SCHEDULE OF FEATURED EVENTS AT ALL ANOKA COUNTY LIBRARY LOCATIONS

Teen Manga Club

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Columbia Heights Public Library at Activity Room

Calling all manga fans! Spend your Thursday afternoons reading manga to your heart's content. We will have countless complete series for you to peruse, sample, or read completely through. Bring your friends, kick back and relax. See Flyer.

SCORE Business Counseling

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Rum River Library at Rum River Library - Conference Room

Meet with a business counselor to develop your business plan, discuss a new idea or tackle a business problem.

We are offering first come, first served sessions on the third Thursday of the month from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

Consultations are free, private and confidential. Walk-ins welcome.
For more information, call 763-576-4695.

Presented in collaboration with SCORE Minneapolis.

Flip-Flop Frenzy!

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Johnsville Branch at Johnsville Branch - Meeting Room

Kids and Teens - bring in your flip-flops and we'll help you add embellishments, bling, decorations, flowers or rag tie them, just in time for the First Day of Summer! Registration required; supplies limited.

StoryWalk

When: Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Where: Anoka County Library - Offsite locations at Rum River North Park

Celebrate literacy while enjoying Rum River North County Park! Stroll leisurely through the park following the pages Hot Air: The (Mostly) True Story of the First Hot-Air Balloon Ride laid out before you on the path. Walk at your own pace to discover what happens next. Enjoy book, nature, and health related activities after your walk. Perfect for the whole family!

Yu-Gi-Oh Game Hour

When: Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: Centennial Branch at Centennial Branch - Meeting Room

Play the card game Yu-Gi-Oh. Bring your own cards or use decks supplied by the Library. Those new to the game are welcome to come and learn.

StoryWalk

When: Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Where: Anoka County Library - Offsite locations at Kordiak Park

Celebrate literacy while enjoying Kordiak County Park! Stroll leisurely through the park following the pages of The Dot laid out before you on the path. Walk at your own pace to discover what happens next. Enjoy book, nature, and health related activities after your walk. Picnic lunches are encouraged.

Teen Manga Club

When: Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Columbia Heights Public Library at Activity Room

Calling all manga fans! Spend your Thursday afternoons reading manga to your heart's content. We will have countless complete series for you to peruse, sample, or read completely through. Bring your friends, kick back and relax. See Flyer.

Limited Hours - Independence Day Eve

When: Wednesday, July 03, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Where: Anoka County Library

All Anoka County Libraries will be Open 12-6.

CLOSED - Independence Day

When: Thursday, July 04, 2013 - All Day
Where: Anoka County Library

All Anoka County Libraries will be closed

StoryWalk

When: Monday, July 08, 2013 - 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Where: Centennial Branch

Celebrate literacy while enjoying Centennial Library's grounds! Stroll leisurely while following the pages of The Dot laid out before you on the path. Walk at your own pace to discover what happens next. Enjoy book, nature, and health related activities after your walk. Perfect for the whole family!

Crafternoons

When: Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Columbia Heights Public Library at Activity Room

Get out of the heat and join us for a Crafternoon of fun. Each week will feature a different project. Learn the basics from us, then experiment on your own! All supplies will be provided. See flyer.

Summer Family Fun Night

When: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Johnsville Branch at Johnsville Branch - Meeting Room

Bring the family, amd a blanket and unplug with a fun animated film! All ages welcome. Space limited.

SCORE Business Counseling

When: Thursday, July 18, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Rum River Library at Rum River Library - Conference Room

Meet with a business counselor to develop your business plan, discuss a new idea or tackle a business problem.

We are offering first come, first served sessions on the third Thursday of the month from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

Consultations are free, private and confidential. Walk-ins welcome.
For more information, call 763-576-4695.

Presented in collaboration with SCORE Minneapolis.

Crafternoons

When: Thursday, July 18, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Columbia Heights Public Library at Activity Room

Get out of the heat and join us for a Crafternoon of fun. Each week will feature a different project. Learn the basics from us, then experiment on your own! All supplies will be provided. See flyer.

Teen Sidewalk Chalk Art Day

When: Saturday, July 20, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Where: Rum River Library at Rum River Children's Storytime Room

Teens, show off your artistic skills by designing and creating a sidewalk square piece of art using chalk! These artistic endeavors will be judged by local artist.

Teens can register in teams, up to 4 people. Registration opens June 22, 2013. Call the Rum River Library at 763-576-4695 for more information.

This program is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Yu-Gi-Oh Game Hour

When: Saturday, July 20, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: Centennial Branch at Centennial Branch - Meeting Room

Play the card game Yu-Gi-Oh. Bring your own cards or use decks supplied by the Library. Those new to the game are welcome to come and learn.

My Very Excellent Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas! *

When: Monday, July 22, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Johnsville Branch at Johnsville Branch - Meeting Room

We are here to investigate space (*including the planets + Pluto).
Invent a planet and your own aliens. Moon boots and goggles strongly encouraged. For kids entering grades 1-5, register online or call the library.

This free program was funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund as part of our In the Air series.

In the Air: Flying Things

When: Wednesday, July 24, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Centennial Branch at Centennial Branch - Meeting Room

What do Leonardo da Vinci, Ben Franklin and Alexander Graham Bell have in common? A fascination with flying! Learn about air currents and updrafts as you design your own flying contraptions. Power them with rubber bands, your throwing arm, or the wind! Make drawings and then build 3D models. For kids entering grades 1-5, register online or call the library.

This free program was funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund as part of our In the Air series.

Crafternoons

When: Thursday, July 25, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Columbia Heights Public Library at Activity Room

Get out of the heat and join us for a Crafternoon of fun. Each week will feature a different project. Learn the basics from us, then experiment on your own! All supplies will be provided. See flyer.

In the Air: Flying Things

When: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: St. Francis Branch

What do Leonardo da Vinci, Ben Franklin and Alexander Graham Bell have in common? A fascination with flying! Learn about air currents and updrafts as you design your own flying contraptions. Power them with rubber bands, your throwing arm, or the wind! Make drawings and then build 3D models. For kids entering grades 1-5, register online or call the library.

This free program was funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund as part of our In the Air series.

Summer Family Fun Night

When: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Johnsville Branch at Johnsville Branch - Meeting Room

Bring the family, amd a blanket and unplug with a fun animated film! All ages welcome. Space limited.

This free program is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Word Basics for Your Job and Career - Part 1

When: Monday, August 05, 2013 - 5:45 PM - 7:45 PM
Where: Mississippi Branch at Mississippi Branch - Meeting Room 1 & 2

Word is used to create business documents, resumes, and cover letters. In this class, you will learn how to enter and edit text, apply formatting, and save files. Prerequisite: Ability to use the keyboard and mouse. This is a hands-on computer class, held before the library is open to the public.

Classes are free to participants, but registration is required to attend. Register online below or call 763-571-1934 for assistance.

Classes are presented by the Science Museum of Minnesota Computer Education Center, funded by MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency).

Internet Introduction for Your Job and Career

When: Tuesday, August 06, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Where: Mississippi Branch at Mississippi Branch - Meeting Room 1 & 2

The Internet is filled with useful information for those who can make sense of the maze. Learn to navigate the Web with browsing, addresses, and search engines. This is a hands-on computer class.

Classes are free to participants, but registration is required to attend. Register online below or call 763-571-1934 for assistance.

Classes are presented by the Science Museum of Minnesota Computer Education Center and funded by MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency).

Word Basics for Your Job and Career - Part 2

When: Wednesday, August 07, 2013 - 5:45 PM - 7:45 PM
Where: Mississippi Branch at Mississippi Branch - Meeting Room 1 & 2

Already familiar with the basics of Word? This class will help you maximize your use of Word. Learn more about page layout. The class covers margins, page breaks, AutoCorrect, AutoFormat, page numbers, headers, footers, lists, tabs and tables. Prerequisite: Word Basics for Building Job Skills - Part 1.

This is a hands-on computer class using our portable laptop lab, which will be set up in the meeting room.

Classes are free to participants, but registration is required to attend. Register online below or call 763-571-1934 for assistance.

Classes are presented by the Science Museum of Minnesota Computer Education Center and funded by MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency).

Microsoft Powerpoint Introduction for Your Job and Career

When: Saturday, August 10, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Where: Mississippi Branch at Mississippi Branch - Meeting Room 1 & 2

PowerPoint creates dynamic slideshows that communicate information to an audience. Learn how to format slide text, add images and select transitions for your presentation. Prerequisite: Ability to use the keyboard and mouse. This is a hands-on computer class using our portable laptop lab, which will be set up in the meeting room.

Classes are free to participants, but registration is required to attend. Register online below or call 763-571-1934 for assistance.

Classes are presented by the Science Museum of Minnesota Computer Education Center and funded by MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency).

Excel Basics for Your Job and Career

When: Monday, August 12, 2013 - 5:45 PM - 7:45 PM
Where: Mississippi Branch at Mississippi Branch - Meeting Room 1 & 2

Excel is used in the workplace for accounting, tracking inventory and organizing data. Learn how to work with spreadsheets, create formulas and build a budget. Prerequisite: Ability to use the keyboard and mouse. This is a hands-on computer class using our portable laptop lab, which will be set up in the meeting room.

Classes are free to participants, but registration is required to attend. Register online below or call 763-571-1934 for assistance.

Classes are presented by the Science Museum of Minnesota Computer Education Center and funded by MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency).

SCORE Business Counseling

When: Thursday, August 15, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Rum River Library at Rum River Library - Conference Room

Meet with a business counselor to develop your business plan, discuss a new idea or tackle a business problem.

We are offering first come, first served sessions on the third Thursday of the month from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

Consultations are free, private and confidential. Walk-ins welcome.
For more information, call 763-576-4695.

Presented in collaboration with SCORE Minneapolis.

Yoga Walk

When: Saturday, August 17, 2013 - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Where: Centennial Branch

Relax and enjoy a storywalk on the grounds around the Library, exploring yoga poses on signs set up along the way. Learn ways to increase wellness. All ages welcome. No registration required.