Introduction to Hmong Needlework

Join us for a cultural program of Hmong Needlework (paj ntaub). Participants will learn unique patterns and the rich history of the Hmong paj ntaub (“flower cloth”). Local artist Mandora Young will lead participants in selecting a pattern and creating their own paj nta......More

Join us for a cultural program of Hmong Needlework (paj ntaub). Participants will learn unique patterns and the rich history of the Hmong paj ntaub (“flower cloth”). Local artist Mandora Young will lead participants in selecting a pattern and creating their own paj ntaub. Materials provided. Rockford Road Library will display the completed pieces in May in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library. Participants are not required to attend all six sessions, though it is recommended. Space is limited. To register, please call 612-543-5875 or register online at www.hclib.org/events.

Family Storytime

For children ages birth to 5 years old and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Siblings welcome.

Introduction to Hmong Needlework

Join us for a cultural program of Hmong Needlework (paj ntaub). Participants will learn unique patterns and the rich history of the Hmong paj ntaub (“flower cloth”). Local artist Mandora Young will lead participants in selecting a pattern and creating their own paj nta......More

Join us for a cultural program of Hmong Needlework (paj ntaub). Participants will learn unique patterns and the rich history of the Hmong paj ntaub (“flower cloth”). Local artist Mandora Young will lead participants in selecting a pattern and creating their own paj ntaub. Materials provided. Rockford Road Library will display the completed pieces in May in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library. Participants are not required to attend all six sessions, though it is recommended. Space is limited. To register, please call 612-543-5875 or register online at www.hclib.org/events.

Family Storytime

For children ages birth to 5 years old and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Siblings welcome.

Textiles for Teens: Pattern Design Studio

Grades 8-12. Get a jump start on your surface design career! Design your own repeating pattern using traditional illustration techniques and then print your pattern on a cotton tote bag. Take your pattern block home to use again and again. Materials provided. Collabora......More

Grades 8-12. Get a jump start on your surface design career! Design your own repeating pattern using traditional illustration techniques and then print your pattern on a cotton tote bag. Take your pattern block home to use again and again. Materials provided. Collaborator: Textile Center. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Introduction to Hmong Needlework

Join us for a cultural program of Hmong Needlework (paj ntaub). Participants will learn unique patterns and the rich history of the Hmong paj ntaub (“flower cloth”). Local artist Mandora Young will lead participants in selecting a pattern and creating their own paj nta......More

Join us for a cultural program of Hmong Needlework (paj ntaub). Participants will learn unique patterns and the rich history of the Hmong paj ntaub (“flower cloth”). Local artist Mandora Young will lead participants in selecting a pattern and creating their own paj ntaub. Materials provided. Rockford Road Library will display the completed pieces in May in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library. Participants are not required to attend all six sessions, though it is recommended. Space is limited. To register, please call 612-543-5875 or register online at www.hclib.org/events.

Letter Writing Social Hour

Suffering from screen fatigue? Rediscover vintage social media with us and establish a fun, new writing practice! We’ll supply stickers, stationery, postcards, fun pens, letter-writing inspiration, and more! Bring an address, a friend, or just yourself. Sponsor: Friend......More

Suffering from screen fatigue? Rediscover vintage social media with us and establish a fun, new writing practice! We’ll supply stickers, stationery, postcards, fun pens, letter-writing inspiration, and more! Bring an address, a friend, or just yourself. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.

Family Storytime

For children ages birth to 5 years old and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Siblings welcome.

For Nonfiction Writers: Strengthening the Writer’s Authentic Voice

When we talk about voice in creative nonfiction (CNF), we mean the voice of the writer, the one crafting the narrator, the sentences, and the deeper subject. So rather than finding our authentic writer’s voice, we craft it. According to CNF writer and teacher Jennifer......More

When we talk about voice in creative nonfiction (CNF), we mean the voice of the writer, the one crafting the narrator, the sentences, and the deeper subject. So rather than finding our authentic writer’s voice, we craft it. According to CNF writer and teacher Jennifer Sinor, “Voice is one of the most vital yet ephemeral qualities of writing.” We will read from a selection of diverse CNF writers, discussing the qualities that make each writer’s voice unique and recognizable, and then apply these learnings to the crafting of our own authentic voices. Part of a four-part series, “For Nonfiction Writers.” Attendance at all four sessions not required. Collaborator: The Loft Literary Center. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. "For Nonfiction Writers" series at Rockford Road Library: February 3: Personal Essay vs. Memoir March 3: Nonfiction Basics April 7: Strengthening the Writer's Authentic Voice May 5: Creative Nonfiction Forms & Structures

Adult Coloring Hour

Looking for a way to reduce some stress and unwind? Join us for a relaxing coloring hour every 2nd Thursday of the month. Listen to calming music, meet new people, and color your heart away. No experience needed. Materials provided. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin Cou......More

Looking for a way to reduce some stress and unwind? Join us for a relaxing coloring hour every 2nd Thursday of the month. Listen to calming music, meet new people, and color your heart away. No experience needed. Materials provided. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.