January Program Guide Duluth Public Library | January 2024 | volume vIII issue I
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All DPL locations will be closed on these dates: • New Year’s: Monday, January 1 • MLK Day: Monday, January 15
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Out and About
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. Please note, we will not meet Wednesday, January 3. Every Wednesday 10:15-11:30 am 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. Please note, we will not meet on Thursday, January 4. 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. January 13 10:15am-12:00 pm Gold/Green
Learn About Child Care and Preschool in Duluth
Are you looking for childcare or preschool for your child? Do you have questions about it? We’re bringing in community experts to answer your questions about the different child care Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club • Adults and preschool options in Duluth, how to apply, Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club is getting out! We will gather and how to get help paying for care. The evening will include Q&As at The Lock Café (318 N 18th Ave E.) for the next two months. with a panel of child care providers and presentations from Parent Aware, ISD 709 early childhood programs, and more! Snacks, prize In Janurary, we will discuss Hail Mary by Andy Weir, drawings, and free books also included. Two dates to choose from— a gripping tale of one man’s last ditch attempt to save the program will be the same both nights. planet Earth and its inhabitants. Limited child care will be available for children 15 months and Thurs. January 18 6:00-7:00 pm The Lock Café older. If you would like to utilize childcare, please register on the library events calendar to reserve your spot. If you do not need For February, we will discuss Bull by David Elliott. childcare, there is no need to register. Infants are welcome to stay Think you know all about the story of the Minotaur with their parents during this presentation. in the Labyrinth? Let’s just say our narrator Poseidon Tues. January 16 6:30-8:00 pm Green has a few words that might change your mind! Thurs. January 18 6:30-8:00 pm Green Thurs. February 15 6:00-7:00 pm The Lock Café
Cold Front Festival
Family Fun
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
Family Gaming • All Ages Drop in anytime throughout the day to play games with your family. We will provide a Switch, Wii U, and board games appropriate for a wide range of ages—or you can bring your own! Kids 7 and younger need to be accompanied by an adult. Sat. January 27 10:00 am-4:00 pm Green
For Adults
Bullet Journaling • Adults The library will supply a small journal, markers, pens, stickers, stencils, stamps, templates, and more to get you started on your planner for the new year. In addition to bullet journaling, we will work on other helpful intention-setting tools: vision boards, goal setting, writing prompts, habit tracker. Registration is required. Thurs. January 11 5:30-6:30 pm Gold Whimsical Food Earrings • Adults We will have supplies for everyone to make three pairs: the classic hard-shell taco, cute frosted sugar cookies, and cinnamon rolls. Due to the skills necessary for the project, this class is for adults only. Registration is required. Please note: We will make the earrings in class, but you will need to bake them at home—access to an oven is required. Thurs. January 25 5:30-7:30 pm Green Winter Landscape Guided Painting • Adults Create a lovely painting of a snowy winter night, with step-by-step instructions! All supplies provided. Due to the skills necessary and tools used, this class is for adults only. Registration is required. Tues. January 30 6:00-7:00 pm
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, board games, and more out to use. Snacks served while they last. Tues. January 9 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 will be served while it lasts. Exclusively for teens in grades 6–12. Thurs. January 18 4:00-6:00 pm Green Thurs. February 15 4:00-6:00 pm Green
Curious Kids
Winter Science • K-5 Kids K-5, join us for STEM activities based on our very coldest time of year. We will be making snow slime, going “ice fishing,” and learning about protein molecules. Tues. January 9 4:30-5:30 pm Green 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! LEGO CLUB Thurs. January 4 Thurs. February 8
4:00-6:00 pm 4:00-6:00 pm
Green Gold
BUILDER’S CLUB Wed. January 17 Thurs. February 22
3:00-5:00 pm 3:00-5:00 pm
Green Green
Story Writing for Young Authors • Kids, Tweens, Teens Have you ever wanted to create your own book? Come to this event to learn about what makes a story, practice writing a story, and finally creating your own hardcover book. There will be a brief lesson to teach children about things like plot, characters, and setting. Registration required! Sat. January 13 2:00-4:00 pm Green Lake Superior Zoomobile: Animals of MN and WI • Ages 5-11 Meet some of our local animal neighbors and learn how they adapt to live successfully in this environment. This program will take place on the floor in the Green Room at the library. We will have chairs available but the best experience will be on the ground surrounding the animal pen. Please take this into consideration when thinking about registering for this program. Mon. January 22 1:00-1:30 pm Green Mon. January 22 2:00-2:30 pm Green
National History Day Minnesota:
Research Open House and Project Help Join us for a research open house and get extra help on your History Day project! Meet in the Local History Center on the second floor of the Main Llibrary. No need to register. Assistance available on a first come, first served basis. mnhs.org/historyday • Receive help from a History Day staff member or mentor • Get research help from librarians • Discover new primary and secondary sources • View sample projects Sat. January 20 11:00-3:00 pm Green The Super Mario Bros. Movie + Crafts • Grades 6-12 We will watch the Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023, rated PG, 92 minutes) and work on optional Mario crafts. Snacks will be served. Tues. January 23 4:00-7:00 pm Green
EXPLORE MORE Check out a free day pass to the Lake Superior Zoo with your library card! Give us a call or stop by the library for more information.
Sam Zimmerman Art Exhbibit and Artist Talk • All Ages Stop by the Blue Room to view the artwork of local artist, Sam Zimmerman. Artwork on display Tuesday, January 2 - Monday, February 5 Artist Talk with Zimmerman • Monday, February 5 • 5:30-6:30 pm 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: Firekeeper’s Daughter • Adults Meet at Mount Royal to discuss fiction and non-fiction titles! January’s title is Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley. Born to an Ojibwe father and a white mother, 18-year old Daunis has never felt she belongs to either of her identities. As she struggles to find her place in her community, she dreams of a fresh start at college. When tragedy strikes, Daunis puts her future on hold to uncover the painful secrets hurting both of her communities. February’s title is Still Life by Louise Penny. New members are always welcome! Wed. January 3 3:00-4:00 pm Blue Wed. February 7 3:00-4:00 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 Alcove 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
Minnesota State Parks Library Pass Use your library card to check out a pass for seven days of free access to all Minnesota state parks and recreation areas. Learn more at duluthlibrary.org.
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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. January 19 3:00-4:00 pm
Blue
‘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 Sticker Palooza 3 • All Ages The fun continues with our third Sticker Palooza. If you have stickers you want to share, bring ‘em! You can decorate a journal we provide, or bring something from home (not required). If you have attended previously, bring your sticker book and create new pages! Tues. January 30 3:00-4:00 pm Blue
Chess Club • All Ages Players of all ages and experience levels are invited! The first hour will be spent learning the basics and strategies to win. The second hour will be open play, so you can test the moves out. Supplies provided. Bring your own board if you like! Please register on the library events calendar to reserve your spot! Thurs. January 18 5:00-7:00 pm Evergreen STEM Bots • Elementary-Aged Learn and play with robots! Participants will be introduced to coding with various, easy-to-program robots. These little bots open up the creative side of coding, while promoting problem-solving skills, communication, and teamwork! This program is best to suited to elementary-aged kids. No registration needed. Mon. January 22 3:30-4:30 pm Evergreen
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