Duluth Public Library Summer Program Guide 2023 by Duluth Public Library

Duluth Public Library | June - August 2023 Summer Event Guide SUMMER READING FIND YOUR VOICE at your library! Download the Beanstack app and log your summer reading minutes!Adults

Event Information

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:

Monday, June 19 • Juneteenth

Tuesday, July 4 • Independence Day

Monday, September 4 • Labor Day

*Closed Saturdays May 27 - September 2

Free library programming made possible by:

Scan the QR code for quick event registration!

Minnesota State Parks Library Pass

Did you know you can 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!

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NEW THIS SUMMER

Check out a Community Access Pass to the Lake Superior Zoo with your library card!

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Little Library Go is coming to you!

Be on the lookout for Little Library Go, our big orange library van. We’ll be rolling up to community events all summer long so stop by to say hello! Depending on the event, you will have the chance to sign up for a library card, check books out, or pick out a free kids’ book from the little free library cart. You can find us at the following events:

• Story and Play in the Parks

Mondays and Saturdays • See page 4 for details

• Farmer’s Markets @ Harrison Park

Every other Thursday, June 15 to Sept. 28 from 3-6pm

• Duluth NAACP Juneteenth Celebration

Sunday, June 18 12-5pm

Central Hillside Community Center, 12 E. 4th St.

• Lincoln Park Children and Family Collaboration, Meet in the Park Event

Sunday, July 16 12pm-4pm

• Unity in the Community @ Bayfront Park

Monday, August 21 4-7pm

• Duluth-Superior Pride @ Bayfront Park

Saturday, September 2

MAKE YOUR PRIDE

DRAG QUEEN STORYTIME

Saturday, June 3 • 10:00-11:30 am

Get ready for the Duluth-Superior Pride Festival 2023 at the Main Library! This is an open craft session with supplies to make earrings, bracelets, and even tutus; while supplies last. This event is for all ages and is self-directed. Parents and caregivers should plan to assist children who are crafting. Thurs. August 31 1:00-5:00 pm Green Room

Celebrate self-expression, dress-up, and gender fluidity through stories, rhymes, music and movement with a drag performer from our own community! This is a safe, positive, and encouraging space for children and caregivers to express themselves in a kind environment. The drag performer is from Zenith City Horror, a local queer entertainment company that specializes in producing drag shows, theatrical performances, and other events that support and inspire all the weirdos in our community, creating a safe space for all.

Fri. September 1 10:15-10:45 am Green Room

Saturday, September 2

Bayfront Park, Duluth

ADVENTURE BOOK CLUB

LESTER PARK

The Wolf’s Trail: An Ojibwe Story, Told by Wolves by Thomas D. Peacock

THURSDAY, JULY 13 | 10AM - 12PM

H is for Hawk by Helen MacDonald THURSDAY, AUGUST 10 | 10AM - 12PM

by Natalie Warren

THURSDAY, SEPT 14 | 10AM - 12PM

ENGER PARK

in partnership

Join us for a book discussion in one of Duluth’s beautiful parks, followed by a low-impact, optional hike. Learn more on page

Presented

by:

CHESTER PARK

Hudson Bay Bound: Two Women, One Dog, Two Thousand Miles to the Arctic

DPL CELEBRATES PRIDE

Find us at Duluth-Superior Pride!

Storytimes

Family Storytime, Weekly

520 West Superior Street • 218.730.4200

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

Story & Play in the Park

Join us at a different neighborhood park each week for family storytime at 9:30 am followed by free activities and recreation from Duluth Parks and Recreation. Storytimes introduce children to books, rhymes, music, and other fun activities that promote early literacy skills!

Look for Little Library Go!

Little Library Go will be there to provide a selection of books for checkout, free books from the Big Red Bookshelf, library card sign-up, and more. Activities are geared to children ages birth to 5 but all ages are welcome.

Mon. June 12 Riverside Park • 55 Cato St.

Sat. June 24 Chester Park • 1800 E. Skyline Pkwy.

Mon. June 26 Blackmer Park • 8301 Beverly St.

Mon. July 10 Hillside Sport Court • 408 E. 8th St.

Mon. July 17 Lester Park • 61st Ave. E. & Superior St.

Mon. July 24 Memorial Park • 5315 Grand Ave.)

Sat. July 29 Duluth Heights Park • 33 W. MulberrySt.

Mon. July 31 Washington Square • 4131 E. Superior St.

Mon. August 7 Enger Park • 16th Ave. W. & Skyline Pkwy.

Sat. August 12 Merrit Park • 4017 W. 7th St.

Mon. August 14 Portland Square • 1016 E. 5th St

Join us on the library plaza for outdoor storytimes! Geared for birth to pre-school age kids, we will share books, songs, and fingerplays. The focus will be on having fun and sharing the joy of learning essential early literacy skills.

Every Wednesday 10:15 am Library Plaza

Musical Storytime

Join us for special storytimes featuring musical guests! Children will enjoy plenty of dancing, singing, and early literacy fun as these storytimes are hosted by musical friends of the library. *Please note: these are in place of weekly storytimes.

Musical Story Hour with Music Together in the Valley

Wed. August 16 10:15-11:00 am Green Room

Musical Storytime with Robi Meyerson

Wed. August 2 10:15-10:45 am Green Room

Brag ith the Duluth Huskies

Drag Queen Storytime

Join us for stories read by Huskies players, autographs from the team, a chance to meet Harley Huskie and the Library Lynx, and to sign up for the Summer Reading Program! Youth under 18 who signs up will receive one free ticket to the Huskie’s Books and Baseball game on Sunday, July 16th.

Celebrate self-expression, dress-up, and gender fluidity through stories, rhymes, music and movement with a drag performer from our own community! This is a safe, positive, and encouraging space for children and caregivers to express themselves in a supportive environment. The drag performer is from Zenith City Horror, a local queer entertainment company that specializes in producing drag shows, theatrical performances, and community events that inspire and create safe space for all. All ages welcome!

Fri. September 1 10:15-10:45 am Green Room

Early learning made simple with the Ready 5. School readiness begins at birth.

Talk it out with Talk-osaurus!

Sing all about with Sing-horse!

Write away with Write-oceros!

Play all day with Play-typus!

Read your way with Read Squirrel!

Learn more at everychildreadyduluth.org

Kids & Families

Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope on the Library Plaza

Join us on the library plaza for Kaleidoscope’s 44th season! These 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 interpretetation will be provided for afternoon performances.

Tuesday, July 11

10:30 am & 1:30 pm

The Dollipops

The Dollipops Dolli and Pop are sisters who have traveled all the way from Sweet Tart City to bring you on a magical and musical road trip that is sure to get kids (and their parents!) moving, grooving, and making memories. The Dollipops’ repertoire ranges from classic beach tunes to current Hollywood and pop hits!

Tuesday, July 18 10:30 am & 1:30 pm

Brodini

Brodini Join us for a high-energy interactive comedy and magic show with Brodini! Known as Wizzo the Wizard as a kid, Brodini loved Harry Houdini and taught himself magic by reading books. Come ready to participate!

Tuesday, July 25 10:30 am & 1:30 pm

The Circus Science Spectacular!

The Circus Science Spectacular! Presenting science lessons, circus style! Learn about concepts like Forces and Motion, Simple Machines, Matter, Air Power, Chemical Reactions and more. Audiences of all ages alternate between laughter and amazement as science and circus combine.

LEGACY Event: Chione Woodwind Quintet

Join us for Story Time with Chione, featuring a brand new musical story based on Twin Cities author Ka Vang’s Shoua and the Northern Lights Dragon

Hear this story set to beautiful and evocative music composed by fellow Minnesotan Jocelyn Hagen! The program is 45 minutes and is for all ages. This program, sponsored by Arrowhead Library System, was funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (ACFH).

Fri. June 2 10:00-10:45 am Superior Street Lobby

LEGACY Event:

CLIMB Theatre Presents “The Ant & The Grasshopper”

In this continuation of Aesop’s Fable, The Ant and the Grasshopper, two friends compete together to find their voices, however hard-working Ant and playful Grasshopper are having trouble finding their harmony. The program is 35 minutes long and is geared towards kids up to 10 years old and their families. This program, sponsored by Arrowhead Library System, was funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (ACFH).

Thurs. June 15 10:00-10:45 am Library Plaza

Library Stuffed Animal Adoption Day

The library has been the home for a large collection of stuffed animals for a long time. Now, they need a new home and new people to take care of them. So, we’re asking YOU to adopt one of our stuffies and bring them home to take care of. Kids are welcome to come to the Gold Room at the library to find the perfect stuffed animal to bring home and call their own. Each animal or character is one of a kind. Creatures available for adoption range in size from small to very large so be prepared to help your child make the right decision for your family and home. Stuffed animals available while they last. One adoption per child.

Fri. June 23 11:00 am-2:00 pm Gold Room

Roadtrip this summer?

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!

Main - All Ages Fun

FIND YOUR VOICE!

SUMMER READING PROGRAM • All Ages

Readers of all ages, it’s time to gear up for summer reading! Stop by any of the three branches to pick up your time tracker and learn how to join Beanstack to track your reading time. Reading can look a lot of different ways—whether you’re reading aloud, being read to, listening to an audiobook, or reading on a device, it all counts towards your minutes. Log those minutes and complete challenges to be eligible for some great prizes! Participants under the age of 18 who log 20 hours of reading get to choose a free book from the book cart. This year’s Summer Reading Program is Find Your Voice. Be on the lookout for themed activities throughout the summer!

City Sounds: Concerts on the Plaza

Join us on the Library Plaza for the sound of big bands, rain or shine! Seating provided.

Blue Water Big Band

Thurs. June 15 6:00-7:30 pm

The Windjammers

Thurs. July 6 6:00-7:30 pm

Duluth Symphonic Winds Community Band

Thurs. July 20 6:00-7:30 pm

North Shore Big Band

Thurs. Aug. 3 6:00-7:30 pm

Big Time Jazz Orchestra

Thurs. Aug. 10 6:00-7:30 pm

Friday Morning Movies at the Main Library!

Join us most Fridays this summer for free movies in the Green Room! Movies are family-friendly and will start at 10:30 am.

Fri. June 23 Sing

Fri. June 30 Coco

Fri. July 7 Wonder

Fri. July 14 Luca

Fri. July 21 How to Train Your Dragon

Fri. July 28 Minions: Rise of Gru

Fri. Aug. 4 Spider-man: Into the Spiderverse

Fri. Aug. 11 The B.F.G.

Fri. Aug. 18 Lightyear

MAKE YOUR PRIDE

Thurs. August 31 1:00-5:00 pm Green Room

Kids, Tweens, Teens

FIND YOUR VOICE: Maker Mondays for Kids, Tweens, & Teens

Every Monday, starting June 26, we’ll have a new maker program to keep you inspired and having fun throughout the summer. These projects will often get pretty messy, so wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint and other materials on. This program will be from 2:00-4:00 pm, in the Green Room or on the Library Plaza, if weather permits! Some of the activities planned include solar printed flags, Sharpie marker tiedye, perler bead art, and builder’s workshops. If it’s Monday, we’ll be here, so drop by for new projects every week!

Mondays 2:00-4:00 pm Plaza/Green

NASA Inspires Futures for Tomorrow’s Youth (NIFTY) Series

This STEM programming series features space science activities for youth ages 9-14 to engage in STEM studies and NASA career pathways. Registration is required.

Wed. July 12 3:00-4:00 pm Parachutes

Wed. July 26 3:00-4:00 pm Building Rockets

Wed. Aug. 9 3:00-4:00 pm Craters or Volcanoes?

Wed. Aug. 23 3:00-4:00 pm Life Cycle of a Star

LEGO® CLUB

Come join us for some fun with LEGO®! Take on a building challenge or two, or just let your imagination guide your creations!

Fri. July 14 1:30-2:30 pm Gold Room

Fri. July 28 1:30-2:30 pm Gold Room

Fri. Aug. 18 1:30-2:30 pm Gold Room

Plant Magic for Kids, Tweens, & Teens!

Did you know that many of the plants we call “weeds” that grow in lawns have “magical” healing powers? Get to know some common plants and the ways that they have been used as medicines since time immemorial, and gain an appreciation of the gifts that nature provides that are all around us! Participants will make a healing lip balm, taste test and create their own herbal elixir, and do some nature-crafting.

Wed. July 19 3:00-4:00 pm Green Room

Tweens & Teens

FIND YOUR VOICE: Chalk-Up the Library Plaza

Young artists needed to help create a vibrant, fun space for all the library’s outdoor events this summer! We will be Finding Our Voices using chalk paint to beautify our plaza stage area. This is a three-day program and registration is required!

Mon. June 5 4:00-5:00 pm Library Plaza

Tues. June 6 3:30-6:00 pm Library Plaza

Fri. June 9 11:00 am-2:00 pm Library Plaza

Tweens & Teens Cont’d

FIND YOUR VOICE: ‘Zines by Teens!

“Find Your Voice” this summer by creating your very own zine! Do you have a passion for a band, a book, dogs, or things you find on the sidewalk each day? Turn your idea or interest into a zine! There are three sessions for you to come to and complete your project—come to as many as you like. All you need to bring is your creativity and we will provide the rest! Snacks will be provided.

Tues. August 15 1:00-2:30 pm Green Room

Tues. August 22 1:00-2:30 pm Green Room

Tues. August 29

1:00-2:30 pm Green Room

Teen Anime and Manga Club • Teens

Meet fellow fans of Anime & Manga to hang out and watch anime on the big screen. Drawing and crafts will be available. Pizza served while it lasts. For summer, each month will have a fun activity: June-Candy Tapeball; July-Cosplay Show; AugustWaterballons on the Plaza. Exclusively for teens in grades 6–12.

Thurs. June 29 4:00-6:00 pm Green Room

Thurs. July 20 4:00-6:00 pm Green Room

Thurs. August 24 4:00-6:00 pm Library Plaza

Interactive Movie for Teens: The Princess Bride

Bring your friends to watch an interactive showing of The Princess Bride (Rated PG, 138 minutes). You will receive a bag of props and a script to follow as you watch the movie. Have fun as you respond to the movie characters and become part of the movie experience. A movie that you are expected to NOT be quiet for! Snacks will be provided while they last. Exclusively geared for grades 6-12. This event is planned by our Teen Advisory Board!

Thurs. August 18 6:00-8:00 pm Green Room

Adults

Master Gardeners: All about Veggies

Bailey Olson will be teaching us about growing, sowing, and harvesting those great eats from the garden. This will be the last meeting before a break in July and August. Registration is required only for virtual attendance.

Thurs. June 1 6:00-7:00 pm Gold Room

Thurs. June 1 6:00-7:00 pm Online

Loon Lessons:

Uncommon Encounters with the Great Northern Diver

Adults Cont’d

FIND YOUR VOICE:

Adult Artist Summer Camp Series

This camp is for adults who want to get creative and commit to a summer-long practice! Meet other crafty folks and take on a new art project at each class. Art supplies will be provided at the first meeting. Registration is required to reserve your space!

Introduction & Sketchbook Journaling

Tues. June 6 6:00-7:30 pm Library Plaza

Zines

Thurs. June 22 6:00-7:00 pm Gold Room

Colored Pencils

Thurs. June 29 6:00-7:00 pm Library Plaza

Maps & Books Upcycling

Tues. July 18 6:00-7:00 pm Green Room

Watercolor Foods

Tues. Aug. 1 6:00-7:00 pm Green Room

Collage

Tues. Aug. 15 6:00-7:00 pm Green Room

Stamping

Thurs. Aug. 24 6:00-7:00 pm Green Room

Virtual Book Club

Join fellow book lovers from the comfort of home to discuss a wide variety of titles. Hosted by our fabulous Adult Services staff! Zoom link will be provided with registration.

Wed. June 7 6:30-7:30 pm Online

Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender

Wed. July 5 6:30-7:30 pm Online

Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel

Wed. August 2 6:30-7:30 pm Online

The Storied Life of A.J. Fickry by Gabrielle Zevin

Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club

Dive into the science fiction and fantasy genre with this book club!

Tues. June 13 6:00-7:00 pm Library Plaza

The Eyre Affair, by Jasper Fforde

Tues. July 11 6:00-7:00 pm Green Room

The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, by Stuart Turton

Thurs. Aug. 17 6:00-7:00 pm Library Plaza

Legends & Lattes, by Travis Baldree

Book Club in a Bar

Join fellow foodies and book lovers at local establishments to dig into a delicious meal and even more delicious book talk! Registration is required for our most popular book club.

Tues. June 20 6:00-7:00 pm Silos

On Juneteenth by Annette Gordon-Reed

Dr. Paruk

Come hear Dr. James D. Paruk, a professor of biology at St. Joseph’s College in Maine share his expertise on our beloved state bird, the Common Loon. Dr. Paruk will share from his most recent publication, Loon Lessons: Uncommon Encounters with the Great Northern Diver.

Thurs. June 8 6:00-7:00 pm Library Plaza

Thurs. July 13 6:00-7:00 pm Mexico Lindo

The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee

Tues. August 22 6:00-7:00 pm At Sara’s Table Night Shift by Alex Finlay

Kids & Families

Read-to-a-Dog • Kids, Tweens

105 Mt. Royal Shopping Circle • 218.730.4290

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