee Friends of the Library.
Sunday, November 11th, 2:00-3:00pm
Savage Library
Try this ancient activity to gently build strength, stamina and flexibility. Our volunteer, Karen, is a certified Tai Chi instructor following the Tai Chi for Health teachings. Karen will lead the class with some tailoring based on the needs of the members in each class, including those who prefer to do their workouts in a chair. All ages including teens, and children with caregivers in attendance are welcome. No registration required.
Wednesday, November 14th, 2:00-3:30pm
Shakopee
Library
Follow Carol Rudie in her travels through the heart of Russia. Moscow and St Petersburg act as bookends to an exploration of the circle of ancient towns that predate the unification of the country under the tsars. Tiptoe through distinctive churches, follow rivers through forests to rustic villages, and appreciate the art and architecture that makes this culture distinctive. If you can't travel to this unique culture yourself, travel to it through this presentation.
Thursday, November 15th, 6:30-8:00pm
Shakopee Library
Have you driven past the Glensheen Mansion in Duluth on your way up the North Shore? Do you know about the murder that occurred there? Join us for a fascinating look at the case by someone who was there. On June 27, 1977 it was discovered that reclusive heiress Elisabeth Congdon and her nurse had been violently murdered, and cub reporter Joe Kimball just happened to be on the scene. Mr. Kimball will talk about the case and his book,
Secrets of the Congdon Mansion.
Saturday, November 17th, 10:30-11:30am
Shakopee Library
If you like your mysteries "cozy", then you'll want to attend this program with best-selling author Laura Childs. She will discuss how she got started as an author, the process she goes through to get the book into the reader's hands, and what would-be novelists can do today to get themselves started. She is currently working on a new Tea Shop Mystery due March 2019 as well as a new Scrapbooking Mystery due October 2019.
Monday, November 26th, 6:00-8:00pm
Belle Plaine Library
In addition to our usual open mic performances and art exhibit, we will
have a special art activity for kids and teens to participate in. Pop in and create a Hogwarts-inspired ornament, perfect for hanging on the tree or giving as a gift.
Ongoing Programs
Mondays, 11:00am-2:00pm
Law Library
This is an opportunity, offered every Monday, to come to Room 102 in the Scott County Government Center and talk to an attorney about your victimization. She can advise you about orders for protection (domestic violence), harassment orders and more. This is a walk-in clinic so just stop by and talk to Monica.
Every 2nd Thursday, 5:00-7:00pm
Savage Library
The South Metro Chapter of SCORE presents FREE, confidential small business counseling, coaching and mentoring once a month.
Pre-registration is required.
Every 2nd Monday, 4:00-6:00pm
Law Library
The Scott County Law Library is offering a FREE 30-minute consultation with a volunteer family law attorney. This clinic is only for people with family law issues. These issues include divorce, custody, child support and parenting time. This clinic is NOT for persons currently represented by an attorney.
Pre-registration is required.
