Mount Royal Library
Duluth, MN 55803 United States 218-730-4290 duluthlibrary.org/hours-locations
Apr 2018
Peep-Stravaganza!
Mount Royal Branch Blue Room. Teens can create a Peep diorama, test their skills in the Peep toss, go head-to-head with Peep jousting and more. Drop in for a while, or stay the whole time. For teens in grades 6-12.
Find out more »Jun 2018
Writing Memoir, Writing Life
Kate St. Vincent leads this session on the essentials of writing one's life narrative. For ages 16 and up.
Find out more »The Great American Read at DPL
Join local literature professors in a national conversation launched by PBS about 100 novels that inspire the passion of American readers. How many of the 100 have you read? Share your thoughts with other Duluth readers.
Find out more »Catapults for Kids
Use simple materials to build a tabletop catapult, then launch different objects across the room. Can your creation knock down the wall of cups? For kids entering grades 3-6.
Find out more »Movies at Mt. Royal
Free movies for kids at the Mount Royal Library -- one a month during the summer. Wednesday, June 20 5:30 pm Wonder Rated PG; 1 hr 23 min Based on the New York Times bestseller, Wonder tells the incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences who enters fifth grade, attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time. Wednesday, July 18 5:30 pm Star Wars: The Last Jedi Rey develops her newly discovered abilities…
Find out more »Jul 2018
Senior Moments: Libby App from OverDrive
Mt. Royal branch library Blue Room. Learn about Libby, the new OverDrive app from the library that offers ebook and audiobook downloads free with a library card. Bring a tablet, smartphone or laptop and learn how to download books anytime from anywhere.
Find out more »Teen Escape Room: Spy Team
The premise: "You are part of an elite spy team from Sneakiest Agency. Your top-secret mission: break into the headquarters of Nemesis Corporation and find the evidence they obtained that could expose the identity of your agency’s lead spy. Once inside, the office doors lock behind you. You’ve fallen into a trap! Your mission has been compromised. Can you still destroy the evidence? Can you decode the clues and open the door before time runs out and you are discovered?…
Find out more »Crafternoons for Kids
Kids are invited to drop into the Blue Room for a make-and-take craft project. No experience or signup required.
Find out more »CLIMB Theatre: The City Mouse and the Country Mouse
This highly interactive mini-play is intended for ages 3-8. It involves a 20-minute performance and a 20-minute activity.
Find out more »Book Bingo
Both adult and childrens' cards available for all-ages fun. Play to win a gift card to Barnes & Noble.
Find out more »Sep 2018
Senior Moments: Resources for Aging Well
Learn about a variety of resources that are available in the area to support aging and independence. Resource materials will be provided.
Find out more »Oct 2018
Crafternoons for Kids
Kids are invited to drop into the Blue Room at the Mt. Royal Library for a make-and-take craft project. No experience or signup required.
Find out more »Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Kids can drop off their stuffed animals any time on Wednesday, October 17. At storytime the next morning (Thursday, October 18) kids will be reunited with their animals, have a breakfast snack and see a slideshow of all the fun the animals had during the night.
Find out more »Lake Superior Zoomobile: Animal Sounds and Senses
Learn about animal sounds and the way they use their senses. Two sessions available at 2 and 3 p.m. These events are free, but registration is required.
Find out more »Nov 2018
The Land Before Time
The Mt. Royal Duluth Public Libray screens The Land Before Time as part of their DINOvember film series.
Find out more »Jurassic Park
The Mt. Royal Duluth Public Libray screens Jurassic Park as part of their DINOvember film series.
Find out more »Health Benefits of a Whole-Foods Plant-Based Diet
Dr. Jason Buffington, a family practice physician, will speak about the benefits of eating a whole-foods, plant-based diet.
Find out more »Dec 2018
Holiday Music with Zachary Scot Johnson
Singer/songwriter Zachary Scot Johnson plays both well-known and lesser-known music for the holidays. This family-friendly, all-ages show has him performing on guitar, keyboard, violin, mandolin, banjo, ukulele and more.
Find out more »Jan 2019
Crafternoons for Kids
Kids can drop in for a fun make-and-take craft project. No experience or sign-up required.
Find out more »Movie at Mount Royal: Finding Nemo
Rated G. Adventure/comedy. 1h, 41m. Free popcorn and juice will be available.
Find out more »Feb 2019
How to Duo with Pushing Chain
Join the members of Pushing Chain, an acoustic folky-tonk duo from the shores of Lake Superior, as they discuss musical choices and performance decisions. How do they arrange songs to fit into the seemingly small box of an acoustic folk duo? What do they think about while writing, performing and arranging material? How do they hold an audience's attention with two instruments and two microphones? During this 60-minute program, Pushing Chain will discuss the process and illustrate the discussion with…
Find out more »Movie at Mount Royal: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Science fiction/fantasy. Rated PG. 90 minutes.
Find out more »Mar 2019
Health Benefits of a Whole-Foods Plant-Based Diet
Dr. Jason Buffington, a family-practice physician, recommends a whole-foods plant-based diet for many of his patients. Find out why, and how one may benefit from eating this way.
Find out more »Mario Kart Racing
Any teen interested in a night of Wii U gaming fun is welcome. Snacks provided while supplies last. Drop-ins welcome.
Find out more »One event on Apr 22, 2019 at 3:30 pm
One event on May 8, 2019 at 3:30 pm
One event on May 13, 2019 at 3:30 pm
One event on Jun 17, 2019 at 3:30 pm
One event on Jul 15, 2019 at 3:30 pm
One event on Aug 12, 2019 at 3:30 pm
One event on Sep 23, 2019 at 3:30 pm
One event on Oct 28, 2019 at 3:30 pm
One event on Nov 25, 2019 at 3:30 pm
One event on Jan 13, 2020 at 3:30 pm
One event on Feb 10, 2020 at 3:30 pm
Read to a Dog
One event on Apr 22, 2019 at 3:30 pm
One event on May 8, 2019 at 3:30 pm
One event on May 13, 2019 at 3:30 pm
One event on Jun 17, 2019 at 3:30 pm
One event on Jul 15, 2019 at 3:30 pm
One event on Aug 12, 2019 at 3:30 pm
One event on Sep 23, 2019 at 3:30 pm
One event on Oct 28, 2019 at 3:30 pm
One event on Nov 25, 2019 at 3:30 pm
One event on Jan 13, 2020 at 3:30 pm
One event on Feb 10, 2020 at 3:30 pm
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 way to practice reading in a low-stress environment. Drop-in sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Games and activities are available.
Find out more »Super Smash Bros-a-thon
Super Smash Bros-a-thon takes place in the Blue Room. Super Smash Bros offers "an arena for the development and display of electronic fighting prowess. Champions will rise. Contenders will admit defeat. Those poor controller buttons will be mashed." Seasoned pro or easy mode, any teen is welcome. Snacks provided while supplies last. Drop-ins welcome. For teens in grades 6-12.
Find out more »Apr 2019
An event every week that begins at 10:15 am on Thursday, repeating indefinitely
Storytime at Mount Royal Library
An event every week that begins at 10:15 am on Thursday, repeating indefinitely
Mount Royal Branch Blue Room, every Thursday. 30 minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays. Birth-preschool.
Find out more »Let’s Get Gardening
Prepare to garden with vegetables and flowers. Presented by Master Gardener Emily Ford, Head Gardener of Glensheen.
Find out more »Movie at Mount Royal Library: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
The year is 1926, and Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) has just completed a global excursion to find and document an extraordinary array of magical creatures. Arriving in New York for a brief stopover, he might have come and gone without incident, were it not for a No-Maj named Jacob, a misplaced magical case and the escape of some of Newt's fantastic beasts, which could spell trouble for both the wizarding and No-Maj worlds. PG-13, 2016. Fantasy/Adventure. 2h, 13m.
Find out more »One Dog Canoe and More
A lively, interactive program with author Mary Casanova for grades K-5. With a Powerpoint program featuring images of Northwoods animals and book covers and illustrations, Mary recounts her journey growing up in a family of ten, struggling with reading and discovering that books are a window into the world and writing is a way to "have a voice."
Find out more »Crafternoons for Kids
Spring into Crafternoons for a make-and-take craft project in the company of other crafters. No experience or sign-up required.
Find out more »May 2019
One event on Jun 6, 2019 at 11:30 am
One event on Jul 11, 2019 at 11:30 am
One event on Aug 1, 2019 at 11:30 am
Vegan Cookbook Club
One event on Jun 6, 2019 at 11:30 am
One event on Jul 11, 2019 at 11:30 am
One event on Aug 1, 2019 at 11:30 am
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]
Find out more »Depression 101: There is Help and Hope
Based on the DVD series Understanding Depression: Hope Through Treatment, this presentation begins with a short DVD that outlines the common symptoms, evaluation, diagnosis and treatments of major depression. Afterward, Patricia Michals, MS, RN, will lead a discussion with a question/answer session. Educational materials from NAMI MN will be available at no charge. Certificates of attendance will also be available.
Find out more »Depression 101: There is Help and Hope
Based on the DVD series Understanding Depression: Hope Through Treatment, this presentation begins with a short DVD that outlines the common symptoms, evaluation, diagnosis and treatments of major depression. Afterward, Patricia Michals, MS, RN, will lead a discussion with a question/answer session. Educational materials from NAMI MN will be available at no charge. Certificates of attendance will also be available.
Find out more »One event on Jun 20, 2019 at 3:00 pm
One event on Jul 18, 2019 at 3:00 pm
One event on Aug 22, 2019 at 3:00 pm
One event on Sep 19, 2019 at 3:00 pm
Crafternoons for Kids
One event on Jun 20, 2019 at 3:00 pm
One event on Jul 18, 2019 at 3:00 pm
One event on Aug 22, 2019 at 3:00 pm
One event on Sep 19, 2019 at 3:00 pm
Kids can make and take home a craft project. No experience or signup required.
Find out more »Make Your Own Lip Gloss
Led by Local Market Day artisan Lanae Rhoads, attendees will create and take home lip balm made with 100% natural ingredients. Registration required.
Find out more »Jun 2019
One event on Jun 17, 2019 at 2:30 pm
One event on Jun 24, 2019 at 2:30 pm
One event on Jul 1, 2019 at 2:30 pm
One event on Jul 8, 2019 at 2:30 pm
One event on Jul 15, 2019 at 2:30 pm
One event on Aug 13, 2019 at 2:30 pm
One event on Aug 19, 2019 at 2:30 pm
One event on Aug 26, 2019 at 2:30 pm
Mt. Royal Readers’ Guild
One event on Jun 17, 2019 at 2:30 pm
One event on Jun 24, 2019 at 2:30 pm
One event on Jul 1, 2019 at 2:30 pm
One event on Jul 8, 2019 at 2:30 pm
One event on Jul 15, 2019 at 2:30 pm
One event on Aug 13, 2019 at 2:30 pm
One event on Aug 19, 2019 at 2:30 pm
One event on Aug 26, 2019 at 2:30 pm
Kids can read Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library together and unlock its secrets through puzzles and activities. Library staff will read and participants will have the choice to read or not. Books will be handed out while supplies last.
Find out more »Documentaries and Foreign Films
Explore the world through three different documentaries and foreign films. June 19: Won’t You Be My Neighbor (documentary) July 17: Shoplifters (foreign/subtitles) August 14: Three Identical Strangers (documentary)
Find out more »One event on Jul 26, 2019 at 10:30 am
One event on Aug 23, 2019 at 10:30 am
Family Friendly Friday Movies
One event on Jul 26, 2019 at 10:30 am
One event on Aug 23, 2019 at 10:30 am
The Mount Royal Branch Library hosts family friendly films in its Blue Room once a month. Schedule June 21 – Ralph Breaks the Internet July 26 – How to Train Your Dragon III August 23 – The House with a Clock in Its Walls
Find out more »The Dollipops
“Dolli” and “Pop” are sisters who have traveled all the way from Sweet Tart City bringing a magical and musical road trip designed to get kids (and their parents!) moving, grooving and making memories. From classic beach tunes to current Hollywood and pop hits, Dolli and Pop use music to allow kids the chance to use their imaginations, to sing and dance along, and even to enjoy their very own four-and-a-half minutes of fame. Three performances, at three library branches:…
Find out more »Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Drop off stuffed animals in the "Blue Room" on Tuesday, June 25 (during the Dollipops) or Wednesday, June 26. Animal pickup is during storytime on Thursday, June 27. Snacks are available while watching a video showing all the fun the animals had overnight at the library. No signup is required.
Find out more »Bubble Wonders
Bubble Wonders is "part science, part art, part inspiration and 100% fun." Geoff Akins-Hannah’s bubble program in the "blue room" is full of tricks with ordinary soap bubbles. He blows bubbles inside bubbles, connects bubbles together to make caterpillars, foggy volcano bubbles, etc. He even puts kids INSIDE a bubble!
Find out more »Jul 2019
Watering Wisely
Learn how soil texture affects water movement and key ideas on what, when, where and how to water trees, shrubs, grass and plants. Correct watering will yield healthier plants and help to conserve water. Presented by St. Louis County Master Gardeners.
Find out more »Old MacDonald Had a Banjo
This children’s show is geared to children pre-school-aged and younger and imagines a farm full of songs bursting out to entertain, educate and involve the audience in singing, movement and silliness. Folk musician Paul Imholte plays the part of Old MacDonald as he sings original and classic children’s songs. During the show, Paul will play fiddle, guitar, hammered dulcimer, autoharp, cello, harmonica, spoons, jaw harp and, of course, banjo. This performance takes place in the Blue Room of the Mount…
Find out more »Firefighter Storytime
One of Duluth’s heroes from the Duluth Fire Department will read a story in the Blue Room. There will also be a fire truck to look at after story time.
Find out more »Family-Friendly Friday Movies at Mount Royal
July 26, it's How to Train Your Dragon III, and on August 23, The House with a Clock in Its Walls will be screened. All ages welcome.
Find out more »Aug 2019
Brave Girls and Wise Women
Rose Arrowsmith DeCoux presents a storytelling adventure. Hear how Tatterhood battles a band of trolls, Manka solves impossible riddles and Vasalisa dares to knock at the witch's door. Daring heroines reclaim fairytales as fierce, funny and feminine. This program is intended for youths ages 7-12, but is appropriate and enjoyable for teens, mixed-age audiences and adults.
Find out more »Senior Moments: Crafts
Seniors can try their hand at a couple of craft projects. No experience required. Drop-ins welcome. All materials are supplied.
Find out more »Sep 2019
One event on Oct 2, 2019 at 6:30 pm
One event on Nov 6, 2019 at 6:30 pm
One event on Jan 8, 2020 at 6:30 pm
One event on Feb 5, 2020 at 6:30 pm
Mount Royal Book Club
One event on Oct 2, 2019 at 6:30 pm
One event on Nov 6, 2019 at 6:30 pm
One event on Jan 8, 2020 at 6:30 pm
One event on Feb 5, 2020 at 6:30 pm
The Mount Royal Book Club meets monthly in the Blue Room to discuss fiction and nonfiction titles.
Find out more »Vegan Cookbook Club
The Vegan Cookbook Club meets on the first Thursday of each month in the Mount Royal Branch Library Blue Room to share recipes and meet new friends. Attendees can bring one or more vegan cookbooks from the collection of the Duluth Public Library and one or more recipes from the books they have tried or would like to try, ideally bringing a few copies of the recipe to share. For more information email facilitator Bonnie Ambrosi at bonnieambrosi @ gmail.com.
Find out more »Mt. Royal Readers’ Guild
The "secret" readers' guild at the Duluth Public Library's Mount Royal Branch meets on the second Tuesday of each month in the Blue Room. The group reads various short juvenile fiction each session and explores them with activities and discussion.
Find out more »Siama’s Congo Roots
Siama’s Congo Roots features traditional and original folk songs and soukous dance music, along with African instruments like balafon and mbira. The duo sings, tells stories and encourages audience participation, getting everyone to sing, play instruments and dance. All ages, family-friendly program.
Find out more »Classic Movies: Casablanca
Watch Rick as he tries to save the lives of a romantic flame and her husband in Casablanca.
Find out more »Effective Communication Strategies for Alzheimer’s
Local expert Jenna Pogorels from the Alzheimer’s Association will explain methods for communicating with those living with dementia. Discussion and time for questions will follow the program.
Find out more »Flight of the Navigator
The Mount Royal Branch of the Duluth Public Library screens Flight of the Navigator in its Blue Room as a part of its Family Friendly Friday Movies series.
Find out more »I’m Not Supposed to be Here
The Mount Royal Branch of the Duluth Public Library hosts I'm Not Supposed to be Here: My Implausible Journey to Becoming a Writer with author Allen Eskens in the Blue Room. He will focus on his path to becoming a writer as well as the content of his novels. Allen Eskens is the bestselling author of The Life We Bury, The Guise of Another, The Heavens May Fall, The Deep Dark Descending, and The Shadows We Hide. He is the…
Find out more »Oct 2019
Teen Pizza Party
Pizza, games, crafts and prizes. For teens in grades 6-12.
Find out more »Weaving on a Loom
People curious about weaving can join the Duluth Fiber Handcrafters Guild as they talk about weaving. A hands-on loom will be available to try out.
Find out more »Classics: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
The Mount Royal Branch library shows "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" in the blue Room. Mr. Smith pleads for truth and pure ethics in the business of Washington lawmakers.
Find out more »Crafternoons for Kids
Kids can drop in for a make-and-take craft project and enjoy the company of other crafters. No experience or sign-up required.
Find out more »Create Your Own Comic Character
Students can learn different tools that will help them create a comic character and start their own story. The instructors -- Minnesota author Trisha Speed Shaskan and Minnesota author/illustrator Stephen Shaskan -- are the creators of the picture book Art Panels, BAM! Speech Bubbles, POW! Writing and Illustrating Your Own Graphic Novel and the Q & Ray graphic novel series. Program is appropriate for 5th graders and older.
Find out more »Family-Friendly Friday Movies
Two films are scheduled: Escape to Witch Mountain (October 18) and Early Man (November 15).
Find out more »Urban Legends from Outer Space w/ Astrobob
The Duluth Public library hosts "Urban Legends from Outer Space with Astrobob in the Mount Royal Branch Library's "Blue Room." The event explores questions such as "in this Internet age, where science fiction masquerades as fact, even the most rational person might wonder: Could NASA have faked the moon landings and did they really spend millions on space pens?" Author Bob “Astrobob” King discusses how to cut through the fog to bring truth to such questions and become more discerning…
Find out more »Family Fort Night
Using favorite fort-building materials, or some of the Duluth Public Library's, participants build a cozy reading nook somewhere in Mount Royal Branch Library's Blue Room. The night is complete with snacks, games and reading time. Kids must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. "Don’t forget your flashlight!"
Find out more »Nov 2019
Saving for the Future: How to Preserve Paper, Images and Recordings
Heidi Johnson, librarian and archivist at the College of St. Scholastica, discusses methods and supplies needed to save genealogical materials. She will explain resources such as the archives at the College of St. Scholastica. There will be a short Twin Ports Genealogical Society meeting prior to the presentation.
Find out more »Book Bingo
It’s bingo, but with books. Both adult and children’s cards available for all-ages fun. Play to win a gift card to Barnes & Noble.
Find out more »Classics: Rebel Without a Cause
James Dean and Natalie Wood portray troubled suburban teens in the classic film.
Find out more »One event on Dec 19, 2019 at 3:00 pm
One event on Jan 16, 2020 at 3:00 pm
One event on Feb 13, 2020 at 3:00 pm
Crafternoons for Kids
One event on Dec 19, 2019 at 3:00 pm
One event on Jan 16, 2020 at 3:00 pm
One event on Feb 13, 2020 at 3:00 pm
Crafternoons is held in the Blue Room of the Mount Royal Branch and includes make-and-take craft projects. No experience or sign-up required.
Find out more »Dec 2019
Littlest Holiday Book Sale
The Friends of the Duluth Public Library host the Littlest Holiday Book Sale at the Mount Royal Branch Library.
Find out more »Winter Stories
University of Minnesota Duluth literature students act out two of Jan Brett’s winter stories for families with children of all ages. The event is held in the Blue Room of the Mount Royal branch of the Duluth Public Library.
Find out more »Mount Royal Book Club: “A Gentleman in Moscow”
The Mount Royal Book Club meets to discuss Amor Towles's novel A Gentleman in Moscow in the Blue Room of the Mount Royal branch of the Duluth Public Library.
Find out more »An event every month that begins at 11:30 am on day First of the month, repeating until Feb 6, 2020
Vegan Cookbook Club
An event every month that begins at 11:30 am on day First of the month, repeating until Feb 6, 2020
The Vegan Cookbook Club meets the first Thursday of every month to share recipes in the Blue Room of the Mount Royal branch of the Duluth Public Library. Members bring one or more vegan cookbooks from the collection of the Duluth Public Library and one or more recipes. Members also share their questions and discoveries about plant-based cooking and baking. For more information, email facilitator Bonnie Ambrosi at [email protected]
Find out more »Social Knitting Group
This group is open to all who love to knit or crochet. All skill levels are welcome. Meet in the Mount Royal Branch Library's Blue Room.
Find out more »Family-Friendly Friday Movies at Mount Royal
The Muppets perform the classic Dickens holiday tale, with Kermit the Frog playing Bob Cratchit, the put-upon clerk of stingy Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Caine). Rated G (1992). Drama/Fantasy. 1h, 29m.
Find out more »Classics: It’s a Wonderful Life
Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed star as George and Mary Bailey. Watch as George Bailey -- husband, father, friend and businessman -- tries to discover what the real meaning of his life is in the little town of Bedford Falls.
Find out more »Jan 2020
An event every week that begins at 10:15 am on Thursday, repeating until Mar 12, 2020
Mount Royal Storytime
An event every week that begins at 10:15 am on Thursday, repeating until Mar 12, 2020
The Duluth Public Library presents 30 minutes of simple stories and finger plays for infants and toddlers and preschoolers with parents every Thursday in the Mount Royal Library's Blue Room.
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 10:15 am on Tuesday, repeating until Feb 25, 2020
Baby Storytime
An event every week that begins at 10:15 am on Tuesday, repeating until Feb 25, 2020
The Duluth Public Library presents simple stories and fingerplays for babies 0-24 months old every Tuesday in the Green Room of the Mount Royal Branch Library. Early literacy playtime and socialization follow story time.
Find out more »Mount Royal Book Club
The Mount Royal Book Club meets monthly in the Blue Room to discuss fiction and nonfiction titles. January's book is A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman.
Find out more »Dora and the Lost City of Gold
The Mount Royal branch of the Duluth Public Library screens Dora and the Lost City of Gold in the Blue Room as part of the library's Family-friendly Friday Movies series.
Find out more »Groundhog Day
The Mount Royal Branch of the Duluth Public Library screens the 1993 Bill Murray comedy Groundhog Day in the Blue Room.
Find out more »Soap-making Demo
Leane Rhoads leads a soap-making workshop in the Blue Room of the Mount Royal Branch of the Duluth Public Library. Rhoads will demonstrate how to properly handle and store lye, test for trace, add essential oils for fragrance and follow recipes. Rhoads already has a lot of soap, so someone will be going home with some soap as a door prize.
Find out more »Recycle, Repurpose, and Restyle with Mary Mulari
People interested in reusing household textiles and vintage linens, including Grandma’s doilies, are encouraged to attend this event in the Mount Royal Branch Library's Blue Room. Turn tablecloths, T-shirts, and thrift shop treasures into contemporary heirlooms and useful accessories. Learn Mary’s laundering/whitening tips and how to create gifts with basic sewing skills or fabric glue.
Find out more »Save the Show! A Theatrical Escape Room
The Mount Royal Branch Library's Blue Room is transformed into an escape room for this event. Synopsis: You, dear avid supporter of the arts, won a behind-the-scene ticket to the Royal Mount Theatre Company’s Annual Fundraiser Spectacular! However, when you arrived, no one greets you (strange). No one seems to be in the building at all (very weird). And apparently the entire cast and crew is dramatically trapped in the prop room (triple odd). Can you free the cast and…
Find out more »Feb 2020
Mount Royal Book Club
The Mount Royal Book Club meets monthly in the Blue Room to discuss fiction and nonfiction titles. February's book is The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot.
Find out more »Mount Royal Movie: Leap Year
The Mount Royal Branch of the Duluth Public Library screens the 2010 romantic comedy Leap Year in its Blue Room. The film stars Amy Adams as a woman who channels her impatience for a marriage proposal into an impulsive trip to Ireland that turns her life and relationships upside-down.
Find out more »Recycle, Repurpose, and Restyle with Mary Mulari
People interested in reusing household textiles and vintage linens, including Grandma’s doilies, are encouraged to attend this event in the library's Green Room. Turn tablecloths, t-shirts, and thrift shop treasures into contemporary heirlooms and useful accessories. Learn Mary’s laundering/whitening tips and how to create gifts with basic sewing skills or fabric glue.
Find out more »Marshmallow Madness
The Mount Royal Branch of the Duluth Public Library host a food fight. The Marshmallow Madness event includes devices to throw, catapult and launch fluffy marshmallow across the library in "lighthearted competitions." For teens in grades 6-12. Alternatively, attending teens can eat the fluffy treats.
Find out more »Lotion Making Demo
Lanae Rhoads demonstrates the process of an emulsified lotion being made in the Blue Room of the Mount Royal Branch of the Duluth Public Library. The event covers how to understand an ingredient list, determine safe versus dangerous skincare chemicals and how to make it all work together. A guest wins handmade artisan lotion as a prize.
Find out more »Aladdin (2019)
Mount Royal branch of the Duluth Public Library screens Aladdin (2019) in the Blue Room as part of the library's Family-friendly Friday Movies series.
Find out more »Leap Year Celebration
Mount Royal branch library, Blue Room. A once-every-four-years celebration. Activities and crafts. No registration or experience required.
Find out more »Mar 2020
Cemeteries: Your Own “Historical Museum”
The Twin Ports Genealogical Society presents "Cemeteries: Your Own 'Historial Museum,'" where attendees can learn how to locate, record information, photograph and clean stones. The session is held in the Blue Room. A short Twin Ports Genealogical Society meeting is held right before the event.
Find out more »Mount Royal Book Club
A monthly meeting to discuss fiction and nonfiction titles. Mount Royal Branch, Blue Room.
Find out more »Seed Starting
St. Louis County Master Gardeners presents a class on planning and starting seeding, and how to have the best success for your efforts.
Find out more »Mount Royal Movie: Western Stars
Bruce Springsteen introduces viewers to each of the 13 songs that make up his latest album in this film.
Find out more »Social Knitting Group
This group is open to all who love to knit or crochet. All skill levels are welcome.
Find out more »Read to a Dog
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 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 »Crafternoons for Kids (Cancelled)
This event has been cancelled. Crafternoons is held in the Blue Room of the Mount Royal Branch and includes make-and-take craft projects. No experience or sign-up required.
Find out more »Family-Friendly Friday Movies: Abominable (Cancelled)
This event has been cancelled. After discovering a Yeti on the roof of her apartment building, teenage Yi and her two friends embark on an epic quest to reunite the magical creature with his family. Kids can watch the movie while doing a related activity. No registration required.
Find out more »Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia (Cancelled)
This event has been cancelled. Mimi Stender, community education volunteer for the Alzheimer’s Association, talks about the impact of Alzheimer's, the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, stages and risk factors, current research and treatments available for some symptoms and Alzheimer's Association resources. Treats will be served.
Find out more »Oct 2021
Hallo-teen
Experience the kitchen of mystery, the spooky crawlspace and the hall of oddities and enjoy snacks and drinks on the outdoor patio. This experience will take 10 to 20 minutes. Teens will be let into the library in small groups and walk through together. Dress in costume and stop by the photo booth to participate in a Halloween costume contest. Winners will win a $20 Barnes and Noble gift card (1st prize) and $10 Target gift cards (2nd & 3rd…
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