This celebration of reading has become an annual event at Ramsey County Library. Winter Jackets encourages busy adults to delight in reading during the dark months of winter.
The Winter Jackets reading program will be held at the libraries in Arden Hills, Mounds View, North Saint Paul and White Bear Lake. Pick up your reading record bookmark beginning January 11 at any of these four libraries.
Read books, write reviews, get treats and enter a prize drawing. Here's a chance for adults to have fun with a reading program just for them. It's easy, it's fun and it's sure to cure those winter blahs!
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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 
Winter Jackets: Winter Reading for AdultsJanuary 11 - February 28 
White Bear ReadsMeet the Author: Cathy Wurzer Tuesday, February 2 6:30 p.m. RCL - White Bear Lake
White Bear Reads is a "one book - one community" reading program for the White Bear Lake Area including White Bear, Vadnais Heights, Hugo and Centerville. This year's book is Tales of the Road: Highway 61 by Cathy Wurzer. Wurzer is currently the host of Morning Edition on Minnesota Public Radio. She is also the co-host of Almanac, a weekly public affairs program produced by Twin Cities Public Television.
Tales of the Road: Highway 61 tells stories of places along the highway that are well-known, little-known and, in some cases, all but forgotten. Included are stories that range from the Outlaw Bridge at the Canadian border to La Crescent, the Apple Capital of Minnesota, on the southern Minnesota border. Meet Cathy Wurzer and kickoff the White Bear Reads program at the library in White Bear Lake on February 2 at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Cosponsored by Ramsey County Library, White Bear Lake Area Schools and Lake Country Booksellers. This program is funded in part with money from the vote of Minnesota residents on November 4, 2008, which dedicated funding to preserve our state's arts and cultural heritage. 
Thomas Lyles TributeTuesday, February 23 7 p.m. RCL - Shoreview
Minnesota History Center"s History Players presents "Thomas Lyles." Lyles came to St. Paul in 1874 and was among that first generation of civic leaders who helped shape the city's African American community. Lyles was a barber, real estate agent, publisher of the Western Appeal newspaper and one of St Paul's first undertakers. Take a stand and watch this History Player perform as Thomas Lyles.
This program is sponsored by MELSA, highlighting the Museum Adventure Pass program. ,
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 ClubDecember 17, January 21, February 18 4 - 6 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! The third Thursday of each month at RCL-Mounds View.
Comic Book ClubDecember 17, January 21, February 18 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.
2nd Annual Teen Read-a-ThonDecember 29 2 - 5 p.m. RCL - Shoreview
For each hour of reading, get a chance to win a prize. Snacks and comfy chairs provided. No need to register. Bring your own book or pick one up at the library.
Teen Book ClubJanuary 21, February 18 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. Sign up with Marcus by calling 651-704-2033 x2116 or e-mailing mlowry@rclreads.org.
Write Where You Are: Creative Writing for TeensJanuary 23 1 - 2:30 p.m. RCL - Mounds View
Have a short story that you're working on or some poems or a fantasy epic? Join poet and creative writing teacher Mike Rollin for a fun afternoon of writing. For ages 12 and older. Sign up with Marcus by calling 651-704-2033 x2116 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.
* The MP3 class scheduled for February 3rd has been rescheduled for February 10th.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS *NEW* 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. *NEW* 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! 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 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.
For library locations, please click here. topJob 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:
Resume and Cover Letter FundamentalsThursday, December 3 3 - 4:30 p.m. RCL - Maplewood
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 them for a specific job opening.
How to Conduct an Effective Job SearchThursday, January 14 3 - 4:30 p.m. RCL - Roseville
The way we look for jobs has changed dramatically in the past few years; come to this class to learn about the best ways to find a job using new technologies and effective search strategies.
Interview StrategiesThursday, February 11 3 - 4:30 p.m. RCL - Roseville
Once you have landed an interview, you want to make a great impression; this class offers strategies and tips to help you turn an interview into a job offer.
Searching for Jobs on the InternetThursday, December 10 3 p.m. RCL - Maplewood Monday, January 11 7 p.m. RCL - Roseville Tuesday, February 16 3 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.
Each class is limited to 12 participants and lasts one hour and 30 minutes. 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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