Duluth Reads Together

Duluth Reads Together is a citywide celebration of books, community and the Duluth Public Library, held Sept. 18–20 as part of Minnesota Libraries Read Together.

Throughout the weekend, readers of all ages are invited to gather at Duluth Public Library locations and partner-businesses across the city. Together, these events create a book-and-library crawl that encourages people to explore Duluth, experience community spaces, and discover more of what the library has to offer.

Friday

The Silent Set: All-Day Silent Reading Party
DPL Mount Royal Branch, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Attendees can create their own bookmark, find a comfortable place to settle in, and read alongside others at this all-ages celebration of books and community.

Off The Page: Painted Book Workshop for Teens
Downtown Duluth Public Library, 3 to 5 p.m.
Books meet art in this creative workshop for teens in grades 6-12. Attendees can bring their own book or use a book provided by the library and paint a unique design along the edges of the book’s pages.

B4 You Go: Book Bingo
Wild State Cider, 7 p.m.
Attendees put their book knowledge to the test during this evening of library-inspired bingo at Wild State Cider.

Saturday

Strange New Worlds Sci-Fi and Fantasy Meet-up
The Loch Café, 10 a.m. to noon
Science fiction and fantasy readers gather to discuss favorite books, authors, fictional worlds and the stories that have shaped how they imagine the future.

Stories From The Bowl Family Storytime
Chester Bowl Fall Fest, 11 a.m. and noon
Little Library Go is at Chester Bowl Fall Fest. Youth Services staff are hosting story times as part of Duluth Reads Together.

Redacted: A Blackout Poetry Drop-in
Studio Café · 1 to 4 p.m.
Transform existing pages into original works of poetry. No previous writing or art experience is required.

Tales & Tails: Read to a Dog
Downtown Duluth Public Library · 2 to 3 p.m.
Young readers K-8 can practice reading aloud in a low-pressure environment with Cruz, a trained therapy dog.

Of Mice & Manhattans: A Night Of Classics & Cocktails
The Boreal House · 6 to 8 p.m.
Sip handcrafted cocktails in a historic building while connecting with fellow readers for a discussion over classic literature.

Sunday

The Great Duluth Book Exchange
Amity Coffee · 10 a.m. to noon
Bring up to three books to swap, take some new favorites home and partake in fresh-brewed coffee and company.