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An event every week that begins at 10:15am on Monday and Wednesday, repeating indefinitely
Baby and Toddler Storytime
An event every week that begins at 10:15am on Monday and Wednesday, repeating indefinitely
Main Library Green Room, every Wednesday. For children from birth to 36 months. 20 minutes of simple stories and fingerplays for infants and toddlers with parents. Meet in Youth Services.
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West Duluth Library Storytime
An event every week that begins at 10:30am on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely
West Duluth branch, outer lounge. Every Wednesday. 30 minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays. Birth-preschool.
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Preschool Storytime
An event every week that begins at 11:15am on Monday and Wednesday, repeating indefinitely
Main Library Green Room, every Wednesday. 30 minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays. Parents are welcome to attend with their preschoolers, but may also treat it as a first independent activity for their children. Meet in Youth Services.
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Squad Car Storytime
An event every 2 weeks that begins at 3:45pm on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely
Stories read by one of Duluth's police officers in the library's Youth Services area.
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Storytime at Mount Royal Library
An event every week that begins at 10:15am on Thursday, repeating indefinitely
Mount Royal Branch Blue Room, every Thursday. 30 minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays. Birth-preschool.
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One event on Sep 19, 2019 at 4:00pm
Teen Anime and Manga Club
One event on Apr 18, 2019 at 4:00pm
One event on May 16, 2019 at 4:00pm
One event on Jun 20, 2019 at 4:00pm
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Anime, cosplay, manga, food and games in the Green Room. All teens in grades 6-12 are welcome. Summer Events June 20: Cosplay Contest – Come dressed in cosplay for a chance for prizes including gift cards to Barnes & Noble. July 18: Candy Tapeball – Candy galore for the fastest fingers. August 1: Create anime buttons and keychains and Wii U gaming. Sept 19: Create with Perler beads.
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Spoken Word Open Mic
An event every month that begins at 7:00pm on day Third of the month, repeating indefinitely
The Spoken Word Open Mic series, hosted by Tina Higgins Wussow, is open to all genres. Writers interested in a 10-minute performance slot can simply sign up on arrival. The event occurs on the third Thursday of each month.
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Book Bingo
One event on Apr 15, 2019 at 12:00pm
One event on May 13, 2019 at 12:00pm
One event on Jun 24, 2019 at 12:00pm
One event on Jul 22, 2019 at 12:00pm
One event on Aug 19, 2019 at 12:00pm
During "Book Bingo" in the Duluth Public Library's Green Room, book titles are drawn instead of numbers. Winners get a Barnes & Noble gift card.
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Mt. Royal Readers’ Guild
One event on Jun 17, 2019 at 2:30pm
One event on Jun 24, 2019 at 2:30pm
One event on Jul 1, 2019 at 2:30pm
One event on Jul 8, 2019 at 2:30pm
One event on Jul 15, 2019 at 2:30pm
One event on Aug 13, 2019 at 2:30pm
One event on Aug 19, 2019 at 2:30pm
One event on Aug 26, 2019 at 2:30pm
Read Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and unlock its secrets through puzzles and activities once a week. Books will be handed out while supplies last.
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One event on Jul 22, 2019 at 11:30am
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Bayfront Story and Play
One event on Jun 24, 2019 at 6:00pm
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One event on Jul 22, 2019 at 11:30am
One event on Aug 5, 2019 at 6:00pm
One event on Aug 19, 2019 at 6:00pm
Stories, songs and fingerplays. Families are welcome to play and picnic before and after the storytime. Duluth Parks and Recreation will be there with extra equipment for young children to utilize.
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Book Discussion: Boundless Compassion
An event every week that begins at 7:00pm on Monday, repeating until Aug 19, 2019
This book discussion group seeks to teach compassion through the disciplines of science, medicine, theology, spirituality, sociology and psychology, encouraging an exploration into personal and professional expressions of compassion. The book is Boundless Compassion: Creating a Way of Life by Joyce Rupp. Sessions are held on Tuesdays from July 8 to Aug. 19. Rupp will be a presenter at Benedictine Days on Sept. 14. This book discussion group is being offered as a way to introduce her work and/or deepen…
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Read to a Dog
One event on Jun 12, 2019 at 3:30pm
One event on Jul 10, 2019 at 3:30pm
One event on Aug 14, 2019 at 3:30pm
Kids are invited to read a story to a good listener with big ears. These one-on-one read-aloud sessions with a licensed therapy dog are a great way to practice reading in a comfortable, low-stress environment. Drop-in sessions available on a first-come, first-served basis. Games and activities available.
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Vegan Cookbook Club
One event on Jun 6, 2019 at 11:30am
One event on Jul 11, 2019 at 11:30am
One event on Aug 1, 2019 at 11:30am
Share recipes and meet new friends. Bring one or more vegan cookbooks from the collection of the Duluth Public Library and one or more recipes from other sources. If possible, bring a few copies of the recipe to share. For more information, contact facilitator Bonnie Ambrosi [email protected]
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Read to a Dog
One event on Apr 22, 2019 at 3:30pm
One event on May 8, 2019 at 3:30pm
One event on May 13, 2019 at 3:30pm
One event on Jun 17, 2019 at 3:30pm
One event on Jul 15, 2019 at 3:30pm
One event on Aug 12, 2019 at 3:30pm
Kids are invited to read a story to a good listener with big ears. These one-on-one read-aloud sessions with a licensed therapy dog are a great way to practice reading in a comfortable, low-stress environment. Drop-in sessions available on a first-come, first-served basis. Games and activities available.
Find out more »Author Event: William Kent Krueger
Award-winning author William Kent Krueger reads from, and signs copies of, his new book This Tender Land, the companion novel to Ordinary Grace. Set in southern Minnesota in the summer of 1932, well into the Great Depression, This Tender Land is the story of four orphans running from the law because they’ve committed a terrible crime, but for the all the right reasons. A manhunt has been launched to capture them, so they can’t take to the roads. They’re afraid…
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