The next month offers storytimes, movies and more!

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Walk into the Hamline Midway Library, 1558 W. Minnehaha Ave., to stock up on books, CDs, and DVDs, hop on the Internet, and connect with your neighbors. August and September features many great programs, including storytimes, movies, and more!

The library offers two great storytimes every week in August. Evening/Pajama Storytimes in English happen on Tuesday evenings, 6:30-7pm, with upcoming storytimes on Aug. 16 and 23. PJs, blankets, and stuffed animals are welcome. Preschool Storytimes in English are on Friday mornings at 10:30am, with upcoming storytimes on Aug. 12, 19, and 26 and continuing on Sept. 9. Storytimes feature songs, stories, puppets, fingerplays, and more. They’re a great way for parents and caregivers to bond with children while building wonderful skills for school and life. Children of all activity levels are welcome.

Every Thursday morning in August, the Hamline Midway Library Association presents Summer Power, a series featuring four renowned Minnesota picture book authors sharing their work and leading family-friendly activities. Each presentation starts at 10:30am, and though these events are best for children ages 3 and up, all are welcome. On Aug. 18, the series hosts Mike Wohnoutka, author of “Dad’s First Day and Moo!” The series ends with Stephanie Watson on Aug. 25 presenting from her books “The Wee Hours” and “Behold! A Baby!” Books will be available to be purchased and signed by the authors.

The library hosts Teen Movie Night on Wed., Aug. 17, 5:30-7:30pm. Join other teens for popcorn and “The Lego Movie.”

The Teens Reading Bravely book group meets on Sat., Aug. 20, 3-4pm in the library’s new teen area. This group for teens grades 9 and up meets to read and discuss books that fall into the “Read Brave” category.

On Aug. 24, 5:30-7:30pm, Neighborhood House, the Ramsey County Public Health Department, and the Minnesota Department of Health are presenting a pilot session for “It’s That Easy.” This is an ongoing program that helps parents learn how to talk comfortably with their children about sex, sexuality, and healthy relationships. It uses tools that respect family and cultural values and engages parents on a host of up-to-date topics. The pilot session is being offered in preparation for a longer series of monthly meetings for parents. For more information or to sign up, contact Kristen at kperron@neighb.org or Aria at aweatherspoon@neighb.org.

Jody’s Documentary Film Series is a popular series that features PBS’s POV documentaries, co-sponsored by the Hamline Midway Elders. This month’s showing is on Wed., Aug. 31, 1-3pm, and the film featured is “From This Day Forward” directed by Sharon Shattuck. Shattuck was in middle school when her father came out as transgender. Now, she’s planning for her wedding and exploring how her family has chosen to stay together. Come for the movie, stay for the discussion afterward facilitated by Jody.

All St. Paul public libraries will be closed for Labor Day weekend, Sat., Sept. 3 through Sept. 5.

Families with school-age children, mark your calendars for Science Saturday on Sat., Sept. 17, 1:30-3pm. This month, join the fun for Cardboard Construction in the auditorium!

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