Programs abound at East Lake Library

Events are sponsored by Friends of the East Lake Library unless otherwise noted.

Art for Life: Multimedia Blue Guitar: Thur., October 1, 10:30am. For adults 55+. With vintage paper, paint, sewing patterns, cardboard and more, create a Picasso-inspired multimedia piece. No experience necessary. Materials provided. Registration required, register online or call the library at 612-543-8425.

Teen Geekery Club: Thur., Oct. 1, 6pm. For teens. Are you an anime and manga fan? A cosplayer? A fan of Doctor Who, Sherlock, Homestuck or Supernatural? If yes to any of these, Teen Geekery Club is for you! Watch anime, share your artwork and discuss your favorite fandoms.

Adult Nonfiction Book Club: Tue., Oct. 6, 6:30-7:30pm. Join our discussion of new and interesting nonfiction titles. Bring along your recommendations for future meetings. Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk prior to meeting. October’s title is “The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains” by Nicholas Carr.

Childcare Group Storytime: Wed., Oct. 7, 10:15am. Talk, sing, read, write and play together in a format appropriate for the children in your care. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement.

Senior Surf Day: Fri., Oct 9, 9:30-11:30am. Learn computer basics, how to navigate and search the Internet and how to access websites of interest to seniors. Get hands-on computer experience with help from representatives of the Senior LinkAge Line®.

Adult Book Club: Fri., Oct. 9, 10:30-11:30am. Join our discussion of new and interesting titles. Bring along your recommendations for future meetings. Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk prior to meeting. October’s title is “The Ocean at the End of the Lane” by Neil Gaiman.

Paint It Green: Rube Goldberg Marble Machine: Sat., Oct. 10, 2-3:30pm. K-grade 6. Design and make your own marble machine using a variety of tubes, papers, unusual scraps, tape, glue and wire. Then add a few marbles and watch the good times roll! Materials provided. Registration required, register online or call 612543-8425.

Quick Reads Adult Book Club: Mon., Oct. 12, 6:30-7:30pm. Join our discussion of new and interesting under-200-page titles. Bring along your recommendations for future meetings. Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk prior to meeting. October’s title is “The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly” by Son-mi Hwang.

Used Book Sale: Sat., Oct. 17, 9am-4:30pm; Sun., Oct. 18, 12-3pm. Bargain hunters and book lovers take note: the Friends of the Library will hold a sale of hundreds of adult and children’s fiction and nonfiction books in hardcover and paperback. Most books are withdrawn from the Hennepin County Library system or donated by the public. Funds raised will benefit the library. Book donations accepted at the library beginning Sept. 27.

Curious Community: Ballare Teatro: Tue., Oct. 20, 7-8pm. Hear a TED Talks-style presentation from South Minneapolis leaders and businesses that will inspire participants to get curious about the spaces, places and faces of their community. In collaboration with the Longfellow Community Council.

First Pages for Adults: A Novel Idea: Tue., Oct. 27, 6:30pm. Have you always wanted to write the Great American Novel, but don’t know where to begin? Learn the core elements of a novel to help you get started.

Weekly programs

Job Search Assistance: Tuesdays, 3-4:30pm. Get one-to-one assistance with your job search. If you need help filling out job applications, writing your resume, or finding job leads this is your opportunity to speak with a job counselor and get some help with your job search, connections to community resources and training programs. No appointment necessary.

Conversation Circles: Sundays, Oct. 4, 11, & 25, 3-5pm. Non-native English speakers: practice your English and make new friends in an informal, volunteer-led setting, and learn about the library, too.

Baby Storytime: Fridays 11:15am. For children from birth to 24 months and their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, read, write and play together in a format designed especially for babies. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement.

Family Storytime: Fridays 10:15am. For children of all ages and their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, read, write and play together in a format appropriate for young children. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement.