Spring into summer with exciting events at East Lake Library

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

Childcare Group Storytime will meet Wed., June 1, 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 Wed., June 1, 10:30-11:30am to discuss “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” by Sherman Alexie. Join the discussion of new and interesting biographies. Bring along recommendations for future meetings. Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk before the meeting.

Teen Fandom Club meets Thur., June 2, 6-8pm. This event is 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.

The Adult Nonfiction Book Club will meet Tue., June 7, 6:30-7:30pm to discuss “The Price of Thirst: Global Water Inequality and the Coming Chaos” by Karen Piper. Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk before meeting.

Adult Book Club meets Fri., June 10, 10:30-11:30am to discuss “All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr. Join the discussion of new and interesting titles. Bring along your recommendations for future meetings. Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk before meeting.

The East Lake Library Writers’ Workshop gathers Sat., June 11, 1-2:30pm. Share your stories, exchange advice, and support others in the creative process with the guidance and support of more experienced writers.

The East Lake Library will host Doug Hoverson for and Author Talk on Tue., June 14, 6:30-8pm. Hoverson will present the history of brewing in Minnesota through his book “Land of Amber Waters.” Join in as we explore the intriguing backstory to the brewery boom we see in the Twin Cities today. Books will be available for purchase and signing. This event is sponsored by The Friends of the East Lake Library.

LEGO® Lab is planned for Thur., June 16, 3–5pm. LEGO Lab 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.

“Work of Art+: Artists Collaborating With Community” will be held Sat., June 18, 9:30am-12pm. This program is for adults. Use your creative skills to address community interests! Learn strategies to approach community organizations and local businesses, and techniques to ensure successful outcomes for you and your collaborators. Presented in collaboration with Springboard for the Arts. Funded by Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

“Live Show: S.T.E.M With Horse Power!” will be held on Sat., June 18, 1-2pm. Learn how the cowboys cared for so many horses by engineering things to make their lives easier. Meet a live miniature horse and learn how science helps in its care. Sponsored by MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency).

The Quick Reads Adult Book Club meets Mon., June 20, 6:30-7:30pm to discuss “Our Souls at Night” by Kent Haruf. Join our discussion of new under-200-page titles. Bring along your recommendations for future meetings. Lending copies may be picked up at the information desk before meeting.

“Curious Community: Du Nord Craft Spirits” is planned for Tue., June 21, 6:30-8pm. Learn the science and craft of distilling from local expert Chris Montana of Du Nord Craft Spirits. First of a three-part series encouraging participants to get curious about the places, faces, and spaces of their community.

“Stories Together: Pride” will be held on Fri., June 24, 10:15-10:45am. Celebrate family and self-expression during Pride month through books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. This event is sponsored by The Friends of the Hopkins Library.

Sew Social is planned for Wed., June 25, 10am-12pm. Bring your sewing machine and your current project to share creative time with others. All genders and ability levels are welcome. Additional sewing machines will not be provided.

Ongoing programs:

Conversation Circles, Sundays, 3–5pm. Non-native English speakers can practice English and make new friends in an informal, volunteer-led setting, and learn about the library, too.

Family Storytimes are planned for Fridays at 10:15am. These events are 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 Storytimes are scheduled for 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.

“Súper Kínder: Listos Para el Kínder” will be held on Wednesdays, June 22, 29, and July 6, 13, 20, 2–4pm (Miércoles, Junio 22, 29, Julio 6, 13, 20). 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. This series is 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.