BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Social Squares//The Downtown Square//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Downtown Square X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago X-WR-CALDESC:Everything happening in Downtown\, read before it goes up. REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT6H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT6H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:LKvmYXLzOAo@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195314Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T140000 SUMMARY:Minneapolis Central Craft Club LOCATION:Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:For adults 18 and up. Craft and create with your library comm unity. All skill levels welcome. Crafts will focus on knitting\, crochet\ , embroidery\, hand-sewing and papercrafts. Materials provided. Participa nts are welcome to bring their own projects or start something new.\nNote : Minneapolis Central Library is easy to access by bus or light rail. The re is a parking garage under the library accessed from 4th Street. Parkin g on Sundays in the ramp costs $5.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n \nhttps://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/LKvmYXLzOAo URL:https://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/LKvmYXLzOAo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:H7cs6DzCyzw@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195314Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T170000 SUMMARY:Drop-in Computer Lab LOCATION:Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:Drop by and get help learning how to use computers\, includin g smartphones. Learn more about using email\, creating documents\, comple ting online job applications\, searching the internet\, printing\, scanni ng\, and more.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsqua res.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/H7cs6DzCyzw URL:https://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/H7cs6DzCyzw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:IUwREOvuQHY@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195314Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T100000 SUMMARY:Creative Expression Sessions With zAmya Theater Project LOCATION:Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:zAmya Theater Project invites you to a Creative Expression Se ssion! The Sessions are a fun space for people looking to learn performan ce skills\, create skits and songs\, use creative play\, and tell their s tory. Open to all ages and abilities\, including people with disabilities . People bringing the lived experience of homelessness are especially enc ouraged to attend.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://social squares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/IUwREOvuQHY URL:https://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/IUwREOvuQHY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:IwtPdbnZUoc@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195314Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T130000 SUMMARY:Drop-in Computer Lab LOCATION:Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:Drop by and get help learning how to use computers\, includin g smartphones. Learn more about using email\, creating documents\, comple ting online job applications\, searching the internet\, printing\, scanni ng\, and more.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsqua res.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/IwtPdbnZUoc URL:https://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/IwtPdbnZUoc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0EtbpOPpPAM@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195314Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T150000 SUMMARY:Minneapolis Central Library Chess Club LOCATION:Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:All ages and skill levels are welcome. Have fun learning the basics of chess\, improving your game\, mastering strategies\, and meetin g other chess fans. Free and open to all!\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Li brary\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/0EtbpOPpPAM URL:https://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/0EtbpOPpPAM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:kJcIhNfYUEI@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195314Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T200000 SUMMARY:Author Talk: Layli Long Soldier in Conversation With Heid E. Erdr ich LOCATION:Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:Join Birchbark Books and Native Arts along with Graywolf Pres s for an evening with award-winning poet and artist Layli Long Soldier (O glala Lakota)\, in conversation with Heid E. Erdrich (Turtle Mountain Oji bwe). Long Soldier will read from and discuss her new book " We \," a vis ionary new collection of poems\, lyric essays\, and her own visual artwor ks. Collaborators: Birchbark Books\, Graywolf Press.\n\nHosted by Hennepi n County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/kJcIh NfYUEI URL:https://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/kJcIhNfYUEI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:OQGvRUAz3aw@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195314Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T103000 SUMMARY:Family Storytime LOCATION:Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:For children of all ages and their caregivers. Talk\, sing\, read\, write and play together. Share books\, stories\, rhymes\, music an d movement.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares .org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/OQGvRUAz3aw URL:https://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/OQGvRUAz3aw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:XAbD9EON5Ls@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195314Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T170000 SUMMARY:Drop-in Computer Lab LOCATION:Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:Drop by and get help learning how to use computers\, includin g smartphones. Learn more about using email\, creating documents\, comple ting online job applications\, searching the internet\, printing\, scanni ng\, and more.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsqua res.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/XAbD9EON5Ls URL:https://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/XAbD9EON5Ls END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:BrgFhH1RQbQ@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195314Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T130000 SUMMARY:Job Search Assistance: Goodwill-Easter Seals LOCATION:Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:Drop in to get help with your job search from Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota Employment Services programs. Career Navigators can help with résumés and cover letters\, interviewing preparation and practice\, career exploration\, and connecting to community resources. Collaborator : Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n \nhttps://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/BrgFhH1RQbQ URL:https://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/BrgFhH1RQbQ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:orGQQqIRXBM@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195314Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T150000 SUMMARY:Magnet Senior Center LOCATION:Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:Join us for conversation\, read the newspaper\, or do a cross word puzzle! This is a drop-in program\, so come to stay or just say "Hi! " Each week will feature an activity from 1:30-3 p.m.* All individuals ag e 55+ are welcome.\nSponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library. Coll aborator: Westminster Presbyterian Church.\n1st Thursdays: Film Club in P ohlad Hall\n2nd Thursdays: Creative Movement for Seniors\nCollaborator: C OMPAS.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/ DowntownMinneapolis/e/orGQQqIRXBM URL:https://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/orGQQqIRXBM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:jt9_jGJ0_WY@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195314Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T170000 SUMMARY:Drop-in Computer Lab LOCATION:Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:Drop by and get help learning how to use computers\, includin g smartphones. Learn more about using email\, creating documents\, comple ting online job applications\, searching the internet\, printing\, scanni ng\, and more.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsqua res.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/jt9_jGJ0_WY URL:https://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/jt9_jGJ0_WY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:nBgFCbQkIW8@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195314Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T120000 SUMMARY:Minneapolis Central Library Chess Club LOCATION:Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:All ages and skill levels are welcome. Have fun learning the basics of chess\, improving your game\, mastering strategies\, and meetin g other chess fans. Free and open to all!\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Li brary\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/nBgFCbQkIW8 URL:https://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/nBgFCbQkIW8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:iKA2FAsXo2M@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195314Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T113000 SUMMARY:Connect and Play LOCATION:Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:For children ages birth to 5 years old and their caregivers. Connect with your child during this drop-in program exploring interactive early literacy activities. Siblings welcome.\n\nHosted by Hennepin Count y Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/iKA2FAsXo2M URL:https://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/iKA2FAsXo2M END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:EEV0FHqiOe4@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195314Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T113000 SUMMARY:Connect and Play LOCATION:Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:For children ages birth to 5 years old and their caregivers. Connect with your child during this drop-in program exploring interactive early literacy activities. Siblings welcome.\n\nHosted by Hennepin Count y Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/EEV0FHqiOe4 URL:https://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/EEV0FHqiOe4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:IXkZ0bP1Upc@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195314Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T140000 SUMMARY:Minneapolis Central Craft Club LOCATION:Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:For adults 18 and up. Craft and create with your library comm unity. All skill levels welcome. Crafts will focus on knitting\, crochet\ , embroidery\, hand-sewing and papercrafts. Materials provided. Participa nts are welcome to bring their own projects or start something new.\nNote : Minneapolis Central Library is easy to access by bus or light rail. The re is a parking garage under the library accessed from 4th Street. Parkin g on Sundays in the ramp costs $5.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n \nhttps://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/IXkZ0bP1Upc URL:https://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/IXkZ0bP1Upc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:qMPCzC0G5t4@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195314Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T170000 SUMMARY:Drop-in Computer Lab LOCATION:Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:Drop by and get help learning how to use computers\, includin g smartphones. Learn more about using email\, creating documents\, comple ting online job applications\, searching the internet\, printing\, scanni ng\, and more.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsqua res.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/qMPCzC0G5t4 URL:https://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/qMPCzC0G5t4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:vqfcPHc_14c@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195314Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T100000 SUMMARY:Creative Expression Sessions With zAmya Theater Project LOCATION:Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:zAmya Theater Project invites you to a Creative Expression Se ssion! The Sessions are a fun space for people looking to learn performan ce skills\, create skits and songs\, use creative play\, and tell their s tory. Open to all ages and abilities\, including people with disabilities . People bringing the lived experience of homelessness are especially enc ouraged to attend.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://social squares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/vqfcPHc_14c URL:https://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/vqfcPHc_14c END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:fIE3cZMGkQ4@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195314Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T130000 SUMMARY:Drop-in Computer Lab LOCATION:Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:Drop by and get help learning how to use computers\, includin g smartphones. Learn more about using email\, creating documents\, comple ting online job applications\, searching the internet\, printing\, scanni ng\, and more.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsqua res.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/fIE3cZMGkQ4 URL:https://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/fIE3cZMGkQ4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ozCN0xotYzI@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195314Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T140000 SUMMARY:Drop-in Business Consultations LOCATION:Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:Drop in to speak with representatives from the Small Business Administration and the City of Minneapolis Small Business Team to get fr ee help starting\, running\, or growing your business. Collaborators: Min nesota District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration\, City o f Minneapolis Small Business Team.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n \nhttps://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/ozCN0xotYzI URL:https://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/ozCN0xotYzI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:resBTyn2Kos@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195314Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T150000 SUMMARY:Minneapolis Central Library Chess Club LOCATION:Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:All ages and skill levels are welcome. Have fun learning the basics of chess\, improving your game\, mastering strategies\, and meetin g other chess fans. Free and open to all!\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Li brary\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/resBTyn2Kos URL:https://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/resBTyn2Kos END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:RpZtxTHukRc@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195314Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T153000 SUMMARY:Kids Crafternoon LOCATION:Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:Grades 1-6. Craft and create in the Children’s Library at Min neapolis Central while out of school! Stop in for a special No School Kid s Crafternoon. Materials provided. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin Count y Library.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares. org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/RpZtxTHukRc URL:https://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/RpZtxTHukRc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:xIyfO4j3Y_0@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195314Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T163000 SUMMARY:MC Game Zone LOCATION:Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:K-grade 6. Put your game face on and enter into MC Game Zone! Make some new friends while playing board games\, card games\, and table tennis. Learn some new games such as: Dino Racer\; Exploding Kittens (Th e Board Game)\; BLOKUS Shuffle (The UNO edition)\; and Taco! Cat! Goat! C heese! Pizza!\, along with classics such as Chess\, Candyland\, and Go Fi sh! This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.\nDrop in\, no registration required.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/xIyfO4 j3Y_0 URL:https://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/xIyfO4j3Y_0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:NZQHZZvgeRE@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195314Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T103000 SUMMARY:Family Storytime LOCATION:Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:For children of all ages and their caregivers. Talk\, sing\, read\, write and play together. Share books\, stories\, rhymes\, music an d movement.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares .org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/NZQHZZvgeRE URL:https://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/NZQHZZvgeRE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:P8A2OWOJ8UE@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195314Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T170000 SUMMARY:Drop-in Computer Lab LOCATION:Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:Drop by and get help learning how to use computers\, includin g smartphones. Learn more about using email\, creating documents\, comple ting online job applications\, searching the internet\, printing\, scanni ng\, and more.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsqua res.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/P8A2OWOJ8UE URL:https://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/P8A2OWOJ8UE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:SENLlUHf5-c@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195314Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T100000 SUMMARY:Drop-in Mending LOCATION:Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:Is your shirt missing a button? Are your jeans busting at the seams? Do you just want to extend the life of your clothing? Stop by The Commons to try your hand at some practical\, functional repairs! Staff w ill be on hand to assist and advise as you get started with mending\, dar ning\, reinforcing\, and patching your own clothes and bags. Materials pr ovided. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.\n\nHosted by Hen nepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/S ENLlUHf5-c URL:https://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/SENLlUHf5-c END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:90-TCumH6sE@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195314Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T130000 SUMMARY:Job Search Assistance: Goodwill-Easter Seals LOCATION:Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:Drop in to get help with your job search from Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota Employment Services programs. Career Navigators can help with résumés and cover letters\, interviewing preparation and practice\, career exploration\, and connecting to community resources. Collaborator : Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n \nhttps://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/90-TCumH6sE URL:https://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/90-TCumH6sE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:HR5NFxIOOoM@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195314Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T160000 SUMMARY:MNsure and Minnesota Care Help LOCATION:Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:Need help getting health insurance? Health Access MN’s expert MNsure-certified navigators offer free help to people seeking health cov erage and will guide you through MNsure and MinnesotaCare. They can answe r your questions\, help you understand your options\, and apply for or re new insurance coverage.\nTo register for a 1 p.m. or 2:30 p.m.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapol is/e/HR5NFxIOOoM URL:https://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/HR5NFxIOOoM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:Y9iX4kYnhRE@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195314Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T150000 SUMMARY:Magnet Senior Center LOCATION:Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:Join us for conversation\, read the newspaper\, or do a cross word puzzle! This is a drop-in program\, so come to stay or just say "Hi! " Each week will feature an activity from 1:30-3 p.m.* All individuals ag e 55+ are welcome.\nSponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library. Coll aborator: Westminster Presbyterian Church.\n1st Thursdays: Film Club in P ohlad Hall\n2nd Thursdays: Creative Movement for Seniors\nCollaborator: C OMPAS.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/ DowntownMinneapolis/e/Y9iX4kYnhRE URL:https://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/Y9iX4kYnhRE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:H_zx0xMjgtM@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195314Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T170000 SUMMARY:Drop-in Computer Lab LOCATION:Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:Drop by and get help learning how to use computers\, includin g smartphones. Learn more about using email\, creating documents\, comple ting online job applications\, searching the internet\, printing\, scanni ng\, and more.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsqua res.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/H_zx0xMjgtM URL:https://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/H_zx0xMjgtM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:nPsCFzraa7M@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195314Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T120000 SUMMARY:Minneapolis Central Library Chess Club LOCATION:Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:All ages and skill levels are welcome. Have fun learning the basics of chess\, improving your game\, mastering strategies\, and meetin g other chess fans. Free and open to all!\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Li brary\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/nPsCFzraa7M URL:https://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/nPsCFzraa7M END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:xXBf1TlHYtQ@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195314Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T113000 SUMMARY:Connect and Play LOCATION:Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:For children ages birth to 5 years old and their caregivers. Connect with your child during this drop-in program exploring interactive early literacy activities. Siblings welcome.\n\nHosted by Hennepin Count y Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/xXBf1TlHYtQ URL:https://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/xXBf1TlHYtQ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:zAjK6nPsix4@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195314Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T140000 SUMMARY:Drop-in: HIV Testing LOCATION:Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:Learn about your health and connect to the care you need! Mee t with Red Door Clinic to take a free\, private Rapid HIV test\, learn ab out HIV prevention and care\, get help connecting to treatment and medica l services. Collaborator: Red Door Clinic.\nCheck in on the 1st floor nea r the main elevators. No registration required.\n\nHosted by Hennepin Cou nty Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/zAjK6nPsix 4 URL:https://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/zAjK6nPsix4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:uOgmXydUHmY@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195314Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T130000 SUMMARY:Mining Here and Elsewhere: Who Has to Sacrifice? Author Talk\, Lo cal Panel and Community Conversation LOCATION:Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:Will a green energy system mean a cleaner\, healthier planet? It depends. All energy – even wind\, solar\, and e-cars –requires mining : cobalt\, lithium\, copper\, aluminum\, rare earth elements. Where do th ese minerals come from\, and what are the effects of mining on the earth and its inhabitants?\nCome explore the questions and dilemmas raised by o ur modern lifestyles and discover how you can stand up for environmental justice in the face of Big Mining.\n9:30-10 a.m. – Meet and greet\n10-11: 15 a.m.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org /DowntownMinneapolis/e/uOgmXydUHmY URL:https://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/uOgmXydUHmY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:VTq5DGppdTw@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195314Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T113000 SUMMARY:Community Song Circle LOCATION:Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in an experience of embodied\, joyful\, and connected singing with skilled song leader Sarina Partridge. We are singi ng for joy and connection\, not performance or perfection. All voices are welcome and needed! This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s A rts and Cultural Heritage Fund.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nh ttps://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/VTq5DGppdTw URL:https://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/VTq5DGppdTw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:xO1sgbubxsA@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195314Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T120000 SUMMARY:Good Morning Zines! Residency Workshops LOCATION:Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:Do you love to write\, draw\, or make art? Are you motivated to share life experiences\, stories\, and information with your community ? Learn to make zines with Twin Cities Zine Fest! Zines are an instant wa y to share ideas\, stories\, and art. In this series of five workshops\, participants will learn the basics of different ways to make zines.\n\nHo sted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinn eapolis/e/xO1sgbubxsA URL:https://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/xO1sgbubxsA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:nFBY1E3vVyk@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195314Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T113000 SUMMARY:Connect and Play LOCATION:Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:For children ages birth to 5 years old and their caregivers. Connect with your child during this drop-in program exploring interactive early literacy activities. Siblings welcome.\n\nHosted by Hennepin Count y Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/nFBY1E3vVyk URL:https://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/nFBY1E3vVyk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:jsc7YMzM8LI@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195314Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T150000 SUMMARY:The Art of Letters Exhibit – Reception LOCATION:Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:Join the Colleagues of Calligraphy for an informal reception celebrating their exhibit\, The Art of Letters. Explore the works on disp lay and take the opportunity to meet and chat with the exhibiting calligr aphers. There will be demonstrations in the gallery as well as calligraph ers creating souvenir bookmarks.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\n https://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/jsc7YMzM8LI URL:https://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/jsc7YMzM8LI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:UZP6PkM5MdM@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195314Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T140000 SUMMARY:Intermediate Sewing Machine Skills: Coffee Cup Cozy LOCATION:Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:For adults 18 and up. Intermediate level sewing machine class . Protect your hands from heat and cold with an insulated cozy featuring an easy-grip strap. Create an insulated cozy that is perfect for ice crea m pints\, coffee cups\, and even water bottles. Materials provided. Colla borator: Textile Center. This program is funded with money from Minnesota ’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\ n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/UZP6PkM5MdM URL:https://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/UZP6PkM5MdM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9Z7Q-bnk8ao@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195314Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T140000 SUMMARY:Minneapolis Central Craft Club LOCATION:Minneapolis Central\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:For adults 18 and up. Craft and create with your library comm unity. All skill levels welcome. Crafts will focus on knitting\, crochet\ , embroidery\, hand-sewing and papercrafts. Materials provided. Participa nts are welcome to bring their own projects or start something new.\nNote : Minneapolis Central Library is easy to access by bus or light rail. The re is a parking garage under the library accessed from 4th Street. Parkin g on Sundays in the ramp costs $5.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n \nhttps://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/9Z7Q-bnk8ao URL:https://socialsquares.org/DowntownMinneapolis/e/9Z7Q-bnk8ao END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR