From adult book clubs to baby storytime, library has it all

The following events are planned during the month of July at the E. Lake Library, 2727 E. Lake St.

The Adult Nonfiction Book Club will meet Tue., July 5, 6-7pm. July’s title is “Orange is the New Black” by Piper Kerman. Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk before meeting.

Childcare Group Storytime gathers Wed., July 6, 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 meets Thurs., July 6, 10:30-11:30am to discuss “Why Not Me?” by Mindy Kaling. Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk prior to the meeting where new and interesting biographies are discussed.

Teen Fandom Club meets Thur., July 7, 6-8pm. 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 Fandom Club is for you! Watch anime, share your artwork and discuss your favorite fandoms.

The Adult Book Club gathers Fri., July 8, 10:30-11:30am. July’s title is “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking” by Susan Cain. Lending copies are available.

The East Lake Library Writers’ Workshop is planned for Sat., July 9, 1-2:30pm. Share your stories, exchange advice, and support others in the creative process with the guidance and support of more experienced writers.

On Thur., July 14, 2-3pm join museum-trained teens to look closely at your world through the lens of an artist in “Art Out of the Box: Curious Landscapes.” Inspired by landscapes from Minneapolis Institute of Art and the work of Minneapolis artist Keegan Xavi, collage your own landscape, mixing image and word for a contemporary take on this historic art form. Materials provided. For kids entering grades 2-5.

The Quick Reads Adult Book Club meets Mon., July 8, 6:30-7:30pm to talk about “My Wish List” by Grégoire Delacourt. Join our discussion of new and interesting under-200-page titles. Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk before meeting.

“Curious Community: Brownsmith Restoration” is the program on Tue., July 19, 6:30–8pm. Learn the creative process of community restoration with the Brownsmith Restoration Team of Forage Modern Workshop and Hi-Lo Diner. Second of a three-part series encouraging participants to get curious about the places, faces and spaces of their community. Presented in collaboration with the Longfellow Community Council.

Senior Surf Day is planned for Wed., July 20, 9:30–10:30am. 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®.

LEGO® Lab is set for Thur., July 21, 3–5pm. This is for families. Calling all future engineers and architects! We’ve got the bricks, but we need you to bring your imagination. No experience necessary.

Sew Social is planned for Sat., July 23, 10am-noon. Bring your sewing machine and a current project to share creative time with others. All genders and ability levels are welcome. Additional sewing machines are not provided.

Conversation Circles meet every Sunday 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.

The Kids Graphic Novel Book Club (for kids entering grades 4-6) meets every Thursday, 11am-noon. Join others to talk about a great graphic novel! Ask about titles at the information desk. Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk prior to the meeting.

Family Storytime meet Fridays at 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.

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

Súper Kínder: Listos Para el Kínder meets Mondays and Wednesdays, July 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 2–4pm. (Lunes y Miércoles, Julio 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 2–4pm.) Children ages 4-5 and their parents/caregivers will meet at East Lake Library for five weeks to learn activities and skills that build early literacy and ensure school success. This program is for families who speak Spanish as their first language. Register directly at East Lake Library or call 612-543-8510. Sponsored by The Friends of the Hennepin County Library.

La Biblioteca East Lake ofrecerá una clase gratis en español para los niños que van a entrar al kínder en septiembre y sus padres o quien los cuida. Le enseñaremos como preparar a su niño para entrar a la escuela con actividades divertidas que podrán hacer en casa. Este programa es gratis y está diseñado especialmente para familias que hablan español como primer idioma. Inscríbase directamente en la Biblioteca East Lake o llame al 612-543-8510 en español.