Duluth Public Library June Program Guide

June Program Guide Duluth Public Library | June 2025 | volume I X issue VI

Summer Reading Program LEVEL UP at your library and join

the All Ages Summer Reading Program—log minutes along the way to win prizes. Scan the QR code to get started in the Beanstack app!

Friends of the Duluth Public Library

ANNUAL BOOK SALE

Proceeds from the sale make it possible for the library to offer free events to the community. The four day sale takes place at the Main Library, 520 W. Superior Street. Become a member of the Friends and shop a day early.

Monday, June 9 • 10:00 am to 4:30 pm

Members Pre-sale—become a member day of for early entry!

Tuesday, June 10 • 10:00 am to 7:30 pm

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Wednesday, June 11 • 10:00 am to 4:30 pm Thursday, June 12 • 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Bag Sale—enjoy special deals on the sale’s last day!

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Event Information Register online at duluthlibrary.org > Events Or, scan the QR code:

For questions and to register by phone: Main Library: 218-730-4200 Mount Royal Branch: 218-730-4290 West Duluth Branch: 218-730-4280 Please note that all children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

DPL is working to make our programs accessible to all. Please email us at webmail@duluthmn.gov to let us know how our staff can support you to participate fully and comfortably.

All DPL Locations CLOSED Thursday, June 19 • Juneteenth Free library programming is made possible by:

Jane Austen Garden Party

Family Storytime • Birth to Pre-K on break

Family Storytime and Play at the Main Library is on break in early June. We will be back Wed. June 25 with “Family Storytime & Art.”

Wednesdays

Baby Storytime • Birth to 24 Months on break

Baby Storytime at the Main Library is on break; returns July 3.

Thursdays on break Gold

Duluth Huskies Storytime • All Ages

Kick off Summer Reading with the Duluth Huskies at the Main Library! Listen to stories, get players’ autographs, and maybe even sing a round of Take Me Out to the Ballgame. Then, root for your home team as they try to dunk one of our youth librarians in a dunk tank!

Youth tickets to the Books and Baseball game on Sunday, July 20 will be available for youth, ages 5-18, while supplies last. Geared to younger kids, but everyone is welcome to attend this special event.

Fri.

June 6

that we all love Jane Austen and a good garden party! As such, the library will host a Jane Austen-themed garden party at the Duluth Rose Garden (1300 London Road) in honor of her 250th birthday.

Enjoy games, rose tours, Mr. Darcy voting, photo ops, and live readings. Blue Sky Coffee and King of Creams will be selling delicious treats onsite. Bring your bonnet, blanket, and picnic basket to celebrate everything Jane!

Plaza

10:15-11:15 am

STORY AND PLAY AT THE PARK SERIES Storytime: 9:30-10:00 am

Playtime: 10:00-11:30 am

Join us at a different neighborhood park each week for storytime and youth-focused recreation activities with Duluth Parks & Rec! Little Library Go will be present as well, with mobile library services. Storytimes introduce kids to books, rhymes, music, and other early literacy activities! Geared to children ages birth to 5 and caregivers, but all ages are welcome!

Mon. Mon. Mon. Sat. Mon.

June 9 — Memorial Park • 5315 Grand Ave June 16 — Piedmont Park • 2302 W 23rd St June 23 — Lester Park • 61st Ave E & Superior St June 28 — Chester Park • 1800 E Skyline Pkwy June 30 — Wheeler Complex • 3501 Grand Ave

Saturday, June 28 11:00 am-2:00 pm It is a truth universally acknowledged...

on break Green

BOOK CLUBS Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club: Annihilation

Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club meets monthly at Studio Café (102 W Superior St.) to discuss compelling titles within this genre, which features very real, human stories. June’s selection is Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer, a story about the long-abandoned Area X, into which a team of formbidable women adventure. Winner of the Nebula Award.

Thurs. June 12

6:00-7:30 pm

Studio Café

Adventure Book Club Series: Bicycling with Butterflies

Talk books, then head out on a gentle hike led by Parks & Rec. June’s book selection is Bicycling with Butterflies by Sara Dykman. We will meet at Morgan Park, 1242 88th Ave West. Registration is required. To learn more and register, check the library calendar or visit duluthmn.gov/parks.

Friday, June 13

10:00 am-12:00 pm

Morgan Park

FOR YOUTH

FOR ADULTS

Level Up: Map Making! • Grades 4-8

Let your imagination take you on an art adventure and create a one-of-a-kind fantasy map with Linnaea Rose, local artist and instructor at the Duluth Art Institute. All materials provided.

Registration is required. For kids in grades 4-8.

Fri.

June 20

1:00-2:00 pm

Gold

Maker Mondays • Grades K-6

Have fun and stay inspired in your summer art routine with new projects every week at Maker Mondays. Things might get messy, so wear clothes that can get dirty. Check library social media to find out what our project will be each week. Drop by; no registration required. Kids age 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Mondays, June 23-August 4 1:00-3:00 pm Green

BIG Trucks on the Plaza • Grades K-5

There will be a variety of vehicles on the library plaza for everyone to enjoy! Intended for kids birth to grade 5 and their caregivers, but folks of all ages are welcome to interact with the vehicles, take pictures, and talk with the drivers.

Tues. June 24

4:30-6:00 pm

Plaza

Nature Art in the Garden • Grades K-12

Help us beautify our library green space with some garden art!

Participants will use paint and yarn to embellish natural materials, create garden signs, a collaborative sculpture, and mobiles. Bring your imagination and a willingness to get your hands dirty! Meet in the library gardens or Green Room, depending on weather.

Wed. June 25 2:00-4:00 pm Gardens/Green Kid Stuff: The Brodini Comedy Magic Show • Pre-K to Grade 5 Magician Graylyn Morris will raise spirits and test kids’ powers of concentration as he manipulates ropes, scarves, balls, and other props in a perplexing “now you see it, now you don’t” performance!

This program is made possible by the Arrowhead Library System.

Thurs. June 26

1:00-1:40 pm

Plaza

Summer Movies: Luca • Grades K-5

Enjoy the beginning of summer with a viewing of Disney’s Luca and themed crafts. Luca is a coming-of-age story about one boy’s unforgettable summer on the Italian Riviera filled with gelato, pasta, and scooter rides with his newfound best friend. BUT the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: they are actually sea monsters from another world, below the water’s surface. Rated PG; 95 mins.

Fri.

June 27

2:00-4:00 pm Green

Roast This Movie: Ready Player One • Grades 6-12

Celebrate and roast a horribly awesome movie. June’s feature: Ready Player One (2018; PG-13; 140 minutes). Movie theater-style snacks will be served. For grades 6-12.

4:30-7:00 pm

For moms! Would you like to be active, in community with other moms? Join Katie Dague in a Fit 4 Mom workout, 60 minutes of strength, cardio, and core training, all while engaging the kids in their stroller! Children of all ages are welcome, but must stay in their stroller throughout the workout. Registration is required.

Wed. June 4 Wed. June 18

10:00-11:00 am Plaza 10:00-11:00 am Plaza

Master Gardeners Series: Gardening in Containers and Small Spaces

Have you always dreamed of being a gardener but don’t have the space? This month, Allyson Bergman will teach us all about how to utilize small spaces most effectively and create the garden of your dreams. For adults. Register at duluthlibrary.org for Zoom link.

Thurs. June 5

6:00-7:00 pm

Online

Tech Café • Adults

Stop by open hours for tech support with library staff. No appointment necessary; first come, first served. Sessions held in the Partnership Center, on the second floor of the Main Library.

To make the most of your session, please come prepared with the following: a fully charged device, if using your own; passwords; library card; a goal in mind/problem to tackle and a desire to learn!

Wednesdays

2:00-4:00 pm

Partnership Center

Getting Started with the Libby App • Adults

Learn how to unlock your library card’s full potential with Libby, the library reading app from OverDrive! New and advanced users are welcome—we’ll cover everything from logging in to advanced tips. To get the most out of this session, please bring a fully-charged device. Best suited for adults with some technical experience. No registration needed.

Tues. June 17

11:00 am-12:00 pm

Green

Writing Romance with Cassandra Medcalf • Adults

How does a book put butterflies in your stomach? What is it about a book boyfriend that makes you swoon? And how do romance authors get you to fall in love again and again? We will discuss it all with local romance author Cassandra Medcalf. Learn what elements of a story create that magic “happily ever after” feeling, and how to recreate it in your own stories! Best suited to adult writers and writers-to-be. No registration needed.

Tues. June 24

6:00-7:00 pm

Green

Read or listen for free with your library card and Libby!

FOR TWEENS & TEENS Thurs. June 26

Fit 4 Mom Stroller Strides Workout • Adults

Green

Now with a Best-Seller Express Collection Sign in to the Libby app on your device and start reading or listening today. All you need is your library card barcode number. Support available at duluthlibrary.org.

Baby Storytime • Birth to 24 months Join us for a brief storytime, ideal for babies birth age to 24 months, followed by early literacy playtime and socialization.

Tuesdays 10:15-10:45 am Blue Family Storytime • Birth to Kindergarten Join us every Thursday for stories, songs, and fingerplays! These storytimes are for children birth to age 5 and their grown-ups.

Thursdays 10:15-10:45 am Blue Plant & Seed Swap • Adults Join us for a free house plant, seedling, gardening supply, and seed swap! Bring extra cuttings, seedings, or seeds and pick up some new-to-you varieties. A donation is not necessary to attend.

Mon. June 2 5:00-8:00 pm Blue Mt. Royal Book Club: The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters Meet monthly to discuss fiction and non-fiction. New members are always welcome! In the heartbreaking, riveting work of fiction, The Berry Pickers, we follow a Mi’kmaq family travelling to Maine to pick blueberries, when one of their children goes missing.

Wed. June 7 3:00-4:00 pm Blue

Crafternoon • Pre-K to Grade 5 Join Mt. Royal staff for a variety of crafts. No experience necessary.

Supplies are provided. Geared for Pre-K to Grade 5.

Fri. June 6 3:00-4:00 pm Blue Teen Anime & Manga Club at MTR • Grades 6-12 Our club is going on the road with the usual: eating pizza, doing anime crafts, plus watching and talking about anime. Drop in!

Wed. June 11 4:00-6:00 pm Blue

K-9 Storytime with Kallie • Pre-K to Grade 5 Officer Jeremy and explosives detection K-9, Kallie, join us for this special storytime. After stories, Kallie will demonstrate her amazing skills, with plenty of time to ask questions!

2:00-3:00 pm Blue Mon. June 16 Oreo Taste Test Challenge • All Ages Put your taste buds to the test! Sample six unique Oreo flavors and see if you can name them all. Cookies provided while they last!

4:30-5:30 pm Blue Mon. June 16 Dungeons & Dragons for Teens • Grades 6-12 Meet monthly for guided D&D campaigns at Mount Royal!

Registration is required. Just for teens in grades 6-12.

Wed. June 18 4:00-6:00 pm Blue Take Flight! • Grades 2-5 Stop by the Blue Room to create your own paper airplane and see how far you can make it fly! For kids in grades 2-5.

June 20 3:00-4:00 pm Blue Fri. Tape Town • 12 months to 5 years Tape Town is back with games, sensory experiences, dramatic play areas, and more. Bring your favorite toy car or truck or use one of ours to travel along the tape lines! Two sessions. No registration.

Blue Wed. June 25 11:00 am-12:00 pm/2:00-3:00 pm Duluth Huskies Storytime • All Ages Kick off Summer Reading with the Duluth Huskies!

Listen to stories, get players’ autographs, and sing a round of Take Me Out to the Ballgame. Youth tickets to the Books and Baseball game will be available while supplies last. Geared to younger kids but everyone is welcome at this special storytime.

Thurs. June 26 10:15-11:15 am Blue

Kid Stuff: The Brodini Comedy Magician • Pre-K to Grade 5

Magician Graylyn Morris will raise spirits and test kids’ powers of concentration as he manipulates ropes, scarves, balls, and other props in a perplexing “now you see it, now you don’t” performance! This program is made possible by the Arrowhead Library System.

MOUNT ROYAL BRANCH: Fri. June 13 1:00-1:40 pm

Family Storytime • Birth to Kindergarten Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays for children, age birth to kindergarten and their caregivers.

Wednesdays 10:15-10:45 am Alcove Baby Storytime • Birth to 24 months A brief storytime, ideal for babies of birth age to 24 months, followed by early literacy playtime and socialization.

Fridays 2:30-3:00 pm Alcove Teen Advisory Board New Member Info Session • Grades 6-12 Members of the library’s Teen Advisory Board give input on library programs, earn volunteer hours, and connect with peers.

Join us for a TAB meeting and info session to talk with current members and ask questions as you consider joining. Pizza served!

Thurs. June 5 5:30-7:00 pm Evergreen

Read to a Dog! • Grades K-5

Practice reading with service dogs who love stories. Each kid will sign up for a 5-10-minute reading slot when they arrive. Borrow a library book or bring your own; one book per kid. Two sessions.

Mon. June 9 12:00-1:00/3:00-4:00 pm Alcove

WEST DULUTH BRANCH: Thurs. June 26 6:00-6:40 pm Gardener’s Soap • Adults & Teens Grades 6-12 Visit our Apothecary and transform ordinary ingredients into magical soap. Learn more and register on the library events calendar. Registration is required.

Thurs. June 12 4:30-5:30 pm Evergreen Book Bingo: All American • All Ages In a twist on the classic, bingo numbers get replaced with book covers. June’s theme: All American! All ages welcome.

Tues. June 17 6:00-7:00 pm Evergreen West Duluth Book Club • Adults All are welcome to discuss fiction and nonfiction! If you are interested in joining, just ask for future titles at the front desk.

Fri. June 20 3:45-4:45 pm Evergreen Outdoor Family Fun Day! For families with kids of all ages! Join us for sunshine and outdoor games in our backyard. We’ll offer traditional yard games, water games, and sensory bins for the littles. Our neighbors from Fire Station 8 and DPD will also be there to show off their vehicles.

Tues. June 24 2:00-4:00 pm Evergreen Weather reschedule date: Friday, June 27 (same time/location)