Hamline Midway Library plans series of events

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IOC_LibraryThe Hamline Midway Library (1558 W Minnehaha Ave.) is hosting a wide range of events for all ages in March and early April, from the latest on how to use technological tools for adults to making wacky book art for preschoolers.

The Wednesdays @ 1:00 series concludes for this year with two more presentations in March. On Wed., Mar. 19 at 1pm, Dr. Stephanie Digby unfolds an intimate view of plants and fungi from the point of view of a botanist, including tips for gardening. On Wed., Mar. 26, at 1pm, Carrie Pomeroy presents “Happy Birthday, Little Tramp!: Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Charlie Chaplin’s Film Debut.”

The library hosts a Toddler and Preschooler Storytime on Fri., Mar. 14, 21, 28, and Apr. 4, from 10:30-11am.

On Sat., Mar. 15, Paw Pals gives children ages 6-12 a chance to read with Toby and Marsha, a dog and human team trained to encourage young readers. Advance registration is required; please call 651-642-0293 or stop by the library to sign up for a 15 minute block of reading time.

On Sat., Mar. 22, 1-2:30pm, the library encourages kids ages 6-12 to get active and take time to relax by making a yoga mat in the Make-a-Mat yoga workshop. Children will decorate a yoga mat (provided by the instructor) and then have an hour of fun-filled yoga. The program is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Amendment. Space is limited; please call 651-642-0293 or stop by the library to register.

On Mon., Mar. 24, 6-8pm, library patrons can learn about the latest products and services (often free) that Google has developed to aid collaboration, accessibility, and business marketing. Learn about how to use and access Gmail, Gchat, Google Drive, Google+, Google Calendar, Google Maps, and more. Bring your tablet or laptop if you have one. Presented by Twin Cities Media Alliance and MELSA. Please call 651-642-0293 to register.

The Saints and Sinners Mystery Book Club gathers to enjoy discussing good mysteries on Sat., Apr. 5 from 1-3pm. Contact Geraldine Balter at gerrib13(at)q.com or 651-224-5570 to find out the latest titles being discussed.

Mon., Apr. 7, from 7-8:30pm, the Women’s Human Rights Film Series presents “Rafea: Solar Mama.” Rafea is a strong-minded Bedouin woman who lives with her four daughters in one of Jordan’s poorest desert villages on the Iraqi border. Rafea travels to join thirty illiterate women from different parts of the world to train to become Jordan’s first female solar engineer. A discussion follows the film. Presented by the Friends and the Advocates for Human Rights.

On Tues., Apr. 8, 10:30-11:30am, the Minnesota Center for Books Arts presents Wacky Food Books, for children ages 3-5. See real examples of wacky book arts and then make your own wacky breakfast, lunch, and dinner books with materials from the kitchen such as cereal boxes, paper plates, and pipe cleaner “spaghetti”! Kids will leave with fun creations to take home. Space is limited, so please call 651-642-0293 to reserve a spot. Presented with the support of the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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