Library News for Adults
January 13, 2021
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Winter Reads
For those of you who haven't been into the Shakopee Library lately, here's a peek at their Winter Reads display - a Winter Wonderland!
Question of the Week:
What activity do you look forward to each winter, and why?
Reply via our Facebook or twitter pages, and we'll share your answers here next week!
Last Week's Question: "What is your favorite book, and why is it your favorite?"
Here are some of the answers we received:
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak - historical fiction that shows the power of reading, writing and books during WW II - Jean Z.
The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie R. King - I enjoy that it keeps the feel of Sherlock Holmes from the original mysteries but he is more of an accomplice and teacher to Mary Russell than the main character of the story. - Katie H.
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen - it’s a classic but I like it because it’s well written and a fun read - Brooke V.
My Name is Asher Lev by Chaim Potok - so much about its portrayal of art and faith and the search for truth resonate with me - CarlaJoy
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Winter Reads
Join other participants in reading or listening to as many books as you can handle (one to one hundred!) during January and February, and do all or some of the following:
- Enter our monthly prize drawings - details here
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Legal Clinics
To schedule an appointment to participate in any of these clinics, please call the Law Library at (952) 496-8713.
Thursday, January 14th
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.).
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Job & Career Resources
Discover everything this website has to offer and get tips for navigating it. Various methods for filtering job postings by location and key words will be demonstrated. Learn how you can improve your profile on Minnesota's best online job bank.
This session offers some practical suggestions of what you can do before, during, and after the interview. It covers such issues as: research, listening, asking appropriate questions, attitude and follow up. The aim is to help master some elements of presenting your best self that could lead to a successful interview. Presented by MN CareerForce.
Explore Careers in Health Care - presented by MN CareerForce
Each Tuesday, we will discuss topics such as transferable skills, educational opportunities, apprenticeships, and career pathways within the industry. Guests from around the state will attend, providing a range of perspectives. Register now for one session – or all. Next week:
Find out about earn-while-you-learn programs and why they might be a good fit for you.
- Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline
- Sauer Health Care
- Touchstone Mental Health
If you haven’t ever written a resume or it’s been awhile, this class will bring you up to speed with the most current information regarding file formats, styles, best practices and how to target your resume to the job posting. You will also learn a simple approach to writing a good cover letter. Remember these documents are usually the first impression you make, make it a great one.
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This and That
Acting on Dr. King’s Call - Monday, Jan 18th, 4:30–5:30pm - Presented by the Minnesota Historical Society. Explore how Black Minnesotans have refused to normalize injustice and inequality and are responding today with action, innovation, and persistence. This program will be streamed live on Facebook and YouTube. Part of the MNHS's Black History, Black Voices series.
Online Trivia Night: All About Minnesota - Tuesday, January 19th, 6:30-8:30pm - Enjoy pub-style trivia from the comfort of your own home! Grab the beverage of your choice and brush up on your knowledge of the history and natural resources of Minnesota and the Twin Cities region. Register with a team or play on your own. Winners get a prize! This program is taught online by staff from The Landing. Reservations required.
Online Ice Harvesting Memories - Thursday, January 21st, 7:00-8:00pm - Explore Minnesota history and stories of northern winters with naturalists and long-time volunteers. Learn about the process and industry of ice harvesting in the late 1800s and listen to modern stories from 22 years of ice harvesting at Richardson Nature Center (Hyland Lake Park). Discover what tools were used and how ice was transported around the world. This free program is taught online by staff and volunteers from Richardson Nature Center. Reservations required.
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Weekly Trivia Challenge
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 18th, try this trivia created by Kyle in New Prague. The multiple choice challenge is timed, so the faster you respond, the more points you get! You have until Tuesday, January 19 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 "Famous Landmarks" challenge. They all got "perfect" scores! Congratulations!
- Melodic Dragon
- Purple Koala
- Knowing Griffin
- Fearless Swan
- Yellow Elephant
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Library Staff Recommends
All titles are available (or will soon be available) in print, on Cloud Library eBooks or eAudiobooks, or Libby eAudiobooks.
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It sounds like there may be some snow in our future - it being winter and all... Here are some books that we recommend for snowy day reading.
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