March, April, & May 2019 Spring Events Guide

Spring Events Guide Duluth Public Libraries | March - May 2019

Gardening with St. Louis County Master Gardeners Series Pages 6 & 7

Free events for the entire community

Hours & Locations 520 West Superior Street • 218.730.4200

Monday 10:00 am-8:00 pm Tuesday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Wednesday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Thursday 10:00 am-8:00 pm Friday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am-5:00 pm* 105 Mt. Royal Shopping Circle • 218.730.4290

Contents Event Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Hours and Locations . . . . . . . . . . 2 Main Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Babies & Preschoolers . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Kids & Families. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Teens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Adults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Mount Royal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 West Duluth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 One Book Northland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Event Information Events with this icon have limited space and require registration.

Register online: www.duluthlibrary.org/programs-events Or register by phone: Mount Royal Branch events: 218.730.4290 West Duluth Branch events: 218.730.4280 Main Library events: 218.730.4200

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Please note that all children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Monday 10:00 am-8:00 pm Tuesday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Wednesday 10:00 am-8:00 pm Thursday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Friday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Saturday Closed 5830 Grand Avenue • 218.730.4280

Monday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Tuesday 10:00 am-8:00 pm Wednesday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Thursday 10:00 am-8:00 pm Friday 10:00 am-6:00 pm Saturday Closed All DPL locations will be closed on these dates: Friday, May 3 • Spring Staff Development Day Monday, May 27 • Memorial Day *Closed Saturdays May 25 through August 31

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MineCrafternoons Minecraft + Crafternoons = MineCrafternoons. Join us for Minecraft themed paper folding crafts including a Minecraft Chest. Fun for kids and parents!

Sat. March 9 2:00-4:00 pm Green Room

Babies & Preschoolers

Events for the littlest library-goers focus on building a solid reading foundation with songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and learning activities.

Baby & Toddler Storytime, Weekly 20 minutes of simple stories and fingerplays for infants to 3-yearolds, with a grown-up. Meet in the Youth Services area.

Every Wednesday 10:15 am Preschool Storytime, Weekly 30 minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays for 3-to-5-year-olds.

Grown-ups may attend or may treat this as a first independent activity for their preschoolers. Meet in the Youth Services area.

Every Wednesday 11:15 am Squad Car Storytime A Duluth police officer will join us and read stories in the Youth Services area. Held every other week.

Wed. March 13, 27 3:45 pm Wed. April 10, 24 3:45 pm Wed. May 8, 22 3:45 pm Colors of MN with Ryan J. Schroeder Storytime Join author Ryan J. Schroeder as he explores the state of Minnesota and the colors that surround us. *Please note: this is in place of the regular weekly preschool storytime.

Wed. March 27 11:15 am Green Room

Kids & Families

Designed for school-aged kids and their grownups, these events range from arts and crafts to games, movies, learning, and interactive fun.

Children under 8 must be with an adult.

Lake Superior Zoomobile: Endangered Species Join us for a visit from the Lake Superior Zoomobile featuring endangered animals. Registration is required. Two sessions available.

Sat. March 2 1:00-1:45 pm Green Room Sat. March 2 2:00-2:45 pm Green Room

Learn to Code with Ozobots Ozobots are tiny robots that you can code using colored markers. Learn the basics of how they work and how to make them do what you want. For kids in grades 1-5 that have never used Ozobots before. Registration required.

Sat. March 16 11:00 am-noon Green Room Ozobot Challenge Have you used Ozobots before? If you have, then this event is for you! You will be challenged to solve puzzles with your Ozobot. For kids in Grade 1-5 with Ozobot experience.

Registration required.

Sat. March 16 2:00-3:30 pm Green Room Family Gaming Drop in and play games with your family! We will provide a Wii U, Wii, and Board Games appropriate for a wide range of ages or you can bring your own.

Sat. March 23 10:30 am-2:00 pm Green Room Fun & Films Come help us decorate our windows! We’ll make suncatchers and snowflakes while watching the movie Frozen. (Rated PG; 1h 49m) Fun for the whole family!

Sat. March 30 1:00-3:00 pm Green Room One Dog Canoe and More! A Visit with Mary Casanova Mary recounts her journey growing up in a family of ten, struggling with reading, and discovering that books are a window into the world and writing is a way to “have a voice.”

Tue. April 9 10:30-11:30 am Green Room STEAM in your Library Join us as we share many cool toys and creative challenges from our STEAM collection!

Sat. May 4 1:00-3:30 pm Youth Services Mother’s Day Crafts Drop in for a fun afternoon of Mother’s Day crafts!

Sat. May 11 1:00-3:00 pm Gold Room Perler Bead Art Drop in and make your own perler bead creation.

Sat. May 18 2:00-4:00 pm Green Room

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Teens

Games, movies, music, arts and crafts, pizza, books, and more! For teens in grades 6-12.

Teen Scene All teens welcome! Games, movies, crafts, book discussions, and more. Pizza served while supplies last.

Thu. March 7 4:00-6:00 pm Green Room Thu. April 4 4:00-6:00 pm Green Room Thu. May 2 4:00-6:00 pm Green Room Anime & Manga Club All teens welcome! Anime, manga, cosplay, food, and games!

Pizza served while supplies last.

Thu. March 21 4:00-6:00 pm Green Room Thu. April 18 4:00-6:00 pm Green Room Thu. May 16 4:00-6:00 pm Green Room

Free Movie Fridays Popcorn available while supplies last.

Fri. March 8, 15, 22, 29 2:00 pm Fri. April 5, 19, 26 2:00 pm Fri. May 10, 17, 24 2:00 pm

Green Room Green Room Green Room

Book Bingo If you like bingo, you’ll love book bingo! Play to win a gift card to Barnes & Noble.

Mon. March 11 noon-1:00 pm Green Room Mon. April 15 noon-1:00 pm Green Room Mon. May 13 noon-1:00 pm Green Room What’s Changing - the New Federal Income Tax Forms The Tax Cuts and Job Acts – how it will affect your taxes. Join H&R Block for an informational tax talk about the new 1040 federal income tax form.

Thu. March 14 6:00-7:00 pm Green Room

Adults

Discover new information, hobbies, books, movies, music, and more at DPL. Tax Help Volunteers from UMD will be here to help file taxes.

Sat. March 2, 23, 30, April 6 10:15 am-3:30 pm Mon. March 4, 18, 25, April 1 2:00-7:00 pm Twin Ports Genealogical Society TPGS promotes general interest in genealogy, assists in preserving the area’s historical records, and helps individuals with their family research.

Land Records and Then Some Mon. March 4 6:00-7:45 pm Green Room DNA Mini-Workshop Sat. April 6 12:30-3:30 pm Green Room Saving for the Future Mon. May 6 6:00-7:45 pm Gold Room

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DPL Book Group New members are always welcome!

Thu. March 21 6:30 pm Gold Room The Power by Naomi Alderman Thu. April 18 6:30 pm Gold Room Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling Thu. May 16 6:30 pm Gold Room One Hundred Years of Solitude by Garcia Marquez Soapmaking Demo Are you interested in soap making? Local Market Day artisan Lanae Rhoads will demonstrate how to properly handle & store lye, test for trace, add essential oils for fragrance, and follow recipes. Everyone will take home a bar of soap created that day.

Registration is required.

Thu. March 28 5:30-7:00 pm Green Room Make Your Own Natural Cleaning Supplies Local Market Day artisan Lanae Rhoads will walk you through the process of making and sourcing your own natural cleaning supplies. Registration is required.

Thu. April 25 5:30-7:00 pm Green Room Movie: Miss Potter PG 2006 • Drama/Romance • 1h 33m Sat. April 27 10:30 am

Green Room

Main Library - Adults (cont.)

Discover new information, hobbies, books, movies, music, and more at DPL.

Babies & Preschoolers

Events for the littlest library-goers focus on building a solid reading foundation with songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and learning activities.

The Final Stages Four writers and editors will share their experience in critique, editing, rewriting, and rejection. Come hear about this crucial push to the finish line. Presented by Lake Superior Writers.

Sat. April 27 1:00-3:00 pm Green Room Wellness Day Busy schedule? Feeling stressed? Join us for a day of relaxation, including a session on Making Your Own Lipgloss.

Sat. May 4 11:00-2:00 pm Green Room Depression 101: There is Help and Hope Learn about common symptoms, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatments of major depression. Patricia Michals, MS, RN, will lead a discussion with a Q&A session.

Mon. May 6 noon-2:00 pm Green Room Luffarslojd: Scandinavian Wirework with Faith Clover This old craft is part of the tradition of making beautiful and useful objects for everyday use using one’s hands and simple tools.

Everyone will make a basic hook or two to take home. All tools and materials will be provided.

Thu. May 9 1:00-2:30 pm Green Room Grief and Loss: The Impacts of Trauma on Survivors Learn how trauma impacts survivors as they cope with grief and loss that come with traumatic experiences. Psychotherapist and Compassionate Bereavement Care provider Deb Semmelroth will discuss the impact of trauma and interventions that help promote healing.

Thu. May 9 5:30-7:00 pm Green Room Movie: Mother’s Day PG-13 2016 • Drama/Romance • 1h 58m Sat. May 11 11:00 am

Green Room

Sons and Daughters of the Northern Lights The Sutter Brothers—Ross and Bart—will present poetry, music and stories that explore the experience of Scandinavian immigrants, their ancestors, and their descendants.

Sat. May 11 3:30-4:30 pm Green Room

Baby & Preschool Storytime 30 minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays.

Every Thursday 10:15 am Storytime: Colors of MN with Ryan J. Schroeder Join author Ryan J. Schroeder as he explores the state of Minnesota and the colors that surround us. Through a reading of his book, “Colors of Minnesota,” and a discussion as to how he chose which objects to represent which colors, he will entertain and engage children as they learn more about colors and the state of Minnesota. *Please note: this is in place of the regular weekly storytime.

Thu. March 14 10:15 am

Kids & Families

Designed for school-aged kids and their grown-ups, these events range from arts and crafts to games, movies, learning, and interactive fun. Children under 8 must be with an adult.

Crafternoons for Kids Drop in for a fun make-and-take craft project.

No experience or sign-up required!

Thu. March 21 3:00-4:00 pm Read to a Dog Kids are invited to read a story to a good listener with big ears!

These one-on-one read-aloud sessions with a licensed therapy dog are a great way to practice reading in a comfortable, lowstress environment.

Mon. March 18 3:30-4:30 pm Mon. April 22 3:30-4:30 pm Mon. May 13 3:30-4:30 pm One Dog Canoe and More! A Visit with Mary Casanova Mary recounts her journey growing up in a family of ten, struggling with reading, and discovering that books are a window into the world and writing is a way to “have a voice.”

Wed. April 10 1:00-2:00 pm

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Teens

Games, movies, arts and crafts, pizza, books and more! For teens entering grades 6-12.

Mario Kart Racing Start your engines! Mario Kart is coming to the Mt. Royal Branch Library. Whether you are an experienced player looking to win bragging rights or a newbie looking to try the game, any teen interested in a night of Wii U gaming fun is welcome. Snacks provided while supplies last. Dropins welcome. For teens in grades 6-12.

Mon. March 11 6:00-7:30 pm Super Smash Bros-a-thon Super Smash Bros offers an arena for the development and display of electronic fighting prowess. Champions will rise.

Contenders will admit defeat. Those poor controller buttons will be mashed…for teens in grades 6-12.

Mon. March 25 6:00-7:30 pm

Gardening Series Get excited about gardening with the St. Louis County Master Gardeners!

Let’s Get Gardening - Prepare to garden with vegetables and flowers. Presented by Master Gardener Emily Ford, Head Gardener of Glensheen.

Mon. April 8 6:00-7:00 pm Container Gardening and Raised Beds Mon. May 13 6:00-7:00 pm Sons and Daughters of the Northern Lights The Sutter Brothers—Ross and Bart—will present poetry, music and stories that explore the experience of Scandinavian immigrants, their ancestors, and their descendants.

Mon. May 6 3:30-4:30 pm Depression 101: There is Help and Hope Using the DVD series “Understanding Depression: Hope Through Treatment”, this event will outline the common symptoms, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatments of major depression. Patricia Michals, MS, RN, will lead a discussion with a Q & A session.

Tue. May 8 1:00-2:00 pm Wed. May 9 6:00-7:00 pm

Adults

Discover new information, hobbies, books, movies, music, and more.

Health Benefits of a Whole-Foods Plant-Based Diet Dr. Jason Buffington, a family practice physician with Essentia, recommends a whole-foods plant-based diet for many of his patients. Find out why, and how you too can benefit from eating this way.

Mon. March 4 6:30-7:30 pm Vegan Cookbook Club Share great recipes and meet new friends! Bring one or more vegan cookbooks from the DPL collection, or recipes from the books that you’ve tried or want to try.

Thu. March 7 11:30 am Thu. April 4 11:30 am Thu. May 2 11:30 am

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Essential Oils for Beginners Are you interested in essential oils, but don’t know where to start? Local Market Day artisan Lanae Rhoads will teach about their many health benefits and how to safely use them. Everyone will leave with a small bottle of essential oil.

Registration is required.

Wed. April 24 6:00-7:30 pm Make Your Own Lip Balm Get your lips ready for summer by learning how to make your own lip balm! Local Market Day artisan Lanae Rhoads will take you through the steps and you’ll leave with tubes of your very creation made with a recipe using 100% natural ingredients. Registration is required.

Tue. May 21 3:00-5:00 pm Luffarslojd: Scandinavian Wirework with Faith Clover This old craft is part of the tradition of making beautiful and useful objects for everyday use using one’s hands and simple tools. Everyone will make a basic hook or two to take home. All tools and materials will be provided.

Wed. May 22 3:30-5:00 pm

Adults

Discover new information, hobbies, books, movies, music, and more.

Babies & Preschoolers

Events for the littlest library-goers focus on building a solid reading foundation with songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and learning activities.

Preschool Storytime, Weekly 30 minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays for preschoolers.

Every Wednesday 10:30 am

Kids & Families

Designed for school-aged kids and families, these events offer a variety of interactive fun. Children under 8 must be with an adult.

Read to a Dog Kids are invited to read a story to a good listener with big ears! These one-on-one read-aloud sessions with a licensed therapy dog are a great way to practice reading in a comfortable, low-stress environment.

Wed. April 3 3:30-4:30 pm One Dog Canoe and More! A Visit with Mary Casanova A lively, interactive program with author Mary Casanova.

Mary recounts her journey growing up in a family of ten, struggling with reading, and discovering that books are a window into the world and writing is a way to “have a voice.”

Tue. April 9 6:00-7:00 pm

Essential Oils for Beginners Interested in essential oils, but don’t know where to start?

Get the basics from local Market Day artisan Lanae Rhoads.

From peppermint to lavender, to lemon and tea tree, learn about their many health benefits and how to safely use them. Everyone will leave with a small bottle of essential oil.

Registration is required.

Thu. March 7 6:00-7:30 pm West Duluth Book Club New members are always welcome!

Mon. March 18 3:00-4:00 pm Mon. April 25 3:00-4:00 pm Mon. May 20 3:00-4:00 pm How to Blend Essential Oils Essential oils can enhance many areas of life. They can be used for immune support, relaxation, stress, emotional balance, skin care, respiratory health, cleaning, and even muscle tension and pain. Local Market Day artisan Lanae Rhoads will show you how to blend essential oils with one another to make scent blends, health-boosting blends, and home cleaning blends. Registration is required.

Thu. March 21 6:00-7:30 pm Sons and Daughters of the Northern Lights The Sutter Brothers—Ross and Bart—will present poetry, music and stories that explore the experience of Scandinavian immigrants, their ancestors, and their descendants.

Tue. April 30 3:30-4:30 pm Gardening Series Get excited about gardening with the St. Louis County Master Gardeners!

Let’s Get Gardening - Prepare to garden with vegetables and flowers. Presented by Master Gardener Emily Ford, Head Gardener of Glensheen.

Thu. April 11 6:00-7:00 pm Container Gardening and Raised Beds Thu. May 13 6:00-7:00 pm 7

Teen Scene: Harry Potter Trivia Teen Scene with a twist! Test your knowledge of all things Hogwarts during our Harry Potter Trivia Night! For teens in grades 6-12.

Thu. April 4 4:00-6:00 pm Main-Green Room Harry Potter Crafts for Kids Join us in celebrating all things Harry Potter! Make Harry Potter buttons and key chains. Stop by the Youth Services desk to complete the Harry Potter scavenger hunt for a prize!

Sat. April 6 10 am-1:00 pm Main-Youth Services Movie: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them PG-13 2016 • Fantasy/Adventure • 2h 13m Tue. April 9 2:00 pm Mt. Royal Blue Room Hogwarts Express All aboard for free Harry Potter activities from Kings Cross Station, platform 9 ¾, (The Lake Superior Railroad Museum - 506 W. Michigan St.) to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (The Bookstore at Fitger’s - 600 E. Superior St.) and back again, taking The Hogwarts Express train. Follow the yellow line to the train museum for activities beginning at 2:00. Hogwarts express leaves Platform 9 ¾ at 2:30 and 3:30. Activities at the platform and Hogwarts for all ages.

Free train rides are limited to first come first serve.

Fri. April 12 2:00-5:00 pm Depot/Fitger’s Interactive Viewing: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Potterheads won’t want to miss this interactive movie party!

All ages are invited to view Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in a fun and engaging way. Registered guests will receive a movie kit with a script and props and treats. We’ll cast spells, eat jelly beans, fly paper airplanes, yell funny

phrases to the screen, and much more! Registration is required. Sign up at duluthlibrary.org Sat. April 13 1:00-4:00 pm Main-Green Room Hogwarts Presents: Crafts for Young Witches and Wizards Join us for a fun afternoon of crafts suggested by students of Hogwarts!

Sat. April 20 11am-1:00 pm Main-Green Room Movie: Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald PG-13 2018 • Drama/Fantasy • 2h 13m Fri. April 26 2:00 pm Main-Green Room Harry Potter Trivia Finale Look for Harry Potter trivia events around the Northland in April with the finale at the Spirit of the North Theater at Fitgers. More details in the One Book Events Guide.

Sat. April 27 6:30-8:00 pm Fitger’s Harry Potter Escape Room Do Muggles have what it takes to decipher the clues and break out of our Harry Potter themed Escape Room? Sign up for one of our 30 minute sessions to see if you’re up to the challenge! Must be on time! For all ages. Registration is required. Sign up at duluthlibrary.org Sat. April 27 10 am-4:00 pm Main-Gold Room Mon. April 29 2 pm-7:30 pm Main-Gold Room Tue. April 30 11 am-3:00 pm Main-Gold Room

For a complete listing of all area events, look for the One Book Northland Event Guide this spring!

One Book Northland 2019 partners include the Cloquet, Duluth, Superior, and Two Harbors Public Libraries, Barnes & Noble, The Bookstore at Fitger’s, and Zenith Bookstore.

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Warner Bros. Entertainment and J.K. Rowling are not responsible for any of these events.