Duluth Public Library July 2024 Program Guide

Event Information

Register online: www.duluthlibrary.org/programs-events

Or register by phone:

Main Library events: 218.730.4200

Mount Royal Branch events: 218.730.4290

West Duluth Branch events: 218.730.4280

Please note that all children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

For questions about accessibility, contact webmail@duluthmn.gov

Photos may be taken for promotional purposes at library events. If you do not wish to be photographed, please talk to library staff.

All DPL locations will be closed on these dates:

Thursday, July 4 • Independence Day

Monday, September 2 • Labor Day

*Closed Saturdays May 25 - August 31

Free library programming made possible by:

Check out a Community Access Pass to the SS William A. Irvin with your library card!

• Valid for seven days

• Admits up to 5 guests

Call or stop by for more details.

The longest ship in operation is...

the MV Paul R. Tregurtha, at 1,013.5 feet! She has reigned as the "Queen of the Great Lakes" since her launch in 1981.

WHY ARE THEIR HULLS RED?

To prevent the harmful growth of aquatic organisms! Early sailing ships were painted with copper, giving them a red tint. Today, copper is still present in the paints used, along with other biocides.

Our library gardens are growing!

Library staff, community volunteers, and young patrons have been working to bring new life to the gardens around the Main Library!

Stop by on your next visit to see what's growing—you will find pollinator-friendly flowers and shrubs that provide habitat and even food.

Photo taken during the Natural Connections Garden Party, June 7, 2024 by Nolan Peterson.

Little

Library Go at the Lincoln Park Farmer's Market

Harrison Community Center, 3002 W 3rd St. Find Little Library Go on these dates:

Thursday, June 27 3-6pm

Thursday, July 25 3-6pm

Thursday, August 8 3-6pm

Thursday, August 22 3-6pm

Thursday, September 12 3-6pm

ADVENTURE BOOK CLUB

Talk books, then head out for a gentle hike! We will discuss a new title in a new park each month. Details and registration (required) can be found at duluthmn.gov/parks.

I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger

STORY & PLAY AT THE PARK

9:30-10:00am • Storytime

10:00am-noon • Playtime

Join us at a different neighborhood park each week for family storytime and free outdoor activities from Duluth Parks and Recreation. Storytimes introduce children to books, rhymes, music, and other fun activities that promote early literacy skills!

Mon. July 1 Chambers Grove • 13404 MN Hwy 23

Mon. July 8 Portland Square • 1016 E 5th St.

Sat. July 13 Lincoln Park • 25th Ave. W & 5th St.

LESTER PARK 61st Ave. E & Superior St FRIDAY, JULY 12 | 10AM - 12PM

Death and Life of the Great Lakes by Dan Egan

PARK POINT BEACH HOUSE 45th St. & Minnesota Ave.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9 | 10AM - 12PM

Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers

CHESTER PARK 1800 E Skyline Pkwy FRIDAY, SEPT 13 | 10AM - 12PM

Mon. July 15 Merritt Park • 4017 W 7th St.

Mon. July 22 Fairmont Park • 7210 Fremont St.

Mon. July 29 Washington Square • 43rd Ave. E & Regent St.

Mon. August 5

Blackmer Park • 8301 Beverly St.

Mon. August 12 Irving Park • 3002 W 3rd St.

Sat. August 17 Chester Park • 1800 E Skyline Pkwy

Minnesota State Parks Library Pass

Use your library card to check out a pass for seven days of free access to all Minnesota state parks and recreation areas! To learn more, stop by or visit duluthlibrary.org.

Use your pass to visit any MN state parks or recreation areas. Or, stay close to home and visit Jay Cooke State Park, pictured here.

Monday 10:00 am-5:00pm

Tuesday 10:00 am-8:00 pm

Wednesday 10:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday 10:00 am-8:00 pm

Friday 10:00 am-5:00 pm

Saturday Closed

STORYTIMES

Family Storytime & Craft • Birth to Preschool

Let’s build early learning skills through reading, music, and art! Start the morning with stories, rhymes, songs, and movement for children and their grownups. Afterwards, continue the playful learning with a craft activity that builds fine motor skills and creativity. Storytime: 10:15-10:45; Crafting: 10:45-11:30. Wednesdays 10:15-11:30 am Green

Baby Storytime • Birth to 24 Months

Join us for a brief storytime ideal for babies birth to 24 months. Then stay for some early literacy playtime and socialization. Thursdays 10:15-11:00 am Gold

TWEENS & TEENS

Teen Anime & Manga Club • Tweens & Teens

Watch Anime, create, play games, and hang out with others who love Anime & Manga! Pizza served while it lasts. For teens in grades 6-12. Check out what we have planned for summer below: Anime Jeopardy

Thurs. July 25

4:00-6:00 pm Green

Cosplay Show – Wear your best cosplay and win prizes! Thurs. August 15

4:00-6:00 pm Green

Teen Adventures: Escape Enger Tower! • Tweens & Teens

Level up at Enger Tower! Work with your team of fellow explorers to solve the puzzles and locate the clues to escape the tower in the least amount of time. There will be two sessions. Transportation provided both to Enger Tower and back to the library afterwards. The library is open until 8:00 p.m. on Thursdays and participants are welcome to wait in the library Teen Space for rides. This event is for ages 11-14! Registration is required on the Duluth Parks and Recreation Program Registration Page. Select ‘Escape Enger Ages 11-14 Group 1 (3564)’ Thurs. July 18 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm Offsite

KIDS

Maker Mondays at Main!

Every Monday at the Main Library we’ll have a new maker program to keep you inspired and having fun throughout the summer. Some of the programs will be messy, so please wear appropriate clothes. Geared to kids and teens 6 years old and up. No registration required. Check social media for the week's project!

Every Monday 1:00-3:00pm Green

Recycled Box Drive-In Movie • Preschool to Elementary

Calling all our little artists, crafters, and mechanics to give a cardboard box a second life! Transform a cardboard box into a dream vehicle using recycled materials and art supplies. After decorating, park your box, sit back and enjoy a short movie. Some boxes and building materials provided, but participants may bring their own to use or share. Geared to Pre-K to Elementary age. Tues. July 2 10:00 am-12:00 pm Green

Fizzy Science • Elementary Age

What makes soda fizz? What makes crackling candy pop? We will do several experiments to learn about chemical reactions and build our own rockets. This STEM program is recommended for Grades 2 – 5. Registration is required.

Tues. July 9 4:30-5:30 pm Green

Will Hale and the Tadpole Parade! • Ages 2-10 years

Kid-tested, parent-approved and teacher-recommended! The concerts of Will Hale and the Tadpole Parade create a fun atmosphere filled with audience participation, excitement, and dynamic learning. Kids will feel like rock stars when they clap, dance and sing along with Will Hale and his rocking air guitar! Geared to families with kids ages 2-10. Registration is required! Fri. July 12 3:00-3:45 pm Green

Peregrine Falcoms with Jackie Fallon • Kids, Tweens, Teens

Join peregrine falcon researcher, Jackie Fallon, and her live birds for an up-close look at several types of raptors. Learn about these amazing birds and how you can help them survive in the 21st Century. Cameras are welcome. Registration required.

Fri. July 19 10:30-11:15 pm Green

Bubble Science • Elementary Age

Bubbles are fun to make, but how do they actually work? Why are they always circular? What makes them pop? We are going to learn that and more in this fun, hands-on STEM program. Recommended for grades 2-5. Registration is required.

Tues. July 23 4:30-5:30 pm Green

Natural Connections Series • Pre-K to Teen

Natural Connections is an environmental literacy series that offers seasonal activities, inviting youth to develop their relationships with our plant and animal community members.

Natural Connections: Nature Art in the Garden

Fri. July 26

2:00-4:00 pm Plaza

Natural Connections: Plant Magic!

Tues. August 27 4:30-6:00 pm Green

Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope on the Library Plaza • Main Library

Join us on the library plaza for Kaleidoscope’s 45th season! These 60-minute programs are held rain or shine. Children under 8 should be accompanied by an adult. You are welcome to bring blankets to sit on but please leave pets and chairs at home. ASL interpretation will be provided for afternoon performances every week.

Tuesday, July 9

10:30 am & 1:30 pm

The Jolly Pops

The Jolly Pops Join us to kick off our 2024 Kaleidoscope season with the high-energy musical stylings of the Jolly Pops! Be prepared to dance and sing along with these highly engaging dads!

Tuesday, July 16

10:30 am & 1:30 pm

George of the Juggle

George of the Juggle Be amazed and delighted by George of the Juggle's magic and juggling with a twist! Prepare to witness astonishing magical feats using coins, cards, Jugglestix, plate spinning, boomerang throwing, and more!

Tuesday, July 23

10:30 am & 1:30 pm

Laura Ernst

Laura Ernst You've never seen a show like this before, guaranteed. Audiences will laugh, gasp and cheer as Laura's unique high-energy show captivates and gives them memories that will last long after the performance.

Tuesday, July 30

10:30 am & 1:30 pm

Native Pride Dancers

ADULTS

Climate Grief:

Book Talk with Shawna Weaver and Conservation Minnesota

Join us in conversation with Conservation Minnesota and author Shawna Weaver, Ph.D, about her book Climate Grief: From Coping to Resilience and Action. Meet on the Superior St. Plaza.

“After years of research on climate change, human behavior, and climate grief, this book captures Shawna’s experience in environmental justice activism, as a mental health professional, and navigating the complexities in the intersection of climate change, personal wellness, and scalable sustainability solutions.” Tues.

July 2 6:00-7:00 pm Plaza

City Sounds: Concerts on the Plaza

Thursdays • 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us for the sound of big bands, rain or shine! Chairs will be set up, but feel free to bring your own.

July 11

Symphonic Winds

July 18

Windjammers

July 25

Hannah Rey Dunda

August 8

Blue Water Big Band

August 15

Hot Club Jazz Combo

August 22

Woodblind

Upcycling with WLSSD and CRAVE by CRV

Transforming waste into wonders! Join us for a presentation by WLSSD (Western Lake Superior Sanitatry District) about our part in the waste cycle, ways to reduce consumption, and why the REUSING is so very important. Carli of CRAVEbyCRV will then show you some simple mending techniques to help you unleash your creativity while giving new life to old materials!

Tues. July 16 6:00-7:30 pm Green

Riches to Rags:

Duluth's First True Believer and the Northern Pacific Railroad Jay Cooke State Park is a local’s haven for outdoor recreation, but how many of us know how crucial Jay Cooke was in bringing the railroad to and through Duluth? Presented by Duluth Train Museum Executive Director, Ken Buehler.

Thurs. July 18 6:00-7:00 pm Green

Native Pride Dancers The Native Pride Dancers are an internationally recognized, high-energy show that features an innovative blend of modern and traditional Native American dance styles. The performers’ regalia are adorned with vivid assortments of ribbons, feathers, beads, and furs – all of which honor their nations’ elders, the legacy of their traditional arts, and their rich cultural heritage.

Have you tried Libby?

Try the Libby app and get free access to magazines, audiobooks, and ebooks. To sign up for Libby, you’ll need your library card barcode number. That’s it!

And, good news, the Duluth Public Library has recently expanded our Libby library, making more copies of popular titles available to our cardholders!

Get started with your library card's barcode number. Support available at duluthlibrary.org.

Monday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Tuesday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Thursday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday CLOSED

Baby Storytime • Birth to 24 months

Join us for a brief storytime ideal for babies of birth age to 24 months, then stay for some early literacy playtime and socialization.

Every Tuesday

10:15-10:45 am Blue

Family Storytime • Birth to Age 5

Join us every Thursday for stories, songs, and fingerplays! These storytimes are for children birth to age 5 and their grown-ups. Every Thursday 10:15-10:45 am Blue

Mt. Royal Book Club: The Invention ofWings

Meet to discuss fiction and non-fiction at the Mount Royal Branch! July's selection is The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd. August's title will be Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed. New members are always welcome to join us for discussion. Email Emily at eblomberg@duluthmn.gov for more information.

Wed. July 3

Wed. August 7

3:00-4:00 pm Blue

3:00-4:00 pm Blue

Teen Dungeons and Dragons Series • Teens

Danger lurks and adventurers are needed! This is a beginner-friendly Dungeons and Dragons experience for teens. Registration is required for each session—join us for all of them or drop by for one! Register at duluthlibrary.org. Schedule below:

Session Zero: Teens bring any Dungeons and Dragon questions and make a character for your next campaign!

Thurs. June 6

2:00-4:00 pm Blue

Adventurers Guild One Shot: Teen adventurers needed for a campaign that will be done in one sitting!

Thurs. July 11

2:00-4:00 pm Blue

Adventurers Guild One Shot: Danger still lurks! Teen adventurers are welcome to bring an adult on this final campaign.

Thurs. August 8

2:00-4:00 pm Blue

Crafternoon • Pre-K to Grade 5

Climate Change in the Northland:

Impact and Effects on our Great Lake

Despite being described as a climate haven, Duluth is still susceptible to the impacts of climate change. Join local University of Minnesota and Wisconsin Sea Grant extension educators to learn how climate change will impact western Lake Superior communities. Then, participate in on a hands-on activity that shows how local decisions impact natural resources and water quality followed by a discussion of what we can do to respond. Wed. July 17 6:00-7:00 pm Blue

Peregrine Falcons with Jackie Fallon • Kids, Tweens, Teens

Join peregrine falcon researcher, Jackie Fallon, and her live birds for an up-close look at several types of raptors. Learn about these amazing birds and how you can help them survive in the 21st Century. Cameras are welcome. Registration required.

Mon. July 22 10:30-11:15 am Blue

Book Bingo • All Ages

Get ready to play! Cover that free space and enjoy some book bingo. If you call bingo, you bring home a book. All ages are welcome. No registration needed.

Tues. July 23 3:00-4:00 pm Blue

STEAM Club • Elementary Age

Calling all scientists! Explore the wonder of the natural world, build amazing inventions and solve problems using Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Activities are best suited to youth aged 8-12 years old. Each month will offer a different theme to explore. Registration is required to reserve your spot. Adults are welcome to attend and assist their participant but do NOT need to register. See schedule below!

Wonders of Water

Cool off from the heat and conduct experiments with water. Fri. July 26 3:00-4:00 pm Blue

State Fair Science

Explore the physics of roller coasters and build a marble ride. Fri. August 30 3:00-4:00 pm Blue

City Sounds: Concerts on the Plaza

Thursdays • 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us at the Main Library for the sound of big bands, rain or shine. Chairs will be set up, but bring your own if you like!

Get crafty! Projects change from month to month. No experience necessary and all supplies are provided! Geared to Pre-K-grade 5.

Fri. July 12

Fri. August 9

2:00-3:00 pm Blue

2:00-3:00 pm Blue

July 11

Symphonic Winds

July 18

Windjammers

July 25

Hannah Rey Dunda

August 8

Blue Water Big Band

August 15

Hot Club Jazz Combo

August 22

Woodblind

Monday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Wednesday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Friday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday CLOSED

Family Storytime • Birth to Kindergarten

Join us each Wednesday morning for stories, songs, and fingerplays for children from birth to kindergarten and their grown-ups. Every Wednesday 10:15-10:45 am Alcove

Baby Storytime • Birth to 24 months

Join us for a brief storytime ideal for babies 0-24 months, then stay for some early literacy playtime and socialization. Every Friday 2:30-3:00 pm Alcove

Storytime with Duluth Huskies • Kids, Tweens, Teens

Get in on Summer Reading fun with the Duluth Huskies and join us for a special story time with the players. Free youth tickets will be given to storytime attendees for the upcoming Books & Baseball Game on Sunday, July 21, while supplies last.

Wed. July 3

10:15-11:15 am Outside

Spider Webs with Larry Weber • Kids through Adults

Come for an evening presentation on spider webs from renowned local naturalist, retired teacher, and Backyard Almanac host, Larry Weber! Learn about types of webs and other silk creations our backyard arachnid friends are creating. This program is geared for attendees ages 10 and older. No registration needed.

Tues. July 9

STEM Bots • Kids and Tweens

6:00-7:00 pm Evergreen

Learn and play with robots! Participants will be introduced to coding with various, easy-to-program robots. These little bots open up the creative side of coding, while promoting problem-solving skills, communication, and teamwork! Geared for elementary-aged kids and tweens. No registration needed.

Mon. July 15

3:30-4:30 pm Evergreen

Peregrine Falcons with Jackie Fallon • Kids, Tweens, Teens

Join peregrine falcon researcher, Jackie Fallon, and her live birds for an up-close look at several types of raptors. Learn about these amazing birds and how you can help them survive in the 21st Century. Cameras are welcome. Registration required.

Thurs. July 18

West Duluth Book Club • Adults

West Duluth Book Club meets monthly and is open to all! Members select both fiction and nonfiction titles. Check in at the service desk for the current book of the month so you can join!

Fri. July 19

6:00-6:45 pm Evergreen

3:45-4:45 pm Evergreen

Fri. August 16 3:45-4:45 pm Evergreen

Will Hale and the Tadpole Parade! • Ages 2-10 years

The kid-tested, parent-approved and teacher-recommended concerts of Will Hale and the Tadpole Parade create a fun atmosphere filled with plenty of audience participation, excitement, and dynamic learning. Kids will feel like rock stars when they clap, dance and sing along with Will Hale and his rocking air guitar! This is a 45-minute program, geared to families with kids, ages 2-10. This program is made possible by LEGACY. Fri. July 26 10:30-11:15 am Evergreen

VR Session & Video Game Art • Tweens & Teens

Tweens and teens, grades 6-12, join us for a gaming day at West! Try out the library’s virtual reality headset, and while you are waiting for your turn, make your own video game characters out of Skittles® candy! After we take a picture of the character you make, help yourself to your artwork. All VR participants need a signed waiver by a parent/ guardian. Paper waivers available the day of or at duluthlibrary.org. Tues. July 30 3:00-4:00 pm Evergreen

Look for library staff and Little Library Go in the Spirit Valley Days parade, August 1.

Build your own home library and contribute to a good cause at the same time! All proceeds from the sale go to support the Duluth Public Library in offering free programs and events to the community.

Thursday, August 1 10 am to 7 pm

programs

Crochet 101 for Kids • Kids, Tweens, Teens

In this four session series, participants will learn the basics of crochet and get the chance to create and take home a project that they made. All supplies will be provided. The first 3 sessions will be learning different parts of the crochet process and the final session will be an open craft time to put your new skills into action! For more details and to register, visit the library events calendar. Wednesdays in August 2:00-3:00 pm Green

Messy Play on the Plaza • Pre-K to Elementary

Do your kids like to get messy? Come play with us! Bring your kids to the library for some messy play outside on the plaza. Attendees should wear clothes and shoes that can get wet and dirty. All supplies (and clean-up) provided!

Fri. August 9 10:00-11:30 am Plaza

Stickerpalooza IV • All Ages

Bigger. Better. Stickier! Get ready for Stickerpalooza IV! If you have stickers you want to share, bring ‘em! You can decorate a journal we provide, or bring something from home (not required). If you attended previously, bring your sticker book and create new pages. Tues. August 13 3:00-4:30 pm Blue

Clean Green with Mix Cosmetiques! • Adults

Clean green and keep your space fresh, the sustainable way, by learning how to create your own household cleaners. Led by Lanae of Mix Cosmetiques, each participant will get to take home their own all-purpose cleaner. All supplies will be provided, but space is limited. Please register on the library events calendar.

Wed. August 14

5:00-7:00 pm Blue

Book Bingo • All Ages

You can’t judge a book by its cover...unless you’re playing Book Bingo! In a twist on a classic game, bingo numbers get replaced with book covers. Fun for the whole family.

Tues. August 20

6:00-7:00 pm Evergreen

The Magic of Celtic Music with Willow Brae • 7 years and up Andrea Stern (Celtic harps) and Laura MacKenzie (wooden flutes, concertina, whistles, various bagpipes, voice) form the duo Willow Brae. The duo play a wide array of seldom-heard instruments, both plucked and wind-powered, in each program. Suitable for ages 7 and up. Made possible by LEGACY.

Thurs. August 22

6:00-7:00 pm Evergreen

Mending

and Up-Thrifting 101 • Teen to Adult

Sometimes clothes just wear out, especially the ones we love. Rather than throw them out, learn how to turn your old wearables (and thrift store finds) into new works of art. Bring a clothing item to mend—other materials will be provided! Registration is required.

Tues. August 20 5:30-8:00 pm Gold

Pride Crafts • All Ages

Celebrate Pride with the Duluth Public Library! Are you attending the Mayor’s Opening Reception for Duluth-Superior Pride at the Depot? Join us right across the street at the library to make a variety of Pride crafts, including Pride tutus, rainbow wreaths and more. Suitable for all ages. No registation needed.

Thurs. August 29 4:00-7:00 pm Green

Taylor

Swift Party! • Tweens & Teens

Swifties! Join us for everything T. Swift: a photo booth, bracelets, buttons, dance party & more. Suitable for tweens and teens.

Wed. August 21 5:30-8:00 pm Blue

The Magic of Celtic Music with Willow Brae • 7 years and up Andrea Stern (Celtic harps) and Laura MacKenzie (wooden flutes, concertina, whistles, various bagpipes, voice) form the duo Willow Brae. Together they express the warm resonance of traditional music plus the joy and spark of Irish and Scottish dance tunes. Suitable for ages 7 and up. Made possible by LEGACY.

Mon. August 26

6:00-7:00 Pm Blue

Tie-Dye for Pride • Kids, Tweens, Teens

Let’s celebrate our brightest selves for Duluth-Superior Pride weekend by creating tie-dyed items that are as unique and colorful as we are! All supplies provided. Registration is required. For more info and registration, visit the events calendar at duluthlibrary.org.

Tues. August 27 various times Evergreen

Drag Queen Storytime • All Ages

Celebrate self-expression, dress up, and gender fluidity through stories, rhymes, music and movement with a drag performer from local company, Zenith City Horrow. This will be a safe, positive, and encouraging space for children and caregivers to express themselves in a kind environment, presented as part of Duluth-Superior Pride. Fri. August 30 10:15-10:45 am Outside