Champlin Library Events – January & February
The following are some of the upcoming events occurring at the Champlin Library. For more information or to register for these events visit their website at www.hclib.org.
Marvelous Mondays
Mondays, December 3, Jan. 7, Jan. 28, Feb. 11 & Feb. 25, 3 – 4:30 p.m. Feb 25 session is cancelled.
For families. Mondays are marvelous at the library! Drop in to build LEGO® masterpieces or show off your skills on the PS2, Wii and Xbox Kinect.
Sponsored by Friends of the Champlin Library.
December 3: LEGOs
January 7: Gaming
January 28: LEGOs
February 11: Gaming
February 25: To be determined.
Senior Tech Club: There’s an App for That!
Wednesday, Dec. 5, 3:30–5 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 3:30–5 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 3:30–5 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 13, 3:30–5 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 27, 3:30–5 p.m.
Held at Feb. 27: Champlin Ice Forum, 12165 Ensign Ave.
Register Online or call 612-543-6250.
Does today’s plethora of technology leave you bewildered, overwhelmed and intrigued? Here’s your chance to learn from a young technology expert! Get explanations, demonstrations and hands-on experience on a variety of devices, including ones you bring along. On Feb. 27 the club will meet at the Champlin Ice Forum at 12165 Ensign Ave. due to facilities modifications to the interior of the library.
Teen Manga Book Club
Thursdays, December 6, Jan. 10 & Feb. 14, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
For teens. Whether you like shojo or shonen, or don’t know the difference yet, discuss your favorite series and find new favorites here.
What We’re Reading:
December 6: TBA
January 10: TBA
February 14: TBA
Saturday at the Movies
Saturday, Dec. 8, 2–4 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 5, 2–4 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 16, 2–4 p.m.
For families. Bring the whole family to watch a great movie on the big screen. There will be fun activities before the show. Call 612-543-6250 or stop by to find out what will be playing.
This project is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Teen Anime Club
Thursdays, December 13, Jan. 24 & Feb. 28, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Feb 28 session is cancelled.
For teens. Can’t get enough anime? Join up to watch and review brand-new anime episodes, share artwork and hang out with other anime fans.
Anime Showcase
Thursday, Dec. 20, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
For teens. Don’t miss this chance to watch an amazing line-up of Japanese animation on the big screen! Anime Twin Cities has teamed up with the library to offer something for everyone. Cosplay is encouraged! Visit www.hclib.org/teens/AnimeManga or stop by the library for more information.
Sponsored by the Anime Twin Cities.
Follow That Hobbit!
Thursday, Dec. 27, 3–4:30 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6250.
Grades 3-6. Join Bilbo Baggins on his journey from Hobbiton to the Lonely Mountain, and back again! Meet hobbits, dwarves, elves and wizards, and discover the magic of Middle Earth through games, activities and more. Costumes are encouraged, but not required.
Sponsored by Friends of the Champlin Library.
Baby Storytime
Wednesdays, Jan. 23–Feb. 27, 9:30 a.m.
Due to facilities modifications to the interior of the Champlin Library, programs in this series will be held at one of two meeting rooms at the Champlin Ice Forum at 12165 Ensign Ave. between Feb. 17-April 30.
Registration required, begins Dec 26. Register online or call 612-543-6250.
For children from birth to 24 months. Delight and stimulate your baby’s senses with books and music. Build brain power.
Library Laboratory: Recipe Scrapbook
Saturday, Jan. 26, 10:30a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Dec 29. Register online or call 612-543-6250.
Use family recipes and photos to create a frame-worthy scrapbook page, including artwork from the Minnesota Historical Society’s extensive cookbook collection. Be sure to bring photos and recipes from home. Some materials will be provided.
This project is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Presented in partnership with Minnesota Historical Society.
Toddler Storytime
Mondays, January 28, Feb. 4, Feb. 11 & Feb. 25, 10:30 a.m.
Due to facilities modifications to the interior of the Champlin Library, programs in this series will be held at one of two meeting rooms at the Champlin Ice Forum at 12165 Ensign Ave. between Feb. 17-April 30.
For families. For children ages 2 and 3. Interact with your toddler to nurture a love of books. Learn letters, sounds, and new words. Be active with music and movement.
Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays, Jan. 29–Feb. 26, 10:30 a.m.
For families. For children ages 4 to 6. Help your preschooler get ready to read. Enjoy stories together and build language skills.
Act Out for Kids: Storymaking
Thursday, Jan. 31, 4:30–6 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jan 3. Register online or call 612-543-6250.
Grades 1-2. Explore countless ways to create a story! Using fairy tales and simple acting games, you will be led by an experienced Guthrie teaching artist to create your own tales inspired by the twists and turns of your imagination. See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
This project is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Presented in collaboration with Guthrie Theater.
Baby Storytime
Saturdays, Feb. 2–16, 10:30 a.m.
For families. For children from birth to 24 months. Delight and stimulate your baby’s senses with books and music. Build brain power.
Act Out for Adults: Be Heard!
Saturday, Feb. 9, 1:30–3 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jan 12. Register online or call 612-543-6250.
Do you want to be heard? To be more easily understood? Learn tips, exercises and practical applications from an experienced Guthrie teaching artist on how to speak with a more motivating, inspiring and commanding voice. No experience necessary! See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
This project is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Presented in collaboration with Guthrie Theater.
Paws to Read
Sunday, Feb. 10, 12:30–2 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jan 13. Register online or call 612-543-6250.
Certified volunteers will help put young readers at ease so they can cuddle up with a dog or other animal and practice reading aloud. Call ahead to find out what types of animals will be visiting. Sign up for a 15-minute time slot at the information desk beginning Jan. 14.
Presented in collaboration with North Star Therapy Animals.
Master Gardener: Small Space Vegetable Gardening
Tuesday, Feb. 12, 6–7:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jan 15. Register online or call 612-543-6250.
You can create highly productive flower and vegetable gardens in small spaces. Learn to plan your space, use trellises, containers, wide-row or square-row, rounded beds and raised beds.
Presented in collaboration with Hennepin County Master Gardeners, University of Minnesota Extension.
