http://www.mplib.org/calendar.asp What's happening today at the Minneapolis Public Library. en-us http://www.mplib.org/images/rsslogo.jpg http://www.mplib.org/today.asp http://www.mplib.org/location/ce.asp?q=20 ELL Study Lab- Central, Conference Room N-402, 05/9/08, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.. Work independently and with volunteers to improve your reading in English. The program includes pronunciation and reading aloud, listening on the computer, discussion and writing. All levels are welcome. http://www.mplib.org/location/su.asp?q=21 Preschool Storytime: Ages 3 to 5- Sumner, 05/9/08, 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.. An interactive experience especially designed for children ages 3-5 and their parents or caregivers.  Storytime sessions are drop in and encourage early literacy development through stories, songs, games and movement. http://www.mplib.org/location/ce.asp?q=22 Introduction to Microsoft Publisher- North Regional, Conf. Room North, 05/9/08, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.. Learn to use the menus and toolbars of Microsoft Publisher to create and publish materials, such as newsletters, brochures, and greeting cards. Prerequisite: Computer Basics class or ability to use a mouse. Register online or by calling 612-630-6000. http://www.mplib.org/location/lh.asp?q=23 Preschool Storytime: Ages 3 to 5- Linden Hills, 05/9/08, 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.. An interactive experience especially designed for children ages 3-5 and their parents or caregivers.  Storytime sessions are drop in and encourage early literacy development through stories, songs, games and movement. http://www.mplib.org/location/nr.asp?q=24 Preschool Storytime: Ages 3 to 5- North Regional, 05/9/08, 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.. An interactive experience especially designed for children ages 3-5 and their parents or caregivers.  Storytime sessions are drop in and encourage early literacy development through stories, songs, games and movement. http://www.mplib.org/location/ce.asp?q=25 Preschool Storytime: Ages 3 to 5- Northeast, Meeting Room, 05/9/08, 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.. An interactive experience especially designed for children ages 3-5 and their parents or caregivers.  Storytime sessions are drop in and encourage early literacy development through stories, songs, games and movement. http://www.mplib.org/location/ce.asp?q=26 Intermediate & Advanced ELL- Central, Conference Room N-402, 05/9/08, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.. Join students in level 5/6/7/+ for classes focused on conversation (speaking and pronunciation) and listening skills. http://www.mplib.org/location/su.asp?q=27 Preschool Storytime: Ages 3 to 5- Sumner, 05/9/08, 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.. An interactive experience especially designed for children ages 3-5 and their parents or caregivers.  Storytime sessions are drop in and encourage early literacy development through stories, songs, games and movement. http://www.mplib.org/location/ho.asp?q=28 Maktabadda Bulshada ee Minneapolis waxay caawimaad kuugu haysaa Af-Soomaali!/Get Help in Somali at the Library!- Hosmer, 05/9/08, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.. Maktabadda Bulshada ee Minneapolis waxay caawimaad kuugu haysaa Af-Soomaali, oo ay kamid yihiin caawimaad xaga kombuyuutarka iyo shabakada interneedka, sheeko xariir Af-Soomaali ah iyo warar dheeraad ah oo ku saabsan waxyaabaha ay Maktabadu kuu qaban karto. Including one-on-one computer and internet help, storytelling, and information on what the library can do for you. http://www.mplib.org/location/el.asp?q=29 Baby Lapsit Storytime: Ages Birth-24 Months- East Lake, 05/9/08, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.. An interactive experience focused on babies from birth through 24 months and their parents or caregivers, Baby Storytime is designed to encourage early literacy development through shared reading, songs, games and movement. Baby Storytime is immediately followed by open playtime at the library. http://www.mplib.org/location/ce.asp?q=30 Cross Jurisdictional Summer Planning Session- Nokomis, Meeting Room, 05/9/08, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.. Nokomis, Longfellow, Hiawatha area parks, schools social services and libraries, people who work with youth and children are invited to attend an information sharing session at Nokomis Library. Bring your calendars, publicity and activity information to share. We can all promote each other this summer. http://www.mplib.org/location/wa.asp?q=31 Baby Storytime: Ages Birth-24 Months- Walker, 05/9/08, 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.. An interactive experience focused on babies from birth through 24 months and their parents or caregivers, Baby Storytime is designed to encourage early literacy development through shared reading, songs, games and movement. Baby Storytime is immediately followed by open playtime at the library. The theme for this series is "All about me." http://www.mplib.org/location/ce.asp?q=32 Senior Book Club- East Lake, Meeting Room, 05/9/08, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.. The Known World by Edward P. Jones http://www.mplib.org/location/ce.asp?q=33 School Class Visit- Pierre Bottineau, Childrens Gathering Room, 05/9/08, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.. http://www.mplib.org/location/ce.asp?q=34 Homeschool Chess Club- East Lake, Meeting Room, 05/9/08, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.. An informal meeting of homeschooled students who enjoy chess. Bring a board if you have one and come play! http://www.mplib.org/location/ce.asp?q=35 Adaptive Technology Lab Assistance- Central, Assistive Technology Lab N-166, 05/9/08, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.. A Librarian will be available to assist you with the use of our adaptive technology equipment. http://www.mplib.org/location/ce.asp?q=36 Teen Game Club- North Regional, Meeting Room, North Half, 05/9/08, 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.. Enjoy board games, card games, video games and connect four tournaments. Have fun and meet new friends. http://www.mplib.org/location/ce.asp?q=37 Platypuses.- Franklin, Friends of Franklin Community Room, 05/9/08, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.. A fun puppet event. http://www.mplib.org/location/ce.asp?q=38 Your 3E Experience- Sumner, Cargill Room, 05/9/08, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.. Anyone who wants to adopt new patterns for better living will benefit from a 3E Experience. This Two-Day retreat introduces the 3E Pause for immediate application. 3E Retreats quicken participants assimilation with their goals using a simple, yet profound approach to pattern formation.