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Calendar of Events
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Featured programs
| FRED (Fathers Reading Every Day) |
| Tuesday, February 09, 2010 |
| 6:30 PM |
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| This two-part program emphasizes the fun and importance of fathers reading with children. Includes guest readers followed by a presentation for dads while kids engage in supervised activities. Free books for every child who attends. Registration recommended. All ages. |
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| Dakota County Library at Eagan (Wescott) |
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| Minnesota Mosaic® Author Kao Kalia Yang |
| Tuesday, February 09, 2010 |
| 7:00 PM |
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| Kao Kalia Yang's The Latehomecomer: a Hmong Family Memoir is the story of her family's harrowing journey from Laos to the United States. Publishers Weekly called it a "moving, unforgettable book." Join Yang as she reads from her book and shares clips from her film, A Place Where We Were Born. |
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| Dakota County Library at West St. Paul (Wentworth) |
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| Greeting Cards |
| Wednesday, February 10, 2010 |
| 6:30 PM |
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| From Valentine's Day to birthdays, give your cards a personal touch by creating them from scratch. |
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| Dakota County Library at Apple Valley (Galaxie) |
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| Valentine's Day Crafts |
| Thursday, February 11, 2010 |
| 10:30 AM |
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| Create Valentine's Day cards and decorations. Ages 4 and older. |
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| Dakota County Library at Apple Valley (Galaxie) |
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| Know Waggin' Tales |
| Saturday, February 13, 2010 |
| 10:00 AM |
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Waggin' Tales - Read to a therapy dog.
There arent many things that beat reading to mans best friend. Bring your kids into the Library to read to certified therapy dogs. Its not only fun, but it also helps with reading and fluency. Ages: 5-10. |
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| Dakota County Library at Eagan (Wescott) |
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| Family Early Literacy Event |
| Saturday, February 13, 2010 |
| 10:00 AM |
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| Let us help kids get ready to read. Join us for a storytime and games perfect for preschoolers and their parents. Ages: 0-6 and caregiver. |
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| Dakota County Library at Lakeville (Heritage) |
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| Legos at the Library |
| Saturday, February 13, 2010 |
| 10:30 AM |
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| Know the power of the Lego imagination. Get your child's imagination working by exploring all the things you can create with Legos. Ages 6 and older. |
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| Dakota County Library at Burnsville (Burnhaven) |
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| Minnesota Mosaic® - Carla Vogel |
| Saturday, February 13, 2010 |
| 2:00 PM |
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Yiddish/Jewish Folklore, Song and Dance
From the roots of Eastern European Yiddish culture come tales of colorful characters and family folklore rich in tradition. Join storyteller Carla Vogel and Klezmer musician Judith Eisner for a lively afternoon of music, stories and dance for all ages. |
| Robert Trail Meeting Room |
| Dakota County Library at Rosemount (Robert Trail) |
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| A "Hastings Reads" Event -featuring The Prime Time Players |
| Saturday, February 13, 2010 |
| 2:00 PM |
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Enjoy the "Golden Age of Radio" with this group of seasoned performers - Laugh with Abbott and Costello and other classic radio programs of the past.
Hastings High School Auditorium
Free Event |
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| Dakota County Library at Hastings (Pleasant Hill) |
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| Wii Games |
| Tuesday, February 16, 2010 |
| 4:00 PM |
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| Zelda, Pokemon and Wii sports. Kids are sure to enjoy playing Wii at the library. Ages 6 - 12. |
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| Dakota County Library at Lakeville (Heritage) |
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| Homeschool Science Series |
| Wednesday, February 17, 2010 |
| 1:00 PM |
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Homeschoolers will enjoy science activities and learning. Join us Jan. through May and discover the secrets of science:
January 20 Minnesota Zoo Cool Animals of the North
February 17 Mad Science of Minnesota Up, Up and Away
March 17 The Rad Zoo Reptile and Amphibian Exhibits
April 14 The Science Museum of Minnesota Motion Mayhem
May 19 The Raptor Center Raptors of Minnesota with Eagle
Sponsored by Friends of the Wescott Library. All ages. |
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| Dakota County Library at Eagan (Wescott) |
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