September Program Guide
Duluth Public Library | September 2024 | volume VIII issue IV
Community Movie Screening
Tuesday, September 10
5:30 PM RECEPTION
6:30 PM SCREENING
Zeitgeist Zinema
Register here
Take a walk down memory lane and join us for a community screening of the Reading Rainbow documentary, Butterfly In the Sky. The evening kicks off with a reception at 5:30 PM, followed by the movie screening at 6:30 PM. It’s the perfect opportunity to share the joy of reading with your community. Tickets are free, but registration is required to reserve your spot. Visit duluthlibraryfoundation. org/events or follow the QR code above!
Presented in partnership by:
Event Information
For questions and to 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.
Please note: The library events calendar software is being replaced. During the transition between the old and new software, registration will still be available on the library website, duluthlibrary.org. Please follow prompts to register for your chosen event on the website. If you have questions or would like assistance with registration, please refer to the contact method listed in the program description found in this guide.
ONLINE AND OFFSITE
Master Gardener Series: Growing Garlic! • Adults
Free library programming is made possible by:
John Byers will be here to talk all about garlic. We will learn the best ways to grow, store, and cook with this delectable plant. Please register at duluthlibrary.org to receive the Zoom link. To register after August 26, please email svillanueva@duluthmn.gov. Thurs. September 5 6:00-7:00 pm Online
Adventure Book Club: Psalm for the Wild-Built • Adults
Meet us at the Chester Park chalet to discuss A Psalm for the WildBuilt by Becky Chambers. This charming fantasy novella examines a tea monk’s encounter with a robot, centuries after robots left humanity and went into the wilderness. Our discussion will be followed by an optional, gentle hike led by Parks and Recreation. Registration is required at duluthmn.gov/parks.
Chester Park Chalet 1800 E Skyline Parkway Fri. September 13 10:00 am-12:00 pm
FOR KIDS & CAREGIVERS
Play & Learn for Family, Friend, and Neighbor Care Providers
Are you caring for the children of a family member, friend, or neighbor? Join us for a fun-filled morning of reading, singing, and playing together with the little ones in your care. Meet other care providers and learn about how you can support skill-building and learning. All participants will receive free books, supplies, and snacks. Both children and their caregivers are welcome!
Mon. September 16 10:00-11:30 am Green
Will It Float? • Grades 2-5
What makes something float? We will conduct hands-on experiments and have a challenge to see who can build the most supportive boat that stays afloat. Recommended for Grades 2–5. Registration is required. For assistance or to register after August 26, please email abremmon@duluthmn.gov.
Tues. September 24 4:30-5:30 pm Green
LEGO® Club • Elementary to Teen
Do you love to build? Tackle themed building challenges or chose to free-build and let imagination guide your creations! Geared to kids ages 5 and up. Drop in any time. Meets monthly.
Tues. September 17 4:00-6:00 pm Green
STORYTIME
Family Storytime & Discovery • Birth to Kindergarten
Start the morning with stories, rhymes, songs, and movement geared to children birth to preschool age and their grownups. Afterwards, continue learning through explorative play that builds early STEAM skills, creativity, and curiosity.
Storytime: 10:15-10:45 am; STEAM activities: 10:45-11:30 am
Wednesdays* 10:15-11:30 am Green
*First meeting date: Wednesday, September 18
Baby Storytime • Birth to 24 Months
Join us for a brief storytime, ideal for babies birth-24 months. Stay afterwards for some early literacy playtime and socialization. Thursdays* 10:15-10:45 am Gold
*First meeting date: Thursday, September 19
FOR ADULTS
Plant Swap • Adults
Meet fellow plant enthusiasts at the Main Library for a plant swap!
Please bring your swap in a container of some sort. Please provide a label with plant name and info, if possible. Extra plants will be available—you do not need to bring a plant to take home a friend! Tues. September 10 4:00-7:00 pm Green
Great North Innocence Project • Adults
The Great North Innocence Project (GNIP) works to free wrongfully convicted people from prison and prevent wrongful convictions in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. In this presentation Jack Reuler, GNIP Speakers Bureau Lead, will draw on real cases to explain the primary causes and consequences of wrongful convictions along with possible solutions.
Wed. September 11 3:30-4:30 pm Green
Gaming in the Teen Space • Grades 6-12
Stop by the Teen Space for some gaming! We will have a Switch, board games, and more for you to use. Snacks while they last! Tues. September 10 4:00-7:00 pm Teen Space
Teen Anime and Manga Club • Grades 6-12
Watch Anime, create, play games, and hang out with others who love Anime & Manga! Pizza served while it lasts. Thurs. September 19 4:00-6:00 pm Green
Crafting in the Teen Space • Grades 6-12
Come to the Teen Space on the Superior Street level to do crafts. We will have a different craft each time. If you have a craft idea or request, please let Heidi know. Snacks served while they last!
Tues. September 26 4:00-7:00 pm Teen Space
JUST FOR TWEENS & TEENS ACROSS AGES
Mysterious MN with Chad Lewis: Haunted Sites • Tween and Older
This presentation takes the audience on a ghostly journey to some of the most haunted places in the state, with prowling phantoms in the Northwoods and Wabasha B&B with unexplained activity. No place is without its hauntings! Geared for tweens to adults. Thurs. September 5 3:00-4:30 pm Green
Hobbit Door Wreaths • 13 and Older
Celebrate World Hobbit Day with this cozy craft, fit for a Hobbit! All supplies provided. Due to the tools used, participants must be ages 13 or older. Registration is required for each participant. To register after August 26, please email svillanueva@duluthmn.gov. Thurs. September 19 5:30-7:30 pm Gold
Lord of the Rings Trivia • 13 and Older
Celebrate World Hobbit Day by stepping into Middle-earth and test your knowledge of Tolkien's epic saga! Questions will be focused mainly on the Peter Jackson Lord of the Rings movies. Come by yourself or with a team. Prizes for the three highest scores. Sat. September 21 10:00 am-12:00 pm Green
Interactive Film Viewing: Fellowship of the Ring • 13 and Older
Celebrate World Hobbit Day at the library's interactive viewing of The Fellowship of the Ring. We will laugh, cry, and shout as our heroes start their journey to destroy the ring of power. Props, scripts, and fun provided. Attendees are welcome to dress up and truly embrace the theater of it all. This film is rated PG-13. Sat. September 21 1:00-4:30 pm Green
Loteria • All Ages
Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month and play one of Mexico’s most popular games! Lotería is similar to bingo—first, a card is called; if a player has the correct number of beans on the card, they call out “Lotería!” Play to win Mexican candy. Drop in any time. Thurs. September 26 5:30-8:00 pm Green
Baby Storytime • Birth to 24 months
Join us for a brief storytime or babies 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 Kindergarten
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 • Adults
New members are always welcome! Meets monthly to discuss fiction and nonfiction. September's pick is The Invention of Wings, by Sue Monk Kidd. October's title: The Midnight Library.
Wed. September 4 3:00-4:00 pm Blue Wed. October 2 3:00-4:00 pm Blue
Mysterious MN with Chad Lewis: UFOs • Tween to Adult Minnesota has a rich history of UFO and alien encounters with hundreds of unexplained sightings a year. Learn about some of the most infamous encounters to happen in Minnesota. No registration. Geared for tweens and older.
Fri. September 6 11:00 am-12:30 pm Blue
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 Evergreen
Mysterious Creatures of MN with Chad Lewis • Tween to Adult Lewis will showcase his on-site investigations, from the Bigfoot of the Northwood and the monster of Lake Pepin to phantom chickens and Hellhounds roaming rural MN. Filled with witness drawings, photos, eye-witness testimony, and bizarre sound clips, this presentation brings the investigation right to the audience. Thurs. September 5 6:00-7:00 pm Evergreen
Word Trivia for Teens • Tweens and Teens
Teenagers are invited to drop in after school and play a word trivia game – come solo or with friends – and play on one team vs. the Librarian! Word Trivia includes tricky spelling, obscure definitions, grammar, etymology…make your English teachers proud! All participants will get a slice of cheese pizza for playing!
Tues. September 10 3:30-4:45 pm Evergreen
Twin Ports Genealogical Society Meeting • Adults
Come in and learn from members of the Twin Ports Genealogical Society about everything from genealogy to local history. Meet in person or online. For assistance and to register after August 26, email jradosevich@duluthmn.gov.
Mon. September 9 6:00-7:30 pm Blue/Online
Great North Innocence Project • Adults
The Great North Innocence Project (GNIP) works to free wrongfully convicted people from prison and prevent wrongful convictions from in Minnesota and the Dakotas. GNIP Speakers Bureau Lead Jack Reuler will draw on real cases to explain the primary causes and consequences of wrongful convictions along with possible solutions.
Wed. September 11 6:00-7:00 pm Blue
Teen Dungeons and Dragons Series • Teens
It's all fun and games until someone rolls a 1... Become heroes of a fantastical world in a D&D campaign. Registration is required. For teens only! To register after August 26, please call 218-730-4290. Wed. September 18 4:00-6:00 pm Blue
Heck of a New Deal • Teens and Adults
Incorporating humor and history, Sue and Brian Matuszak will talk about Minnesota’s artists and the public artworks they created throughout the Arrowhead during the Federal Art Project in 1935. Many pieces are still around to see, while others have mysteriously (and not so mysteriously) disappeared. No registration needed. Mon. September 30 3:30-4:30 pm Blue
Squad Car Storytime • Birth to Kindergarten
Join us for a special Family Storytime with a Duluth Police officer! The officer will read stories, answer questions, and show their squad car. Storytime will be held outside and move indoors if needed. Wed. September 11 10:15-10:45 am Outside
Great North Innocence Project • Adults
The Great North Innocence Project (GNIP) works to free wrongfully convicted people from prison and prevent wrongful conviction. Jack Reuler, GNIP Speakers Bureau Lead, will draw on real cases to explain the primary causes and consequences of wrongful convictions and possible solutions.
Wed. September 11 1:00-2:00 pm Evergreen
Chess Club • All Ages
Players of all experience levels are invited! Learn the basics of chess, then put your knowledge into action. Supplies provided; bring your own board if you like. Registration required; to do so after August 26, email skilgour@duluthmn.gov.
Thurs. September 12 5:00-7:00 pm Evergreen
DIY Magic Garden for Kids and Tweens •Kids and Tweens
Create a magical flower garden to attract tiny mythical creatures! Real flowers will grow from the decorated garden that you create. We’ll supply the flower seeds, soil, and decorations. All you’ll need is some imagination and your own personal magic. Registration is required. Please email kbreezee@duluthmn.gov to register after August 26. Best suited for kids and tweens!
Thurs. September 26 5:00-7:00 pm Evergreen