GF Public Library: November Activities!
GF Public Library Children’s Programming
Nov 1: 10:00a.m. – Preschool Storytime
Nov 3: 10:00a.m. – Toddler Storytime
Nov 5: 10:00 a.m. – READ dogs
READ dogs will come to the library the second Saturday during the winter months. Please contact the Children’s Department at the Grand Forks Public Library to make an appointment. Each child reads to the dog for fifteen minutes.
Nov 5: 2:00 p.m. – Mission Nutrition: Thanksgiving.
UND students will present “Mission Nutrition: Thanksgiving.” They will help kids create a fun snack, and share tips for eating healthy at Thanksgiving.
Nov 6: 1:00 p.m. – LEGO @ Your Library
The Children’s Department will host LEGO @ Your Library the first Sunday each month from
1-4 p.m. We will set out LEGOS for families to enjoy
Nov 8: 10:00 a.m. – Preschool Storytime
Nov 10: 10:00 a.m. – Toddler Storytime
Nov 15: 10:00 a.m. – Preschool Storytime
Nov 17: 10:00 a.m. – Toddler Storytime
Nov 22: 10:00 a.m. – Preschool Storytime
Nov 29: 10:00 a.m. – Preschool Storytime
GF Public Library Computer Classes
Nov 2: 10:00 a.m. – Drop-In Computer Help
Do you need help with a computer-related question? Drop in for a short one-on-one session with a librarian. *Librarians are able to provide help on general computer topics only.
Nov 3: 6:00 p.m. – Picture This!
Learn to transfer pictures from your digital camera to a computer, crop photos, remove red eye, resize and more. If you have a digital camera, please bring it with you to class.
Nov 5: 10:00 a.m. – Microsoft Excel
Take the mystery out of the spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel 2007 – create easily sorted lists, track your spending, or balance your budget.
Nov 9: 10:00 a.m. – Drop-In Computer Help
Do you need help with a computer-related question? Drop in for a short one-on-one session with a librarian. *Librarians are able to provide help on general computer topics only.
Nov 10: 6:00 p.m. – Facebook
Keep in touch with friends and relatives across the country with Facebook, one of the most popular social media sites on the Internet today. Come and learn about Wall posting, privacy settings, and more. *If you need to create an account, please come half an hour before class for assistance.
Nov 12: 10:00 a.m. – Microsoft Word
Create a text document using Microsoft Word. Learn how to navigate the program, insert pictures, change font size and color, and much more.
Nov 16: 10:00 a.m. – Drop-In Computer Help
Nov 17: 6:00 p.m. – Computers 101
The basic Windows info session is designed as a class for beginners who have little or no experience with computers. You will gain an understanding of the mouse, keyboard, tower, desktop, and monitor, get familiar with Windows, learn the ins and outs of the program, and file organization, and become familiar with the “desktop”.
Nov 19: 10:00 a.m. – Virtual Yard Sale
Would you like to learn more about buying and selling on the internet? Come and learn about Craigslist, Ebay, Amazon, and PayPal.
Nov 23: 10:00 a.m. – Drop-In Computer Help
Nov 30: 10:00 a.m. – Drop-In Computer Help
Grand Forks Public Library Book Clubs
Nov 8: 7:00 p.m. – This & That Book Club
“Dracula” by Bram Stoker
Nov 15: 7:00 p.m. – Great Reads Book Club
“The Elegance of the Hedgehog” by Muriel Barbery
Nov 30: 7:00 p.m. – Classic Re-Reads Book Club
“The Color Purple” By Alice Walker
Additional Programming
Nov 2: 6:00-8:00 p.m. – Writers Group @ the Grand Forks Public Library
Open to anyone 18 years of age and over the Writers Group will meet every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Join Fancee Long -Gorski in discussing many parts of the writing process including characterization, dialogue, point of view, and pacing. Please bring your own writing tools, (pen, paper, and laptop) and be prepared to share and discuss. All interested are asked to pre -register at the GFPL reference desk, although walk-ins are welcome.
Nov 6: 2:00 p.m. – Create-A-Card
Join Melinda Harder at the Grand Forks Public Library and create your own holiday greeting cards! Supplies are provided.
Nov 12: 3:00-5:00 p.m. – National Gaming Day
Come to the Grand Forks Public on Nov 12th from 3:00-5:00 p.m. and enjoy some on-line gaming. The computer lab has been reserved for those two hours strictly for the gamers! Any age welcome. For more information contact the GFPL Reference desk at 701-772-8116 or check out our website at www. gflibrary.com.
Nov 16: 9:00 a.m. – 5:45 p.m. – Write-In
Do you need space to work on your novel? Come to the Grand Forks Public Library Write-In. On November 16, any time from 9am to 5:45pm, writers are encouraged to come and write in our meeting room. The Write-In will be followed by a meeting of the library’s writing group at 6pm. The GFPL Write-In is part of National Novel Writing Month. For more information, go to www.nanowrimo.org.
Nov 16: 6:00-8:00 p.m. – Writers Group @ the Grand Forks Public Library
Open to anyone 18 years of age and over the Writers Group will meet every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Join Fancee Long-Gorski in discussing many parts of the writing process including characterization, dialogue, point of view, and pacing. Please bring your own writing tools, (pen, paper, and laptop) and be prepared to share and discuss. All interested are asked to pre-register at the GFPL reference desk, although walk-ins are welcome.
Nov 17: 6:00 p.m. – Twilight/Breaking Dawn Teen Event
Celebrate the opening of “Breaking Dawn” with a teen activity at the Grand Forks Public Library. Discuss the opening of this long awaited movie with some fun games and snacks to share. For more information please contact GFPL Reference at 701-772-8116 or check out our website at www. gflibrary.com
Nov 19: 1:00 p.m. – Make It/Take It Teen Craft
Teens are invited to the Grand Forks Public Library for a Make It/Take It craft. Spend some creative time with other teens as you work on a holiday craft that you can share! For more information please contact GFPL Reference at 701-772-8116 or check out our website at www. gflibrary.com
Nov
19: 3:00 p.m. – Teen Advisory BoardnMeeting
Open to all teens from grades 7-12 (public, private, or home schooled). For more information about TAB visit www.gflibrary.com, or the GFPL Teen Department on Facebook.
Nov 20: 5:15 p.m. – Movie Night @ The Library
Popcorn provided, just bring your own beverage!
All ages welcome; children under the age of 13 need to be accompanied by an adult, 18 years of age or older. This movie is rated PG-13 and the running time is approximately 2 hours.
Please be sure your child has transportation to and from this event. For more information about this event please call the Grand Forks Public Library at 701-772-8116.
Nov 20th – Nov 26th – National Game and Puzzle Week
Celebrate National Game and Puzzle Week at the Grand Forks Public Library! The library will provide board and card games, and puzzles all week long to enjoy and strategize. For more information please contact GFPL Reference at 701-772-8116 or check out our website at www. gflibrary.com
GF Public Library Public Meetings
Nov 10: 4:45 p.m. – Library Board Meeting – Open to the public.
Nov 14: 7:00 p.m. – Friends of the Library meeting – Open to the public.
The Grand Forks Public Library will be closed on November 11th in observation of Veterans Day.
The Grand Forks Public Library will be closed on November 24th in observation of Thanksgiving.
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