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SUMMARY:We are Water Exhibit Opening with Keynote Author Kao Kalia Yang
DESCRIPTION:Visit the new We Are Water Exhibit\, which examines water 
 issues in local communities through personal stories\, histories\, and 
 scientific information. The event is kicked off by keynote speaker Kao 
 Kalia Yang  author of Where Rivers Part and winner of the 2025 Minnesota 
 Book Award in the memoir category. After the keynote\, explore the 
 exhibit\, visit the water tasting bar\, and learn about water issues from 
 community partners Coon Creek Watershed District\, City of Spring Lake 
 Park\, Anoka County Transportation\, MN Department of Agriculture\, and 
 Anoka Conservation District. \n\nSchedule of Events:\n\n10:30 AM Keynote by 
 Minnesota Author Kao Kalia Yang\n10:30 AM-1:30 PM Visit a STreet Sweeper & 
 Snow Plow\n11:00 AM-1:30 PM NItrate Well Water Testing\nRun your water for 
 at least 5 minutes and bring a 1 cup cold sample in a solid sealed 
 container\n11:00 AM-1:30 PM Water Bar Tasting\n12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Pond 
 Dipping\nIdentify tiny pond creatures with a magnifying 
 glass\n\nRegistration is not required\, but register to receive a reminder 
 about the event.\n\nAnoka County Library strives to ensure that all 
 visitors are able to access library resources\, services\, and programs. 
 Assistive technology and program accommodations are available at many 
 library locations\, as outlined on our library accessibility page. Please 
 call the library branch hosting the program at least two weeks prior to an 
 event if there are additional accommodations we can provide for you to 
 fully participate.\n\nWe Are Water MN is a project of the Minnesota 
 Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership 
 with the Minnesota Historical Society\; the Board of Water and Soil 
 Resources\; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture\, Health\, and Natural 
 Resources\; and University of Minnesota Extension. We are Water MN is paid 
 for by the Clean Water Fund\, part of the Clean Water\, Land\, & Legacy 
 Amendment that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on 
 November 4\, 2008.
LOCATION:Northtown Library(Blaine)\, Northtown Library
ORGANIZER;CN="Northtown Library":MAILTO:NTN.Staff@anokacountymn.gov
CATEGORIES:Authors/Writing
CONTACT;CN="Northtown Library":MAILTO:NTN.Staff@anokacountymn.gov
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