Wednesday, February 24th

6:30-7:30pm

Ready to add new trees to your landscape this Spring, but not sure what to plant or how??  This class is for you!  You’ll learn which trees are Minnesota natives, how to plant, and care for your new and existing trees. Registration required.

Wednesday, February 24th

6:30-7:30pm

Eduardo Porter, economics reporter for The New York Times,will discuss his work, American Poison: How Racial Hostility Destroyed our Promise. Booklist says that “with a scintillating rhythm and pointed language, Porter exposes all the ways in which racism has infected everything from unions to welfare to education and immigration policy. American Poison is a work for our times.” In addition, the Prior Lake Library staff has put together a list of resources for a deeper dive into the topic. Click on the link above to find these resources, as well as information on how to access the online program.

Thursday, February 25th

All Day

Meet with a volunteer attorney for 30 mins to discuss a civil legal issue (this can include family law, conciliation/civil court, protective orders, simple probate/estate questions, etc.). Advance registration required.

Creative Job Search: Identifying Your Skills, Job Applications and Work Portfolios - Tuesday, February 23rd, 10:00-11:00am - Can you list the top 5 skills that you can market to a potential employer? If that list doesn’t come to you easily, don’t worry, this session will help you identify what you have to offer, beyond job titles and employment dates. We will also discuss Applications and what to put in a Portfolio (hint: it’s not just for artists!).

How to Stay Positive and Productive While Job Searching - Tuesday, February 3rd, 3:00-4:00pm - Job search is hard and it’s even harder to maintain productivity and a positive attitude while job searching. We’ll discuss how changing your point of view and staying in the present are very important. We’ll provide tactics and ideas to help you to keep moving forward in your job search.

Resume Writing Workshop, Wednesday, February 24th, 1:00-2:30pm - Through this workshop, we cover best practices for how to create a resume that meets the specific requirements of a position. We will also demonstrate the different types of resumes and when to use them, as well some common mistakes to avoid.

MNDOT Construction Careers - You may have a unique opportunity for a good-paying career in the highway construction industry. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) provide job training opportunities for women and minorities who are underrepresented in the highway construction industry.

Fireside Reading Series: Heid Erdrich - Wednesday, February 24th, 7:00-8:00pm - Author Heid Erdrich (sister to Louise Erdrich) discusses her newest collection of poetry, Little Big Bully, which offers personal myth, American and Native American contexts, and allegories driven by women’s resistance to narcissists, stalkers, and harassers. 

Nature Journaling for Beginners, Thursday, March 4th, 6:30-7:30pm - Nature journaling is a great way to notice more about the world around you, foster connection with nature and discover wonder where you might not expect. Learn techniques and activities to practice the skill of nature journaling. This program is taught online by staff from Baker Outdoor Learning Center. Reservations required.

Club Book: Spring Season Line-Up - While Scott County Library is kicking off the spring season, ours is just the first in a series of twelve author programs. Check out the rest (including our second program in April) here. All Club Book programs are open to everyone!

This week's challenge: Black Authors Good luck!

As we continue to celebrate Black History Month, try this trivia by Kyle in New Prague, and see how much you know about notable Black authors. The multiple choice challenge is timed, so the faster you respond, the more points you get! You have until Tuesday, February 23 at noon to take the challenge.  

We’ve built our trivia challenge in Kahoot!, but there’s no need for you to create an account. Just click the link, spin for a randomly-generated player name, and play! The top five winners will be revealed in next Wednesday’s newsletter, so be sure to remember your player name!

Here are the top finishers from last week's "Presidential Trivia" challenge.

Tied for 1st Place: (Got 'em all right!)

Close behind:

Worst Book to Film Adaptations - Read the book instead! (Although if you want to compare, we've included the movie as well.) - recommended by Ally, Youth Services Librarian