March, April, May 2020 Spring Event Guide

Spring Event Guide Duluth Public Libraries | March - May 2020

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Free events for the entire community

Contents Hours and Locations Main Library Storytimes Main Library Kids Main Library Teens Main Library Adults Mt. Royal Kids & Families Mt. Royal Teens & Adults West Duluth Kids & Families West Duluth Teens & Adults One Book Northland

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Event Information Events with this icon have limited space and require registration.

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:

Friday, May 1 • Staff Development Day Monday, May 25 • Memorial Day Main Library Closed Saturdays Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Weekend Free library programming made possible by:

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One Book Northland 2020 marks the 19th year the One Book project has brought Northland communities together to celebrate reading.

This year, the One Book Northland community-wide read is Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson.

Bryan Stevenson is a best-selling author, lawyer, and the Director of the Equal Justice Initiative. He has dedicated his life to ensure justice for those targeted by injustice, racism, violence, and inequality.

For One Book Northland 2020, the Duluth Public Library, along with the Cloquet Public Library, Superior Public Library, Two Harbors Public Library, Barnes & Noble, Bookstore at Fitger’s, the Alworth Center for Peace and Justice at the College of St. Scholastica, UMD Kathryn A. Martin Library, and Zenith Bookstore will host events leading up to the Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial’s Day of Remembrance.

The One Book Northland author event will feature Author Michael Fedo and a discussion related to his book, The Lynchings in Duluth, on Monday, April 20 at 6:30 pm at Fitger’s Spirit of the North Theater.

On June 15, 2020, the Day of Remembrance, the entire community is invited to the intersection of the Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial and in the surrounding streets for keynote speaker and Just Mercy author, Bryan Stevenson.

All are invited to welcome him to our community, honor the three men, and acknowledge our history.

For more event information, see page 12, or pick up a One Book Northland Event Guide at any One Book event location.

Kids & Families 520 West Superior Street • 218.730.4200 Monday 10:00 am-8:00 pm Tuesday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Wednesday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Thursday 10:00 am-8:00 pm Friday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am-5:00 pm

Storytimes Baby & Toddler Storytime 20 minutes of simple stories and fingerplays for infants to 3-year-olds, with a grown-up. Meet in Youth Services.

Every Wednesday 10:15 am Preschool Storytime 30 minutes of stories, songs, and fingerplays for 3 to 5-year-olds. Grown-ups may attend or may treat this as an independent activity for preschoolers. Meet in Youth Services.

Every Wednesday 11:15 am Squad Car Storytime A Duluth police officer will join us and read stories.

Sat. March 14 10:30 am Youth Services Sat. April 11 10:30 am Youth Services Sat. May 16 10:30 am Youth Services Storytime Stay and Play Stay and play after storytime for large motor and imaginative play provided

by Duluth Parks and Recreation in the Green Room. For children birth through preschool.

Wed. March 4, 11, 18, 25 10:30 am-12:00 pm Wed. April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 10:30 am-12:00 pm Wed. May 6, 13, 20, 27

10:30 am-12:00 pm Stories Sing! With the Minnesota Opera Watch as a professional opera singer gives a new perspective on reading as Minnesota Opera presents an innovative program bridging traditional storytelling and music. In Stories Sing! a Teaching Artist will use songs and tools from the stage to enhance, inspire, and help children engage in reading. Sing along during this interactive program as a book comes to life through the power of opera. Intended for 3 to 6-year-olds and their families. Paid for in part by the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

Fri. May 29 10:30 am Green Room

Abominable Snowman Crafts and Abominable Movie Bundle up for some snowy fun at the library! Drop-in anytime between 10:30 and 11:30 am to create your own abominable snowman and other crafts. Stay to watch Abominable at 11:30 am. Rated PG • Fantasy/Adventure • 1h 37m Sat. March 7 10:30 am-1:30 pm Green Room Paper Crafternoon Fun and easy paper crafts. Great for all ages!

Sat. March 14 11:30 am-1:00 pm

Gold Room

Lake Superior Zoomobile: Rainforest Animals See live animals and learn about the diversity of our rainforests. Lake Superior Zoo educators will not only teach us about rainforest animals but also the impact people have on the animals and their homes. Registration required. Two sessions.

Sat. March 21 1:00-1:45 pm Green Room Sat. March 21 2:00-2:45 pm Green Room Brush Bot Robots

Make a tiny robot out of a toothbrush!

Create your robot and then give them different missions to do. For kids in K - 5th grade. Younger kids will need an adult to help with this project. Make one and take it home! While supplies last.

Sat. March 28 10:30 am-12:30 pm Youth Services Fantastic Frogs with Great Lakes Aquarium Hop, Jump, Plop! Frogs are fantastic with their slimy skin and watery ways. Learn to sing like a frog, practice your jumping, and learn about their special changing life. This event is for children in preschool through 2nd grade.

Sat. April 4 10:30-11:30 am Green Room Spring Crafternoon Fun and easy Spring-related crafts. Great for the whole family!

Sat. April 11 11:30 am-1:00 pm Green Room Perler Bead Art Drop-in and make your own Perler bead creation. For kids in kindergarten and up.

Sat. April 18 10:30 am -12:30 pm Gold Room

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Main • Kids & Families Read to a Dog + Crafts Come cuddle up to a furry, friendly, fabulous therapy dog and read a story. The dogs love the children as they read, and the kids gain reading skills in a low-stress environment. Work on dog- and readingrelated crafts while you wait your turn to read to a dog! For kids in K-5th grade.

Sat. April 25 10:30 am-12:00 pm

Green Room

Perler Bead Art Drop-in and make your own Perler bead creation. For kids in kindergarten and up.

Sat. May 2 10:30 am-12:30 pm Green Room Movie: Frozen II

Elsa the Snow Queen has the power to create ice and snow. But no matter how happy she is to be surrounded by the people of Arendelle, Elsa finds herself strangely unsettled. After hearing a mysterious voice call out to her, Elsa travels to the enchanted forests and dark seas beyond her kingdom — an adventure that soon turns into a journey of self-discovery.

Rated PG • Drama/Fantasy • 1h 43m Sat. May 2 2:00 pm Green Room Shrinkable Art Come display your creative side for an afternoon of Shrinkable Art! Design your own artwork, jewelry, magnets, and keychains, then watch as they shrink before your eyes. Fun for the whole family!

Sat. May 9 10:30 am-12:00 pm

Youth Services

Get your STEAM on!

Next time you’re at the Main Library, check out our STEAM cart! Kids and families can enjoy an activity that makes Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math FUN!

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Dogman Escape Room Part dog, part man, and ALL HERO! You only have 20 minutes. Work with your teammates to help Dogman defeat Petey the evil cat by following the clues and saving the day! Can you help Dogman resist the call of the wild to answer the call of duty? Register for a time slot and don’t be late! No doors will be locked for this program but you will have to figure out the combinations on the locks before your time is up! Bring your friends in K-5th grade and register as a group or team up with others who have already registered. Registration required. Ten escape room sessions available.

Sat. May 16 10:30 am-4:30 pm Gold Room

Teens Teen Scene Games, crafts, movies, book discussions and more. You choose what you want to do! Pizza will be served while it lasts. For teens in grades 6-12.

Thu. March 5 4:00-6:00 pm Green Room Thu. April 2 4:00-6:00 pm Green Room Thu. May 7 4:00-6:00 pm Green Room Write On! Calling all young writers!

Poems! Songs! Graphic novels!

Short stories! Whatever your genre, this session of Write On! is the last in a series of workshops designed for writers ages 10-18. There will also be brain food (pizza!) while supplies last. Made possible by the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council and the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Registration required.

Thu. March 5 4:00-6:00 pm Gold Room Anime & Manga Club Pizza (while it lasts!), Anime, cosplay, and games. For teens in grades 6-12.

Thu. March 19 4:00-6:00 pm Green Room Thu. April 16 4:00-6:00 pm Green Room Thu. May 21 4:00-6:00 pm Green Room Write On! Writers Celebration Join us to celebrate the creativity of Duluth teen authors!

Participants in the Write On! program will be reading and displaying excerpts from their creative work. Write On! is made possible by the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council and the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Thu. April 9 6:00-7:00 pm Green Room

Adults & Teens Adulting 101: Healthy Eating on a Ramen Budget Seriously, good ramen is delicious! Learn the tricks to eating healthy on a limited budget from Whole Foods Co-op’s Jen Gilbertson. We will go over all the little things you can do that add up to big savings at the checkout line!

Wed. March 11 4:30-5:30 pm Green Room Adulting 101: Employment Hannah Grunzke from the City of Duluth’s Workforce Development will cover topics like: labor market overview, job-seeking know-how, and pro-tips for starting a job, keeping a job, and having a positive impact on the workplace. This workshop is for any youth and young adults of or nearing employment age, whether you have worked before or not.

Parents and mentors are also welcome!

Wed. April 8 4:30-5:30 pm Green Room Adulting 101: Car Maintenance Learn the fundamentals of maintenance on an actual car on the library plaza from a knowledgeable car specialist. We will cover basic car safety, and how to check fluid levels, tire pressure, changing a tire, emergency supplies, and more! Join us if you are starting out as a new driver or if you want to refresh your knowledge.

Wed. May 13 4:30-5:30 pm Library Plaza

Adults Tech Cafe Need help with technology? Come learn about how technology can empower you or a loved one to live a fuller, safer, and more connected life with the “Technology and Me” program.

Improve your quality of life with the right smartphone, tablet, or app. Learn about smart home devices, staying connected with family, home safety, and more. For adults 55+. Presented

by Lighthouse Center for Vision Loss.

Wed. March 4 2:00-4:00 pm Green Room Movie: Downton Abbey PG • Drama/Historical period drama • 2h 3m Sat. March 7 11:00 am Gold Room Becky Schlegel Duo Take a musical journey with the Becky Schlegel Duo! Becky’s music is original, drawing on the influence of classic country, bluegrass, folk, and her own thoughtful spirit. Her voice floats, whispers, then soars above music of the highest quality. For all ages. Paid for in part by the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

Sat. March 7 3:00-4:00 pm Gold Room

Ukrainian Eggs for Spring Come learn about the history of Pysanky (Ukrainian-style wax resist eggs) with Theresa Hornstein from the Duluth Folk School. You’ll practice techniques for creating the eggs, including how to draw designs in melted wax and how to dye the eggs.

Space is limited! Registration required.

Mon. March 9 5:30-7:30 pm

Green Room

Vegan Cookbook Club at Main Share great recipes and meet new friends! Bring one or more vegan cookbooks from the DPL collection, or recipes from the books that you’ve tried or want to try.

Thu. March 12 6:45-7:45 pm Gold Room Thu. April 9 6:45-7:45 pm Gold Room Thu. May 14 6:45-7:45 pm Gold Room Free Friday Movies All movies shown Fridays at 2:00 pm.

Fri. March 13 - The Good Liar Fri. March 27 - Last Christmas Fri. April 3, 17 and May 8, 22 - TBD

Green Room Green Room Green Room

Twin Ports Genealogical Society What’s New at the UMD Archives Get a general overview of the collections at the UMD Archives and highlight materials that are useful for genealogical research from Aimee Brown, the University of Minnesota Duluth’s Archivist and Curator of Special Collections at the Kathryn A. Martin Library. There will be a Twin Ports Genealogy Meeting after the presentation.

Mon. April 6 6:00-7:45 pm Gold Room Genealogical Research Resources Chris Welter, Archivist, will give tips about resources available at the Discovery Center in Chisholm, MN to help the genealogist. There will be a Twin Ports Genealogy Meeting after the presentation.

Mon. May 4 6:00-7:45 pm Green Room

Featured Database: fold3

Military records, veterans’ personal stories, photos, and documents at your fingertips.

To explore this database and others visit www.duluthlibrary.org/databases

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Main Library • Adults Book Bingo If you like bingo, you’ll love book bingo! Play to win a gift card to Barnes & Noble.

Mon. March 16 12:00-1:00 pm Green Room Mon. April 13 12:00-1:00 pm Green Room Mon. May 11 12:00-1:00 pm Green Room DPL Book Group

The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek

by Kim Michele Richardson Thu. March 19 6:30 pm Gold Room Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption

by Bryan Stevenson Thu. April 16 6:30 pm Gold Room The Book of Joy

by Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, and Douglas Carlton Abrams Thu. May 21 6:30 pm Gold Room Crafternoons for Adults A new project each month! Registration required.

I Love Art: Step-by-Step Drawing and Multi-Medium Collage This session will focus on drawing, through the use of simple, step-by-step, “how to draw” handouts of animals, trees, boats, etc.

Tue. March 24 3:00-5:00 pm Green Room Wild at Art: Leather Beaded Jewelry Create leather cord necklaces and bracelets from beads and pendants.

Tue. April 21 3:00-5:00 pm Green Room Watercolor Wonder: Watercolor Techniques This session will focus on classic watercolor painting with a few additional approaches such as scribble art and watercolor resist techniques.

Tue. May 19 3:00-5:00 pm Green Room We Are Not Invisible Local author Sandra Butalla talks about her three books: Warbirds in the Cloak of Darkness, The Man Who Fell to Earth, and We Are Not Invisible. Books will be available for purchase.

Sat. April 18 11:00 am Green Room Movie: Midway PG • Drama/Action • 2h 18m Sat. April 18 2:00 pm

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Green Room

Forgotten Duluthians and Duluth Stories David Ouse, retired reference librarian and author of Forgotten Duluthians and the Duluth News Tribune “Bygones” column, tells stories about captivating people and events from Duluth’s past.

Part of the Maryanne Norton Lecture Series.

Thu. April 23 6:30-7:30 pm Green Room Soy Candlemaking Danette Thacker, owner of Riverside Soy Candles, will provide complete instructions on how to create your own unique soy candle. Choose a scent from over 20 fragrance oil varieties and bring your candle home that night! Space is limited. Registration required.

Mon. April 27 5:30-7:00 pm Green Room Community Climate Series Climate change is weighing heavily on people’s minds – let’s get creative! Learn from local leaders and share your ideas about how Duluth is responding and how we can be more resilient as a community. There will be several presenters at each talk, and each will give an overview of their connection with climate issues and a Q & A session.

Climate Justice Izzy Laderman – Education Director for Minnesota Youth Climate Strike, disability advocate Taysha Martineau – Two-Spirit Indigenous Rights Activist Moira Villiard – Artist and former AICHO Arts & Cultural Program Coordinator Thu. April 30 6:30-7:45 pm Gold Room Resources and Systems City of Duluth representative David Gore – UMD Communication Professor Jamie Harvie P.E. – Institute for a Sustainable Future and Consultant Adam Pine – UMD Land Lab Thu. May 28 6:30-7:45 pm Green Room Positive Action Lisa Fitzpatrick – Duluth Climate Mobilization Tone Lanzillo – Member of Loaves & Fishes community, producer of Climate>Duluth series Jenna Yeakle - Sierra Club, Duluth organizer Thu. June 25 6:30-7:45 pm Green Room

Make Your Own Natural Cleaning Supplies Switching to homemade DIY cleaners might sound like a lot of work, but it’s actually quite simple! Learn more about the process of making and sourcing your own natural cleaning supplies with local Market Day artisan Lanae Rhoads. No registration required.

Mon. May 11 6:00-7:00 pm Green Room

Tax Preparation Help at the Library First come, first served. Help available to households with incomes under $54,000. Tax Help is held in the Gold Room.

Mondays March 2, 16, 23, & 30 2:00-7:00 pm

Saturdays March 21 & 28, April 4 10:00 am-3:30 pm

Main Library Partnership Center

520 West Superior Street • 2nd Floor

No appointments necessary. Walk-ins welcome. All help is free and available to anyone!

MNSure Navigator Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Social Worker

Wednesdays 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Dementia Friendly Duluth events at all library locations Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging.

Mimi Stender, community education volunteer for the Alzheimer’s Association, will talk 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.

Mon. March 23 6:00-7:00 pm Mt. Royal Branch Thu. March 26 6:00-7:00 pm Main-Gold Room Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body: Tips from the Latest Research Learn about the latest research providing insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. Treats provided. Presented by Mimi Stender, community educator for the Alzheimer’s Association.

Mon. April 20 6:00-7:00 pm Mt. Royal Branch Thu. April 23 6:00-7:00 pm Main-Gold Room Duluth Dementia Friends: Take Action to Make Duluth More Dementia Friendly In this Dementia Friends Session, you will learn about dementia, what it’s like to live with dementia, and actions you can take to support people living with dementia in your community.

Thu. May 7 4:00-5:30 pm West Duluth Branch

RAAN Duluth Wednesdays 1:30 - 4:00 pm

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105 Mt. Royal Shopping Circle • 218.730.4290 Monday 10:00 am-8:00 pm Tuesday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Wednesday 10:00 am-8:00 pm Thursday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Friday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Saturday Closed

Storytime Mt. Royal Storytime 30 minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays.

Every Thursday 10:15 am Stories Sing! With the Minnesota Opera Watch as a professional opera singer gives a new perspective on reading as Minnesota Opera presents an innovative program bridging traditional storytelling and music. In Stories Sing! a Teaching Artist will use songs and tools from the stage to enhance, inspire, and help children engage in reading. Children and families will have a chance to sing along during this interactive program as a book comes to life through the power of opera. Intended for 3 to 6-year-olds and their families. Paid for in part by the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

Thu. May 21 10:15 am

Kids & Families

Family-Friendly Friday Movies Abominable Rated PG; 1h 37m Fri. March 20 3:30 pm Frozen 2 Rated PG; 1h 43m Fri. April 10 10:30 am Toy Story 4 Rated G; 1h 40m Fri. May 15 3:30 pm Book Bingo!

The name says it all: 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.

Tue. March 24 3:30-4:30 pm Lake Superior Zoomobile: Animal Adaptations From deserts to tropical rainforests, discover what adaptations animals have that help them survive in some incredible natural places.

Registration required. Two sessions.

Tue. April 7 2:00-2:45 pm Tue. April 7 3:00-3:45 pm LEGO®-Palooza Bring your imagination and your construction skills to the Blue Room for some LEGO® building and creativity!

Fri. April 10 3:00-4:00 pm Play Power! Learning in Disguise The very best thing to prepare your child for life is to play!

See how you can support your child’s curiosity and learning, motor skills, and social and emotional growth through a variety of play-based learning activities you’ll enjoy together.

Geared toward ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Made possible by the Northland Foundation.

Tue. April 21 10:15-11:15 am

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 great way to practice reading in a comfortable, low-stress environment.

Mon. March 16 3:30-4:30 pm Mon. April 6 3:30-4:30 pm Mon. May 18 3:30-4:30 pm Crafternoons for Kids Drop in for a fun make-and-take craft project. All supplies provided. No experience or sign-up required!

Thu. March 19 3:00-4:00 pm Thu. April 16 3:00-4:00 pm Thu. May 21 3:00-4:00 pm

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Animal Stories: Including Real Animal Special Guests UMD literature students will be acting out two stories featuring different animals as an interactive and entertaining event for families with children of all ages. Real animals will be here to add to all the fun!

Wed. April 29 4:30-5:15 pm

Teens

Social Knitting Group

Thu. March 12 Thu. April 9 Thu. May 14

Social knitting has health benefits, supports well-being, and creates a sense of community. This group is open to all who love to knit or crochet. All skill levels are welcome.

1:00-3:00 pm 1:00-3:00 pm 1:00-3:00 pm

Yoga for Tweens and Teens Runa Yoga will be leading a special yoga session for Tweens and Teens. Bring a yoga mat (if you have one) and wear comfy clothes. Be ready to stretch and refresh. No experience necessary.

Tue. April 14 4:15-5:30 pm

Mt. Royal Movie Series Western Stars: Bruce Springsteen PG; 1h 23m Wed. March 11 6:00 pm Harriet PG-13; 2h 5m Wed. April 8 5:30 pm Moonstruck PG; 1h 42m Wed. May 13 6:00 pm

Duct Tape Designs Duct Tape is a fun way to turn ordinary items into one-of-akind expressions of art. Come learn how to create ordinary and extraordinary things out of duct tape.

Fri. May 8 3:30-4:30 pm

Crafternoon for Adults Crafts are not just for kids! Drop in to learn and create simple jewelry. All supplies are provided. No registration or experience necessary.

Tue. April 28 3:30-4:30 pm

Adults Cemeteries: Your Own “Historical Museum” Learn how to locate cemeteries; record information, clean stones, and tips on photographing them. Presented by the Twin Ports Genealogical Society. There will be a Twin Ports Genealogy Meeting after the presentation.

Mon. March 2 6:00-7:45 pm Mt. Royal Book Club

Meet monthly to discuss fiction and nonfiction titles.

Clara and Mr. Tiffany by Susan Vreeland Wed. March 4 6:30-7:30 pm An Irish Country Doctor by Patrick Taylor Wed. April 1 6:30-7:30 pm All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr Wed. May 6 6:30-7:30 pm

Vegan Cookbook Club Share great recipes and meet new friends! Bring one or more vegan cookbooks from the DPL collection, or recipes from the books that you’ve tried or want to try.

Thu. March 5, April 2, May 7 11:30 am-12:30 pm

St. Louis County Master Gardeners Series Seed Starting There may still be snow on the ground, but it is not too early to plant! Seed starting is a great way to get that gardening fix.

Learn all about planning seeding and seed starting, so you have the best success possible for your efforts.

Mon. March 9 6:00-7:15 pm Soils: A Guide to Great Gardening Learn about the importance of healthy soils. Soil can change the health of the plants and ultimately affects how many blooms or fruits those plants have. This session will cover nutrients, tilling, compost, and what signs to look for in plants that do not have the proper nutrients.

Mon. April 13 6:00-7:15 pm Growing Herbs Simple information regarding how to grow, use, preserve, or store the most common herbs used in the kitchen. The versatility of some of these plants goes well beyond the herb garden.

Mon. May 11 6:00-7:15 pm

Castle Danger Brewery: Behind the Flavor Head brewer at Castle Danger Brewery, Bjorn Erickson, will discuss what goes into making a delicious beer, how new flavors come into being, and a little bit of the science that brings it all together.

Mon. May 18 6:00-7:00 pm

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5830 Grand Avenue • 218.730.4280 Monday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Tuesday 10:00 am-8:00 pm Wednesday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Thursday 10:00 am-8:00 pm Friday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Saturday Closed

Babies & Preschoolers Baby, Toddler, and Preschool Storytime 30 minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays.

Every Wednesday 10:30 am Play Power! Learning in Disguise The very best thing to prepare your child for life is to play! See how you can support your child’s curiosity and learning, motor skills, and social and emotional growth through a variety of playbased learning activities you’ll enjoy together. Learning is exciting, active, powerful, and playful at the library! Geared toward ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Made possible by the Northland Foundation.

Thu. April 16 10:15-11:15 am

Kids & Families

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 great way to practice reading in a comfortable, low-stress environment.

Wed. March 11 3:30-4:30 pm Wed. April 8 3:30-4:30 pm Wed. May 13 3:30-4:30 pm Book Bingo!

The name says it all: it’s bingo… but with books! Both adult and childrens cards available for allages fun. Play to win a gift card to Barnes & Noble.

Thu. March 12 3:30-4:30 pm

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LEGO® at the Library Bring your imagination and the library will supply the LEGO® bricks! For kids in K-5th grades.

Thu. March 19 3:30-4:30 pm Thu. April 16 3:30-4:30 pm Thu. May 21 3:30-4:30 pm Crafternoons for Kids Kids, join us for a fun make-and-take craft project. No experience or sign-up required!

Tue. March 24 3:30-4:30 pm Tue. April 7 3:30-4:30 pm Tue. May 5 3:30-4:30 pm Decorate a Bird or Birdhouse Contest Get ready for spring! Design a bird and/or a birdhouse from any lightweight material for a chance to win a gift card to Zenith Bookstore! Entries will be accepted from Monday, March 9 through Friday, April 10. Entries will be displayed and judged by April 17. For all ages. Prizes in four age groups: 6 and under, 7-10, 11-14, 15 and up.

Teens Duct Tape Designs Duct Tape is a fun way to turn ordinary items into one-of-akind expressions of art. Come learn how to create ordinary and extraordinary things out of duct tape.

Thu. May 14 3:30-4:30 pm

Crafternoons for Adults Crafts are not just for kids! Drop in to learn and create simple jewelry. All supplies are provided. No registration or experience necessary.

Thu. April 30 3:30-4:30 pm

Adults & Teens

Every Voice Matters with Danny Solis Beginning with simple prompts and physical/vocal warmup techniques, this workshop is about getting comfortable with the idea of putting your feelings and thoughts on paper and speaking them to others. Both formalist and free verse techniques will be explored. Finding one’s voice, artistic intentionality, discovering, and sharing the work of famous poets will be covered. Paid for in part by the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

Thu. April 16 6:00-7:00 pm

St. Louis County Master Gardeners Series Seed Starting There may still be snow on the ground, but it is not too early to plant! Seed starting is a great way to get that gardening fix. Learn all about planning seeding and seed starting, so you have the best success possible for your efforts.

Thu. March 12 6:00-7:15 pm Soils: A Guide to Great Gardening Learn about the importance of healthy soils. Soil can change the health of the plants and ultimately affects how many blooms or fruits those plants have. This session will cover nutrients, tilling, compost, and what signs to look for in plants that do not have the proper nutrients.

Thu. April 9 6:00-7:15 pm

Adults West Duluth Movies for Seniors Join the West Duluth Library and the Evergreen Senior Center for a movie. Light snack may be provided. All movies shown at 1:00 pm.

Wed. March 4 Wed. March 18 Wed. April 1 Wed. April 15 Wed. May 6 Wed. May 20

Yesterday Rear Window

Moonstruck

Swimming Upstream John Wick 2

Downton Abbey

PG-13; 1h 57m PG; 1h 55m PG; 1h 42m PG-13; 1h 54m R; 2h 2m PG; 2h 3m

Growing Herbs Simple information regarding how to grow, use, preserve, or store the most common herbs used in the kitchen. The versatility of some of these plants goes well beyond the herb garden.

Thu. May 14 6:00-7:15 pm

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Movie: Healing Justice

Date: May 14 Time: 6 pm Place: Main Library Green Room

Superior

SPL Book Club Dates and Times: April 7 at 10:30 am and May 27 at 6 pm Place: Superior Public Library, 1530 Tower Ave, Superior, WI 54880 Poetry Reading Date: April 13 Time: 7 pm Place: Superior Public Library

One Book Northland Events

A Life Informed by Lynching Date: April 20 Time: 4 pm Place: Superior Public Library

Events are free and open to the public

Cloquet

A Life Informed by Lynching

Date: April 21 Time: 2 pm Place: City Hall, 101 14th Street, Cloquet

Duluth

One Book Northland Opening Event

DPL Book Group Discussion

Documentary: 13th Date: May 13 Time: 6 pm Place: Superior Public Library

Date: April 16 Time: 6:30 pm Place: Main Library Gold Room

A Life Informed by Lynching

Date: April 20 Time: 6:30 pm Place: Fitger’s Spirit Two Harbors Book Club Discussions of the North Theater

Date: March 24 Time: 7 pm Place: UMD Kathryn A. Martin Library 4th floor Rotunda Cracking the Codes: The System of Racial Inequity Date: April 30 Time: 6 pm Place: Main Library Life and Freedom on Death Row with Green Room Anthony Ray Hinton Date: March 26 Time: 7:30 pm Innocence Project of Minnesota Place: College of St. Scholastica, Mitchell Date: May 4 Time: 6:30 pm Place: Main Library Auditorium Green Room

Authors Event to Support CJMM 2020 Commemoration Date: March 29 Time: 2 pm Place: Zenith Bookstore

Zenith Bookclub Discussion

Date: May 5 Time: 6 pm Place: Zenith Bookstore

Dates and Times: March 9 at 6:30 pm and March 19 at 1 pm Place: Two Harbors Public Library

A Life Informed by Lynching Date: April 1 Time: 6 pm Place: Two Harbors Public Library Innocence Project of Minnesota Date: May 4 Time: 3 pm Place: Two Harbors Public Library Check your local library for screenings of the movie Just Mercy this April and May.

Clayton Jackson McGhie Day of Remembrance with author Bryan Stevenson

Date: June 15 Time: 6 pm Place: Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial Intersection of E 1st St and N 2nd Ave E, Duluth Details: The entire community is invited to the intersection of the Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial and in the surrounding streets for keynote speaker Bryan Stevenson. Welcome him to our community, honor the three men, and acknowledge our history.

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