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Book clubs, storytimes, and author Ed Bok Lee are February focus

The Adult Nonfiction Book Club will meet on Tues., Feb. 2, 6-7pm to discuss “Getting Schooled: The Reeducation of an American Teacher” by Garret Keizer. Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk before the meeting.

Childcare Group Storytime meets the first Wednesday of the month (Feb. 3) at 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.

The Biography Adult Book Club will meet Wed., Feb. 3, 10:30-11:30am to discuss “The Trip to Echo Spring: On Writers and Drinking” by Olivia Laing. Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk prior to the meeting.

Teen Geekery Club meets Thur., Feb. 4, 6pm. 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.

The Quick Reads Adult Book Club meets Mon., Feb. 8, 6:30-7:30pm to discuss “ The Buddha in the Attic” by Julie Otsuka. Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk prior to the meeting.

Winter Wellness: Breath and Stretch will be the program on Tues., Feb. 9, 6;30-7:30pm. Stay happy and healthy this winter. Learn breath and stretch techniques with an instructor from south Minneapolis’ Big River Yoga.

The Adult Book Club meets Fri., Feb. 12, 10:30-11:30am to discuss “ Red Azalea” by Anchee Min. Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk prior to the meeting.

Winter Reads: Ed Bok Lee will be the featured author for Winter Reads on Tues., Feb. 16, 6:30-8pm. American Book Award-winning author Lee writes poetry, stories, plays and essays. At this special event, Lee will read poetry and fiction, and discuss the following Muriel Rukeyser quote in relation to literature and writing: “The universe is comprised not of atoms, but stories.”

Senior Surf Day is planned for Fri., Feb. 19, 9:30-11:30am. To register call 612-543-8425. This is an opportunity to 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®.

Weekly programs at the library include:

—Conversation Circles, Sundays, Jan. 10, 17, 24, and 31. Non-native English speakers: practice your English and make new friends in an informal, volunteer-led setting, and learn about the library, too.

—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.

—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.