BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Social Squares//The Ham Lake Square//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Ham Lake Square X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago X-WR-CALDESC:Everything happening in Ham Lake\, read before it goes up. REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT6H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT6H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hTLv04yn-I0@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261028T065131Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T150000 SUMMARY:Story Explorers: Scary Stories LOCATION:North Central Library (Ham Lake)\, North Central Library DESCRIPTION:Share delightfully scary books\, songs\, and rhymes with your children at this family event. Librarians\, caregivers\, and children wi ll sing\, talk\, read\, write\, and play together to build early literacy skills.\nKids are invited to come dressed up in their favorite costumes. \nAnoka County Library strives to ensure that all visitors are able to ac cess library resources\, services\, and programs.\n\nHosted by Anoka Coun ty Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/HamLakeMN/e/hTLv04yn-I0 URL:https://socialsquares.org/HamLakeMN/e/hTLv04yn-I0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7wKm_vIGn70@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261028T065131Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T104500 SUMMARY:Family Storytime LOCATION:North Central Library (Ham Lake)\, North Central Library DESCRIPTION:Share books\, songs\, and rhymes with your children at this s torytime designed to promote school readiness in 2 to 5 year olds. Librar ians\, caregivers\, and children will sing\, talk\, read\, write\, and pl ay together to build early literacy skills. Siblings are also welcome!\nA noka County Library strives to ensure that all visitors are able to acces s library resources\, services\, and programs.\n\nHosted by Anoka County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/HamLakeMN/e/7wKm_vIGn70 URL:https://socialsquares.org/HamLakeMN/e/7wKm_vIGn70 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:lEj-c6_GCmY@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261028T065131Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T143000 SUMMARY:Book Club (Puzzlers) LOCATION:North Central Library (Ham Lake)\, North Central Library DESCRIPTION:A combination book club discussion and puzzle solving event. Discuss a book while putting together jigsaw puzzles. This month read wil l be The Dry by Jane Harper\nAnoka County Library strives to ensure that all visitors are able to access library resources\, services\, and progra ms. Assistive technology and program accommodations are available at many library locations\, as outlined on our library accessibility page.\n\nHo sted by Anoka County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/HamLakeMN/e/lEj -c6_GCmY URL:https://socialsquares.org/HamLakeMN/e/lEj-c6_GCmY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hYci0sKDw-g@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261028T065131Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T173000 SUMMARY:Let's Sculpt Some Snow People LOCATION:North Central Library (Ham Lake)\, North Central Library DESCRIPTION:This program is intended for youth in grades 1st through 8th. Make yourself a snow person who will never melt! Using clay\, underglaze s\, simple tools and of course our hands we will sculpt snow people sculp tures full of character\, whimsy\, and individuality. Finished projects w ill be taken\, fired in a kiln\, and returned approximately 3 weeks later .\nAnoka County Library strives to ensure that all visitors are able to a ccess library resources\, services\, and programs.\n\nHosted by Anoka Cou nty Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/HamLakeMN/e/hYci0sKDw-g URL:https://socialsquares.org/HamLakeMN/e/hYci0sKDw-g END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:48mV-MdkMIo@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261028T065131Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T184500 SUMMARY:Stitched Loon Ornament LOCATION:North Central Library (Ham Lake)\, North Central Library DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Minnesota's state bird and create a stitched loon o rnament\, perfect for gifting or decorating with. This hand-stitched orna ment features the contrast of black wool felt and white stitched embellis hments\, including the french knot\, blanket stitch\, buttons\, and beads .\nAnoka County Library strives to ensure that all visitors are able to a ccess library resources\, services\, and programs.\n\nHosted by Anoka Cou nty Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/HamLakeMN/e/48mV-MdkMIo URL:https://socialsquares.org/HamLakeMN/e/48mV-MdkMIo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:TLIJbE9XOGc@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261028T065131Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T111500 SUMMARY:Preschool Craft Hour LOCATION:Johnsville Meeting Room\, Johnsville Library DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging hour of reading and hands-on explorat ion. We’ll dive into a selection of books connected to our learning theme of the day and then create crafts that reinforce the concepts we’ve read about. It’s a fun\, interactive way to build skills\, spark curiosity\, and deepen understanding!\nRegister only the child participant. If signin g up multiple children\, please register each child separately.\nLove cra fts? Check out all-ages Crafter’s Pantry at North Central Library.\n\nHos ted by Anoka County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/HamLakeMN/e/TLIJ bE9XOGc URL:https://socialsquares.org/HamLakeMN/e/TLIJbE9XOGc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1LWda0G8-6M@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261028T065131Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T104500 SUMMARY:Family Storytime LOCATION:North Central Library (Ham Lake)\, North Central Library DESCRIPTION:Share books\, songs\, and rhymes with your children at this s torytime designed to promote school readiness in 2 to 5 year olds. Librar ians\, caregivers\, and children will sing\, talk\, read\, write\, and pl ay together to build early literacy skills. Siblings are also welcome!\nA noka County Library strives to ensure that all visitors are able to acces s library resources\, services\, and programs.\n\nHosted by Anoka County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/HamLakeMN/e/1LWda0G8-6M URL:https://socialsquares.org/HamLakeMN/e/1LWda0G8-6M END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:LS16Y4KGS2c@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261028T065131Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T120000 SUMMARY:North Central Writing Group - Children's Literature LOCATION:North Central Library (Ham Lake)\, North Central Library DESCRIPTION:Join with fellow writers to explore how to write and publish picture books for children. We will be joined in conversation with Featur ed Local Author Abigail Stark. Abigail's first published novel for young adults is "Bad Duck."\nBring a work in progress or come with story ideas and help each other to push your writing to the next level. Whether you a re a beginner or a published author - all are welcome for encouragement\, feedback\, and to stretch your creative muscles!\nMeets Monthly.\n\nHost ed by Anoka County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/HamLakeMN/e/LS16Y 4KGS2c URL:https://socialsquares.org/HamLakeMN/e/LS16Y4KGS2c END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:agb6OM68dqw@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261028T065131Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261116T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261116T173000 SUMMARY:North Central Chapter Club LOCATION:North Central Library (Ham Lake)\, North Central Library DESCRIPTION:A monthly early‑reader program designed for kids just beginni ng chapter books. Enjoy confidence‑building phonics practice\, fun litera cy games\, and a shared read‑along using the Orris and Timble series by K ate DiCamillo - perfect for new chapter‑book explorers.\nAnoka County Lib rary strives to ensure that all visitors are able to access library resou rces\, services\, and programs.\n\nHosted by Anoka County Library\n\nhttp s://socialsquares.org/HamLakeMN/e/agb6OM68dqw URL:https://socialsquares.org/HamLakeMN/e/agb6OM68dqw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:wlMxaRZUPR0@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261028T065131Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T104500 SUMMARY:Family Storytime LOCATION:North Central Library (Ham Lake)\, North Central Library DESCRIPTION:Share books\, songs\, and rhymes with your children at this s torytime designed to promote school readiness in 2 to 5 year olds. Librar ians\, caregivers\, and children will sing\, talk\, read\, write\, and pl ay together to build early literacy skills. Siblings are also welcome!\nA noka County Library strives to ensure that all visitors are able to acces s library resources\, services\, and programs.\n\nHosted by Anoka County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/HamLakeMN/e/wlMxaRZUPR0 URL:https://socialsquares.org/HamLakeMN/e/wlMxaRZUPR0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1jvSWjzAcXI@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261028T065131Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T173000 SUMMARY:Code Club at Anoka County Library LOCATION:North Central Library (Ham Lake)\, North Central Library DESCRIPTION:Join our monthly Code Club\, a hands on learning space where teens can explore coding in a fun\, welcoming environment. Each session i ntroduces a beginner friendly project using simple programming challenges to build problem solving skills\, creativity\, and confidence. Participa nts will experiment with coding concepts\, create interactive games and a nimations\, and develop digital skills at their own pace with support fro m library staff.\n\nHosted by Anoka County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquar es.org/HamLakeMN/e/1jvSWjzAcXI URL:https://socialsquares.org/HamLakeMN/e/1jvSWjzAcXI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:eNRLuMvhCuc@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261028T065131Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T173000 SUMMARY:Kids Creative Hands: Scratch Art LOCATION:Johnsville Meeting Room\, Johnsville Library DESCRIPTION:This program is intended for youth in grades 1st- 6th. Creati ve Hands is a monthly crafting program where participants can learn a new skill or hobby. Join us this month as we make autumn designs with scratc h art!\nLove crafts? Check out all-ages Crafter’s Pantry at North Central Library.\nAnoka County Library strives to ensure that all visitors are a ble to access library resources\, services\, and programs.\n\nHosted by A noka County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/HamLakeMN/e/eNRLuMvhCuc URL:https://socialsquares.org/HamLakeMN/e/eNRLuMvhCuc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:Vn8kO3mlpuw@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261028T065131Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261201T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261201T104500 SUMMARY:Family Storytime LOCATION:North Central Library (Ham Lake)\, North Central Library DESCRIPTION:Share books\, songs\, and rhymes with your children at this s torytime designed to promote school readiness in 2 to 5 year olds. Librar ians\, caregivers\, and children will sing\, talk\, read\, write\, and pl ay together to build early literacy skills. Siblings are also welcome!\nA noka County Library strives to ensure that all visitors are able to acces s library resources\, services\, and programs.\n\nHosted by Anoka County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/HamLakeMN/e/Vn8kO3mlpuw URL:https://socialsquares.org/HamLakeMN/e/Vn8kO3mlpuw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:JnzaLrdJ7uE@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261028T065131Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261201T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261201T143000 SUMMARY:Book Club (Puzzlers) LOCATION:North Central Library (Ham Lake)\, North Central Library DESCRIPTION:A combination book club discussion and puzzle solving event. Discuss a book while putting together jigsaw puzzles. This month read wil l be determined at the previous meeting.\nAnoka County Library strives to ensure that all visitors are able to access library resources\, services \, and programs. Assistive technology and program accommodations are avai lable at many library locations\, as outlined on our library accessibilit y page.\n\nHosted by Anoka County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/Ha mLakeMN/e/JnzaLrdJ7uE URL:https://socialsquares.org/HamLakeMN/e/JnzaLrdJ7uE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ke9Jm7jpBTk@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261028T065131Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T164500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T184500 SUMMARY:Painting Pines in Watercolor and Gouache LOCATION:North Central Library (Ham Lake)\, North Central Library DESCRIPTION:This program is intended for youth in grades 1st through 8th. Fall into a stunning world of color\, texture and natural beauty as we p aint beautiful pine trees\, crisp mountain landscapes\, rich blue skies a nd more. We will be discussing how to choose a good paper\, how to plan o ut a color palette and\, most importantly\, how to actually plan out and paint these lovely scenes using simple brushwork and other watercolor tec hniques.\n\nHosted by Anoka County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/H amLakeMN/e/ke9Jm7jpBTk URL:https://socialsquares.org/HamLakeMN/e/ke9Jm7jpBTk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:uvnxo5P9KUk@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261028T065131Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T111500 SUMMARY:Preschool Craft Hour LOCATION:Johnsville Meeting Room\, Johnsville Library DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging hour of reading and hands-on explorat ion. We’ll dive into a selection of books connected to our learning theme of the day and then create crafts that reinforce the concepts we’ve read about. It’s a fun\, interactive way to build skills\, spark curiosity\, and deepen understanding!\nRegister only the child participant. If signin g up multiple children\, please register each child separately.\nLove cra fts? Check out all-ages Crafter’s Pantry at North Central Library.\n\nHos ted by Anoka County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/HamLakeMN/e/uvnx o5P9KUk URL:https://socialsquares.org/HamLakeMN/e/uvnxo5P9KUk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:Utpgqahyhnk@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261028T065131Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T104500 SUMMARY:Family Storytime LOCATION:North Central Library (Ham Lake)\, North Central Library DESCRIPTION:Share books\, songs\, and rhymes with your children at this s torytime designed to promote school readiness in 2 to 5 year olds. Librar ians\, caregivers\, and children will sing\, talk\, read\, write\, and pl ay together to build early literacy skills. Siblings are also welcome!\nA noka County Library strives to ensure that all visitors are able to acces s library resources\, services\, and programs.\n\nHosted by Anoka County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/HamLakeMN/e/Utpgqahyhnk URL:https://socialsquares.org/HamLakeMN/e/Utpgqahyhnk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4mx8vJEMHsw@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261028T065131Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261214T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261214T173000 SUMMARY:North Central Chapter Club LOCATION:North Central Library (Ham Lake)\, North Central Library DESCRIPTION:A monthly early‑reader program designed for kids just beginni ng chapter books. In our last session this year\, kids will use everythin g we've practiced\, phonics skills\, story structure\, and inspiration fr om Orris and Timble\, to write their own short stories.\nAnoka County Lib rary strives to ensure that all visitors are able to access library resou rces\, services\, and programs.\n\nHosted by Anoka County Library\n\nhttp s://socialsquares.org/HamLakeMN/e/4mx8vJEMHsw URL:https://socialsquares.org/HamLakeMN/e/4mx8vJEMHsw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:xHa0SXD0XgM@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261028T065131Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T173000 SUMMARY:Code Club at Anoka County Library LOCATION:North Central Library (Ham Lake)\, North Central Library DESCRIPTION:Join our monthly Code Club\, a hands on learning space where teens can explore coding in a fun\, welcoming environment. Each session i ntroduces a beginner friendly project using simple programming challenges to build problem solving skills\, creativity\, and confidence. Participa nts will experiment with coding concepts\, create interactive games and a nimations\, and develop digital skills at their own pace with support fro m library staff.\n\nHosted by Anoka County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquar es.org/HamLakeMN/e/xHa0SXD0XgM URL:https://socialsquares.org/HamLakeMN/e/xHa0SXD0XgM END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR