Children Learn to Make Music With Their Voices at the Library
Children age 9 to 12 years old are invited to the Pleasant Hill Library on Thursday, January 27th for an exciting afternoon of music-making. Children will have the chance to work with a professional beat box expert to learn how to transform their voices into drums, trumpets, cymbals and violins. Children will also be able to create their own unique composition in the workshop. This event is presented by Steppingstone Theatre. There is no charge for the event, but registration is required due to limited seating. To register, visit the front desk of the library, or click on the library website at www.dakotacounty.us/library. This is a Minnesota Legacy Program.
Chill Out at the Library! Join Winter Jackets Reading Program– Now until February 28
All adults are invited to join the tenth annual “Winter Jackets” program at Pleasant Hill Library. Winter is a great time to cuddle up to a good book—and that’s what the program is all about. Grab a book – perhaps one you’ve been wanting to read for a long time, sit down and take the time to just enjoy reading. “Winter Jackets” is a winter reading program only for adults. Sign up at the library, read or listen to a book, fill out a quick review form for each book you read, and enter your name in a weekly drawing for prizes. The program runs from January 10 to February 28th this year.
Winter Jackets is presented in partnership with the Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA). There is no cost to participate. For more information call 651-438-0200 or visit www.dakotacounty.us/library.
Free Computer Class at the Library in January
MS Word Class - Thursday, January 20, 2011 2-4 pm
Pleasant Hill Library will be offering a free computer class on learning the word processing program, Microsoft Word on Thursday, January 20, from 2-4 pm. Learn the basic features of MS Word and create a document using many of the software features. Learn to format, set margins and save your document. Class is limited to 10 people and registration is required. You can register by calling the library at 438-0200 or register online at www.dakotacounty.us/library
Come to Baby Story Time at the Library
Babies and their caregivers are invited to a special story time on Monday, January 24 at 10:15 a.m. in the Pleasant Hill Library meeting room. Babies age newborn to 24 months will enjoy a morning filled with stories, songs, bounces and playtime geared to entertain and educate babies. Story time is free, and no registration is required. For more information, call the library at 651-438-0200.
Ready. Set. Sing!
Children age Birth to Five Years Old are invited to the Pleasant Hill Library at 10:30 a.m.m on Monday, January 31 for a morning filled with magic and music! This event is presented by the MacPhail Center for Music Early Childhood Program. Children and their parents will explore the magic of music and play through hands-on activities with MacPhail music specialists. They will experience music's impact on learning and reading readiness.
There is no charge for the event, however registration is required due to space limitations. To register, stop in the library or visit the library website at www.dakotacounty.us/library. This is a Minnesota Legacy Program.
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