You’ll find familiar favorites, along with special programs, in the November calendar for the St. Anthony Park Library, 2245 Como Ave. Unless specified, registration is not necessary.
All St. Paul library locations will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day, and on Thursday, Nov. 28, Thanksgiving.
Special events
Second Thursday Forum: A Sea Change for Lake Superior: The Warming of the World’s Largest Lake. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14.
Famously frigid Lake Superior, which holds 10% of the world’s fresh water, is now among the fastest warming lakes in the world. Guest John Shepard, “A Sea Change” producer and writer, will share insights on the documentary and present ways to help keep Lake Superior cold, clear and clean.
The Center for Global Environmental Education at Hamline University produced the documentary, which explores the implications of this change and how citizens can help sustain the earth’s freshwater resources. The project is a co-production with PBS North. View the one-hour documentary and find details at https://cgee.hamline.edu/current-initiatives/sea-change-for-lake-superior.
Sponsored by the St. Anthony Park Branch Library Association, the Second Thursday Forum is a monthly program that focuses on topics of interest in the community.
Changing Times Book Group meets Nov. 23
“A magnificent debut novel that’s both an important cautionary tale and a deeply compelling family story. Although set in a stunningly well-imagined future in the aftermath of a climate apocalypse, The Great Transition is electrifyingly relevant.”
That’s how local author William Kent Krueger described this novel by Nick Fuller Googins, the next pick for the Changing Times Book Group. While published as a young-adult novel, The Great Transition speaks to all ages.
All are welcome to the discussion from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday on Nov. 23 at the St. Anthony Park Branch Library, 2245 Como Avenue. Refreshments served; no registration needed.
Hosted by the St. Paul Public Library and Transition Town – All Saint Anthony Park. Details at TransitionASAP.org/changing-times-book-group.
Ongoing programs
Storytime in College Park
10:30 to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays, Nov. 5 and 12at College Park, 2223 Carter Ave. Bring a blanket and get ready for stories, songs, rhymes and puppets. Storytime is designed for children ages birth to 5-years-old, their caregivers and siblings.
In the case of inclement weather, the event will move indoors to the library auditorium. The decision to relocate to the library will be made by 9:30 a.m. on storytime days and posted to sppl.org/calendar.
English conversation circle for adults
4 to 5:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Nov. 7, 14 and 21. Join the University of Minnesota Retirees Volunteer Center and the Partners in English program for free English practice at the library. All levels of English language skill are welcome.
Paw Pals: Read with Enzo:
10:15 to 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9. Youth ages 5 to 12 can read to a friendly dog that loves to sit and listen to stories. A single reading session will be a maximum of 15 minutes (to give opportunities for others to read.) Call 651-642-0411 or stop by the circulation desk at the St. Anthony Park Library to register your young reader.
HANDIWORK@ The Library
10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Nov. 14. Drop in at the St. Anthony Park Library on the second Thursday of the month to knit, crochet, embroider and socialize with your neighbors. Bring your own supplies. This program is designed for adults and is co-hosted by the St. Anthony Park Library and the St. Anthony Park Area Seniors.
Adult Book Club
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 25. Join library staff and fellow book lovers in the lower-level auditorium for lively conversation and refreshments. Stop in or call the library at 651-642-0411 for more information. All are welcome.
Submitted by the St. Anthony Park Library; compiled by Kathy Henderson, Bugle freelance writer.
