Saturday, November 2nd, 10:30am-12:00pm
Shakopee Library
Emcee, Speaker, and Comedian Dick Jonckowski shares his writing experiences. Former Voice of the Minnesota Gophers' baseball and basketball teams from 1986-2018, Dick's motto is "laugh and live longer." He will sell and autograph his books.
Sundays, November 3rd - 24th, 1:30-4:30pm
Savage Library
November is National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo. The Savage Library invites writers of all levels and genres to jumpstart or restart their project by offering time and space to commit to their writing project. This will be unguided time for you to work on your writing project. We will provide refreshments for fuel, writing prompts for inspiration, books about writing for guidance, and the large meeting room for a room of your own (with other people)!
Thursday, November 7th, 6:00-7:30pm
Savage Library
For teens 14 & up
and adults! Do you have a favorite ship? Join author J.M. Lee (Jim Henson's the Dark Crystal series) and other fanfiction aficionados to learn how to turn your ships into written works. Whether you're interested in writing your first drabble or a AO3 regular, you'll still learn more about creating exciting fanfiction. All fandoms welcome.
Registration is required! Click
here for more details!
Tuesday, November 12th, 2:00-3:30pm
Shakopee Library
In the darkness of the northern winters, holidays took on special meaning. From the celebration of Christmas through the festivities of New Year, the development of these depended much on the cultural and political context. Trace this history in a reprisal of art and crafts that has made the Russian holiday experience distinct.
Tuesday, November 12th, 6:30-8:00pm
Prior Lake Library
In Mrs. Ambassador, Eugenie Anderson's granddaughter Mary Dupont explores a political life led with certainty about what Anderson stood for as a representative of the United States, and a personal life led with just as much assurance. The result: an enticing narrative about a mid-twentieth-century politician who championed democratic ideals at home and around the world.
Thursday, November 14th, 6:00-7:00pm
Savage Library
Join us for an evening with local author and carver, Neil Gillis! Neil is writing about the historic journey of the cowboys in America. He tells his story through words and carved images. Neil will be at the library to talk about his creative process, from research, carving, and writing his book. Neil's carved diorama will be on display at the library throughout the month of November so stop in to take a look before you spend the evening with us!
Saturday, November 16th, 10:00-4:00pm
Prior Lake Library
One day only! Here's a great way to pick up books, DVDs, and audio books at bargain prices and benefit the Prior Lake Library at the same time! Proceeds benefit library programs and collections.
Upcoming Program Registration!
Mark your calendars!
November 19th is the first day to register your team for the December
Ongoing Programs
