From pajama storytime to garden cleanup, the library is where it’s at

This spring, the Hamline Midway Library (1558 W. Minnehaha Ave.) is offering a film showing, book clubs, storytimes, and a gardening event to help library patrons learn, grow, and connect with their community.

Preschool Storytimes happen at 10:30am every Friday through May 20. Each storytime features finger plays, songs, puppets, and stories. They’re a great way for young children to develop their social skills, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and letter and number recognition—and they’re fun! Children of all activity levels are welcome.

Evening/Pajama Storytimes take place Tuesdays, Apr. 19 and 26, at 6:30pm. Pajamas, favorite blankets, and stuffed animals are all welcome to join in at these family events.

The Baby Boomers Book Club meets Sat., Apr. 16 at 1pm to discuss “The Virtues of Aging” by Jimmy Carter.

Also on Sat., Apr. 16, 3-4pm, the Teens Reading Bravely group meets in the library’s new teen area. The group is recommended for ages 14+, grades 9+. Members focus on reading books in the Read Brave genre. Read Brave is the St. Paul Public Library’s annual program encouraging young people and adults to read young adult novels and discuss them together.

The Hamline Midway Library Association is hosting a garden clean-up day on Sat., Apr. 16 at 2pm to get the library’s pollinator-friendly gardens ready for spring. Please bring gardening gloves and trowels if you have them. Master gardeners will be available to guide volunteer efforts. Get your hands dirty and make our library grounds more beautiful! Call Carrie Pomeroy at 651-645-1196 for more details or with any questions.

On Wed., Apr. 27 from 1-3pm, Jody’s Documentary Series features the film “My Way to Olympia” directed by Niko Von Glasow, a funny and insightful documentary about the Paralympics.

The library will be closed on Thur., May 5 for staff training.

The Saints and Sinners Book Club meets on Sat., May 7, 1-3pm. This month’s title for discussion is “The Boreal Owl Murder” by Jan Dunlap. Please contact Geraldine Balter at gerribalter@gmail.com or 651-224-5570 for more information.