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Small Business Counseling with SCORE
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
5:00 PM
Stop in for free, confidential counseling from SCORE, an non-profit business counseling and mentoring organization. An experienced SCORE counselor will help you navigate all aspects of planning or operating your small business.
Wescott Dakota Room (Main Level)
Dakota County Library at Eagan (Wescott)
Watercolor Basics
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
6:00 PM
Learn the basics of water-coloring including choosing paper and brushes, and mixing colors; and make a watercolor project to take home. Status: This class is full.
Robert Trail Meeting Room
Dakota County Library at Rosemount (Robert Trail)
Mother Spells Murder
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
7:00 PM
Hear author and professional photographer Ethan Boatner talk about his first mystery, Mother Spells Murder, and show photographs of Paris, France, the setting for his next novel.
Wescott Meeting Room (Lower Level)
Dakota County Library at Eagan (Wescott)
Internet Basics - Canceled
Thursday, June 20, 2013
10:00 AM
*** CANCELED *** Gain a basic understanding of the Internet. You'll learn about web browsers and how to navigate one. Locate things on the Internet using a search engine, a website URL address and the toolbar. Prerequisite: Computer Basics class and/or ability to use the mouse.
Wescott Computer Lab
Dakota County Library at Eagan (Wescott)
Computer Basics
Thursday, June 20, 2013
10:15 AM
If you have little or no experience with computers, this class is<br />for you. Learn the parts and uses of a home computer, how to use the mouse and keyboard, and become familiar with basic computer terminology. You will also be introduced to working with windows and toolbar menus. This class is for PC users. Prerequisite: None.
Pleasant Hill Meeting Room
Dakota County Library at Hastings (Pleasant Hill)
Young Poets' Workshop
Thursday, June 20, 2013
10:30 AM
Hear poetry, learn about poetry styles, and write and share your own poems. Bring and share poetry you've already written. Registration required. Ages: 8-12.
Robert Trail Meeting Room
Dakota County Library at Rosemount (Robert Trail)
The Okee Dokee Brothers
Thursday, June 20, 2013
10:30 AM
Enjoy the witty lyrics, off-the-wall humor and unique folk style of Grammy Award-winning The Okee Dokee Brothers as they perform original music of make-believes and treehouse-pretendings.
Dakota County Library at Inver Grove Heights (Inver Glen)
Cross Stitch a Bookmark
Thursday, June 20, 2013
1:00 PM
Make a bookmark using cross-stitch techniques taught by members of the St. Paul Needleworkers Guild. Registration required. Ages: 12-16.
Heritage Meeting Room
Dakota County Library at Lakeville (Heritage)
Books 'n' Bagels
Thursday, June 20, 2013
1:00 PM
If you're reading a good book, join in to discuss your find and get ideas from other teens. Bagels provided. Ages: 11-16.
Galaxie Meeting Room
Dakota County Library at Apple Valley (Galaxie)
Stage Combat: Let's Fight with SteppingStone Theatre
Thursday, June 20, 2013
2:00 PM
Learn sword-fighting, mock brawls, falls, combat safety and more. Create battle scenes to act out. July 9 program includes more time to create and act out battle scenes. Registration required. Ages: 9-16.
Pleasant Hill Meeting Room
Dakota County Library at Hastings (Pleasant Hill)
Where in the World?
Thursday, June 20, 2013
2:00 PM
Show off how much you know about the planet you live on at our geography bee. Winner will receive a prize. Ages: 9-15.
Wentworth Meeting Room
Dakota County Library at West St. Paul (Wentworth)
Guitar Hero
Thursday, June 20, 2013
3:30 PM
Be the rock star you've always dreamed of becoming. Play sweet riffs and become a rock legend--at the library. Ages: 10-16.
Farmington Meeting Room
Dakota County Library at Farmington
Make & Take: Bookmarks
Friday, June 21, 2013
10:00 AM
Come anytime to create an assortment of fun bookmarks to take home. Ages: 2-12.
Galaxie Meeting Room
Dakota County Library at Apple Valley (Galaxie)
Wendy's Wiggle, Jiggle & Jam
Friday, June 21, 2013
10:30 AM
Take turns leading dances and songs with rhythm instruments, puppets and plush toys as Wendy sings and plays guitar. Ages: 2-10.
Farmington Meeting Room
Dakota County Library at Farmington
Scrapbooking: Marvelous Minnesota
Friday, June 21, 2013
1:00 PM
Create a small keepsake book with all your favorite places and things about Minnesota. Receive a book to scrap with vintage postcards, maps and images. Presented by the Minnesota Historical Society. Registration required. Ages: 10-16.
Heritage Meeting Room
Dakota County Library at Lakeville (Heritage)
Movie Night
Friday, June 21, 2013
7:00 PM
Three best animal friends live a blissful life in captivity at New York's Central Park Zoo. When one of them turns up missing, the others search for him only to find themselves on a ship headed to the island of Madagascar. Popcorn provided. Rated PG.
Lebanon Hills Regional Park Visitor Center
Boundary Waters Canoe Camping
Saturday, June 22, 2013
11:00 AM
Meet Cliff Jacobson, author of Boundary Waters Canoe Camping, and learn how to get away from the crowd, choose essential gear and stay dry in the rain while camping.
Pleasant Hill Meeting Room
Dakota County Library at Hastings (Pleasant Hill)
Beyond Computer Basics
Monday, June 24, 2013
10:15 AM
This class continues where Computer Basics left off. Learn what's on your computer, how to work with files, folders, printing and computer maintenance. This class is for PC users. Prerequisite: Computer Basics class and/or ability to use the mouse.
Burnhaven Computer Lab
Dakota County Library at Burnsville (Burnhaven)
Colorful Coil Clay Pots with Abrakadoodle
Monday, June 24, 2013
10:30 AM
Learn to roll coils and mix colors to create colorful clay pots. Registration required. Ages: 3-12.
Pleasant Hill Meeting Room
Dakota County Library at Hastings (Pleasant Hill)
Magician Matt Dunn
Monday, June 24, 2013
10:30 AM
A dry-witted comedy magic show with a live rabbit, audience participation, out-of-this-world magic and fun for the entire family.
Heritage Meeting Room
Dakota County Library at Lakeville (Heritage)
Book-a-Talky
Monday, June 24, 2013
1:00 PM
Join this summer book club for young readers. Meet once per week to read aloud and share your favorite book about each week's topic, and complete a fun activity. Registration is required for each session. Ages: 7-10.<br />Topic: Art & Music
Storytime Room
Dakota County Library at Apple Valley (Galaxie)
Magician Matt Dunn
Monday, June 24, 2013
1:00 PM
A dry-witted comedy magic show with a live rabbit, audience participation, out-of-this-world magic and fun for the entire family.
Heritage Meeting Room
Dakota County Library at Lakeville (Heritage)
How to Plan a Fairy Garden
Monday, June 24, 2013
1:00 PM
Learn how to select the right location, plants and other materials to make a fairy garden in your yard from Master Gardener, Donell Clauser.
Wentworth Meeting Room
Dakota County Library at West St. Paul (Wentworth)
Rube Goldberg Marble Machine with ArtStart
Monday, June 24, 2013
1:30 PM
Design and make your own marble machine using a variety of tubes, paper, tape, glue, wire and other unusual scraps - add marbles and watch them roll. Registration required. Ages: 8-16.
Burnhaven Meeting Room
Dakota County Library at Burnsville (Burnhaven)
Penny Olympics
Monday, June 24, 2013
2:30 PM
Compete as individuals or in teams in the highly-skilled logic games of Pennywinks, Penny Pitch and Penny Stacking. Ages: 11-16.
Robert Trail Meeting Room
Dakota County Library at Rosemount (Robert Trail)
Teen Writers Group
Monday, June 24, 2013
4:00 PM
Join other teen writers in doing inspiring exercises, sharing constructive feedback, having fun and contributing to the Teen 'Zine. Ages: 12-16.
Wescott Dakota Room (Main Level)
Dakota County Library at Eagan (Wescott)
Lego Quest: Your Favorite Book
Monday, June 24, 2013
6:00 PM
Bring your favorite book and make a Lego character, object, scene or design from the book. Ages: 5-15.
Burnhaven Meeting Room
Dakota County Library at Burnsville (Burnhaven)
City of Eagan's Puppet Wagon
Monday, June 24, 2013
6:00 PM
Bring a chair or a blanket and enjoy outdoor singing, dancing, fun and entertainment for the whole family. Meet at our parking lot steps. Ages: 2-10.
Dakota County Library at Eagan (Wescott)
Microsoft® Word 2010
Monday, June 24, 2013
6:30 PM
Learn the basic features of Microsoft® Word, a word processing program. Create a document using many of the software features. Learn to format, set margins and save your document. Prerequisite: Computer Basics class and/or ability to use the mouse.
Heritage Meeting Room
Dakota County Library at Lakeville (Heritage)
Wentworth Library Friends Group
Monday, June 24, 2013
6:30 PM
The newly formed Wentworth Library Friends Group will gather for its inaugural meeting. All are welcome to join us in finding new ways to celebrate and support the library.
Wentworth Meeting Room
Dakota County Library at West St. Paul (Wentworth)
Wendy's Wiggle, Jiggle & Jam
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
10:30 AM
Take turns leading dances and songs with rhythm instruments, puppets and plush toys as Wendy sings and plays guitar. Ages: 2-10.
Wescott Meeting Room (Lower Level)
Dakota County Library at Eagan (Wescott)
Schiffelly Puppets
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
10:30 AM
Comic situations, puppet characters and morals are added to the story of Jack and the Beanstalk to create an action-packed entertainment extravaganza. Ages: 2-10.
Atrium
Dakota County Library at Apple Valley (Galaxie)
Reading with Horsepower
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
10:30 AM
Bring the kids and your camera for an opportunity to pet and learn about a live miniature horse and to enjoy a horse story. Event will be held outdoors at the Wentworth location on June 11th, and the Farmington location on July 19th.
Pleasant Hill Meeting Room
Dakota County Library at Hastings (Pleasant Hill)
Japanese Kites with ArtStart
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
1:00 PM
Examine authentic Japanese kites and design and build your own kite that flies. Registration required. Ages: 8-12.
Dakota County Library at Inver Grove Heights (Inver Glen)
Book Bingo for Teens
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
1:00 PM
Play bingo for the chance to win gently-used books. Ages: 12-16.
Heritage Meeting Room
Dakota County Library at Lakeville (Heritage)
Make & Take: Duct Tape Crafts
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
1:30 PM
It's amazing what you can create with duct tape-from wallets to cell phone cases. Come anytime to explore the world of duct tape art. Ages: 11-16.
Burnhaven Meeting Room
Dakota County Library at Burnsville (Burnhaven)
Vintage Vibe with the Textile Center
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
2:00 PM
Learn to embroider and make a monogrammed handkerchief like your great-grandma might have, using your favorite colors and a modern design. Registration required. Ages: 10-16.
Farmington Meeting Room
Dakota County Library at Farmington
RAD Zoo
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
2:00 PM
Learn about the lives of frogs, turtles, lizards, snakes and a small alligator. Get up-close to pet some of these unique creatures. Event held outdoors at the Wentworth program June 25th.
Dakota County Library at West St. Paul (Wentworth)
The Last Keeper at Split Rock
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
2:00 PM
Hear Mike Roberts, author of The Last Keeper at Split Rock, tell his personal stories of the lighthouse and the ships that were drawn to the safety of its light.<br />Event held at:<br />Veterans Memorial Community Center<br />8055 Barbara Ave.<br />Inver Grove Heights
Dakota County Library at Inver Grove Heights (Inver Glen)
Legal Resources
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
2:30 PM
Our law librarian will show you how to find information on divorce, custody, child support, landlord and tenant law, court records, powers of attorney, consumer law and other legal issues. No legal advice is given. Prerequisite: Basic Internet knowledge and computer skills.
Galaxie Computer Lab
Dakota County Library at Apple Valley (Galaxie)
Small Business Counseling with SCORE
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
5:00 PM
Stop in for free, confidential counseling from SCORE, an non-profit business counseling and mentoring organization. An experienced SCORE counselor will help you navigate all aspects of planning or operating your small business.
Heritage Meeting Room
Dakota County Library at Lakeville (Heritage)
Master Gardeners
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
6:00 PM
Bring your questions or samples of weeds, fruits, vegetables, trees, shrubs, turf or insects for identification and recommendations at this Plant Health Diagnostic Clinic provided by the Dakota County Master Gardeners.
Burnhaven Meeting Room
Dakota County Library at Burnsville (Burnhaven)
The Last Keeper at Split Rock
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
6:30 PM
Hear Mike Roberts, author of The Last Keeper at Split Rock, tell his personal stories of the lighthouse and the ships that were drawn to the safety of its light.<br />Event held at:<br />Veterans Memorial Community Center<br />8055 Barbara Ave.<br />Inver Grove Heights
Dakota County Library at Inver Grove Heights (Inver Glen)

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