Hamline Library posts monthly events

The Hamline Midway Library, 1558 W. Minnehaha Ave., has a variety of activities planned for all ages in February and March, from hands-on crafts for adults and kids, to exciting cultural events. Among the events are:

—Every Friday through Mar. 7, come to the Hamline Midway Library from 10:30-11am for Toddler and Pre-School Storytime.

—Mon., Feb. 17, all St. Paul Library locations will be closed for Presidents Day.

—Wed., Feb. 19, the library’s Wednesdays@1:00 series continues with the last presentation of Swedish Weaving with Ruthanne, from 1-2:15pm. Learn the art and skill of Swedish weaving in this hands-on workshop. Craft supplies are provided for a $10 contribution. Please bring your own small scissors. Registration required; please call 651-642-0293 to sign up.

—Wed., Feb. 19, 7-8:15pm, the Fireside Reading Series features Heid E. Erdrich, whose book “Original Local: Indigenous Foods, Stories, and Recipes from the Upper Midwest” explores indigenous menus and stories. Presented by the Friends of the St. Paul Public Library with co-sponsor Micawber’s Books.

—Mon., Feb. 24, 6:30-7pm, families can enjoy Evening Reads and Activities with literacy volunteer Lark.

—Wed., Feb. 26 and Wed., Mar. 12, from 1-3pm, Harriet Mednick presents Leaf, Bean, Pod, Bottle as part of the Wednesdays@1:00 series. The talk focuses on the cultural histories of tea, coffee, chocolate, and scotch.

—Wed., Feb. 26, 7-8:15pm, teacher, writer, and minister Karen Hering closes the Fireside Readings Series with a discussion of her book “Writing to Wake the Soul: Opening the Sacred Conversation Within.” Presented by the Friends of the St. Paul Public Library with co-sponsor Micawber’s Books.

—Sat., Mar. 1, 1-3pm, the Saints and Sinners Mystery Book Club meets. Join the club for discussions of good mysteries. Contact Geraldine Balter at 651-224-5570 for information about the latest titles to be discussed.

—Wed., Mar. 5, 1-3pm, the Wednesdays@1:00 series features Dr. Stephanie Digby’s intimate look at plants and fungi in her talk Botany for Non-Botanists. The presentation will include gardening tips.

—Sat., Mar. 8, 1:30-3pm, the Saturday Club has its monthly meet-up, featuring science projects for kids.