Pleasant Hill Library Events

Children Invited to Special Music Program At Pleasant Hill Library

 

Children age birth to 5 years old are invited to a special music program at the Pleasant Hill Library on Monday, September 27 at 10:30 a.m.  Children will be able to explore the magic of music and play through hands-on activities with McPhail Center for Music's early childhood music specialists.  Parents and children will learn and experience music's impact on learning and reading readiness.  There is no charge for the program, but registration is required.  People may register by calling the library at 651-438-0200 or by visiting the library website at www.dakotacounty.us/library. 

This is a Minnesota Legacy Program.  Legacy Programs are funded by The Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.  The amendment was passed in 2008 when Minnesotans voted to dedicate funding to preserve Minnesota's art and cultural heritage.  Dakota County Libraries were provided more than $90,000 this year to support unique cultural programming. 

Story Times at the Pleasant Hill Library

 

All story times are free and do not require registration. New families are always welcome to attend.

On Monday, September 20, at 10:15 AM, babies up to age 24 months with their caregivers are welcome to attend a celebration of babies!  Special stories will include:Ten, Nine, Eight and Big Fat Hen.

 

At 10:30 AM on Tuesday, September 21, toddlers are invited to come to a story time with that will  feature favorite tales and stories about puppies and doggies. A special guest librarian will lead the toddler story time. Toddler story time is designed for children ages 2 and 3 and is aimed at beginning an early appreciation for reading.

 

At 10:30 AM on Wednesday, September 22, preschoolers (children ages 4- 6 years) will also hear stories from a guest librarian.  There may be a bit of  singing and dancing during the morning.  To finish story time, there will be a theme-related craft project that the children may take home.

 

For further information about the library's story times, or other programs offered for children, please call 651-438-0200.   

Pleasant Hill Library Offers Free Adult Computer Classes this Fall

 

The Pleasant Hill Library will offer a series of free computer classes for beginners starting in Mid-September.  Registration is required for each class and begins two weeks prior to the class date.  People may register on line at www.dakotacounty.us/library or call the Pleasant Hill Library at 651-438-0200.  Classes being offered this fall are:

 

Beginning Internet – Wed Sept 29  2-4pm

Gain a basic understanding of the Internet. You'll learn about web browsers—and how to navigate one. Locate things on the Internet using a search engine, a website URL address and the   toolbar. Prerequisites: Computer Basics class and/or ability to use the mouse. Prerequisites: Computer Basics class and/or ability to use the mouse

Cut, Copy, Paste  -  Wed Oct 13  2-4pm

During this class you will practice moving text by using Copy/Paste, Cut/Paste and dragging text. The class will use the Internet and Microsoft Word. Prerequisite: Basic Internet knowledge.

MS Word  - 2007  -  Wed, Oct 27  2-4pm

Learn the basic features of Microsoft Word, a word processing program. Create a document using many of the software features. Learn to format, set margins and save your document. Prerequisite: Computer Basics class and/or ability to use the mouse

MS Excel -  2007  -  Thurs.  Nov 18, 2-4pm

This class covers the basics of using Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software through the example of a family budget. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word or equivalent.

Children Celebrate the Fall Season with Program at the Library

 

The Pleasant Hill Library and the Hastings Early Family Education Program will present a program for children age three to five years old on

Friday, September 17^th at 10:15 a.m.  The name of the program is "Let's go on a Fall Walk". 

The program will be filled with autumn-related activities, stories, games and crafts.  There is no charge for the program, but space is limited.  For complete details or to sign up for the program, call the Pleasant Hill Library at 651-438-0200.  

Flamenco Dance at Pleasant Hill Library Performers at library Sept. 18

 

Come and enjoy the passion and spirit of Spanish flamenco music and dance.  The group "Flamenco Espana" featuring noted guitarist Michael Hauser, will be performing on Saturday, Sept 18, 2010 at 2:00 pm, at the Dakota County Pleasant Hill Library in Hastings.  Flamenco reflects the many rich influences of the native cultures of Spain. Listen to a wide variety of styles, from the most serious, to the light-hearted. The music is accompanied by the dancer's rhythmic footwork and hand clapping that makes up Flamenco's excitingand powerful dance.

 

This presentation is part of Dakota County Library's annual Minnesota Mosaic® cultural arts series, which is sponsored by The Dakota County Library Foundation. This project was also funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

 

All Minnesota Mosaic® events are free and open to all ages.