All Washington County Library branches will be closed on Friday, Nov. 11 for Veteran’s Day. Branches will also be closed on Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Featured Events Conversation Circles Thursday, November 3 from 6 to 7 P.M.
Non-native English speakers, join us for tea and conversation at Park Grove Library! Practice your English, make new friends, and learn about all the library has to offer. Registration is not required.
Teen Lounge: Clay Beaded Keychain Friday, November 4 from 3 to 5 P.M.
Learn the basics of working with polymer clay, including marbling, ball rolling, coiling, and more! Use these techniques to make colorful, patterned beads that you can turn into a keychain. Ages 12-17 only. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Virtual: Make the Most of Google Drive & Docs Tuesday, November 8 from 1 to 2 P.M.
Explore the basic functionality of Gmail, Google Drive, and other Google products. This online workshop will be presented by Keer Keer Creative. Registration is required. Register in person, online at WashCoLib.org/Events, or call 651-459-2040.
Let’s Make Stuff: Painted Wood Sign Saturday, November 12 from 10:30 to 12 P.M.
In this class, participants will use a vinyl stencil to paint a cozy wood sign for the season! Let’s Make Stuff is a creative class for adults. Registration is required. Register in person, online at WashCoLib.org/Events, or call 651459-2040.
Teen Fiber Art – Crochet Saturday, November 12 from 3:30 to 5 P.M.
Join us at Park Grove Library to learn a new fiber art skill! For teens ages 12-17. Registration is not required.
Virtual: eCommerce and Selling Online Tuesday, November 15 from 1 to 2 P.M.
This online class will help you get started selling your product or service online. Topics include WordPress, choosing an eCommerce platform, and selecting a payment platform. Registration is required. Register in person, online at WashCoLib.org/Events, or call 651-459-2040.
Virtual: Author Visit with Junauda Petrus Tuesday, November 15 from 7 to 8 P.M.
Young adult author Junauda Petrus will join us for a special virtual author visit. Junauda is the author of The Stars and the Blackness Between Them, winner of the 2020 Coretta Scott King Honor Book Award. Registration is required. Registration is required. Register in person, online at WashCoLib.org/Events, or call 651-459-2040.
This program is part of Teen Lit Takeover: 60+ events, 41 days, 8 libraries supported by MELSA and funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Medicare Annual Update Thursday, November 17 from 6 to 7:30 PM Learn the latest updates and tips on what you should review each year to make the most of your Medicare benefits. From Minnesota Senior Linkage Line, delivered by Trellis, this session will be hosted at Park Grove Library. Registration is not required.
Midwest Genealogy Basics: Farming, Factories, and the Frontier Saturday, November 19 from 10 to 11:30 A.M.
Carlon Genealogy Services will discuss the history of Midwesterners and how to find the documents that tell your ancestor’s stories. This workshop is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Registration is required. Register in person, online at WashCoLib.org/Events, or call 651-459-2040.
Virtual: WordPress Website, Part 2 Tuesday, November 22 from 1 to 2 P.M.
Update your website by learning customization techniques, such as adding contact forms and PDF files, and connecting your website to social media. This workshop will be presented by Keer Keer Creative. Registration is required. Register in person, online at WashCoLib.org/ Events, or call 651-459-2040. Virtual: Legends and Lore of Winter with Chad Lewis Wednesday, November 30 from 7 to 8 P.M.
Listen to author and researcher Chad Lewis tell stories of Santa Claus, Krampus the Christmas monster, New Year’s Eve superstitions, the deadly Wendigo, and numerous other holiday traditions. Registration is required. Register in person, online at WashCoLib.org/Events, or call 651-459-2040. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
For more Washington County Library events or to register, visit WashCoLib.org/Events
