Featured Legacy Programs

Click here to view all upcoming Legacy events in your metro public libraries.  Past Legacy programs can be viewed here

Faces of New America
Faces of New America

Artist's Statement (Jila Nikpay): "This collection of portraits of immigrant youth grew out of my fascination with the theme of cultural identity and belonging. I am drawn to working with these young people because of their flexibility and mystery. Through these portraits, I explore their complex rite of passage, which mirrors the evolving America identity."

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Club Book
Club Book

Club Book brings best-selling and award-winning national and regional authors to library communities throughout the seven-county metropolitan region. All events are free and open to the public.

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Live at the Library
Live at the Library

MELSA contracted with Twin Cities performing arts companies and created a catalog of theater and live music performances for pre-school, school-age, general and adult audiences.

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Sing, Play, Learn with MacPhail
Sing, Play, Learn with MacPhail

MELSA is partnering with MacPhail Center for Music to provide 300 public programs at MELSA libraries demonstrating to families and caregivers simple ways to incorporate music and stories for their little ones. Check with your local library for programs scheduled in your library system.

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Community Cinema at the Library
Community Cinema at the Library

Twin Cities area public libraries will host free screenings of films from the award-winning tpt series Independent Lens as part of its national engagement program, Community Cinema.  Community Cinema pairs independent films with lively panel discussions featuring local experts and community leaders and moderated by hosts from tpt.

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