Sun Ray

branch.sunray@ci.stpaul.mn.us

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Hours

Monday: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Library Profile 2006 (PDF)
History and Photo Album

Storytimes

Play & Learn - Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon

Toys and storytimes for families and care givers with children ages birth to five years in a casual play environment.
Provided by Resources for Child Caring.

Preschool Storytimes - Fridays at 10:30 a.m.

Summer Reading Program

Sign up for the Summer Reading rewards program at your library. You'll get a reading record to keep track of your time spent reading this summer.

Read for 10 hours and earn a free book!

Read for 20 hours and earn a second free book!

Board Games Galore

Thursdays, 3 - 5 p.m.,
July 10 - August 29

Come alone or with friends and play Life, Sorry, Clue, and other board games. For grades 3-6.

Teen Knitting Group

Wednesdays, 2 - 3 p.m., July 9 - August 20

Do you like to knit? Would you like to learn how? We'll supply needles, yarn, and coaching for your first project: scarves for a local shelter.

If you're already a knitter, you're welcome to bring your own project to work on. We'll have visits by guest knitters and plan a field trip by city bus to a local yarn shop.

If you're interested, stop at the Sun Ray Information Desk and let staff know or call 651-501-6300 to register. It's not a commitment - you're just giving us an idea of how many people to expect.

English Conversation Group

Tuesdays, 3 - 5 p.m.

Use Rosetta Stone or chat with others at this 2-hour session. For teens and adults who want to improve their English.

Computer Classes

Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Please call 651-501-6300 to register.

July 23
E-mail Basics: Working hands-on at a computer, you'll learn how to set up and use your own free e-mail account.

August 6
Senior Surf Day - A free, beginning computer class for older adults taught by Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging. No computer experience necessary.

August 12
Computer Basics - For people with no computer experience. Learn basic mouse and keyboarding skills and learn about different types of computer equipment and the parts of a computer workstation.

August 20
Internet Basics: Learn what the Internet is; how to use the Internet Explorer browser, access a web site, move around a web page, use search engines; and evaluate information found on the web.

August 27
E-mail Basics: Working hands-on at a computer, you'll learn how to set up and use your own free e-mail account.

GED Classes

Preparing to take the GED? Free help is available!

Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Classes are taught by staff from the Hubbs Center for Lifelong Learning.

Circuit Bending Workshop

August 4, 4:30 p.m.

This Beatrix*JAR workshop transforms circuit board to sonic canvas and gives recycled toys a new life as unique new musical instruments. A direct result of experimentation and play, circuit bending requires very little technical know-how to get started.

Please bring a battery powered toy and extra batteries for the circuit bending workshop.

Becoming a U.S. Citizen

Become aware of the legal and educational requirements, hear about the common problems and get help finding legal resources.

• August 11, 6 - 8 p.m. (presented in Spanish)
• August 18, 6 - 8 p.m. (presented in Hmong)
• August 25, 6 - 8 p.m. (presented in Somali)

Part of the Saint Paulitics series, dedicated to informing, engaging, and involving citizens in the democratic process.

Job Search Assistance

Help looking for a job, filling out applications and writing resumes and cover letters is available free from Kevin Corcoran, a job search representative from Goodwill-Easter Seals. No appointments required.

Drop in between 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., the second Monday of the month:

• August 11

East Side Book Club

All are welcome to attend the book club which meets the fourth Monday of each month.

Registration is taken by the East Side Senior Program. For more information call 651-293-8733.

Rent-A-Read Collection

Rent the latest bestsellers for just 25 cents a day. More information...

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