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Little Free Libraries <br />Kayak Lessons Offered <br />Installed in Ramsey Parks <br /> amsey Rotary <br />donated two Little <br />of Minnesota’s fastest growing outdoor adventures! <br />Free Libraries that <br />In this hour and a half class you will learn how to <br />were recently installed <br />paddle correctly, get in and out of a kayak easily and <br />in the vicinity of the <br />safely, and how to pack for a day on the water. You <br />playgrounds at Cen- <br />will also get an overview of the City of Ramsey’s <br />tral Park and Elmcrest <br />canoe/kayak rental system, available for free to <br />Park. Shown here are <br />residents. <br />members of the Ramsey <br />Wear shoes that can get wet and dress in layers <br />Rotary putting books <br />for time on the water. Life vests will be provided, <br />into the new library. <br />but if you have your own, feel free to bring them. <br /> What is a Little Free Library? According to their website, <br />Children ages 6-16 must be accompanied by a <br />“A Little Free Library is a “take a book, return a book” free <br />area (parking is limited, so please consider biking <br />most common version is a small wooden box of books. Anyone <br />or carpooling). Please call ahead before registering <br />may take a book or bring a book to share." Part of the Rotary <br />to determine if space is available - Maximum 20 <br />mission is to promote literacy in the community, and the free <br />people/class. Registration forms are available on <br />book exchange helps to foster the love of reading as people <br />the City’s website: www.cityoframsey.com. <br />share their favorite books with others. <br /> You may have noticed other similar free book exchange <br />Date: Saturday, June 4 <br />libraries set up by private parties in neighborhoods around <br />Ramsey. Get a head start on your summer reading list and visit <br />6330 Sunwood Drive, Ramsey <br />one today. Be sure to bring a book to share in exchange! <br />Time: Class #1 8:30-10:00 a.m., <br />Class #2 10:30 a.m.-12:00 noon <br />Price: $25/person; $75/family of 4 <br />Anoka County Library <br />Contact: 651-280-7299 or <br />kerri@mywahooadventures.com <br />Includes: Single and Double Kayaks, Paddles, <br />Life Vest, Water and Snacks. <br />Open to the Public <br />Registration and Instruction by Wahoo! Adven- <br />tures. <br />Mon- <br />day-Friday <br />7:00 a.m. <br />-5:00 p.m. <br />Ramsey <br />Municipal <br />Center <br />Ramsey Resident • May/June 2016 15 <br />