BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Social Squares//The Near North Square//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Near North Square X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago X-WR-CALDESC:Everything happening in Near North\, read before it goes up. REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT6H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT6H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:vsN5_oh9xDk@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195256Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T100000 SUMMARY:Baby Storytime LOCATION:Sumner\, 611 Van White Memorial Blvd.\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:For children from birth to 24 months and their caregivers. Ta lk\, sing\, read\, write\, and play together. Share books\, stories\, rhy mes\, music\, and movement in a format especially designed for babies. Si blings welcome.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsqu ares.org/NearNorthMinneapolis/e/vsN5_oh9xDk URL:https://socialsquares.org/NearNorthMinneapolis/e/vsN5_oh9xDk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:N0EkULT1UAI@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195256Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T113000 SUMMARY:Lactation Lounge LOCATION:Sumner\, 611 Van White Memorial Blvd.\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:Free drop-in breastfeeding support and social time\, facilita ted by a certified doula and lactation consultant. With consent\, support may include a physical assessment. All families welcome\, including sibl ings and support people. Share tips and connect with other expecting\, br eastfeeding or chestfeeding and pumping parents and families. Collaborato r: MileStone Creations. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.\ n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/NearNor thMinneapolis/e/N0EkULT1UAI URL:https://socialsquares.org/NearNorthMinneapolis/e/N0EkULT1UAI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:-vUbbCXpSW4@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195256Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T110000 SUMMARY:Family Storytime LOCATION:Sumner\, 611 Van White Memorial Blvd.\, 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/NearNorthMinneapolis/e/-vUbbCXpSW4 URL:https://socialsquares.org/NearNorthMinneapolis/e/-vUbbCXpSW4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:Sub5lUWU4YU@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195256Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T120000 SUMMARY:Adult Tutoring LOCATION:Sumner\, 611 Van White Memorial Blvd.\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:Do you need help with reading\, math\, GED prep\, or your hom ework? Are you studying for a test for school or a job? Our tutors are he re to help. You can work with trained volunteer tutors during tutoring ho urs at the library. No appointment needed.\nAdult Tutoring is a drop-in p rogram for adults seeking one-on-one help with basic level English\, read ing\, writing\, math\, and science.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\ n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/NearNorthMinneapolis/e/Sub5lUWU4YU URL:https://socialsquares.org/NearNorthMinneapolis/e/Sub5lUWU4YU END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pWx7rAzdfTA@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195256Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T150000 SUMMARY:Cooking with Words LOCATION:Sumner\, 611 Van White Memorial Blvd.\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:Have an appetite for writing recipes\, cookbooks\, and food e ditorial? Learn the craft behind all things recipe writing and food conte nt\, from arancini to zucchini and everything in between. Explore concept ing\, recipe formatting\, editorial\, tips\, blurbs and sidebars. Combine your two great loves – food and writing – into new opportunities creatin g food content! Collaborator: The Loft Literary Center. This program is f unded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.\n\nHos ted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/NearNorthMinn eapolis/e/pWx7rAzdfTA URL:https://socialsquares.org/NearNorthMinneapolis/e/pWx7rAzdfTA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:I61W8dXqhb4@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195256Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T190000 SUMMARY:Read With an Animal LOCATION:Sumner\, 611 Van White Memorial Blvd.\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:K-grade 5. Cuddle up with a certified therapy animal (usually a dog) and practice reading aloud. Sign up for a 15-minute session at th e desk when you arrive\, starting at 3:45 p.m. First come\, first served. \nCollaborator: PAWS to READ is a program of North Star Therapy Animals ( NSTA). All handlers are required to be trained in an additional children' s reading program that focuses on utilizing registered therapy animals.\n \nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/NearNort hMinneapolis/e/I61W8dXqhb4 URL:https://socialsquares.org/NearNorthMinneapolis/e/I61W8dXqhb4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:QdrlO5keHM0@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195256Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T100000 SUMMARY:Baby Storytime LOCATION:Sumner\, 611 Van White Memorial Blvd.\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:For children from birth to 24 months and their caregivers. Ta lk\, sing\, read\, write\, and play together. Share books\, stories\, rhy mes\, music\, and movement in a format especially designed for babies. Si blings welcome.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsqu ares.org/NearNorthMinneapolis/e/QdrlO5keHM0 URL:https://socialsquares.org/NearNorthMinneapolis/e/QdrlO5keHM0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:Bt0zkal4TIM@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195256Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T113000 SUMMARY:Lactation Lounge LOCATION:Sumner\, 611 Van White Memorial Blvd.\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:Free drop-in breastfeeding support and social time\, facilita ted by a certified doula and lactation consultant. With consent\, support may include a physical assessment. All families welcome\, including sibl ings and support people. Share tips and connect with other expecting\, br eastfeeding or chestfeeding and pumping parents and families. Collaborato r: MileStone Creations. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County Library.\ n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/NearNor thMinneapolis/e/Bt0zkal4TIM URL:https://socialsquares.org/NearNorthMinneapolis/e/Bt0zkal4TIM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:iDoreLmlaYY@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195256Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T110000 SUMMARY:Family Storytime LOCATION:Sumner\, 611 Van White Memorial Blvd.\, 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/NearNorthMinneapolis/e/iDoreLmlaYY URL:https://socialsquares.org/NearNorthMinneapolis/e/iDoreLmlaYY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:Cz3HGIMuRTY@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195256Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T120000 SUMMARY:Adult Tutoring LOCATION:Sumner\, 611 Van White Memorial Blvd.\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:Do you need help with reading\, math\, GED prep\, or your hom ework? Are you studying for a test for school or a job? Our tutors are he re to help. You can work with trained volunteer tutors during tutoring ho urs at the library. No appointment needed.\nAdult Tutoring is a drop-in p rogram for adults seeking one-on-one help with basic level English\, read ing\, writing\, math\, and science.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\ n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/NearNorthMinneapolis/e/Cz3HGIMuRTY URL:https://socialsquares.org/NearNorthMinneapolis/e/Cz3HGIMuRTY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mg8Vw5Ddu28@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195256Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T113000 SUMMARY:Unwrapping Music: Modern Protest Music LOCATION:Sumner\, 611 Van White Memorial Blvd.\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:In this interactive music appreciation class\, we’ll explore modern protest music that has come to the forefront during recent events\ , including #MeToo\, Black Lives Matter\, ICE/DHS/Civil Rights and Climat e Activism. Collaborator: MacPhail Center for Music. This program is fund ed with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/NearNorthMinneap olis/e/mg8Vw5Ddu28 URL:https://socialsquares.org/NearNorthMinneapolis/e/mg8Vw5Ddu28 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cGp8kqLCEjE@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261025T195256Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T140000 SUMMARY:Tech Help at Hennepin County Library LOCATION:Sumner\, 611 Van White Memorial Blvd.\, Minneapolis\, MN DESCRIPTION:Drop-in individual assistance to learn basic computer skills. Volunteer led. Please call ahead to confirm: 612-543-6875.\n\nHosted by Hennepin County Library\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/NearNorthMinneapolis /e/cGp8kqLCEjE URL:https://socialsquares.org/NearNorthMinneapolis/e/cGp8kqLCEjE END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR