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Library News & Events - For Adults
September 2018
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Looking for a fun outing with your book club? Save the date! Club Book is scheduled for Monday October 15th, 7:00-8:00pm at the Prior Lake Library in Club Prior. This fall's featured author is
Julia Glass, author of
Three Junes and this year's
House Among the Trees. Seating is first-come first served, and doors will open 45 minutes before the program begins. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Click
here for more information.
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Learning at Your Fingertips
Back to School - at least for school-aged kids - is upon us! But what about the rest of us? There's a whole world waiting to explore. If you have a hankering to learn something new, or to delve more deeply into something you already know a bit about, we've got the resources you need.
Start with our Research & Learning online databases. Lynda.com can help you gain or improve business and technology skills on topics ranging from online marketing to Excel to game design to digital publishing. Want to learn a new language? Try Icelandic through Mango, or Ojibwe through Transparent Language. Interested in other cultures? Take a look at our online collection of World Countries & Cultures reference books.
If you like to learn by doing, browse our library events calendar for programs and classes on topics that range from art to personal finance to genealogy. Russian art, credit basics, and local history are all on offer this month, and you'll have the added bonus of being in the company of other people who are also interested in the topic.
And of course, there are books! We have new titles on natural wellness, the history of the Romanovs, making handmade quilts, how to keep chickens, and the Flint water crisis. Find our newest nonfiction books
here.
What are
you
interested in learning?
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Upcoming Events
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Saturday, September 8th, 10:30am-12:00pm
Shakopee Library
Join David Schleper, author and local historian for this presentation about the streets of early Shakopee. David is the Vice-President of the Shakopee Heritage Society.
Wednesday, September 12th, 2:00-3:00pm
Shakopee Library
Given the extensive forests that form the Russian landscape, wood has surrounded architects, artists, and craftspeople for centuries. Using wood as a form, and the resulting woodsman lifestyle as subject matter, has produced cultural artifacts in every artistic field. Come explore the way in which life in the woods has influenced art, and gain a perspective into an important aspect of Russian life.
Monday, September 17th, 3:00-4:00pm
Jordan Library
Learn more about Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives, Estate Planning and More! This program is
free and open to the public. No registration required. Afterwards, the Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS) will be offering a free wills and Health Care Directives clinic for seniors on a fixed income. These documents will be prepared for you by SMRLS attorneys.
Registration is required for the free will service. To register please call SMRLS at 1-888-575-2954 and ask for the Jordan Will Clinic.
Tuesday, September 18th, 1:00-5:00pm at
Prior Lake Library
Thursday, September 20th, 1:00-5:00pm at Savage Library
Wednesday, September 26th, 1:00-5:00pm at New Prague Library
Bring your old photos, slides, letters, or documents in to be scanned onto a flash drive (provided by the library) that is yours to keep. Items will be saved as both TIFF and JPG images. Limit 5 items, however additional items may be scanned depending on time and demand. No registration required.
Tuesday, September 18th, 1:00-3:00pm
Scott County Government Center, Board Room
A VLN attorney can discuss whether expungement might be the answer for you. If your criminal history is a barrier to getting a job or a place to live, expungement may help. No registration is required.
Thursday, September 27th, 6:00-7:30pm
New Prague Library
In this class we will discuss credit and why it's important, what is needed to build good credit, how to read a credit report and how to dispute errors on it. Presented by Shawna Thompson, Financial Capability Educator with the University of MN Extension.
Registration required.
Friday, September 28th, 9:00am-1:00pm
Law Library
This clinic helps you do your divorce on your own. An attorney will be there to answer your questions and help ensure your paperwork is filled out correctly. All documents will be completed at the clinic. Participants must meet income eligibility requirements to participate and
pre-registration is required. Please call 651-222-4731 or 1-888-575-2954 to register and for more information.
Ongoing Programs
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.
For more information, or to register for these events, click on the blue program links above.
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Upcoming Computer & Technology Classes
(Advanced Registration Begins in Mid-September)
Saturday, October 6th, 10:30am-12:00pm
New Prague Library
From social media, to email to search engines, modern life leaves digital footprints everywhere we go. How can you ensure that your Internet browsing, purchases, email, and other online activity is safe and secure? This class will offer an overview of online security basics, anonymous browsing, maintaining devices, reading URLs, better passwords, and avoiding phishing. Discover the tools and techniques you need to protect your online information. Presented by Twin Cities Media Alliance.
Monday, October 8th, 6:00-8:00pm
Jordan Library
What would you do if your identity were stolen? Knowing what to do is important because an identity thief can hijack your tax refund, alter your medical records, and prevent you from getting credit or a job. The purpose of this class is to encourage people to make identity protection part of their regular routine. It covers what Identity theft is, how to protect your identity and avoid identity theft, and provides clear action steps to take if it happens to you. Presented by Twin Cities Media Alliance.
Tuesday, October 9th, 6:00-8:00pm
Savage Library
Learn about products and services (often free) Google has developed to aid in collaboration, accessibility, and business marketing. Now there's Gmail, Gchat, Google Drive, Google Calendar, Google Maps, and much more. A Google account gives you access to a world of powerful, free tools. Learn the basics of using Google's tools to achieve your personal and professional goals.
Bring your own laptop or device. Presented by Twin Cities Media Alliance.
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To register for any class, click on the blue hyperlinked title or contact your local Scott County Library branch.
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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
House Among the Trees by Julia Glass.
New Prague Page Turners Book Club - will discuss
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by
Rachel Joyce.
Jordan Library Book Club
- will discuss Running the Rift by Naomi Benaron.
Savage Pagers Book Club - will discuss Zeitoun by Dave Eggers.
Between the Covers Book Group (Savage)
- will discuss
The Healing
by Jonathan O'Dell. New members welcome!
Check all book club listings
here for dates, times, and other details.
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