Read to a Therapy Dog – It’s a Pup-tacular Time to Read!
Spring Social at the Moorhead Library
Learn About Minnesota Fisheries at the Fertile Public Library
Conquer the ACT with the Detroit Lakes Public Library
Explore Women’s History Month with Programs on Women’s Suffrage in Minnesota
Get Your Garden Ready with Garden Prep 101 at the Moorhead Public Library
Get Seed Starting Basics with an Open House at the Detroit Lakes Library
Take in Family Fun Night at the Breckenridge Library on March 18
Learn All About Composting with the Detroit Lakes Library on March 16
Nerf Games at the Barnesville Public Library March 9
Growing Perennials of the North Program at the Crookston Public Library, March 9
Libraries Welcome Children’s Author Amber Sawyer for Special Storytimes
Crookston to Host Pokémon Day at the Library March 26
Moorhead Public Library Kicks-off New “Curious About Careers” Storytime with Local Pilot and Flight Instructor Ryan Anderson
Celebrate Black History Month
Moorhead Library to Screen Documentary “Home – An Outward Journey Inward,” March 7
Model Railroad Day in Moorhead Scheduled February 3
The Holocaust Letters – Stories From The Imprisoned
An Introduction to Photography January 24 at the Moorhead Public Library
Winnie the Pooh Scavenger Hunt at the Hawley Public Library January 18
Winter Tree Watercolor Painting Class
Watch the Recording: Home Sweet Organized Home
Movie Madness Week at Moorhead Library Dec. 26-30, 2023
Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors, Dec. 18 at the Moorhead Public Library
Climax Library Welcomes Folk Musician Lyndon Johnson Dec. 11
Spanish Immersion Storytime at the Moorhead Public Library, Dec. 9
The Book as Art and Culture Presented by Anna Arnar, Ph.D at the Moorhead Public Library, Dec. 13
Breckenridge Button Making Program Dec. 4
Moorhead Holiday Open House Dec. 2
Detroit Lakes Library to Host “Lake Superior Flavors” Creators Nov. 15
Hawley Library Craft Social Hour
Author Visits Featuring Frank F. Weber
Take On Your Technology with the Breckenridge Public Library
Genealogy 101: Discover Free Research Tools at Your Library
Halloween Events
Ada Library Literary Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Open House for Moorhead Public Library & Community Center Scheduled September 26
Registration Opens on Sept. 20 for Fosston Library Leatherworking Program on October 3
Genealogy Events Scheduled at the Detroit Lakes Library
Music of Minnesota with the Skally Line
Moorhead Public Library to Host Alzheimer Information Session September 25
Detroit Lakes Library to Host Mary Seifert Author Visit September 21
Moorhead Public Library to Host Imagination Theater on September 16
Moorhead Public Library to Host Author Visit Featuring Carroll Engelhardt
Historian Mark Peihl to Bring the History of Highway 10 to the Hawley Library September 7
Hawley Library to Host Writers Group
Register Now for a Beginners’ Genealogy Class at the Detroit Lakes Library
August Concerts Scheduled at Moorhead and Crookston Libraries
The Thirteen Towns Featuring Ed Lavelle Programs Scheduled
Ada Public Library to Host a Plant & Produce Swap August 15
Moorhead Library to Host Lalo’s Lunchbox Show for Youth July 27
Author Visits Featuring Marcie Rendon Scheduled April 11-14
Detroit Lakes Library to Host Polar Fest Presentation on February 16
Polar Explorer Lonnie Dupre to Offer Free Presentation at the Moorhead Library on January 28
Bright Smile Storytime Scheduled at the Moorhead Library January 14
Watch the Recording: Virtual Calligraphy Class
Announcing a Series of Interactive Music and History Programs Featuring Arna Rennan
Midwest Cookbook Author Panel Featuring Zoë François and Beth Dooley
Detroit Lakes Library Club to Host Seed Saving Workshop March 9
Canceled: Detroit Lakes Library Club to Host Author Lynette Lamb February 22
Crookston Public Library to Host Sip & Paint Event for Adults on February 23
Virtual Q&A Gardening Event Featuring Eric Bergeson
Moorhead Public Library Hosting Filmmaker Presentation, Film Screening of “Iwo Jima: 50 Years of Memories”
Moorhead Library Book Sale Scheduled February 23-26
Join the Friends of the Moorhead Library for the Winter Book Sale, now with expanded…
This Land of Snow with Author Anders Morley
Starting a Small Business Workshop at the Detroit Lakes Library on January 22
Watch the Recording: Author Visit with Carolyn Holbrook
Starting a Small Business Panel at the McIntosh Public Library Scheduled on January 26
Barnesville Public Library to Host Historical Program about Felix Battles on January 20
Tax Workshop Scheduled at the Crookston Library January 5
Fertile Library to Host Library Card Workshops January 11 and 13
Swap Your Craft Supplies at the Moorhead Public Library
Watch the Recording: Virtual Author Salon Featuring Jess Lourey and Sarah Stonich
LARL to Close Thursday, November 11 for Veterans Day
Watch the Recording: A Life of Laughter with Lorna Landvik
Spooky Storytime & Reception for Adults at The Rourke Museum October 29
Genealogy Workshop for Beginners Scheduled at Detroit Lakes Library October 19
Plant Swap Planned at the Moorhead Public Library
Author Presentation by Anton Treuer October 26 in Moorhead
Friends of the Moorhead Library to Host a Book Sale October 7-9
Job Search Workshop Series Scheduled at the Moorhead Library October 13 and 20
Detroit Lakes Library to Host Author Lela Atwood Peterson on October 23
Finance 101 Workshop for Young Adults Scheduled at the Detroit Lakes Library October 12
Moorhead Library to Host Engineer and Author Charles Marohn October 12
Space-Themed Storytime Scheduled at Moorhead Library
Presentation Featuring Keng Dechawuth Scheduled at Climax Public Library September 16
Fosston Library to Host Blackout Poetry Program in October
Detroit Lakes Library’s Quilting Group Unites to Help the Community
Pet-Themed Storytime Planned at the Detroit Lakes Library
Small Business Seminar at the Barnesville Public Library
McIntosh Library to Host Book Sale September 18-24
Fall Lawn and Garden Care Workshop at the Moorhead Library
Getting the Most Out of Your Library Card with the Breckenridge Library
Exploring “From Somalia to Snow” with Author Hudda Ibrahim
Detroit Lakes Library Announces Workshop Series for Job Seekers
Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome Concert August 7 at the Moorhead Library
Plant Swap Planned at the Moorhead Public Library
Detroit Lakes Library’s Writers Group to Meet July 7
Moorhead Library to Host Exhibition of James O’Rourke’s Midwestern Architectural Prints
Moorhead Library to Host Storytime Featuring the Gooseberry Park Players
Detroit Lakes Library to Resume Regular Writers Group Meetings
Moorhead Library Offering Outdoor Storytimes at The Rourke Museum
Hawley Library Offering Outdoor Storytimes Starting June 4
Plant Propagation Demonstration at the Moorhead Public Library
Ice Cream Day with the Book Truck May 1 in Moorhead
Crookston Library to Offer Outdoor Sunshine Storytimes
Author Marya Hornbacher to Present May 18 (In-Person & Virtual Event)
Story Stroll Available in Halstad’s East Side Park April 19-May 2, 2021
Moorhead Friends of the Library Announce Outdoor Book Sale May 13-15, 2021
Seed Starting Basics with the Detroit Lakes Master Gardeners
1961: A Minnesota Sports Retrospective
Watch the Recording: Midwest Native Plant Primer Virtual Event
Watch the Recording: Author William Kent Krueger
Craft Kits for Adults: Create Fringe Earrings with Sister Beads Beginning February 22
Storytime + Take Home Craft Kit: Lovable Monsters with the Breckenridge Public Library
Detroit Lakes Library to Host Virtual Event Featuring Arctic Photographer John Stember
Storytime + Take Home Craft Kit: Winter in Nature Storytime with the Crookston Public Library
Storytime + Take Home Craft Kit: A Warm Winter Storytime featuring the DL library
Watch the Recording
Celebrating the Holidays: COVID Edition with Northwestern Mental Health Center Virtual Event
Don’t Miss Lalo’s Lunchbox: Interactive Virtual Event for Children 3+
This engaging show featuring comedy and sing-alongs is perfect for children ages three and up!…
Breaking Barriers: LGBTQ Oral History Project
In November 2017, the Red River Rainbow Seniors began an oral history project, “Breaking Barriers:…
Watch the Recording: Secrets of the Congdon Mansion with Author Joe Kimball
Fans of true crime will enjoy this presentation by reporter Joe Kimball, author of “Secrets…
Moving Words Virtual Author Panel Oct. 1, 2020
Free online event on Thursday, October 1, 2020 AT 1 PM . Registration required. Register…
Watch the Recording: “Yellow Bird” Author Sierra Crane Murdoch & Lissa Yellow Bird Chase
Join journalist Sierra Crane Murdoch as she discusses her book, YELLOW BIRD: Oil, Murder, and…
To-Go Craft Kits: Indigenous Loop Earrings with Sister Beads
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOajdR-BKXM[/embedyt] Learn how to create beaded earrings and collect the necessary supplies from a…
2020 Virtual Legacy Event Lineup
VIRTUAL Author Visit with J. Ryan Stradal Thursday, September 24 from 7:00 – 8:00pm As…
Watch the Recording: A Conversation about Race in MN with Jason Sole
Jason Sole has been a criminal justice educator for a decade, serving as an assistant…
Book Sales Scheduled at the Moorhead Library September 10-12, 14-19, 2020
The Friends of the Moorhead Public Library have scheduled two sales of used books at…
Shredding Fundraiser Planned at the Moorhead Public Library
The Moorhead Public Library has teamed up with ShredRight to provide a safe and secure…
Live! Growing Roses in the North with Joe Bergeson
Even in our challenging climate, it is possible to grow beautiful roses with little effort.…
Live! “Stringing Rosaries” With Author Denise Lajimodiere
Author and educator Denise Lajimodiere will go live on the Lake Agassiz Regional Library Facebook…
Slavery’s Reach with Dr. Christopher Lehman Live Event
Join us for a live streaming event featuring historian Dr. Christopher P. Lehman! Dr. Lehman…
Join Us For a Live Event with Author Terry Shoptaugh
Join us for a live Facebook event featuring local author Terry Shoptaugh. Terry will read…
LIVE! Learn About Environmental Services with Shannon Thompson (Facebook Live Event on June 2, 2020 at 3:30 PM)
Join us for a live event on Facebook featuring Shannon Thompson of Clay County Environmental…
Canceled: Gardening Expert Joe Bergeson to Bring “Fruit of the North” to the Crookston Library
Get ready for spring planting with this session on growing fruit in our area featuring…
Community Resource Fair Scheduled at Crookston Library March 3
Connect with beneficial resources in the Crookston area by attending the Crookston Community Resource Fair…
Canceled: Hands-Only CPR Classes Scheduled at LARL Locations
More than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside a hospital each year. Learn how to deliver…
Canceled: Fertile Library to Host Author Chris Ingraham
Author Chris Ingraham made headlines when he wrote a national article declaring Red Lake County, Minnesota the "worst…
Time Travel Trivia Scheduled at Moorhead Library Feb. 29, 2020
Join the Moorhead Public Library on Leap Day 2020 for a fun game of trivia…
Intro to Genealogy Class Scheduled at Crookston Library Feb. 18, 2020
The Crookston Public Library has scheduled a free-of-charge class on genealogy research, teaching attendees how to…
Try Something New: Blind Date With a Book
In honor of Valentine's Day, consider trying a new book or genre with Blind Date…
Detroit Lakes Library Announces Polar Fest Appearance by Jared Munch
As part of Polar Fest, the Detroit Lakes Public Library is pleased to announce an…
Moorhead Library Announces Mental Health Events Featuring Prairie St. John’s
The Moorhead Public Library will partner with Prairie St. John's for two events focusing on…
Breckenridge Library to Host Mental Health Workshop Featuring Prairie St. John’s
The Breckenridge Public Library will host a workshop presented by Prairie St. John's therapist Jeana…
Free Tax Workshop Scheduled at Crookston Library Jan. 6
The Crookston Public Library will host a free tax workshop on Monday, January 6, 2020 from 6-7 p.m. Melissa Weiland,…
Detroit Lakes Library Announces Free Series on Mindfulness
The Detroit Lakes Public Library will host a series of workshops which will help attendees develop mindfulness. These…
Hawley Library Announces “Frozen 2” Event
The Hawley Public Library will celebrate the release of the film "Frozen 2" with a…
Holiday Fun Event at the McIntosh Library on December 10, 2020
Join the local ECFE at the McIntosh Public Library for a fun family event. Join…
Presenting Laura MacKenzie and the Music of Outlander
Join us for a fascinating program featuring traditional Scots and Scottish Gaelic music from the…
Learn How to Prevent Falls at the Crookston Library Nov. 14
Learn how to prevent falls with a free workshop hosted by Molly Hanson of Choice…
Community Invited to Open House at the Fosston Library
The community is encouraged to stop by the Fosston Public Library on Tuesday, November 12…
The Fertile Library is Hosting a Writing Group
Are you interested in writing more often or perhaps becoming a more proficient writer? We…
Crookston Library to Host The Path to Auschwitz Presentation
The Crookston Public Library will host a presentation by Connie Hannesson, former Crookston Elementary School…
Crookston Library Schedules Emergency Preparedness Workshop
The Crookston Public Library has scheduled a workshop to help people prepare for emergencies on…
Join us for a Halloween event near you!
Boo! Are you ready for Halloween? Mark your calendars for a Halloween-themed event at a…
Fosston Library Announces Book Sale Oct. 28-Nov. 1
The Fosston Public Library has scheduled a large sale of used books, which will be…
Moorhead Library Announces Spooky Evening Storytime with FM Ballet
Children of all ages are invited to join the Moorhead Public Library for a special…
Outsmart Scammers with the Better Business Bureau in Breckenridge
Don't get scammed! Gary Johnson, Senior Outreach Manager for the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of…
Moving Words Youth and Teen Author Panel
Enjoy a lively discussion with four multi-genre, Minnesota Book Award-winning authors: Shannon Gibney, David LaRochelle,…
Mount Everest Documentary Screenings Scheduled at Mahnomen Library
The Mahnomen Public Library is inviting the community to a series of free screenings of "Sir Edmund Hillary, Everest and…
Excel for Beginners Class Scheduled in Detroit Lakes
The Detroit Lakes Public Library is inviting those interested in learning more about Excel to…
One Book, One Community Events at the Moorhead Public Library
The Moorhead Public Library is proud to be a partner of the One Book, One…
Tickets Now On Sale for Murder Mystery Fundraiser in Moorhead!
Bring your best sleuthing skills to the Moorhead Library for our third annual Murder Mystery…
Introducing the Performers, Authors and Artists of the 2019 Arts and Cultural Heritage Series
This year we are exploring the history and culture of Minnesota through music, history and…
Writing Memory Stories Workshop
72 years after he was born, Wendell Affield discovered who his biological father was and…
Announcing an Appearance by “Virgil Wander” Author Leif Enger
Bestselling author Leif Enger will discuss his latest book “Virgil Wander” which tells the enchanting…
Don’t Miss Musical Impressions: the Art of George Morrison
This one-of-a-kind artistic performance will feature a presentation of 128 images of artist George Morrison’s…
Level Up Your Research Skills with a Genealogy and DNA Testing Workshop
Level up your genealogy research skills and learn about DNA testing. DNA testing using services…
Self Publishing Workshop with Author Ryan Jacobsen
Join award-winning author and publisher Ryan Jacobsen to hear the behind-the-scenes story of how a…
Discover the Nordic Noir Genre with Dr. James Kaplan
Professor James Kaplan will share how Scandinavian crime thrillers offer readers a new way of…
Don’t Miss Music by Mestifonía!
Join us for a performance by Mestifonía, a Minnesota-based band that blends Colombian, Bolivian, and…
Join Us For a Presentation on Women’s Suffrage in Minnesota
We’re celebrating the 100 year anniversary of Minnesota passing the 19th Amendment which gave women…
Presenting This Fall… The Musicians of Polka Sol!
Free Admission! Bus Trip to Camp Ripley and the Charles Lindbergh Museum
Join us for a free bus trip to Camp Ripley and the Charles Lindbergh Museum…
Book Sale at the Detroit Lakes Library Aug. 6 and 7, 2019
The Becker County Friends of the Library has scheduled a large sale of used books…
Support the Audiobook Collection!
Are you hitting the road this summer and listening to audiobooks or eAudiobooks from the…
Join us for a Free Bus Trip to the Theatre L’Homme Dieu!
Join the Barnesville Public Library and the Breckenridge Public Library for a free bus trip…
Panic at the Disco Murder Mystery Planned in Crookston
Join the Crookston Public Library for a murder mystery event set at the House of…
Coming This Summer: Lost in Space Magic Show Featuring Magic Bob
Join us to get “lost in space” with Magic Bob and his assistant the Beautiful…
Music of the Mississippi Harmonica Performances by Everett Smithson Band
Join us for a series of out-of-this-world performances by the Everett Smithson Band. The band…
Don’t Miss a Live Theatre Experience for Kids Ages 3-10
Experience the power of live theatre with a performance of “The Lion & the Mouse”,…
Join the Crookston Library’s Craft Group!
Crafters, sewers, quilters and more are encouraged to join the Crookston Public Library for an…
Attend a Mother’s Day Tea at the Barnesville Library
All children are invited to bring their Mothers, Grandmothers, Aunts, and other special people in…
Breckenridge Library Announces Book Sale May 10-11, 2019
The Friends of the Breckenridge Public Library will be hosting their used book sale on…
Detroit Lakes Library Announces Author Visit Feat. Brian Freeman
The Detroit Lakes Public Library has scheduled an event featuring a presentation, reading and behind-the-scenes…
Book Sale Scheduled at the Moorhead Library April 26-27, 2019
The Moorhead Public Library has scheduled a large sale of used books. The sale is…
“Thank You For Shopping” Author to Visit Detroit Lakes Library
Kristal Leebrick, author of “Thank You For Shopping: The Golden Age of Minnesota Department Stores",…
Picture Book Putt Putt Scheduled at Detroit Lakes Library
Putt-putt over to the Detroit Lakes Public Library to enjoy a game of picture book-themed…
Ballet Storytime Scheduled at Moorhead Library
In partnership with Fargo Moorhead Ballet, the Moorhead Public Library has scheduled a ballet-themed Storytime…
“Foreign Threat” Author to Present at Detroit Lakes Library
Join the Detroit Lakes Library Club for a presentation by Dr. Mitchell Goldstein, author of…
Crookston Library Announces Community Resource Fair
A Community Resource Fair is planned at the Crookston Public Library. Attendees can expect to…
Get Ready for Spring with a Gardening Workshop
Get ready for spring with the help of the Detroit Lakes Public Library at a…
Successful Gardening on the Northern Prairie Featuring Eric Bergeson
Learn how to grow plants in the cold climate of the Northern Prairie from author…
Don’t Miss Haunted Blue, a Poetry Infused Jazz Performance
Join us for a performance by the artists of Haunted Blue, a jazz art song…
Dive into the World of Dr. Seuss with a Magic Show Featuring Magician Robert Halbrook
Dive into the wacky and wonderful world of Dr. Seuss with this performance of magic,…
Blood Pressure Clinic Planned at Crookston Library
A Blood Pressure Clinic facilitated by Polk County Public Health has been scheduled at the…
Book Sale Scheduled at Moorhead Library
The Moorhead Public Library has scheduled a large sale of used books. The sale is…
Moorhead Library Announces Mental Health Workshop with Prairie St. John’s
The Moorhead Public Library will host a workshop dedicated to helping people practice self-care with…
Black History Month Film Series at the Moorhead Library
Throughout the month of February, the Moorhead Public Library will host a series of film…
Crookston Library Announces “Path to Auschwitz” Presentation
Former Crookston teacher Connie Hannesson will present “The Path to Auschwitz” at the Crookston Public…
Try Something New: Blind Date With a Book
In honor of Valentine's Day, consider trying a new book or genre with Blind Date…
Join the Silent Reading Party at the Moorhead Library Jan. 26, 2019
So many books, so little time! Bring a blanket and your favorite toasty drink for…
Crochet and Knitting Classes Offered at Detroit Lakes Library
Did you resolve to pick up a new skill in the new year? Look no…
Detroit Lakes Library Announces An Evening with Paul Schurke, Polar Explorer & Musher
Free admission! Famed musher and Outside Magazine's "Adventurer of the Year" Paul Schurke will visit…
Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange at the Moorhead Library
Get ready for National Puzzle Day (January 29) refresh your selection of puzzles by participating…
Beginning Your Genealogy Research? Let Us Help!
If you resolved to research your family's history this year, the library is the right…
Hawley Library Announces Technology Workshop
Want to learn more about your smartphone, tablet, iPad or computer? The Hawley Public Library…
What to Expect During Tax Season at the Crookston Public Library
Get the lowdown on what to expect during tax season this year! Melissa Weiland, a…
Tickets Now Available for “Death in the Library” Fundraiser
The Friends of the Breckenridge Public Library are pleased to announce that tickets are now…
Ada Library’s Leatherbacks Announce 2019 Selections
The Ada Public Library's book club The Leatherbacks have announced their selected reads for 2019.…
Movie Madness at the Moorhead Library
The Moorhead Public Library is inviting the community to join us for a week-long movie…
Celebrate the Holidays with Your Library!
Grand Reopening and Holiday Open House Planned in Crookston
An Open House to celebrate the completion of a months-long renovation project will be held…
Ada Public Library Announces Holiday Open House
Celebrate the season with holiday open house at the Ada Public Library! Enjoy coffee, treats…
Family Trivia Planned at the Crookston Public Library
The Crookston Public Library is starting a monthly Family Trivia Night! Join us to compete…
Shutterfly Class Offered at the Detroit Lakes Public Library
Photo books are the new way to cherish and preserve your memories. This class will…
Books and Brews Book Club Meeting This Week
Adults are welcome to discuss good books and drink good brew with the Crookston Public…
Puzzle Week at the McIntosh Public Library
The McIntosh Public Library is celebrating National Game and Puzzle Week by encouraging community members…
Veterans Day Event Planned at Crookston Library
The Crookston Public Library will host Jamie and Bill Cassavant for a Veterans Day event…
Moorhead Library Announces “Missoula” Book Discussion
In conjunction with “A Conversation with Jon Krakauer at Concordia College” on November 14, 2018…
Book Sale at the Moorhead Public Library October 12 and 13, 2018
This week a large sale of used books will be held at the Moorhead Library.…
Music of the Scottish Lowlands
Discover the musical heritage of Scotland with famed Celtic musician Laura MacKenzie. She will demonstrate…
Pipekeepers Powwow Drumming and Singing
Learn about traditional Native American Powwow drumming in this unique educational experience for all ages.…
Moving Words: Writers Across Minnesota
Enjoy a lively discussion with four multi-genre, Minnesota Book Award-winning authors: Heid E. Erdrich, Shannon…
Seven Ways to Trick a Troll
In “Seven Ways to Trick a Troll”, author Lise Lunge-Larsen and Kari Vick bring Norwegian…
Join the Breckenridge Library on a Bus Trip to ARTRAGEOUS on April 28, 2018!
Join the Breckenridge Public Library on a bus trip to Fergus Falls’ A Center for…