Happy Anniversary

Galaxie Library celebrates 20 years of service

 

Throughout the month of October, enjoy Japanese style drumming, the story of a former slave, bluegrass music, and American Indian dance as part of the 20^th anniversary of Dakota County's Galaxie Library. In addition to the October programs, a celebration will commemorate the library's anniversary on Thursday, Oct. 14 from 4–5 p.m. at Galaxie Library, 14955 Galaxie Ave., Apple Valley. Rosie the Clown and pianist Collin Taylor will keep visitors entertained, and local dignitaries offer comments to celebrate the library's history. Refreshments will be served.

 

Some of the Minnesota Legacy programs held throughout October at the Galaxie Library in honor of the 20^th Anniversary include:

Mu Daiko Drummers

Experience this energetic and dynamic production of Japanese style drumming, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2 – 3 pm,

 

Faces of Minnesota

Actors from the Dakota County Historical Society explore the roles of former slave, George Daniels, as well as William and Mary LeDuc in the early years of Minnesota Statehood, Thursday, Oct. 7, 7–8 p.m.

 

Singleton Street Blue Grass Band

Join us for an evening of blue grass music and stories celebrating how music has played an important role in immigrant communities, Tuesday, Oct. 12, 7–8 p.m.

 

Larry Yazzie and the Native Pride Dancers

Join in this rhythmic production of American Indian storytelling, music and dancing.

Saturday, Oct. 30, 11 a.m.–noon

 

Celebrity Storytime

Listen to local celebrities, heroes and community helpers share their favorite stories in celebration of Galaxie Library's 20^th Anniversary, Saturday, Oct. 9, 10:15–11 a.m.

 

Minnesota Zoomobile

Live animals, biological artifacts, storytelling and audience participation are used to create a fun, memorable program, Saturday, Oct. 9, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

 

All programs are free and open to the public.

 

Dakota County's Galaxie Library was built in October 1990. After being remodeled, it celebrated a reopening in April 2005. Galaxie Library is one of Dakota County's two busiest locations, circulating more than a million items per year and offering internet access at 27 public terminals along with free Wi-Fi network access for laptop users. For more information, visit www.dakotacounty.us/library.