Events

Marking the 200th anniversary of the first organized Norwegian emigration to the US, One Book, One Community welcomes Norwegian author Lars Mytting for an author visit centered around The Bell in the Lake.

Discover the enduring legend of Stone Soup with a special Storytime featuring author Christel Gollnick.

In 1860, Eliza Winston secured her freedom through a legal appeal after escaping enslavement in Minnesota. In It Took Courage, author Christopher P. Lehman sets the record straight, separating fact from fiction and showcasing Eliza Winston’s remarkable battle for freedom.

Genealogy expert Rick Crume will lead a one hour long presentation on how to access and utilize the genealogy databases available through the library.

Join your library to hear about “The Ultimate Minnesota Cookie Book” author Lee Svitak Dean’s latest project, a book called “Kitchens of Hope.”

Hear the behind-the-scenes stories of Minnesota’s longest-serving governors, Rudy Perpich, with a historical presentation by author Ben Schierer.

Minnesota author Janet Preus will lead audiences through the historic events surrounding the death of Lillie Field, the subject of her book, The Thirteenth Crime, which is set in 1887’s Ottertail County. A Q&A session and book signing will follow…

Chris La Tray, author of Becoming Little Shell, will share his journey of discovering his heritage and the history of his ancestors.

Join your library for an entertaining performance of Scandinavian music featuring Norwegian and Swedish songs sung in their original languages.