February Program Guide Duluth Public Library | February 2024 | volume vIII issue II
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Check out a pass for seven days of free access to all Minnesota state parks and recreation areas. To check out a library park pass, all you need is a DPL library card. Learn more at duluthlibrary.org
Split Rock Lighthouse Two Harbors, MN
520 W. Superior Street 218.730.4200 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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105 Mt. Royal Shopping Circle 218.730.4290 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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5830 Grand Avenue 218.730.4280 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
10:00 am - 5:00 pm 10:00 am - 8:00 pm 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 10:00 am - 8:00 pm 10:00 am - 5:00 pm CLOSED
Event Information For additional information and to register online: www.duluthlibrary.org/programs-events 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. If you do not wish to be photographed, please talk to library staff.
All DPL locations will be closed on these dates: • Monday, February 19 for Presidents’ Day
Free library programming made possible by:
Parents & Young Children Family Story and Playtime • Birth to Kindergarten Join us for this new format for Family Storytimes! Start the morning with a storytime geared for kids ages birth to Kindergarten in the Gold Room from 10:15-10:45. You and your children will have fun while building essential early literacy skills through stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. Afterwards, head to the Green Room for open play (until 11:30 am) that builds both large and fine motor skills and helps get those winter wiggles out. Every Wednesday 10:15 am-11:30 Gold/Green Baby Storytime • Birth to 24 Months Join us for a brief storytime, ideal for babies birth-24 months. Then stay for some early literacy playtime and socialization. Every Thursday 10:15-10:45 am Gold Wiggles for Littles: Story and Playtime • Birth to Kindergarten Come for storytime at 10:15 in the Gold Room and stay for open playtime from 10:45 to noon in the Green Room. There will be activities for ALL kinds of movement– running, skipping, throwing, climbing, crawling, and dancing, to name a few! Sat. February 10 10:15 am-12:00 pm Gold/Green
Child Care and Preschool Registration Night
Cold Front Festival Cold Front with Duluth Parks and Recreation • All Ages Celebrate the best of winter fun at Cold Front, a free, familyfriendly event at Bayfront Festival Park (350 Harbor Drive). Little Library Go! and Library Lynx will be there for the fun. Stop by to say hello and spin the prize wheel! Sat. February 3 12:00-6:00 pm Offsite
Out and About Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club • Adults Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club is getting out! We will gather at The Loch Café (318 N 18th Ave E.) for the next two months. In February, we will discuss Bull by David Elliott. Think you know all about the story of the Minotaur in the Labyrinth? Let’s just say our narrator Poseidon has a few words that might change your mind! Thurs. February 15 6:00-7:00 pm The Loch Café For March, we will discuss John Dies at the End. The important thing is this: the drug is called Soy Sauce and it gives users a window into another dimension. John and I never had the chance to say no. You still do. I’m sorry to have involved you in this, I really am. Thurs. March 21 6:00-7:00 pm The Loch Café
Would you like support in signing your child up for childcare or preschool? We’ve got you covered! We will have various childcare and preschool staff to assist you with your application and answer your questions. Laptops and a scanner will be available for use if you have documents to upload. Tues. February 13 Thurs. February 15
6:30-8:00 pm 6:30-8:00 pm
Green Green
For Tweens & Teens Gaming in the Teen Space • Grades 6-12 Come to the Teen Space for gaming night! We will have the Nintendo Switch, a bunch of board games, and more for you to use. Snacks served while they last. Tues. February 6 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 and manga! Pizza served while it lasts. Exclusively for teens in grades 6–12. Thurs. February 15 Thurs. March 15
4:00-6:00 pm 4:00-6:00 pm
Green Green
Adults
Curious Kids
St. Louis County Master Gardeners Series • Adults Even though there’s snow out there it’s never too early to start thinking about your garden! Come in and learn all that the master gardeners have to offer and get ready to dust off that green thumb. This is an online gathering, meeting via Zoom. Please register to receive the Zoom link. Thurs. February 1 6:00-7:00 pm Gold
Rollercoaster Science • K-5 Let’s build rollercoasters! Kids in grades K – 5, join us at the Main Library to create some of your own marble rollercoasters. How do they work? What keeps the marble coaster track? Learn as you build with this fun STEM program. Tues. February 6 4:30-5:30 pm Green
DIY Oracle Deck • Adults Have you ever wondered what it takes to create an Oracle Deck? Join artists Sarah Brokke and Kyle Elden as they talk about their journey in creating and publishing their Oracle Deck. Sarah and Kyle will talk about how to incorporate your art into a deck and lead an exercise to help you unlock your creative power. Registration required. Tues. February 13 6:00-7:30 pm Gold Watercolor with Lin Rose • Adults “Textures in Watercolor” is a watercolor workshop offered by local artist Linnaea Borealis Rose. All levels are welcome, both beginners with a curiosity for watercolor and practicing artists. Come ready to try some techniques! All supplies provided. Please register to reserve your spot. Geared exlusively to adults. Tues. February 27 5:30-7:30 pm Green
All Ages Fun Mini Golf at the Library! • All Ages Play mini golf in the library with your family and friends! Start at the Youth Services desk and putt your way around the first floor of the library. Pick a treasure from the box when you have completed the 9th and final hole! No need to register for a tee time, just stop by the Youth Services desk for balls and putters. Tues. February 20—Saturday Feb 24 10:00 am-4:00 pm The Lord of the Rings Escape Room • All Ages Gather your band of heroes to work together to find the one true ring and keep it from the clutches of Sauron! Wizards, elves, dwarves, hobbits, and humans are all welcome. Recommended for ages 8 through adult. Space for groups of 2-6 players per time slot. Please check the library events calendar for registration times and to reserve your group’s spot. Multiple dates and times available. Tues. February 20—Saturday Feb 24 various times Gold
Scan the QR code for quick registation to the escape room!
Kids’ Construction Series • Kids & Tweens Do you love to build stuff? In the first session of this monthly series, we will build with LEGO; create from your imagination or take on a challenge. In the second session, we will create with LEGO and beyond, using KEVA Planks, K’nex, Squigz, straw construction toys, popsicle sticks and more! Please note: in March, Builder’s Club will be meeting at a new time. LEGO CLUB Thurs. February 8 Thurs. March 7
4:00-6:00 pm 4:00-6:00 pm
Gold Gold
BUILDER’S CLUB Thurs. February 22 Thurs. March 21
3:00-5:00 pm 4:00-6:00 pm
Green Gold
Wood Dragons Unite! • Kids, Tweens, Teens Happy New Year! 2024 is the year of the wood dragon. Celebrate the Lunar New Year with us during this drop-in crafting session. Crafts will be suitable for kids, tweens, and teens! Sat. February 10 1:00-3:00 pm Gold
Teens & Adults Jason Statham Takes a Vacation • Older Teens & Adults Jason Statham is going on vacation with his entourage! In this role-playing game, you can step into one of the four roles as a member of the entourage and insure that the beloved action hero is having a good time. But beware! Behind every good time, a villain is lurking…There are four roles to fill: Agent, Lawyer, Security Guard, and Tour Guide. When registering, please indicate your top two choices of roles to fill. Groups are welcome, but each player must register individually. Due to the potential graphic nature of the game’s content, this program is open to players 15 and older. Sat. February 17 12:00-2:00 pm Green Sat. February 17 2:00-4:00 pm Green
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‘TINES FOR THE PINES: Making Valentines for Pines Assisted Living Facility Take a moment at the library and make a Valentine for residents of the Pines Assisted Living Facility or someone special in your life. All ages welcome to particpate; all supplies provided. Tuesday, January 29 — Tuesday, February 13 Artist Talk with Sam Zimmerman • All Ages After twenty years working in public education, Zimmerman returned home to Minnesota and rededicated himself to his painting. Zimmerman’s work explores his Ojibwe heritage along with his learnings and experiences in nature. His work preserves shared oral histories, reimagining the symbolism of the clan animals while incorporating the landscape of Lake Superior’s North Shore. Join Zimmerman at Mt. Royal to view his work and hear the artist share about his process and vision. Mon. February 5 5:30-6:30 pm Blue 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 Tuesday 10:15-10:45 am Blue Family Storytime • Birth to Kindergarten Join us every Thursday for stories, songs, and fingerplays! These 30-minute storytimes are for children birth to kindergarten and their grown-ups. Every Thursday 10:15-10:45 am Blue
Mt. Royal Book Club: Still Life • Adults Meet at Mount Royal to discuss fiction and non-fiction titles! February’s title is Still Life by Louise Penny. Inspector Armand Gamache is called to the scene of a suspicious death in a rural village south of Montreal. The locals are certain it’s just a tragic hunting accident, but Gamache smells something afoul. March’s selection will be Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen. Wed. February 7 3:00-4:00 pm Blue Wed. March 6 3:00-4:00 pm Blue Crafternoon • Pre-K to Grade 5 Get crafty at the Mount Royal Branch! Projects change from month to month. No experience necessary and all supplies are provided! Best suited for kids aged Pre-K to grade 5. Fri. February 9 3:00-4:00 pm Blue Twin Ports Genealogical Society • Adults Is exploring local history and genealogy on your list of new hobbies for 2024? Beginners and experienced researchers alike are invited to come in and learn from the experts of the Twin Ports Genealogical Society. This is a hybrid gathering, with the option to meet in person or via Zoom. Registration can be found on the library events calendar and only needed to receive the Zoom link. Mon. February 12 6:00-7:30 pm Blue Pal-entine Get-Together: Paper Quilling • Teens & Adults Gather your pals for a night of crafting! We will first go over and practice the paper quilling technique. Then use your new skills to create your unique tree and decorate to your heart’s desire! All supplies will be provided. Registration is required to reserve your spot. Due to skills necessary to complete this project, this program is open to participants ages 13 and older only. Wed. February 14 5:30-7:30 pm Blue
PLEASE NOTE: The West Duluth Branch will be closed for a refresh of the space Monday, February 5-Friday, February 9.
Most library services and spaces will be unavailable during this time. Three services will remain available: returns of books and other materials; holds pick-ups; Family and Baby Storytimes. Questions? Give us a call! 218-730-4280 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
Book Bingo • All Ages Join us for some family fun! With a twist on classic bingo, the numbers get replaced with book covers. Win cool books just by playing! All ages are welcome. No registration needed. Tues. February 20 6:00-7:00 pm Evergreen
Baby Storytime • Birth to 24 months Join us for a brief storytime ideal for babies 0-24 months, then stay STICKER PALOOZA • All Ages for some early literacy playtime and socialization. Join us for Sticker Palooza at the West Duluth Every Friday 2:30-3:00 pm Alcove Branch! Create your own sticker journal from our collection of stickers. You can decorate one of the Chess Club • All Ages provided journals, or bring something from home. Players of all ages and experience levels are invited! Learn the Have extra stickers laying around the house that basics of chess, then put your knowledge into action! Supplies need a new home? Bring ‘em in and share the wealth! provided but bring your own board if you like. Please register on Thurs. February 29 3:30-4:30 pm the library events calendar to reserve your spot! Thurs. February 15 5:00-7:00 pm Evergreen Duluth Public Library is a taxsupported service of the City of
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