January Program Guide
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 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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
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
Event Information
Register online at duluthlibrary.org > Events
Main Library
Family Storytime & Play • Birth-PreK + Caregivers
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 kids age 7 and younger 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 library staff can support you to participate fully and comfortably.
Or, scan the QR code: Visit online: duluthlibrary.org
Thank you to the following orgs for making free library programming possible!
Pearl’s Garden Book Launch with Carolyn Olson
Join us at the Main Library to celebrate the release of Pearl’s Garden, by local artist Carolyn Olson! Carolyn will read her new book in a special storytime geared to kids ages PreK to grade 3 and their caregivers.
Duluth Community Garden Program will also share a fun seed activity, along with information on how to get involved with local community gardening opportunities. Copies of Pearl’s Garden will be available for purchase. Although activities are geared to kids and their caregivers, gardeners and picture book enthusiasts of all ages are welcome! No registration needed.
Sat. March 14 2:00-3:30 pm Green
Scan to learn about more author visits this spring!
For ages birth to PreK and caregivers. Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes with your little ones and then get those wiggles out through large and fine motor play. No registration needed. Mondays Gold/Green Storytime: 10:15-10:45 am Play: 10:45-11:30 am
Baby Storytime • Birth to 24 Months + Caregivers
For ages birth to 24 months and caregivers. Join us for songs, stories, and play time with your baby. No registration. Thursdays 10:15-10:45 am Gold
Wiggles for Littles • Birth-PreK + Caregivers
Get those winter wiggles out! Start with stories in the Gold Room then head to the Green Room for movement: running, skipping, throwing, hopping, rolling, climbing, crawling, and dancing. No registration needed. For kids birth-PreK and their caregivers. Sat. March 14 10:15-11:30 am Gold/Green
Mount Royal Branch
Family Storytime • Birth to PreK + Caregivers
For ages birth to PreK and caregivers. Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes with your little ones. No registration needed. Thursdays 10:15-10:45 am Blue
Baby Storytime • Birth to 24 months + Caregivers
For ages birth to 24 months and caregivers. Join us for songs, stories, and play time with your baby. No registration. Mondays 2:30-3:00 pm Tuesdays 10:15-10:45 am Blue
Ojibwe Family Storytime • PreK-Grade 3/All Ages
Join us for a storytime in Anishinaabemowin, led by Michelle Goose. We will share stories, songs, and rhymes in the Ojibwe language. Geared to kids PreK to grade 3 and their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! No registration is needed. Fri. March 13 3:15-3:45 pm Blue
West Duluth Branch
Family Storytime • Birth to PreK + Caregivers
Stop by for stories, songs, and fingerplays for children birth to PreK and their caregivers. No registration. Wednesdays 10:15-10:45 am Evergreen
Baby Storytime • Birth to 24 months + Caregivers
For ages birth to 24 months and caregivers. Join us for songs, stories, and play time with your baby. No registration. Fridays 2:30-3:00 pm Alcove
¡Cuentacuentos! • Grades Birth-PreK + Caregivers
Ven con tu familia a compartir cuentos, rimas y arte en español. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! Para niños 0-5 y su familias. Join us for family fun as we share stories, rhymes and art in Spanish. Geared to ages birth to PreK but all are welcome. No registration needed. Tues. March 24 3:00-3:30 pm Alcove
at the Main Library
For Adults
LGBTQIA2S+ Book Club • Adults
Presented with Wild State Cider! Explore LGBTQIA2S+ stories. For March: MARSHA: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson by Tourmaline. No registration. For adults. Offsite.
Mon. March 9
6:00-7:30 pm
Wild State Cider 2515 W Superior St
Craft and a Movie! Death on the Nile • Adults
For adults. Bring a craft and watch a movie! We’ll watch Death on the Nile, based on the 1937 Agatha Christie novel of the same title. Rated PG-13; viewer discretion is advised.
Tues. March 10
5:30-8:00 pm Green
Northland Garden Talks: Soil Analysis • Adults
Learn about services offered by UMN Extension Services, specifically “Soil Analysis for Gardeners” through the UMN Soil Lab. Register on the library calendar for meeting link. Online only.
Thurs. March 12
6:30-7:30 pm Online
Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club • Adults
Discuss compelling stories within the Sci-Fi and Fantasy genre. New members welcome! March’s selection is speculative Sci-Fi thriller, Tell Me an Ending by Jo Harkin. No registration.
Tues. March 17
6:00-8:00 pm Gold
Learn to Crochet with Creativebug • Adults
Learn how to crochet with instruction from crochet artist Twinkie Chan using Creativebug, a free library resource you can access online with your library card. We will gather in person for this lesson—register to reserve your spot and supplies! For adults. Sat. March 28 11:00 am-2:00 pm Gold
For Kids & Their Caregivers
Play & Learn for Family, Friend, & Neighbor Child Care
Providers • Birth-PreK + Caregivers
For kids birth-preK and their care providers! Join us for a funfilled morning to meet other “FFN” care providers to play and learn with the kids in your care. March’s session will include info from Help Me Grow MN, a state org offering resources on early childhood development, behaviors and emotions, and early childhood screenings. No registration needed.
Wed. March 4 10:15-11:30 am Green
Dance at the Library!
Dance for All with Dance Artist Sophia McLaughlin • All Ages
All are welcome in this contemporary dance class, geared to an intergenerational and interabled audience. The class will focus on moving together to create joyful community. No experience or registration needed-just wear something comfortable!
Tues. March 3 1:00-2:00 pm Green
Minnesota Ballet presents Sleeping Beauty • All Ages
Enjoy a sneak peak of Minnesota Ballet’s upcoming performance of Sleeping Beauty! Dancers will share the story behind the ballet and selections from the show. Children will be invited to learn some moves and dance along too! No registration. For all ages. Sat. March 7 3:00-4:00 pm Green
For Kids
Kids Construction Series • Grades K-7
Do you love to build? DPL hosts a monthly two-part series just for builders! LEGO® Club is all in the name and all about LEGO®. For Builders Club, we will expand building materials to include blocks, tiles, and recyclables. Try each session’s building challenge or freebuild and let your imagination guide you. No registration. Please note, kids 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. LEGO® Club
Tues. March 3 4:00-6:00 pm Green Builders Club
Tues. March 17 4:00-6:00 pm Green
Saturday Morning Art Studio • Grades K-12
Drop in any time for art projects with local artist and teacher, Serenity Kenan. Serenity will provide materials and guidance to learn new skills and create—all you need to bring is your sense of adventure and creativity! We will meet in the Youth Services Area. Sat. March 7, 21 10:00 am-noon Youth Services
Crafting Madness! • Grades K-6
Do you love to craft? Go wild at the library! All supplies provided, along with some project ideas. Or, participants can let their imaginations guide the way. No need to register, but dress for mess. Kids 7 and younger must be accompanied by a caregiver. Thurs. March 19 4:30-6:30 pm Green
Read to a Dog with Cruz! • Grades K-8
Practice reading aloud with the sweetest boy—therapy dog, Cruz! Sign up for a 10-minute reading slot in the Youth Services area when you arrive. Bring a favorite book or borrow one of ours. Sat. March 21 2:00-3:00 pm Youth Services
STEM for Kids Series: Optical Illusions • Grades 2-5
STEM for Kids is a hands-on series focused on learning through discovery and play. This month, we’ll set our sights on optical illusions and conduct various experiments to understand the basics of animated illusions, light reflection, and light refraction. Registration is required. For kids in grades 2-5. Tues. March 24 4:30-5:30 pm Green
For Teens
Paint Your Pet: Pop Art Style • Grade 6-12
Use acrylic paint and paint pens to make a colorful portrait of your pet! No art skills needed—we will walk through each step of the process together. For grades 6-12. Registration required! Thurs. March 12 4:30-6:00 pm Gold
Crafts and Gaming • Grade 6-12
Create and game in the Teen Space! Try a new craft or play Nintendo Switch™️ and board games. No registration needed. Tues. March 17 3:30-5:00 pm Teen Space
Teen Anime and Manga Club • Grade 6-12
Watch anime, try a craft, play games, and hang out with others who love anime and manga. Pizza will be served while it lasts! Meets monthly. No registration needed. For teens in grades 6-12. Thurs. March 26 4:00-6:00 pm Green
Mount Royal Branch
Storytimes
For information regarding Mount Royal Branch storytimes, please refer to page 2 of this guide!
Twin Ports Genealogical Society • Adults
Twin Ports Genealogical Society (TPGS) promotes general interest in genealogy. New members are always welcome!
Mon. March 2
6:00-7:30 pm Blue
Mount Royal Book Club: The Liar’s Dictionary • Adults
Drop in to discuss fiction and nonfiction. March’s selection is The Liar’s Dictionary by Eley Williams. New members welcome!
Wed. March 4 3:00-4:00 pm Blue
Read to a Dog with Dooley • Grades K-8
Dooley is a sweet therapy dog and excellent listener. Readers will sign up for a 10-minute spot with Dooley when they arrive and are welcome to bring or borrow a book to share. For grades K-8.
Wed. March 11 3:00-4:00 pm Blue
Using Free Tech for Archaeology Site ID & Documentation
Archaeology enthusiast Bill Marshall will share expertise in locating prehistoric and fur trade-era sites using publicly available technology and resources. Key topics: LIDAR Imagery, AI, Mobile GPS apps. For adults. No registration.
Mon. March 16 6:30-7:30 pm Blue
Builders Club: Leprechaun Traps • Grades 2-5
For this month’s Builders Club, design and build your own Leprechaun Trap for St. Patrick’s Day. No registration.
Tues. March 17 3:00-4:00 pm Blue
West Duluth Branch
Storytimes
For information regarding West Duluth Branch storytimes, please refer to page 2 of this guide!
Clay Plant Frogs • Grades 6-12
Get ready for West’s community plant swap by making “frogs”— clay circles with holes used to separate plants. Make frogs for your own plants, then make extras for the swap! No registration.
Mon. March 2 3:30-4:30 pm Alcove
Dance for All with Dance Artist Sophia McLaughlin • All Ages
All are welcome in this contemporary dance class, geared to an intergenerational and interabled audience. The class will focus on moving together to create joyful community. No experience or registration needed-just wear something comfortable!
Tues. March 3 3:45-4:45 pm Evergreen
West Duluth Dungeons & Dragons • Grades 4-8
Give D&D a try, with Dungeonmaster guidance and opportunities to be creative and shape the campaign! Registration is required.
Thurs. March 5 4:00-6:00 pm Alcove
Indoor Plant Swap • All Ages
Share houseplant cuttings and babies with fellow plant enthusiasts and take home a new plant or two! Sharing a plant is not required.
Fri. March 6 10:00 am-1:00 pm Evergreen
West Duluth Book Club • Adults • No Registration
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens • Grades 6-12
Meet monthly for guided D&D campaigns at Mount Royal. Registration is required to reserve your spot. Exclusively for teens. Wed. March 18 4:00-6:00 pm Blue
Embroidery 101 • Adults and Youth Grade 7+
No skills or materials needed to start embroidering! Learn more and register (required) on the event calendar at duluthlibrary.org.
Wed. March 18 6:00-7:30 pm Blue
The Skally Line • Ages 12 years and older
The Skally Line brings history to life through story-telling and song. We’ll beguile you with a repertoire of tunes about Minnesota people, places, and events. Travel through time with The Skally Line! Thurs. March 19 3:30-4:30 pm Blue
Crafternoon • PreK-Grade 5
For PreK to grade 5. Drop in and join Mt. Royal staff for a variety of crafts. No experience or registration needed, all supplies provided. Fri. March 20 3:00-4:00 pm Blue
Improving Garden Health with Cover Crops • Adults
Learn how cover crops can improve various aspects of your garden’s health from St Louis County Extension Educator Troy Salzer. Address everything from soil to weeds to disease. No registration. Mon. March 23 6:30-7:30 pm Blue
Stickerpalooza RETURNS • All Ages
Bring your sticker journal and stickers you want to share or trade. The library will also provide journals and open our sticker archives! Tues. March 24 3:00-4:00 pm Blue
Explore Vegan • Adults
Find support, resources, and inspiration for your own unique journey to explore a delicious, plant-based lifestyle. No registration. Fri. March 27 10:30 am-12:00 pm Blue
Pop-Up Mending Clinic • All Ages
Carli of local business CRAVEbyCRV is here to mend! Rips, broken straps, missing buttons, and other small repairs welcome. No alterations. Mending available first come, first served.
Mon. March 9 11:00 am-3:00 pm Alcove
Read to a Dog with Winslow • Grades K-8
Practice reading aloud with therapy dogs who love stories! Readers will sign up for a 5-10-minute reading slot when they arrive. Bring your own book or borrow one from the library. For grades K-8. Fri. March 13 3:15-4:15 am Alcove
Book Bingo: Anime • All Ages
In a twist on the classic game, bingo numbers get replaced with book covers and other images. For March: anime! No registration. Tues. March 17 6:00-7:00 pm Evergreen
Chess Club • All Ages
Those new to chess and seasoned players alike are invited to learn and play with Twin Ports Chess Club. Registration is encouraged. Thurs. March 19 5:00-7:00 pm Evergreen
Carving Your Clan •All Ages
This special workshop blends ceremony, culture and art to deliver a unique hands-on experience. Participants will carve a physical representation of their choosing from stone, while developing an understanding of the Ojibwe world view. Presented by Jeffrey Tibbets, M.Ed., enrolled member of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Registration is required to reserve your spot. Fri. March 20 10:00 am-1:00 pm Evergreen
All are welcome to discuss fiction and nonfiction! If you are interested in joining, just ask for future titles at the front desk. Fri. March 20 3:45-4:45 pm Alcove