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Legacy Programs

The Minnesota Legacy Amendment Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund was provided to present an array of arts, cultural, literary, and Minnesota history programs in collaboration with arts and cultural organizations, independent artists, historical societies, and community organizations. Read more about Hennepin County Library's Legacy programs and initiatives.

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St. Louis Park Library
Thursday, March 29, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
K-grade 6. Come watch an awesome anime movie on the big screen! For details, contact the library at 612-543-6125. 
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Eden Prairie Library
Thursdays, March 1–April 5, 4–6 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6275.
Grades 7-12. Participants will work on refining technical art skills such as use of line, shade, color, perspective, proportions, along with composition. This six-part workshop will reflect class interest, including portfolio work for college entry. 
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Southdale Library
Tuesdays, April 24–May 29, 4–6 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 27. Register online or call 612-543-5914.
Grades 7-12. Refine your skills beyond those drawings done in the margins of your math and science papers. You will learn how professionals produce awesome comic books and animations, and create dynamic characters, believable environments and captivating story lines in this six-part workshop. 
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Franklin Library
Wednesdays, March 7–April 11, 4–6 p.m.
Registration required, begins Feb 8. Register online or call 612-543-6925.
Grades 7-12. Use your art as a powerful tool to raise awareness and create changes in social thinking through mail art and mini-zines. This six-part workshop explores the rich history of community art and activism, and issues that have personal meaning for you. 
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Augsburg Park Library
Friday, March 23, 10–11:30 a.m.
Registration required, begins Feb 24. Register online or call 612-543-6200.
Sometimes called “paper stained glass,” this technique uses papers, glaze and a variety of beautiful glass vases to create a piece of art that will match your décor and personality. Supplies provided. Find related books and more at the Library. 
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Brooklyn Park Library
Wednesday, March 7, 2–3:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Feb 8. Register online or call 612-543-6225.
Use puzzle pieces, fabric, lace, feathers and beads to create pieces that scream, “I am an artist!” Materials provided. Find related books and more at the Library. 
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Brookdale Library
Friday, March 9, 10–11:30 a.m.
Registration required, begins Feb 10. Register online or call 612-543-5600.
Learn a variety of methods for painting on silk. Experiment with a new tie-dye technique and batik-painting. Supplies provided. Find related books and more at the Library. 
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Maple Grove Library
Wednesday, March 21, 10–11:30 a.m.
Registration required, begins Feb 22. Register online or call 612-543-6450.
Watercolor, stamping and lettering, oh my! These bookmarks are fun, colorful and waterproof. And they make great gifts. Supplies provided. Find related books and more at the Library. 
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Nokomis Library
Friday, March 23, 2–3:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Feb 24. Register online or call 612-543-6800.
Watercolor, stamping and lettering, oh my! These bookmarks are fun, colorful and waterproof. And they make great gifts. Supplies provided. Find related books and more at the Library. 
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Oxboro Library
Saturday, April 28, 2 p.m.
The Latino Parents Association from Bloomington Public Schools and Oxboro Library invite you to enjoy a day of celebration for all children! There will be music, puppets, poetry, games and a display of puppets made by students from Valley View Elementary under the direction of local bilingual artist Anne Sawyer-Aitch. 
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Hosmer Library
Saturday, April 14, 11 a.m.
Calling all girls and boys to enjoy the Nalah and the Pink Tiger puppet show at the library! Also admire the display of puppets made by students from Green Central Park School under the direction of local bilingual artist Anne Sawyer-Aitch. 
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Hopkins Library
Tuesday, April 17, 6:30 p.m.
Calling all girls and boys to enjoy the Nalah and the Pink Tiger puppet show at the library! Also admire the display of puppets made by students from Alice Smith Elementary under the direction of local bilingual artist Anne Sawyer-Aitch. Puppets will be on display April 16-30.
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Brookdale Library
Thursday, April 26, 6 p.m.
Calling all girls and boys to enjoy the Nalah and the Pink Tiger puppet show at the library! Also admire the display of puppets made by students from Fair Oaks Elementary under the direction of local bilingual artist Anne Sawyer-Aitch. 
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Minneapolis Central Library
Saturday, April 7, 2 p.m.
Join Leo and Kathy Lara as they present an energetic, hands-on program bringing to life the sounds of Latin America.  
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Augsburg Park Library
Monday, April 16, 6 p.m.
Join Leo and Kathy Lara as they present an energetic, hands-on program bringing to life the sounds of Latin America.  
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Pierre Bottineau Library
Tuesday, April 24, 6:30 p.m.
Join Leo and Kathy Lara as they present an energetic, hands-on program bringing to life the sounds of Latin America.  
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Ridgedale Library
Sunday, April 22, 2 p.m.
Louv is a journalist and author of books about the connections between family, nature and community, whose first book, "Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder," was translated into 10 languages and published in 15 countries. His newest, "The Nature Principle,” offers a new vision of the future in which our lives are as immersed in nature as they are in technology. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Seating is first-come, first-served. Doors open at 1:15 p.m.
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Nokomis Library
Saturday, March 10, 3–5 p.m.
Registration required, begins Feb 11. Register online or call 612-543-6800.
Learn to knit or brush up on your skills. Get the basics, start your first knit and purls in class and take home a set of needles and yarn to fuel your new knitting addiction. Find related books and more at the Library. 
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Northeast Library
Saturday, March 24, 11a.m.–1 p.m.
Registration required, begins Feb 25. Register online or call 612-543-6775.
Learn to knit or brush up on your skills. Get the basics, start your first knit and purls in class and take home a set of needles and yarn to fuel your new knitting addiction. Find related books and more at the Library. 
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St. Louis Park Library
Thursday, March 15, 7–9 p.m.
Registration required, begins Feb 16. Register online or call 612-543-6125.
Learn to knit or brush up on your skills. Get the basics, start your first knit and purls in class and take home a set of needles and yarn to fuel your new knitting addiction. Find related books and more at the Library. 
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St. Louis Park Library
Thursday, April 19, 7–9 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 22. Register online or call 612-543-6125.
Felting is truly a hands-on process using soap and water to transform wool fibers from fluffy to fabric. Turn felt into a tiny wool picture you can use as a coaster. Supplies provided. Find related books and more at the Library. 
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Northeast Library
Saturday, April 28, 11a.m.–1 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 31. Register online or call 612-543-6775.
Felting is truly a hands-on process using soap and water to transform wool fibers from fluffy to fabric. Turn felt into a tiny wool picture you can use as a coaster. Supplies provided. Find related books and more at the Library. 
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Nokomis Library
Saturday, April 14, 3–5 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 17. Register online or call 612-543-6800.
Felting is truly a hands-on process using soap and water to transform wool fibers from fluffy to fabric. Turn felt into a tiny wool picture you can use as a coaster. Supplies provided. Find related books and more at the Library. 
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Minneapolis Central Library
Saturday, April 28, 11 a.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 31. Register online or call 612-543-8000.
Lynn Fellman creates art that combines genetic data with creative imagery. Fellman will discuss basic genetic concepts, how art can uniquely express science concepts, and why many of us may find Neanderthal genetics in our DNA. Q&A session will follow. Find related books and more at the Library. 
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Minneapolis Central Library
Thursday, April 19, 7 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 22. Register online or call 612-543-8000.
How do you get paid to eat out every night? Who are the rock stars of Twin Cities cuisine? A panel of local food writers (Dara Moskowitz, Rachel Hutton, Stephanie March, Jason DeRusha and James Norton) will tell all. Find related books and more at the Library. 
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Maple Grove Library
Wednesday, March 28, 2–3 p.m.
Registration required, begins Feb 29. Register online or call 612-543-6450.
Grades 1-5. Do you want to be a writer? Learn how to create magical, fictional worlds that capture the imagination of your readers and keep them glued to the pages of your stories! 
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Brookdale Library
Thursday, April 5, 4–5 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 8. Register online or call 612-543-5600.
Grades 1-5. Do you want to be a writer? Learn how to create magical, fictional worlds that capture the imagination of your readers and keep them glued to the pages of your stories! 
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Rockford Road Library
Monday, April 16, 7–8 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 19. Register online or call 612-543-5875.
Grades 1-5. Do you want to write novels, short stories or poems, and have others read your work? Learn how to get what you write published from an author. 
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Linden Hills Library
Thursday, April 12, 7–8 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 15. Register online or call 612-543-6825.
Grades 1-5. Do you want to write novels, short stories or poems, and have others read your work? Learn how to get what you write published from an author. 
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Minneapolis Central Library
Saturday, March 24, 1–2 p.m.
Registration required, begins Feb 25. Register online or call 612-543-8000.
Grades 1-5. Can you tell stories that keep your friends on the edge of their sleeping bags? Explore different ways to come up with story ideas, and then shape them into engaging, fun stories – complete with characters, plot and setting that you can share with all your friends! 
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Maple Grove Library
Saturday, March 24, 1–2 p.m.
Registration required, begins Feb 25. Register online or call 612-543-6450.
Grades 7-12. How do you create fictional but vivid and detailed “other worlds” in fiction? Learn how celebrated authors have mastered the art of creating these alternate worlds where anything is possible, and how you can too! 
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Champlin Library
Thursday, March 15, 2–3 p.m.
Registration required, begins Feb 16. Register online or call 612-543-6250.
Grades 7-12. Learn how to carry on your favorite story lines or invent your own in this engaging class on extending the lives of your favorite characters. 
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Linden Hills Library
Tuesday, April 3, 7–8 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 6. Register online or call 612-543-6825.
Grades 7-12. Learn how to carry on your favorite story lines or invent your own in this engaging class on extending the lives of your favorite characters. 
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Nokomis Library
Thursday, March 15, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Feb 16. Register online or call 612-543-6800.
Have you always wanted to write the great American novel, but don’t know where to begin? Learn the core elements of the novel to help you get started. 
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Pierre Bottineau Library
Saturday, March 17, 11a.m.–noon
Registration required, begins Feb 18. Register online or call 612-543-6850.
Have you always wanted to write the great American novel, but don’t know where to begin? Learn the core elements of the novel to help you get started. 
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Pierre Bottineau Library
Saturday, April 28, 11a.m.–noon
Registration required, begins Mar 31. Register online or call 612-543-6850.
Whether you are writing about kings, detectives or spies, you want to give the reader more than interesting occupations. Learn how to dig deeper into your characters to make them complex, conflicted and compelling, even if they’re vampires. 
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Golden Valley Library
Saturday, April 28, 11a.m.–noon
Registration required, begins Mar 31. Register online or call 612-543-6375.
Whether you are writing about kings, detectives or spies, you want to give the reader more than interesting occupations. Learn how to dig deeper into your characters to make them complex, conflicted and compelling, even if they’re vampires. 
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Edina Library
Saturday, March 3, 11a.m.–noon
Register Online or call 612-543-6325.
Whether you are writing about kings, detectives or spies, you want to give the reader more than interesting occupations. Learn how to dig deeper into your characters to make them complex, conflicted and compelling, even if they’re vampires. 
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Plymouth Library
Tuesday, March 13, 7–8 p.m.
Registration required, begins Feb 14. Register online or call 612-543-5825.
Not sure if you’re a poet, a novelist or a memoirist? Come and sample poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction by exploring craft techniques common to all three. You’ll also have a chance to experiment with each through creative writing exercises. 
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Champlin Library
Tuesday, April 10, 1:30–2:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 13. Register online or call 612-543-6250.
Not sure if you’re a poet, a novelist or a memoirist? Come and sample poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction by exploring craft techniques common to all three. You’ll also have a chance to experiment with each through creative writing exercises. 
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Ridgedale Library
Tuesday, April 24, 7–8 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 27. Register online or call 612-543-8800.
Has your muse decided to take a vacation? Learn from an experienced writer on how to generate ideas for good writing, even when you feel completely uninspired to sit down and write. 
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St. Louis Park Library
Saturday, March 10, 1:30–2:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Feb 11. Register online or call 612-543-6125.
Has your muse decided to take a vacation? Learn from an experienced writer on how to generate ideas for good writing, even when you feel completely uninspired to sit down and write. 
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Brooklyn Park Library
Tuesday, April 17, 7–8 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 20. Register online or call 612-543-6225.
Most publishers won’t look at your manuscript unless an agent represents you. How do you get an agent? Learn what good agents do and don’t do, and how to find one right for your work, along with query letter basics. 
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Augsburg Park Library
Saturday, April 28, 11a.m.–noon
Registration required, begins Mar 31. Register online or call 612-543-6200.
Most publishers won’t look at your manuscript unless an agent represents you. How do you get an agent? Learn what good agents do and don’t do, and how to find one right for your work, along with query letter basics. 
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Walker Library
Saturday, March 3, 2–3 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-8400.
Most publishers won’t look at your manuscript unless an agent represents you. How do you get an agent? Learn what good agents do and don’t do, and how to find one right for your work, along with query letter basics. 
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Hopkins Library
Saturday, March 17, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Registration required, begins Feb 18. Register online or call 612-543-6400.
The winter is almost over and now the world outside is changing. Capture the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of the new season on paper by learning how to write poems inspired by the season. 
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Wayzata Library
Thursday, March 29, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 1. Register online or call 612-543-6150.
Whether you want to write down your memories for family members and friends, or hope to publish a book-length memoir, try your hand at writing exercises to spark your memory and tell your story. 
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Nokomis Library
Thursday, April 19, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 22. Register online or call 612-543-6800.
Whether you want to write down your memories for family members and friends, or hope to publish a book-length memoir, try your hand at writing exercises to spark your memory and tell your story. 
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Ridgedale Library
Thursday, March 8, 2–3 p.m.
Registration required, begins Feb 9. Register online or call 612-543-8800.
Do you want to start writing but feel like you have nothing to write about? If you’ve been keeping a journal – personal or creative – you already have dozens of story ideas. Learn how to mine your journal for literary gold. 
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Walker Library
Tuesday, April 10, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 13. Register online or call 612-543-8400.
Do you want to start writing but feel like you have nothing to write about? If you’ve been keeping a journal – personal or creative – you already have dozens of story ideas. Learn how to mine your journal for literary gold. 
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North Regional Library
Saturday, March 3, 1 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-8450.
Storyteller Nothando Zulu will discuss Walter Mosley’s blues novel “RL’s Dream.” Free copies of the book will be available for pick up at the library one month prior while supplies last. Visit www.givens.org for more information. 
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Brookdale Library
Monday, March 12, 7 p.m.
Registration required, begins Feb 13. Register online or call 612-543-5600.
Storyteller Nothando Zulu will discuss Walter Mosley’s acclaimed detective novel “Devil in a Blue Dress.” Free copies of the book will be available for pick up at the library one month prior while supplies last. Visit www.givens.org for more information. 
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Brooklyn Park Library
Monday, March 19, 7–8 p.m.
Registration required, begins Feb 19. Register online or call 612-543-6225.
Storyteller Nothando Zulu will discuss Walter Mosley’s novel “47.“ Young adults are encouraged to participate! Free copies of the book will be available for pick up at the library one month prior while supplies last. Visit www.givens.org for more information. 
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Sumner Library
Saturday, March 24, 2 p.m.
Registration required, begins Feb 25. Register online or call 612-543-6875.
Storyteller Nothando Zulu will discuss Walter Mosley’s book “12 Steps Toward Political Revelation.” Free copies of the book will be available for pick up at the library one month prior while supplies last. Visit www.givens.org for more information. 
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Minneapolis Central Library
Saturday, March 31, 11 a.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 3. Register online or call 612-543-8000.
Watch a film screening and discuss the screen adaption of one of Walter Mosley’s acclaimed novels. Discussion will be led by storyteller Nothando Zulu. Free copies of "Devil in a Blue Dress" will be available for pick up at the library one month prior while supplies last. Visit www.givens.org for more information. 
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Northeast Library
Thursdays, April 5–26, 6–7:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 8. Register online or call 612-543-6775.
Grades 7-12. Learn the ins and outs of the industry and local history from legends like I Self Devine, Zach Combs, Travitron, and Truth Maze with Rhymesayer Toki Wright. 
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East Lake Library
Saturdays, March 10–31, 3–4:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Feb 11. Register online or call 612-543-8425.
Grades 7-12. Are you a budding hip-hop star? Write your own press release, create a quality press photo and tumblr account, and have local pros like Heiruspecs’ Sean McPhearson review your materials. 
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Brookdale Library
Saturdays, March 10–May 26, 10:30 a.m.
Registration required, begins Feb 11. Register online or call 612-543-5600.
Grades 6-12. Hmong teens! Here's your chance to write and act in your own play with help from playwright and performance artist May-Lee Yang. Explore stories, play theater games and star in an original play that you will create in this multi-session workshop. 
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Hosmer Library
Saturdays, March 3–May 26, 2 p.m.
Don't miss this great chance to hear live performances by musicians playing music from all over the world! 
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Hosmer Library
Saturdays, Feb. 4–25, 2 p.m.
Don't miss this great chance to hear live performances by musicians playing music from all over the world! 
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Brookdale Library
Monday, Feb. 6, 4–6 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 20, 4–6 p.m.
Grades 6-12. Explore your personality, improve leadership skills and increase community involvement. Learn something new and build friendships. "Hmonglish" is spoken during meetings! 
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North Regional Library
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 5–7 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 14, 5–7 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 21, 5–7 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 5–7 p.m.
Grades 6-12. Explore your personality, improve leadership skills and increase community involvement. Learn something new and build friendships. "Hmonglish" is spoken during meetings! 
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Wayzata Library
Tuesdays, April 3–May 1, 10:30–11:15 a.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 6. Register online or call 612-543-6150.
Preschool. Hands-on musical play activities led by early childhood music specialists will let your family experience music’s impact on learning and reading readiness. Together you will sing, rhyme, read, move and create! 
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Rogers Library
Tuesdays, March 13–April 10, 10:30–11:15 a.m.
Registration required, begins Feb 14. Register online or call 612-543-6050.
Preschool. Hands-on musical play activities led by early childhood music specialists will let your family experience music’s impact on learning and reading readiness. Together you will sing, rhyme, read, move and create! 
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Rockford Road Library
Wednesday, April 25, 10:30–11:15 a.m.
Wednesday, May 2, 10:30–11:15 a.m.
Wednesday, May 9, 10:30–11:15 a.m.
Wednesday, May 16, 10:30–11:15 a.m.
Wednesday, May 23, 10:30–11:15 a.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 28. Register online or call 612-543-5875.
Preschool. Hands-on musical play activities led by early childhood music specialists will let your family experience music’s impact on learning and reading readiness. Together you will sing, rhyme, read, move and create! 
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St. Louis Park Library
Mondays, April 2–30, 10:30–11:15 a.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 5. Register online or call 612-543-6125.
Preschool. Hands-on musical play activities led by early childhood music specialists will let your family experience music’s impact on learning and reading readiness. Together you will sing, rhyme, read, move and create! 
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North Regional Library
Fridays, April 20–May 18, 10:30–11:15 a.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 23. Register online or call 612-543-8450.
Preschool. Hands-on musical play activities led by early childhood music specialists will let your family experience music’s impact on learning and reading readiness. Together you will sing, rhyme, read, move and create! 
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Brookdale Library
Wednesday, April 25, 3:30–5:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 28. Register online or call 612-543-5600.
Grades 7-12. Work with comic artist Adam Sward on developing and refining your anime drawing skills. Practice character and concept development, composition, drawing, inking and coloring. No previous drawing experience necessary. 
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Sumner Library
Saturday, March 17, 2–4 p.m.
Registration required, begins Feb 18. Register online or call 612-543-6875.
Grades 7-12. Found materials, drawings, photographs, fabrics and natural objects can be unified to create new art that makes a statement. Expand your understanding of two-dimensional art forms such as assemblage and collage. No prior art making experience required. 
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Augsburg Park Library
Saturday, April 14, 1–3 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 17. Register online or call 612-543-6200.
Grades 7-12. Found materials, drawings, photographs, fabrics and natural objects can be unified to create new art that makes a statement. Expand your understanding of two-dimensional art forms such as assemblage and collage. No prior art making experience required. 
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Rockford Road Library
Monday, April 23, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 26. Register online or call 612-543-5875.
Grades 7-12. Deconstruct, up-cycle and modify old clothing. Basic sewing, appliqué and surface design techniques that push the limits of ordinary fashion will be demonstrated. Bring along a few pieces of clothing that you aren’t afraid to cut-up, color or fray. 
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Southdale Library
Saturday, April 21, 1–3 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 24. Register online or call 612-543-5914.
Grades 7-12. Deconstruct, up-cycle and modify old clothing. Basic sewing, appliqué and surface design techniques that push the limits of ordinary fashion will be demonstrated. Bring along a few pieces of clothing that you aren’t afraid to cut-up, color or fray. 
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Northeast Library
Thursday, March 29, 4–6 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 1. Register online or call 612-543-6775.
Grades 7-12. Deconstruct, up-cycle and modify old clothing. Basic sewing, appliqué and surface design techniques that push the limits of ordinary fashion will be demonstrated. Bring along a few pieces of clothing that you aren’t afraid to cut-up, color or fray. 
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Hopkins Library
Wednesday, April 4, 2–4 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 7. Register online or call 612-543-6400.
Grades 7-12. Deconstruct, up-cycle and modify old clothing. Basic sewing, appliqué and surface design techniques that push the limits of ordinary fashion will be demonstrated. Bring along a few pieces of clothing that you aren’t afraid to cut-up, color or fray. 
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Nokomis Library
Thursday, April 5, 2–4 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 8. Register online or call 612-543-6800.
Grades 7-12. Make your own beads, belts, rings, headbands, bracelets, necklaces or pendants. Learn how to make beautiful and fun handcrafted jewelry you can wear or give away. Supplies provided. 
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Maple Grove Library
Saturday, April 28, 1–3 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 31. Register online or call 612-543-6450.
Grades 7-12. Make your own beads, belts, rings, headbands, bracelets, necklaces or pendants. Learn how to make beautiful and fun handcrafted jewelry you can wear or give away. Supplies provided. 
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Linden Hills Library
Thursday, March 8, 6–8 p.m.
Registration required, begins Feb 9. Register online or call 612-543-6825.
Grades 7-12. Make your own beads, belts, rings, headbands, bracelets, necklaces or pendants. Learn how to make beautiful and fun handcrafted jewelry you can wear or give away. Supplies provided. 
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Pierre Bottineau Library
Saturday, March 31, 3–5 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 3. Register online or call 612-543-6850.
Grades 7-12. Make your own beads, belts, rings, headbands, bracelets, necklaces or pendants. Learn how to make beautiful and fun handcrafted jewelry you can wear or give away. Supplies provided. 
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Brooklyn Park Library
Wednesday, March 28, 1–3 p.m.
Registration required, begins Feb 29. Register online or call 612-543-6225.
Grades 7-12. Make your own beads, belts, rings, headbands, bracelets, necklaces or pendants. Learn how to make beautiful and fun handcrafted jewelry you can wear or give away. Supplies provided. 
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Minneapolis Central Library
Tuesday, April 10, 4–6 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 13. Register online or call 612-543-8000.
Grades 7-12. Think comics are only created with pens and India ink? Think again. Explore the range of media used to create contemporary comics, including scratchboard, photocopies, collage and printmaking, and more traditional materials. No previous comic arts experience necessary.  
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Franklin Library
Saturday, March 3, 3p.m.
Saturday, April 7, 3 p.m.
Saturday, May 5, 3 p.m.
Grades 6-12. Movie titles are chosen by teens to ensure your viewing pleasure! Join us on our comfy Teen Center couches and get the big-screen cinema feeling from our projector equipment. 
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Southdale Library
Wednesday, April 11, 7–8:30 p.m.
Author Victor Villaseñor brings a fresh perspective to universal themes, including, “We are all one race. The human race!” Celebrate Villaseñor's pride in cultural heritage, the strength of family, world peace, the power of the written word, and dedication to education and personal achievement. Simultaneous English interpretation available through headphones.
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Brookdale Library
Saturday, March 3, 1–2 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-5600.
K-grade 6. Pick your favorite region of the world and we will make masks and shakers that represent several of the animals indigenous to that region. Materials provided.  
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Westonka Library
Saturday, April 28, 2–3 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 31. Register online or call 612-543-6175.
K-grade 6. Pick your favorite region of the world and we will make masks and shakers that represent several of the animals indigenous to that region. Materials provided.  
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Franklin Library
Friday, March 30, 4–5 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 2. Register online or call 612-543-6925.
K-grade 6. Pick your favorite region of the world and we will make masks and shakers that represent several of the animals indigenous to that region. Materials provided.  
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Hopkins Library
Tuesday, April 3, 2–3 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 6. Register online or call 612-543-6400.
K-grade 6. Pick your favorite region of the world and we will make masks and shakers that represent several of the animals indigenous to that region. Materials provided.  
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Sumner Library
Thursday, April 5, 2–3 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 8. Register online or call 612-543-6875.
K-grade 6. Pick your favorite region of the world and we will make masks and shakers that represent several of the animals indigenous to that region. Materials provided.  
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St. Louis Park Library
Wednesday, March 28, 2–3 p.m.
Registration required, begins Feb 29. Register online or call 612-543-6125.
K-grade 6. Pick your favorite region of the world and we will make masks and shakers that represent several of the animals indigenous to that region. Materials provided.  
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Minnetonka Library
Saturday, March 31, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 3. Register online or call 612-543-5725.
K-grade 6. Turn your school locker or refrigerator into a work of art! Use discarded CDs, bottle caps, magnet strips, fun photos, beads or other objects, and create a magnetic expression of who you are. Materials provided. 
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East Lake Library
Saturday, April 21, 2–3 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 24. Register online or call 612-543-8425.
K-grade 6. Turn your school locker or refrigerator into a work of art! Use discarded CDs, bottle caps, magnet strips, fun photos, beads or other objects, and create a magnetic expression of who you are. Materials provided. 
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Minneapolis Central Library
Saturday, April 14, 2–3 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 17. Register online or call 612-543-8000.
K-grade 6. Turn your school locker or refrigerator into a work of art! Use discarded CDs, bottle caps, magnet strips, fun photos, beads or other objects, and create a magnetic expression of who you are. Materials provided. 
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Augsburg Park Library
Saturday, March 17, 11a.m.–noon
Registration required, begins Feb 18. Register online or call 612-543-6200.
K-grade 6. Turn your school locker or refrigerator into a work of art! Use discarded CDs, bottle caps, magnet strips, fun photos, beads or other objects, and create a magnetic expression of who you are. Materials provided. 
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Wayzata Library
Saturday, March 24, 1–2 p.m.
Registration required, begins Feb 25. Register online or call 612-543-6150.
K-grade 6. Turn your school locker or refrigerator into a work of art! Use discarded CDs, bottle caps, magnet strips, fun photos, beads or other objects, and create a magnetic expression of who you are. Materials provided. 
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Rogers Library
Monday, April 2, 1–2 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 5. Register online or call 612-543-6050.
K-grade 6. Turn your school locker or refrigerator into a work of art! Use discarded CDs, bottle caps, magnet strips, fun photos, beads or other objects, and create a magnetic expression of who you are. Materials provided. 
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Champlin Library
Tuesday, March 13, 2–3 p.m.
Registration required, begins Feb 14. Register online or call 612-543-6250.
K-grade 6. Create your own invention from a variety of fun and unusual scraps. Assemble your invention using tape, glue and wire. Remember, it is about the idea! Materials provided, but you're welcome to bring your own. 
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Eden Prairie Library
Monday, April 2, 2–3 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 5. Register online or call 612-543-6275.
K-grade 6. Create your own invention from a variety of fun and unusual scraps. Assemble your invention using tape, glue and wire. Remember, it is about the idea! Materials provided, but you're welcome to bring your own. 
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Plymouth Library
Sunday, March 25, 1–2 p.m.
Registration required, begins Feb 26. Register online or call 612-543-5825.
Grades 3-6. Create your own invention from a variety of fun and unusual scraps. Assemble your invention using tape, glue and wire. Remember, it is about the idea! Materials provided, but you're welcome to bring your own. 
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Brooklyn Park Library
Friday, April 6, 1:30–2:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 9. Register online or call 612-543-6225.
K-grade 6. Create your own invention from a variety of fun and unusual scraps. Assemble your invention using tape, glue and wire. Remember, it is about the idea! Materials provided, but you're welcome to bring your own. 
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Rockford Road Library
Wednesday, March 28, 2–3 p.m.
Registration required, begins Feb 29. Register online or call 612-543-5875.
K-grade 6. Create your own invention from a variety of fun and unusual scraps. Assemble your invention using tape, glue and wire. Remember, it is about the idea! Materials provided, but you're welcome to bring your own. 
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Brooklyn Park Library
Thursday, March 29, 1:30–2:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 1. Register online or call 612-543-6225.
K-grade 6. Rocks come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, colors and textures. Glue your favorites together, paint them, or simply paint an image on their surface to create an object or animal. Materials provided. 
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Nokomis Library
Saturday, March 31, 2–3 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 3. Register online or call 612-543-6800.
K-grade 6. Rocks come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, colors and textures. Glue your favorites together, paint them, or simply paint an image on their surface to create an object or animal. Materials provided. 
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Linden Hills Library
Wednesday, April 4, 11a.m.–noon
Registration required, begins Mar 7. Register online or call 612-543-6825.
K-grade 6. Create a mosaic from a variety of seeds from beans to lentils. Bring your seed art home in its own ready-made frame using an old CD case. Materials provided. 
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Northeast Library
Saturday, April 14, 11a.m.–noon
Registration required, begins Mar 17. Register online or call 612-543-6775.
K-grade 6. Create a mosaic from a variety of seeds from beans to lentils. Bring your seed art home in its own ready-made frame using an old CD case. Materials provided. 
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Southdale Library
Monday, April 2, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 5. Register online or call 612-543-5914.
K-grade 6. Create a mosaic from a variety of seeds from beans to lentils. Bring your seed art home in its own ready-made frame using an old CD case. Materials provided. 
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Nokomis Library
Saturday, March 24, 1–4 p.m.
Registration required, begins Feb 25. Register online or call 612-543-6800.
Celebrate what makes your corner of Minnesota special. Bring a family treasure along and have your family portrait taken – one copy for you to take home and one to be displayed at the library. A preservation expert will be on hand to offer advice on preserving the treasure. 
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Champlin Library
Saturday, March 31, 1–4 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 3. Register online or call 612-543-6250.
Celebrate what makes your corner of Minnesota special. Bring a family treasure along and have your family portrait taken – one copy for you to take home and one to be displayed at the library. A preservation expert will be on hand to offer advice on preserving the treasure. 
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Walker Library
Saturday, April 14, 1–4 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 17. Register online or call 612-543-8400.
Celebrate what makes your corner of Minnesota special. Bring a family treasure along and have your family portrait taken – one copy for you to take home and one to be displayed at the library. A preservation expert will be on hand to offer advice on preserving the treasure. 
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Hopkins Library
Saturday, April 28, 1–4 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 31. Register online or call 612-543-6400.
Celebrate what makes your corner of Minnesota special. Bring a family treasure along and have your family portrait taken – one copy for you to take home and one to be displayed at the library. A preservation expert will be on hand to offer advice on preserving the treasure. 
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Franklin Library
Friday, March 2, 3:30p.m.
Friday, April 6, 3:30 p.m.
Friday, May 4, 3:30 p.m.
Grades 3-6. So many books are being made into movies! Come watch the movie at the library and chat about the differences between the book and movie afterwards. Call to see what we'll be reading and watching! 
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Champlin Library
Saturdays, March 10, April 14 & May 12, 2 – 4 p.m.
Preschool-grade 6. Bring the whole family to watch a great movie on the big screen. There will be fun activities before the show. Call 612-543-6250 or stop by to find out what will be playing. 
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Champlin Library
Saturday, Feb. 18, 2–4 p.m.
Preschool-grade 6. Bring the whole family to watch a great movie on the big screen. There will be fun activities before the show. Call 612-543-6250 or stop by to find out what will be playing. 
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Hosmer Library
Thursday, March 29, 5–7:30 p.m.
PreK. How can you prepare your child for kindergarten success? Learn the value of sharing your culture's folktales through oral storytelling and books. 
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Brookdale Library
Friday, March 16, 5–8 p.m.
Held at Brian Coyle Community Center, 420 15th Ave. S., Minneapolis
PreK. How can you prepare your child for kindergarten success? Learn the value of sharing your culture's folktales through oral storytelling and books. 
Location: Brian Coyle Community Center, 420 15th Ave. S., Minneapolis.
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Franklin Library
Saturday, April 14, 1–4 p.m.
PreK. How can you prepare your child for kindergarten success? Learn the value of sharing your culture's folktales through oral storytelling and books. 
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Oxboro Library
Saturday, April 28, 1–4 p.m.
PreK. How can you prepare your child for kindergarten success? Learn the value of sharing your culture's folktales through oral storytelling and books. 
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Westonka Library
Tuesday, March 13, 3p.m.
Thursday, March 15, 3 p.m.
K-grade 6. Enjoy a family-friendly movie matinee. Movies are projected on the wall for big-screen viewing. 
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East Lake Library
Saturday, March 3, 10a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-8425.
Where do you want to be both artistically and professionally? This session concentrates on examining your career and developing a career plan. Learn how to define your goals, identify strategies for achieving your objectives and developing your career path. Find related books and more at the Library. 
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Ridgedale Library
Monday, March 5, 6:30–9 p.m.
Registration required, begins Feb 6. Register online or call 612-543-8800.
Where do you want to be both artistically and professionally? This session concentrates on examining your career and developing a career plan. Learn how to define your goals, identify strategies for achieving your objectives and developing your career path. Find related books and more at the Library. 
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Ridgedale Library
Monday, April 2, 6:30–9 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 5. Register online or call 612-543-8800.
From protecting your intellectual property to choosing a legal form for your artistic business, an understanding of underlying legal principles will help you make smarter choices. Learn about copyrights and contract basics regarding selling and licensing your work, as well as getting into business. Find related books and more at the Library. 
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East Lake Library
Saturday, March 31, 10a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 3. Register online or call 612-543-8425.
From protecting your intellectual property to choosing a legal form for your artistic business, an understanding of underlying legal principles will help you make smarter choices. Learn about copyrights and contract basics regarding selling and licensing your work, as well as getting into business. Find related books and more at the Library. 
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East Lake Library
Saturday, March 24, 10a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Feb 25. Register online or call 612-543-8425.
Identify the right audience for your artistic output. Develop marketing strategies and a marketing plan geared to your target audience. Find related books and more at the Library. 
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Ridgedale Library
Monday, March 26, 6:30–9 p.m.
Registration required, begins Feb 27. Register online or call 612-543-8800.
Identify the right audience for your artistic output. Develop marketing strategies and a marketing plan geared to your target audience. Find related books and more at the Library. 
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East Lake Library
Saturday, April 28, 10a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 31. Register online or call 612-543-8425.
How can you ensure that you are compensated fairly for the art you create? Learn what to consider when setting a price for your work or the services you provide. Find related books and more at the Library. 
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East Lake Library
Saturday, April 14, 10a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 17. Register online or call 612-543-8425.
Does your actual income match your desired income? Learn clear, simple methods for setting up your financial books, how budgets and cash flow statements can help you plan for profit and make accurate projections about what to expect. 
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Ridgedale Library
Monday, April 16, 6:30–9 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 19. Register online or call 612-543-8800.
Does your actual income match your desired income? Learn clear, simple methods for setting up your financial books, how budgets and cash flow statements can help you plan for profit and make accurate projections about what to expect. Find related books and more at the Library. 
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Ridgedale Library
Monday, April 23, 6:30–9 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 26. Register online or call 612-543-8800.
What does it take to grow your artistic business, a.k.a. your career? Start with preparing a simple business plan in arts-friendly language, which is an essential planning tool for any small business (even if you’re “just a painter!”). Find related books and more at the Library. 
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East Lake Library
Saturday, April 21, 10a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Mar 24. Register online or call 612-543-8425.
What does it take to grow your artistic business, a.k.a. your career? Start with preparing a simple business plan in arts-friendly language, which is an essential planning tool for any small business (even if you’re “just a painter!”). Find related books and more at the Library. 
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Ridgedale Library
Monday, March 12, 6:30–9 p.m.
Registration required, begins Feb 13. Register online or call 612-543-8800.
Are you a right-brained person living in a left-brained world? Learn approaches for getting control of your day, creating work time and reaching your artistic goals. Find related books and more at the Library. 
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East Lake Library
Saturday, March 10, 10a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Feb 11. Register online or call 612-543-8425.
Are you a right-brained person living in a left-brained world? Learn approaches for getting control of your day, creating work time and reaching your artistic goals. Find related books and more at the Library. 
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East Lake Library
Saturday, March 17, 10a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Feb 18. Register online or call 612-543-8425.
What should be in your portfolio? Learn about targeting your résumé, choosing a work sample, and composing the catalog page that accompanies it. Feel free to bring promotional materials along for review. Find related books and more at the Library. 
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Ridgedale Library
Monday, March 19, 6:30–9 p.m.
Registration required, begins Feb 19. Register online or call 612-543-8800.
What should be in your portfolio? Learn about targeting your résumé, choosing a work sample, and composing the catalog page that accompanies it. Feel free to bring promotional materials along for review. Find related books and more at the Library. 
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