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Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award, March 1–March 22
Kids in grades 3-8 can vote for their favorite book between March 1 and March 22 at the library. You must read at least three nominated titles to be eligible to vote!

Family Storytime
Tuesdays, Feb. 19, 26, March 5–26, 10:30 a.m.
For children age 2 and up. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement with your children.


Baby Storytime
Tuesdays, April 2–30, 10:15 a.m.
For children from birth to 24 months. Delight and stimulate your baby's senses with books and music. Build brain power.

Teen Anime Club
Wednesday, March 13, April 10, May 8, 3:30–5 p.m. For teens. Can't get enough anime? Join up to watch and review brand-new anime episodes, share artwork and hang out with other anime fans.

Paint It Green: Frame Ups
Saturday, March 23, 11a.m. – noon
Registration required, begins Feb 23. Register online or call 612-543-5800.
K-grade 6. Create a fun picture frame using discarded mat board and a variety of materials such as seashells and beads. Materials provided.

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