Iconic showman extraordinaire, motivational lecturer, best-selling author, public servant - P.T. Barnum lives again to celebrate the bicentennial year of his birth by sharing the secrets of his immense success and some wonderful stories of world-famous scams, including his own.
The program is distilled from actual lectures delivered and books written by P.T. Barnum and includes a "beautiful baby (picture) contest"; the very kind Barnum used to promote his exhibitions. Bring a baby picture to enter!
This program is funded with money from the vote of Minnesota residents on November 4, 2008, which dedicated funding to preserve our state's art and cultural heritage.
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Programs Sponsored by the Friends of the Library For more information about any of the following programs, contact the Library's Programming Manager.
Ramsey County Library is in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. If you need an accommodation for a program offered by the Library, please call (651) 486-2200. Adult Programs 
P.T. Barnum: The Greatest Showman on EarthSaturday, March 6 2 p.m. RCL - Shoreview 
Meet the Author: Julie KlassenSaturday, March 20 2 p.m. RCL - Shoreview
Shoreview resident and bestselling author, Julie Klassen, will speak about and sign copies of her third novel. Moving, mysterious and romantic, The Silent Governess takes readers inside the intriguing life of a 19th-century governess in an English manor house where all is not as it appears.
Klassen is a Minnesota Book Awards finalist. A pair of tickets to the Awards Gala will be given away at this event! Click here to vote for the Minnesota Book Awards Readers' Choice Award!  This program is funded with money from the vote of Minnesota residents on November 4, 2008, which dedicated funding to preserve our state's art and cultural heritage. 
Meet the Author: Dara Moskowitz GrumdahlMonday, March 22 7 p.m. RCL - Arden Hills
Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl, dining critic and senior editor for Minnesota Monthly, has been reviewing restaurants and covering food and wine in the Twin Cities since 1995. She has worked for the City Pages, Gourmet, USA Today, Wine & Spirits, Bon Appetit and Saveur.
In Drink This: Wine Made Simple, her first book, Grumdahl tells would-be wine aficionados that the only taste that matters is their own. The book is an entertaining read and a first-rate plunge into "the most wonderful drink in the world." Grumdahl is a Minnesota Book Awards finalist. A pair of tickets to the Awards Gala will be given away at this event! Click here to vote for the Minnesota Book Awards Readers' Choice Award! This program is funded with money from the vote of Minnesota residents on November 4, 2008, which dedicated funding to preserve our state's art and cultural heritage. 
Save the Aids OrphansSunday, March 14 2 - 4 p.m. RCL - Maplewood
Come and meet Nelson Lufafa, director of the Save the Aids Orphans orphanage in Uganda. Find out small and practical ways you and your family can make a difference in the lives of children in Africa. Refreshments will be served.
White Bear ReadsRCL - White Bear Lake
White Bear Read aims to promote reading and community togetherness through a variety of activities including book discussions, a student film festival, author appearances, guest speaker presentations and more.
Three titles have been chosen for this program including Tales of the Road: Highway 61 by Cathy Wurzer, Winter War by William Durbin for the elementary-aged reader and Memory Boy by Will Weaver for middle school children. White Bear Reads is funded with money from the vote of Minnesota residents on November 4, 2008, which dedicated funding to preserve our state's art and cultural heritage. 
Meet the Author: William DurbinTuesday, March 23 6:30 p.m. RCL - White Bear Lake
Come and hear Minnesota author William Durbin talk about what motivated him to become a writer. His newest book, Winter War, is set in the fall of 1939, when the Soviet Union invaded Finland. Be inspired by this tale of overcoming a disability and the politics of war. Lake Country Booksellers will sell copies of this book at the program.
Meet the Author: Cara BlackThursday, April 1 2 p.m. RCL - North St. Paul
Cara Black, San Francisco native, presents Murder in the Palais Royal. This is the tenth book in Black's Parisian crime series starring P.I. Aimée Leduc.
In Murder In The Palais Royal, Aimée's business partner, René, has been shot, and eyewitnesses have identified Aimee as the culprit. Two murders ensue. This program is funded with money from the vote of Minnesota residents on November 4, 2008, which dedicated funding to preserve our state's art and cultural heritage.
Community Cinema at the LibraryThursday, April 8 7 - 8:30 p.m. RCL - Maplewood
Community Cinema pairs independent films with lively panel discussions featuring local experts and community leaders and is moderated by hosts from Twin Cities Public Television.
Dirt - The Movie: Inspired by William Bryant Logan's acclaimed book Dirt: The Ecstatic Skin of the Earth, find out how industrial farming, mining and urban development have led us toward cataclysmic droughts, starvation, floods and climate change. Dirt is a part of everything we eat, drink and breathe. Which is why we should stop treating it like, well... dirt. This program is funded with money from the vote of Minnesota residents on November 4, 2008, which dedicated funding to preserve our state's art and cultural heritage. 
Meet the Author: Will WeaverTuesday, April 20 6:30 p.m. RCL - White Bear Lake
Mr. Weaver lives in Northern Minnesota, a region he writes from and loves. He is an avid outdoorsman, and enjoys hunting, fishing, canoeing and hiking with his family and friends.
Memory Boy (2001) is set in July 2008, and the Newell family, consisting of jazz drummer father, feisty mother, and teens Miles and Sarah, leave suburban Minneapolis to escape to the safety and isolation of their summer cabin. A poignant subplot involving Miles' oral history project provides the key to the family's survival. Lake Country Booksellers will sell copies of this book at the program.
Earth Day Clean UpSunday, April 25 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. RCL - Mounds View
Join us in our second annual "Earth Day Landscape Rejuvenation" efforts as we clean and restore the grounds surrounding the library in Mounds View.
Come in your work clothes and bring gardening tools if you've got them. We'll provide the treats and beverages!
Consumer Debtor Law ClinicWednesday, April 28 3:30 - 7 p.m. RCL - Maplewood
Are you being harassed by debt collectors? Has a lawsuit or a judgment been filed against you by a debt collector? Are your wages or bank accounts being garnished even though you receive public assistance? This Law Clinic is available to help community members who are experiencing these problems.
Attendees will receive brief legal services, including the chance to speak with an attorney and assistance in filling out appropriate legal forms. Registration information for the Clinic will be available mid-March.
Victorian Poetry SlamSaturday, April 10 2 p.m. RCL - Roseville
Experience a Victorian poetry slam with costumed actors Craig Johnson, Laura Salveson and Ann Daly from the James J Hill House. They perform a wide range of beloved, 19th-century poems by Dickinson, Poe, Longfellow, Browning and others dealing with love, romance, temperance, sports and war.
This program is funded with money from the vote of Minnesota residents on November 4, 2008, which dedicated funding to preserve our state's art and cultural heritage.
Annual Poetry ContestSaturday, May 1 2 p.m. RCL - Maplewood
The Library's ninth annual poetry slam will be held on Saturday, May 1.
This year's theme is art and culture. In honor of the Legacy Amendment, which has provided Ramsey County Library with funding for arts and cultural programming, write a poem about an artform that inspires you, a tradition passed along in your culture or anything related. Contestants will perform their original poetry and will be judged by members from the community. Prizes will be awarded. This program is funded with money from the vote of Minnesota residents on November 4, 2008, which dedicated funding to preserve our state's art and cultural heritage. 
Extreme GREEN Makeover 2010Transforming Yards for a Sustainable Maplewood
Learn how to transform your yard into one that features sustainable landscaping principles with workshops ranging from rain gardens and rain barrels, to compost bins and native plants. Extreme GREEN workshops are open to everyone, both Maplewood residents and non-residents.
The Extreme GREEN Makeover is a City of Maplewood campaign to promote GREEN Landscaping in our neighborhoods and is sponsored by Ramsey County Library, the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District and The Friends of Maplewood Nature. Extreme Green Kickoff Thursday, March 18 6:30 - 8 p.m. RCL - Maplewood The Extreme Green Makeover will commence with this gala affair featuring speakers, hors d'oeuvres and door prizes at the library in Maplewood. View stunning designs that show innovative ways to manage rain water in the yard while enhancing the environment for people and wildlife. Call Maplewood Nature Center, 651-249-2170, to register. For more Extreme GREEN Makeover information and workshop details, call Maplewood Nature Center, 651-249-2170, or visit www.ci.maplewood.mn.us/nc and click on Extreme GREEN Makeover. 
Meet the Author: P. J. TracyTuesday, May 4 6 p.m. RCL - White Bear Lake
This mother-daughter team introduces their fourth book, Shoot to Thrill. Come and hear how Grace McBride's Monkeewrench crew has been recruited by the FBI to investigate a series of murder videos posted on the Web.
Books will be available for purchase at the event. Sponsored by Lake Country Booksellers.
Chess ClubSundays 2:00 p.m. RCL - Shoreview
The Shoreview Library Chess Club will meet on Sundays at 2:00 p.m. All ages and skill levels are welcome. For information, call 651-486-2300 and ask for the library manager.
Teen Programs
Teen Anime ClubMarch 15, April 19, May 17 3 - 5 p.m. RCL - Mounds View
Come to the library to watch new Anime movies and eat lots of popcorn. We'll watch the movie you vote for! Anime movies will play the third Monday of each month at the library in Mounds View.
Comic Book ClubMarch 18, April 15, May 20 6:30 - 8 p.m. North St. Paul Community Center
Youth ages 10 to 17 are invited to come meet characters from Comic Books!
Prizes, goodie bags, caricatures, hot dogs, video games and more are featured at this club that is all about heroes, story telling, imagination and reading. Call 651-747-2411 for more information. Sponsored by The Source Comic Book Club.
Teen Book ClubMarch 8, April 12, May 10 4 - 5 p.m. RCL - Maplewood
Join the Maplewood Teen Book Club. New teens 12 and older always welcome. Teens vote on what to read next. Free snacks. Registration required.
Sign up with Marcus, Teen Librarian, by calling 651-704-2033 ext. 2116 or e-mailing mlowry@rclreads.org. 
It's Your Voice (Use it!): Spoken Word for TeensMarch 13 1 - 4 p.m. RCL - Shoreview
Learn the art of spoken word from Latisha "Tish" Jones, a spoken word artist, activist, educator and organizer. Jones will teach you the creative tools and skills needed to create great work and will also talk about local opportunities to perform. Presented by Intermedia Arts. Registration required.
Sign up with Marcus, Teen Librarian, by calling 651-704-2033 ext. 2116 or e-mailing mlowry@rclreads.org. This program is funded with money from the vote of Minnesota residents on November 4, 2008, which dedicated funding to preserve our state's art and cultural heritage.
Pizza and Video GamesMarch 16 1 - 3 p.m. RCL - Arden Hills
Enjoy spring break with free pizza and video games. No need to sign up. For ages 10 and older.
Mario Kart TournamentMarch 18 1 - 3 p.m. RCL - Roseville
Compete in RCL's first Wii Mario Kart tournament. Food, prizes and lots of fun. For ages 12 and older. Registration required.
Sign up with Marcus, Teen Librarian, by calling 651-704-2033 ext. 2116 or e-mailing mlowry@rclreads.org.
Manga Drawing for Tweens & TeensMarch 20 2 - 3 p.m. RCL - Mounds View
Love Manga? Love drawing? Come have fun and learn techniques to draw your own Manga. Ages 10 and older. Registration required.
Sign up with Marcus, Teen Librarian, by calling 651-704-2033 ext. 2116 or e-mailing mlowry@rclreads.org. This program is funded with money from the vote of Minnesota residents on November 4, 2008, which dedicated funding to preserve our state's art and cultural heritage. 
Teen Video MakingMarch 13, 20, 27 1-3 p.m. RCL - Maplewood May 1, 8, 15 1-3 p.m. RCL - White Bear Lake
Learn storyboarding techniques, video production and editing with Suburban Community Channels TV for three consecutive Saturdays. Choose one series at either library.
Sign up with Teen Librarian Marcus by calling 651-704-2033 ext. 2116 or e-mailing mlowry@rclreads.org.
For more information or to register for a program, contact Teen Librarian Marcus Lowry at 651-704-2033 ext. 2116 or mlowry@rclreads.org Computer Classes Ramsey County Library is pleased to offer basic computer courses to those who have little or no experience. You are welcome to attend all workshops in a series or pick and choose depending on your skill level. Participants wanting to take the e-mail or Internet courses must be mouse-proficient. Each class is limited to 12 participants and lasts one hour and thirty minutes. Please call 651-628-6803 to register or click here to view the Library's Event Calendar & register for classes online!. Don't forget to bring your Library card and PIN.
Registration begins August 31, 2009, for the following classes. Winter ClassesRegistration for the following classes begins December 21.
Spring Classes Registration for the following classes begins February 16.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS * NEW * Internet for Book Lovers - We’ll help you find your next great read by exploring Novelist Plus and other books and reading Web sites. Beginning Digital Camera - Set your settings, learn your functions and see what "modes" really do. Bring your camera, fresh batteries, a memory card and your owner's manual. Digital Camera II: Upload Your Photos - Upload photos to the free photo-sharing Web site Snapfish.com. Bring your camera, a memory card with photos on it, fresh batteries, your owner's manual and all the cords that came with your camera. A valid e-mail account is required. Your MP3 Player and Audiobooks - Learn how to find, download and transfer audiobooks to your MP3 player from the Library's audio eBooks collection. Mastering the Mouse - If you have never used a mouse before, this course will introduce you to three basic skills: pointing, clicking and scrolling. Click here for the "Mousing Around" tutorial. Introduction to E-mail - Electronic mail is a great way to stay in touch with friends and family, wherever they are! Come and learn the basics of setting up a free Yahoo! e-mail account and sending and receiving e-mail. Internet Basics - A basic introduction to the Internet in a relaxed, supportive environment. Individuals will learn how to access the Internet, navigate within web sites and find information using a search engine. Internet Searching: Beyond the Basics - Add to your Internet searching skills. Learn ways to make your search more specific and be trained on spotting which web sites give reliable information. Explore the Library's Web site - Take a tour of Ramsey County Library's Web site. Learn how to search the library catalog and access your account from home. You will also be introduced to the many resources and databases available to you from the Library's Web site. Google: More Than a Search Engine - Learn to use Google to search the Web for images, news, maps, books, language translation and more! Beginning eBay - This class will teach you the basics on how to search, buy and sell items, how to evaluate sellers and explain methods of payment using eBay. Managing Your Yahoo! Mail - Come and learn to attach files, create folders, manage your address book and more! Prerequisites: Intro to E-mail or must have a Yahoo! E-mail account Social Networking: Facebook 101 - Facebook combines the best of blogs, online forums, and pictures and connects people with others who work, study and live around them. All that's needed is a valid E-mail account to get started. If you have a wireless laptop, feel free to bring it to class. Genealogy on the Web - This class provides an introduction to Ancestry.com--the Library edition. Ancestry is a starting point for people searching online for genealogy information. Other useful online and print resources will be highlighted.
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Job Seekers
Ramsey County Library is pleased to offer a new series of workshops designed to help job seekers. Come to the library and learn new skills for finding job openings, applying for jobs in the new economy, and updating your resume to help you land an interview.
Ramsey County Library is partnering with Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota and Workforce Solutions to offer the following classes to assist job seekers:
Searching for Jobs on the InternetMonday, March 8 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. RCL - Roseville
The library is a great place to get started with your job search. Learn about valuable resources for job seekers on the Library's Web site, and strategies for finding job openings and applying for jobs online.
Resume and Cover Letter FundamentalsTuesday, March 16 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. RCL - Roseville
When applying for jobs, you need to make sure your resume stands out from all the rest. This class will help you improve your skills in writing a resume and cover letter, and offer tips and ideas for customizing your resume and cover letter for a specific job opening.
Searching for Jobs on the Internet
The library is a great place to get started with your job search. Learn about valuable resources for job seekers on the Library's Web site, and strategies for finding job openings and applying for jobs online.
Creative Job Search for Workers over 50Thursday, April 22 6 - 7:30 p.m. RCL - Maplewood
Have you recently lost your job, or have you been out of the job market for a while? This class will offer practical job search strategies geared toward older workers and those who are re-entering the workforce.
How to Get a Job in the New Economy (and Keep It)Thursday, May 20 6 - 7:30 p.m. RCL - Mounds View
The job market has changed dramatically in the last few years. The process of looking for a job, from finding job openings to getting hired, can be challenging. This class will offer tips for your job search, as well as strategies to help you stay employed in the current economy.
Each class is limited to 12 participants. Please register online or call 651-628-6803 to register by phone. Don't forget to bring your Library card and PIN. Participants must have a valid e-mail account and a basic knowledge of Web site navigation.
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