Saint Anthony Park Library
2245 Como Avenue
All events and classes take place in the Saint Anthony Park Library auditorium unless otherwise noted. For more information about upcoming programs, please call the library at 651-642-0411 or visit www.sppl.org.
31 May and 1 June 10 a.m.-4 p.m. both days
Saint Anthony Park Branch Library Association Book Sale
3 Monday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Middle School Book Club
For sixth- to eighth-grade students. Please register and pick up a copy of the book at the Information Desk.
5 Wednesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Adult Book Club
First Wednesday of the month to discuss interesting books. All are welcome. No registration is required.
13 Thursday, 2-4 p.m. Senior Cinema: On the Basis of Sex
Felicity Jones stars as a young Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who brings a groundbreaking case to the U.S. Court of Appeals that overturns a century of gender discrimination. Run Time: 120 minutes.
Co-sponsored by the Saint Anthony Park Area Seniors.
18 Tuesday, 10:30-11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Summer Spark: Dreamland Arts – Children’s Stories from India
Storyteller Zaraawar Mistry will perform stories he heard during his childhood in India with musical accompaniment by Greg Herriges. Join us for an enticing musical storytelling.
25 Tuesday, 10:30-11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Summer Spark: Dodge Nature Center – Raptors
Join us for an exhibition and education of birds of prey. Meet a raptor up close and personal.
Ongoing Events and Classes
Mondays, 2:30–4 p.m. Funday
Opportunity for teens to hang out with friends after school, play games, listen to music or do homework. Note: No Funday on June 3.
Tuesdays and Fridays, 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Seniors Free Exercise Program
Enjoy fun, gentle exercises for adults, led by a qualified instructor. Co-sponsored by the Saint Anthony Park Area Seniors. Note: No exercise on June 4
Wednesdays, 4 to 5:30 p.m. English Conversation Circle
If English is not your first language, come and practice in casual conversation. All are welcome.
Fridays, 10:30-11:00 a.m. Nature Play Storytime – held outdoors in the library garden
Kids age 3 and older get to discover nature, with a new topic, books and hands-on learning each week. Program will be held outdoors (except for severe weather) and play clothes suggested. No storytime on June 7
Saturdays in June, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. One-to-One Tech Help
Drop-in help for people with questions about their tablets and smart phones. No registration required.
12-19-26 Wednesdays, 26, 6-7:30 p.m. Mandarin Chinese Conversation for Youth
Practice your Mandarin language skills in conversation and group activities. Intended for elementary-school through high-school students who are learning Chinese and want to keep their skills up over the summer! Registration is required and limited to 20 participants.
Langford Park Recreation Center
For more information, call 651-298-5765 or go to www.stpaul.gov/langfordrec
Thursdays, Karate: Soo Bahk Do. Ages 5 to adult, ongoing, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. $45/month
Thursdays, May 23-Aug 8. Intermediate Pilates for adults, from 11 a.m.-noon $73
Sun, June 9, Painting on The Patio for adults, from 2-3:30 p.m. $35 at Urban Growler
Tuesday, June 11 Home Composting for adults, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free
Tuesday June 11 to Friday June 14. Archery Camp ages 9-17, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. $50
Thursday June 13 Essential Oils and Bugs for Adults, from 10 a.m.-noon $5, plus $10 supply fee
Monday June 17- Thursday June 20. Four Course Cooking for ages 12-16, from 5-7 p.m. $30
Monday June 17- Thursday June 20 Cheerleading Camp ages 4-7, from 9 a.m.-noon $86
Wednesdays June 19- Aug 28. Zumba for adults, from 6:45-7:45 p.m. $82
June 24-27 Compas Arts Puppetry Camp ages 10-14, from 9 a.m.-noon $146
June 24-28 Arts Journalism Hands On Camp ages 13-16, from 9 a.m.-noon $138
Thursday, June 27. Raising and releasing monarch butterflies, ages 10-adult,from 6-8 p.m. Free
July 1-2 Rhythm & Drum Fun Camp ages 7-13, from 9 a.m.-noon $20
Fridays Senior Gym Bowling ongoing, from 9:30-11 a.m. Free
Northwest Como Recreation Center
For more information, call651-298-5813 or go to www.stpaul.gov/northwestcomoRec.
Monday June 3 from 6:45-9 p.m., Art/Wine/Pizza for adults, $50 at Delicata
Monday to Friday, June 10-14 Advanced Minecraft Command Block Camp ages 9-13, from 1-3 p.m. $110
Thursday June 13, Micky, Minnie and Me Art ages 4-9, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. $30
June 17-21, Creative Writing Camp ages 7-12, from 10 am-noon $55
June 17-21 Creative Writing Camp ages 12-16, from 1-3 p.m. $55
Mon/Wed, June 17-July 24. Artist Workshop Class ages 13-20, from 12:30-2:30 p.m. $90
June 17-21. Archery Camp ages 9-17, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. $60
June 24-28 Outdoor Adventures & Swimming Camp ages 7-12, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $174
June 24-28 Artist Workshop Camp ages 6-10, from 9-11 a.m. $80
July 8-12 Spanish Camp for Beginners ages 7-12, from 10 a.m.-noon $80
Tuesdays/Thursdays. Ongoing between 4:30-6 p.m. Taekwondo for ages 5-17 $50/month
St. Anthony Park Area Seniors
Special offerings:
Thursday, June 6 Caregiver & Bereavement Support Groups at SAP United Church of Christ (2129 Commonwealth Ave.), 10-11:30 a.m. All are welcome.
Friday, June 14 Game Day, Centennial United Methodist Church, 2200 Hillside Ave., 10 a.m.-noon. No charge or registration required.
Friday, June 21 Game Day, Centennial United Methodist Church, 2200 Hillside Ave., 10 a.m.-noon. No charge or registration required.
Tuesday, June 18 at 11 a.m. lunch outing to Pad Thai. Call 651-642-9052 for more details.
June 11 Blood pressure clinic, Seal Hi-Rise, 825 Seal St., 3-3:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 27 at Centennial United Methodist Church, 2200 Hillside Ave. 10 a.m. Breakfast for caregivers and care recipients
Sunday, June 30. Sippin’ Suds for St. Anthony Park Area Seniors fundraiser at the Urban Growler, 2325 Endicott St., from 4 to7 p.m. Call 651-642-9052 to purchase your ticket.
Other organizations, groups
17 Monday
Community Sing, Olson Campus Center, Luther Seminary, 1490 Fulham St., St. Paul, 6:30 p.m. gathering, 7-8:30 p.m. singing. Event is free, but a hat will be passed to help support the music leaders and to make the sings possible.
