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Programs Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

For more information about any of the following programs, contact the Library's Programming Manager.

Ramsey County Library is in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. If you need an accommodation for a program offered by the Library, please call (651) 486-2200.


  Adult Programs



Please join us for a monthly Poetry Circle at the library in Shoreview. We will read and discuss several poems as well as have time for members to share your own poetry or your favorite poem. Bart Berlin will facilitate.
A new digital art series will begin this spring at the library in Roseville. The first exhibit features photographs from Chris Faust's collection, "Suburban Documentations," followed by Peter Latner and Stuart Klipper.

Stuart Klipper, Minneapolis native, has spent more than three decades photographing exhaustively all 50 states, which are all magnificently represented in this exhibition.

Images from Klipper's project will be displayed, using the new digital projection technologies, in the Roseville library atrium from June 1 through July 31.

Throughout the decades White Bear has been the place to relax and enjoy Minnesota's summer. Come and explore the recreational history of our community through illustrated stories of the White Bear Water Club, Tally’s Dockside, Wildwood Amusement Park and much more.


Explore downtown White Bear Lake! See what has changed and be surprised by so much that has remained the same! This illustrated program highlights many of White Bear’s popular businesses, focusing on Third Street, Banning Avenue and Fourth Street.


The communities around White Bear Lake have a long history of quality education. Come explore the early days of education in the White Bear and Mahtomedi School Districts, the innovative buildings and programs as well as several notable and influential leaders such as early special education teacher, Hattie Long.


These programs are funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Bill Schwietz, author of The Gladstone Shops of the St. Paul and Duluth Railroad, will discuss the history and architecture of the shops which were built in 1888 and demolished in 1979.


These programs are funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.



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  Teen Programs
    Programming for ages 12 to 19


Wii, PS3, board games and general zaniness are at Maplewood every Thursday. Snacks are always provided.
Xbox 360 suites are available to use whenever the library in Roseville is open thanks to a generous donation from Best Buy. Get controllers from the teen desk and have fun playing the latest games.
This isn't your English teacher's poetry group. Come meet other poets and poetry-lovers, share your writing and explore what makes poems work.
Suburban Community Channels and Ramsey County Library present an introduction to video production for teens. Video Boot Camp will give you the power to envision, film and edit your own movie. Please plan to attend all three days of the workshop. Enroll online or contact Teen Librarian Amy.
Each class limited to 12 participants
Do you ever wonder how comic book artists computerize their drawings to color and print them? We'll use Raven to turn sketches or photographs into digital art that can be turned into comic books, cartoons, T-shirts and more. Enroll online or contact Teen Librarian Marcus.
Each class limited to 12 participants
Learn how to use the Flip cameras to shoot and edit your own movies. Enroll online or contact Teen Librarians Marcus (Roseville and Shoreview) and Amy (Maplewood).
12 laptops available on a first-come, first-served basis. No registration necessary.
Couldn't make the class you wanted to try? Want to keep working on a project you started, or try creating something on your own? Drop by an open lab! The scanner, digital audio recorders, flip cameras and laptop lab will be available.
Each class limited to 12 participants.
Come learn to use Scratch, a program that makes it easy to create your own interactive stories, games and art. As you create Scratch projects, you'll learn important mathematical ideas, while also learning to think creatively, reason systematically and work collaboratively. Enroll online or contact Teen Librarians Marcus (Roseville and Shoreview) and Amy (Maplewood).
Each class limited to 12 participants
Now that you're familiar with the basics of the Flip cameras and FlipShare, learn a more advanced editing program to take your movies to the next level. Enroll online or contact Teen Librarian Marcus.
Each class limited to 6 participants
Learn how to record and edit digital audio. Podcasts could be reviews of videogames or movies, interviews with celebrities or politicians, audio dramas or more. Enroll online or contact Teen Librarian Marcus.
Each class limited to 12 participants.
Learn to edit and mash digital photos like a professional. Sample photos will be available to practice with, or you may bring some of your own. Enroll online or contact Teen Librarian Marcus.

Get reading this summer with Bookawocky, a celebration of summer reading!

All you have to do is read a book and tell us what you think of it. Each book review slip you return will be entered into a weekly prize drawing. Open to ages 13 through 19; 12-year-olds may choose to participate in either the children or teen program.

Don't forget to join the fun at Ramsey County Library's annual Summer Reading Program celebration on Saturday, June 18 at the library in Roseville. Teen programming will be from 2 to 4 p.m.

"Bookawocky" is sponsored by the Friends of the Ramsey County Libraries and Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA) and Flahertys Arden Bowl.


The following book clubs are geared toward students entering 6th and 7th grades. Find book titles on the Library's website or by calling the hosting library. Registration not required. Bring your own book.


The following book clubs are geared toward students entering 8th grade and up. Find book titles on the Library's website or by calling the hosting library. Enroll online or contact Teen Librarian Marcus at 651-724-6029 or mlowry@rclreads.org.


Calling all guys going into 6th and 7th grade. Come and talk about great books and enjoy free food. Find book titles on the Library's website or by calling the hosting library. Enroll online or contact Teen Librarian Marcus at 651-724-6029 or mlowry@rclreads.org.


Manga Book Club heats up for the summer! Talk about manga! Watch the anime! Snacks always provided, witty remarks optional.


Take it easy and read with like minded comic book enthusiasts. Play great games, eat snacks and hang around in the Community Center's Polar Room!


Do you love comics? Reading them, drawing them or hearing about the comic industry? Join us once a month for special guests, classes and more. Free hot dogs and other snacks always provided. Sponsored by The Source Comic Book Club.

Learn Scratch at Comic Book Club on June 16

Come learn to use Scratch, a program that makes it easy to create your own interactive stories, games and art. As you create Scratch projects, you'll learn important mathematical ideas, while also learning to think creatively, reason systematically and work collaboratively.


Take a break from the grind with a movie on the flat screen. Snacks provided! Contact Maplewood for movie titles.

This program is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.


Whether you're an Anime expert, or you are just curious, you're welcome at the Anime Club! We'll decide what to watch each time we meet.


Appropriate for ages 10 and older.
Come and play new video games and eat lots of pizza. No need to register. Just show up and have fun!


Wii, PS3, Kinect, board games and general zaniness are at Maplewood on Thursdays. Snacks always provided!


Learn new ways to be a better manga artist with this fun and instructional workshop led by artist Becky Grutzik. Enroll online or contact Teen Librarian Amy at 651-724-6065 or aboese@rclreads.org.


Beginners and experienced players alike should come to learn the ropes, give advice or exchange tips. Prizes will be provided to all players, including a full starter set of cards for each newbie!


For more information or to register for a program, contact Teen Librarian Marcus Lowry at 651-704-2033 ext. 2116 or mlowry@rclreads.org


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  Computer Classes

Ramsey County Library is pleased to offer basic computer courses to those who have little or no experience. You are welcome to attend all workshops in a series or pick and choose depending on your skill level. Participants wanting to take the e-mail or Internet courses must be mouse-proficient.

Each class is limited to 12 participants and lasts one hour and thirty minutes. Please call 651-628-6803 to register or click here to view the Library's Event Calendar & register for classes online!. Don't forget to bring your Library card and PIN.

Spring Classes
 Registration for the following classes begins February 15.

Roseville, 10:30 a.m.
MondayMay   16 Mastering the Mouse
TuesdayMay   17 Computer Basics *NEW*
WednesdayMay   18 Internet Basics
ThursdayMay   19 Beyond the Basics
FridayMay   20 Google: More than a Search Engine
MondayMay   23 Microsoft Word 2007: The Basics
TuesdayMay   24 Digital Camera 101
WednesdayMay   25 Digital Camera 102 *NEW*
ThursdayMay   26 Digital Camera 103 *NEW*
FridayMay   27 Explore the Library's Website


Summer Classes
 Registration for the following classes begins May 23.

 
RCL - North St. Paul, 10:30 a.m.
MondayJune    6 Mastering the Mouse
TuesdayJune    7 Computer Basics
WednesdayJune    8 Internet Basics
ThursdayJune    9 Beyond the Basics
FridayJune    10 Google: More than a Search Engine
MondayJune    13 Microsoft Word 2007: The Basics
TuesdayJune    14 Travel on the Web
WednesdayJune    15 Health and Wellness on the Web *NEW*
ThursdayJune    16 Explore the Library's Website
FridayJune    17 Inter for Book Lovers

 

RCL - Roseville 10:30 a.m.
MondayJune    20 Mastering the Mouse
TuesdayJune    21 Computer Basics
WednesdayJune    22 Internet Basics
ThursdayJune    23 Google: More than a Search Engine
FridayJune    24 Legal Information on the Web
MondayJune    27  Introduction to Email
TuesdayJune    28  Managing Your Yahoo! Email
WednesdayJune    29 Health and Wellness on the Web *NEW*
ThursdayJune    30  Microsoft Word 2007: The Basics
FridayJuly     1  Genealogy on the Web


 

RCL - Maplewood, 7 p.m.
MondayJuly     11  Computer Basics
WednesdayJuly     13 Internet Basics
ThursdayJuly     14 Google: More than a Search Engine
MondayJuly     18 Explore the Library's Website
TuesdayJuly     19 Health and Wellness on the Web *NEW*
ThursdayJuly     21  Microsoft Word 2007: The Basics

 

RCL - Roseville, 10:30 a.m.
MondayAugust    1 Mastering the Mouse
TuesdayAugust    2 Computer Basics
WednesdayAugust    3 Internet Basics
FridayAugust    5 Explore the Library's Website
MondayAugust    8 MP3 Players and Audiobooks
TuesdayAugust    9 Google: More Than a Search Engine
WednesdayAugust    10 Social Networking
ThursdayAugust    11  Microsoft Word 2007: The Basics





CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Beginning eBay - This class will teach you the basics on how to search, buy and sell items, how to evaluate sellers and explain methods of payment using eBay.

Beginning Digital Camera - Set your settings, learn your functions and see what "modes" really do. Bring your camera, fresh batteries, a memory card and your owner's manual.

Beyond the Basics - Add to your Internet searching skills. Learn ways to make your search more specific and be trained on spotting which web sites give reliable information.

* NEW * Digital Camera 102: Beyond the Basics - You'll learn MASP, exposure compensation, ISO and printing photos. Bring your camera, batteries, a memory card and your owner's manual.

* NEW * Digital Camera 103: Upload Your Photos - Transfer photos to a laptop and a CD; attach photos to e-mail and explore a photo sharing website. Bring your camera, batteries, a memory card with photos on it and your owner's manual.

Explore the Library's Web site - Take a tour of Ramsey County Library's Web site. Learn how to search the library catalog and access your account from home. You will also be introduced to the many resources and databases available to you from the Library's Web site.

Genealogy on the Web - This class provides an introduction to Ancestry.com--the Library edition. Ancestry is a starting point for people searching online for genealogy information. Other useful online and print resources will be highlighted.

Google: More Than a Search Engine - Learn to use Google to search the Web for images, news, maps, books, language translation and more!

Health and Wellness on the Web - Finding reliable health information can be difficult and time-consuming. This class introduces quality Internet resources and library databases to help answer your health and wellness related questions.

Internet Basics - A basic introduction to the Internet in a relaxed, supportive environment. Individuals will learn how to access the Internet, navigate within web sites and find information using a search engine.

Internet for Book Lovers - We'll help you find your next great read by exploring Novelist Plus and other books and reading Web sites.

Introduction to E-mail - Electronic mail is a great way to stay in touch with friends and family, wherever they are! Come and learn the basics of setting up a free Yahoo! e-mail account and sending and receiving e-mail.

Legal Information on the Web - This introductory class, presented by Sara Galligan, Director of Ramsey County Law Library, will describe new legal resources for the general public. It will highlight new Minnesota interactive legal forms such as the financial power of attorney and the health care directive. It will also describe new court resources,statutes and ordinances, and other basic legal information on the web.

Managing Your Yahoo! E-mail - Come and learn to attach files, create folders, manage your address book and more! Prerequisites: Intro to E-mail or must have a Yahoo! E-mail account.

Mastering the Mouse - If you have never used a mouse before, this course will introduce you to three basic skills: pointing, clicking and scrolling. Click here for the "Mousing Around" tutorial.

MP3 Players and Audiobooks - Learn how to find, download and transfer audiobooks to your MP3 player from the Library's audio eBooks collection.

Social Networking - Facebook combines the best of blogs, online forums, and pictures and connects people with others who work, study and live around them. All that's needed is a valid E-mail account to get started. If you have a wireless laptop, feel free to bring it to class.

Travel on the Web - Where do you want to go? How do you want to get there? Where do you want to stay when you arrive? Find out how the Internet can expand your horizons for travel and even save you money.


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Do you need extra help on the computer? Have questions about surfing the Internet or setting up an e-mail account? Need assistance working on a document? One-to-One instruction is now provided on a drop-in basis at the library in Roseville and Maplewood. No appointment necessary.

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Job Seekers


Ramsey County Library is pleased to offer a series of workshops designed to help job seekers. Come to the library and learn new skills for finding job openings, applying for jobs in the new economy, and updating your resume to help you land an interview.

Ramsey County Library is partnering with Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota and Workforce Solutions to offer the following classes to assist job seekers:

When applying for jobs, you need to make sure your resume stands out from all the rest. This class will help you improve your skills in writing a resume and cover letter, and offer tips and ideas for customizing them for a specific job opening.

The job market has changed dramatically in the last few years, and the process of looking for a job, from finding job openings to getting hired, can be challenging. This class will offer tips for your job search, as well as strategies to help you stay employed in the current economy.

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