October at Your Library
There is a lot happening at St. Paul Public Library this month for both young people and adults.
Politics and stories covering the upcoming election have been in the news nonstop lately, but it isn’t always easy to find the information that is important to you. St. Paul Public Library has voter information and education to help you prepare for the election on November 5.
Learn about Minnesota’s voting system with Secretary of State Steve Simon and go behind the scenes with a Star Tribune reporter as they share how their newsroom works and what drives their approach to coverage. They’ll share tips on how to decipher misinformation, particularly on social media. Check sppl.org/events for dates and more information.
MEA break, where students and families enjoy an extra-long weekend, is coming up mid-October. Students ages 7-11 can find fun, hands-on activities at these four library locations during this out-of-school time:
- Color x Chalk Creations presented by Now Make Art at Riverview Library, 1 East George Street, on October 17 from 2 to 4 p.m.
- Puppet and Mask Making presented by In the Heart of the Beast at Rondo Library, 461 North Dale Street, on October 18 from 2-4 p.m.
- Building Nature Forts presented by Now Make Art at St. Anthony Park Library, 2245 Como Avenue, on October 19 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Hmong Farm Guerilla Pastures with visiting goats, chickens, and a beehive at Arlington Hills Library, 1200 Payne Avenue, on October 19 from 2-4 p.m.
The West 7th Library, located in the West 7th Community Center at 265 Oneida Street, has regular programming for children and families: Playdate, a time for families with young children to socialize and play together, Tuesdays 3-5PM; and Storytime on Wednesdays 10:30-11:15AM.
The West 7th Community Center is a polling place for the election Tuesday, November 5. Voter registration forms are available at the Community Center and at the West 7th Library.
