Compiled by Kathy Henderson
Familiar favorites and ongoing programs are on the October calendar at the St. Anthony Park Library, 2245 Como Ave. Unless specified, registration is not necessary.
Closing for staff training
All St. Paul Public Libraries will be closed on Thursday, Oct. 30, for staff training.
Ongoing programs
English Conversation Circle for Adults
4 to 5:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Oct. 2, 9 and 16. Join the University of Minnesota Retirees Volunteer Center and the Partners in English program for free English practice taking place in the library’s lower level auditorium. All levels of English language skill are welcome.
Storytime in the Park
10:30 to 11:15 a.m. on Tuesdays, Sept. 30 and Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28, at College Park, 2223 Carter Ave. Stories, songs, rhymes and puppets for children ages 5 and younger and their siblings with their caregivers.
In case of inclement weather, Storytime will be held in the SAP Library auditorium. The decision to move to the library will be made by 9:30 a.m. on Storytime days and posted to sppl.org/calendar.
Shake Your Sillies Out!
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturdays, Sept. 27 and Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25, in the lower level auditorium. This early childhood playtime for children ages 5 and younger with their caregivers includes stories, stretching and movement, designed to develop a love for books and make new friends.
Handiwork @ Your Library
10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Oct. 9. Knit, crochet, embroider and socialize with your neighbors. All ages welcome. Bring your own supplies. This program is co-hosted by SPPL and the St Anthony Park Area Seniors.
Paw Pals: Read with Enzo
10:15 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11. Youth ages 5-12 can read to Enzo, a friendly dog who loves to sit and listen to stories. Register in advance for a single 15-minute reading session by calling the library at 651-642-0411 or emailing [email protected].
Adult book club
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 27. Join library staff and fellow book lovers in the lower-level auditorium for lively conversation and refreshments. Call the library to find out what book the book club members chose as their October selection: 651-642-0411.
Tuesday with a Scholar
Tuesday with a Scholar kicks off its fall season with “The American Prairie” via Zoom from 12:30 to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7. Learn about the American prairie’s history and the environmental threats it faces today. Guest speakers: retired Minnesota Star Tribune journalists Dave Hage and Josephine Marcotty, authors of the recently published book “Sea of Grass: The Conquest, Ruin, and Redemption of Nature on the American Prairie.” Registration required: rclreads.bibliocommons.com/events/68b9f321ce3cf62f00ee09af.
This series is co-sponsored by the University of Minnesota’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and Ramsey County Library. See the Ramsey County Library website events for Oct. 14, 21 and 28 topics and presenters: rclreads.org. View previously recorded programs: rclreads.org/rcl-program-videos.
Compiled from the library website by Kathy Henderson.
