Hamline library schedules events

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IOC_LibraryThe Hamline Midway Library, 1558 W. Minnehaha Ave., is offering a wide assortment of activities in the next month for all ages:

—The library features Toddler and Pre-School Storytime on Fridays, Apr. 18, 25, and May 2 and 9. All storytimes are from 10:30-11am.

—Sat., Apr. 12, the Saturday Club will feature puppet-making for school-aged children from 1-3pm.

— Mon., Apr. 14, 6-8pm, the Twin Cities Media Alliance presents “There’s an app for that,” a session on the many apps available for business or personal organizing. Discover which apps should be loaded on your smart phone or tablet in this fun, fast-paced session. Bring your smart phone or tablet. Pre-register by calling 651-642-0293, by visiting the library’s website at www.sppl.org, or stopping in at the library.

—The library will host a Second Annual Charlie Chaplin Film Festival on Fri., Apr. 18, 1:30-3pm, featuring the short silent comedies “The Pilgrim” and “The Adventurer.” Free hot popcorn and beverages will be served, plus there will be a costume contest for best Charlie Chaplin lookalike. All ages are welcome.

—Sat., Apr. 19 is a big day for young book lovers, starting with Paw Pals from 1:30-3pm. Children ages 6 to 12 can sign up to read with Toby and Marsha, a dog and human team trained to encourage young readers. Advance registration is required, so please call the library at 651-642-0293 or stop by to sign up for a 15 minute block of reading time.

—Also on Sat., Apr. 19, the Kids Book Club meets from 1:30-2:30pm. The club features treats, activities, and prizes for book fans ages 8-12. The Teen Book Club meets 2:30-3:30pm and also features treats and fun activities for ages 12-18.

—On Mon., Apr. 21, 6:30-8pm, the library hosts the Cracked Walnut Reading Series, with local authors sharing their work.

—All St. Paul library locations will be closed on Sun., Apr. 20 for Easter and Thur., May 1 for all-day staff training.

—The Saints and Sinners Mystery Book Club will meet on Sat., May 3, 1-3pm, to discuss good mysteries. Call Geraldine Balter for the latest titles under discussion at 651-224-5570 or email her at gerrib13@q.com.

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