Winter Jackets: Winter Reading for Adults
January 2 - February 28

This celebration of reading has become an annual event at Ramsey County Library. Winter Jackets (formerly known as Hot Reads for Cold Nights) 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 2 at any of these four libraries.

Read books, write reviews, get treats and earn official Winter Jackets prizes. Everyone who reads eight books will be eligible for 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!

Rigged for Murder
Meet the Author: Jenifer LeClair
Tuesday, January 20 at 6:30 p.m., RCL - White Bear Lake

Jenifer LeClair's debut mystery novel, Rigged for Murder, is filled with suspense, colorful and memorable characters, nautical lore and a thread of romance. LeClair is a Minnesota native and has been an avid sailor since age 17.

World Gone Beautiful: Life Along the Rum River
Meet the Author: Linda Buturian
Monday, January 26 at 7 p.m., RCL - Arden Hills

Linda Buturian, local writer and University of Minnesota professor, and her family live along the wild Rum River. Buturian's first book, a collection of essays titled, World Gone Beautiful: Life Along the Rum River, reveals layers of life and faith together, in community, on a particular piece of land in Milaca.

They Named Me Marjorie
Meet the Author: Ann Zemke
Tuesday, February 24 at 6:30 p.m., RCL - North St. Paul

Marjorie Peterson survived a lifetime of seemingly insurmountable challenges, including being indentured by a family who took her off the orphan train in November 1906. Come hear Ann Zemke, her granddaughter, tell Marjorie's heartwarming story through this narrative. The very special quilt Ann made in her grandmother's memory will be on display.

They Named Me Marjorie includes several photos of Marjorie and an 8-page color section with photos of the quilt blocks.

Edgar Allan Poe Tribute
Saturday, January 17, 2 p.m.
RCL - Shoreview

Character actor Jake Esau presents "Edgar Allan Poe 200th Birthday Celebration."

This entertaining, educational and family-oriented performance will include biographical information, a question and answer session, and recitation of tales and poems including "The Raven" and "Annabel Lee."

Changing for Good: How to Keep a Resolution
Thursday, January 22, 7 pm
RCL - Maplewood

Anyone who has ever made and broken a New Year's Resolution can appreciate the difficulty of change. Most of us know what we need to do to live a healthier life, yet making lifestyle changes can be hard work.

Change is rarely a discrete, single event, but rather a gradual process over time; there are steps we must take in order to stay motivated to reach our goals. Women have found one-on-one coaching among the most effective approaches to making lasting change.

The Women's Wellness Journey at St. John's Hospital offers a Certified Health and Wellness Coach to help give you the motivation, discipline and accountability to meet your goals to lose weight, quit smoking, master your stress and more.

To learn more call 651-326-7122 to reserve your spot today!

Sign up at any Ramsey County Library or call 651-704-2033 ext. 2116. Tell Marcus, the Teen Librarian, what you're going to attend and what you want the library to do next.

Teen Book Club
Monday, November 24, 4-5pm.
RCL - Maplewood

We are reading Wildwood Dancing by Juliet Marillier this month. Free Food. Intense discussions.

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 week of each month at the libraries in Mounds View and Maplewood.

Play Wii, PS3 and board games. Unlimited Internet time and pizza provided. No need to register. Just show up and have fun!

Check out the only video exercise center in Ramsey County. DDR tournament and prizes! Sponsored by North St. Paul Community Center and the Friends of Ramsey County Libraries.

Form an intergenerational (Youth or Teen plus a Parent or Grandparent) Wii Bowling team and compete for prizes. Free pizza and refreshments will be provided. Sign up at the Community Center, 2100 White Bear Avenue, or by calling 651-704-2033 ext. 2116.

Wii Bowl Together is sponsored by the Friends of the Ramsey County Libraries and the Maplewood Community Center.

Join the new Teen Book Club at the library in Maplewood and enjoy free pizza. Call or e-mail Marcus, the Teen Librarian, to pick up the latest title. Marcus can be reached at 651-704-2033 ext. 2116 or mlowry@rclreads.org.

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. Call 651-628-6803 to register. Don't forget to bring your Library card and PIN.

Registration for all classes begins Monday, December 22.

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

Behold the Blog: Beginner Blogging for Everyone - What is a blog anyway? A blog is a personal Web site; a way to share thoughts, news, pictures or video with friends, family or the world. In this class you will use Blogger, a site powered by Google, and by the end of the session you'll have your very own blog that people can read and leave comments about your posts. The world of blogs is waiting for you to read, share and experience!

Social Networking 101: Featuring Facebook - 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 email 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.

Magazines, Newspapers, and More - Learn about popular databases offering thousands of magazines, newspapers, journals, and more. This class will teach you what's available, how to search, and how to work with the results.

RCL -	Roseville, 10:30 a.m.
	Monday, January 5		Mastering the Mouse
	Tuesday, January 6		Internet Basics
	Wednesday, January 7		Intro to E-mail
	Thursday, January 8		Managing Your Yahoo! Mail
	Monday, January 12		Beyond the Basics
	Tuesday, January 13		Google: More than a Search Engine
	Wednesday, January 14		Explore the Library's Web Site
	Thursday, January 15		Genealogy on the Web

RCL -	Roseville, 7 p.m.
	Monday, January 12		Magazines, Newspapers and More
	Wednesday, January 14		Behold the Blog

RCL -	White Bear Lake, 6 p.m.
	Monday, January 26		Mastering the Mouse
	Tuesday, January 27		Internet Basics
	Wednesday, January 28		Google: More Than a Search Engine
	Monday, February 2		Intro to E-mail
	Tuesday, February 3		Managing Your Yahoo! Mail
	Monday, February 9		Behold the Blog
	Tuesday, February 10		Social Networking
	Wednesday, February 11		Genealogy on the Web

RCL -	Mounds View, 10:30 a.m.
	Monday, March 2		Mastering the Mouse
	Wednesday, March 4		Internet Basics
	Thursday, March 5		Intro to E-mail
	Friday, March 6		Managing Your Yahoo! Email
	Monday, March 9		Beyond the Basics
	Wednesday, March 11		Google: More Than a Search Engine
	Thursday, March 12		Explore the Library's Web Site

RCL -	North St. Paul, 10:30 a.m.
	Monday, March 23		Mastering the Mouse
	Tuesday, March 24		Internet Basics
	Wednesday, March 25		Beyond the Basics
	Thursday, March 26		Google: More Than a Search Engine
	Monday, March 30		Behold the Blog

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