September Program Guide Duluth Public Library

September Program Guide Duluth Public Library | September 2026 | volume x I

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Main Library

Mount Royal

520 W. Superior St. 218-730-4200

105 Mt. Royal Shopping Cir.

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 *after Labor Day weekend

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

duluthlibrary.org

218-730-4290

West Duluth 5830 Grand Ave. 218-730-4280

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

Storytimes Family Storytime & Discovery

What will your child discover at the library? Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and movement together to build early learning, listening, and social skills. Then, continue learning through explorative play that builds early STEAM skills, creativity, and curiosity. Geared to children ages birth to PreK and their caregivers but older sibling are welcome! No registration.

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

Main Library September 14, 21, 28 Storytime: 10:15-10:45 am

Gold/Green Rooms Discovery: 10:45-11:30 am

Family Storytime

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and movement together to build early learning, listening, and social skills. For children ages birth to PreK and their caregivers. No registration.

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.

Thank you to the following orgs for making free library programming possible!

West Duluth Wednesdays 10:15-10:45 am Mount Royal Thursdays 10:15-10:45 am

Evergreen Blue Room

Baby Storytime

Enjoy songs, rhymes, and simple stories followed by time for babies and caregivers to play and socialize. For children ages birth to 24 months and their caregivers. No registration.

Mount Royal Mondays Tuesdays Main Library Thursdays West Duluth Fridays

2:30-3:00 pm 10:15-10:45 am

Blue Room Blue Room

10:15-10:45 am

Gold Room

2:30-3:00 pm

Alcove

Drag Queen Storytime

All library locations CLOSED Monday, September 7 for Labor Day

For kids and their caregivers. Celebrate self-expression, dress up, and gender fun through stories, rhymes, music and movement with a drag performer from our community. This will be a safe, positive, and encouraging space for children and caregivers to express themselves. ASL interpretation will be provided for this storytime. Presented as a part of DuluthSuperior Pride Festival 2026. No registration is needed.

Taking Good Care

Our performer is from Zenith City Horror, a local queer entertainment company specializing in drag shows, theatrical Taking Care in a Climage Change World • All Ages performances, and other events that support and inspire all Climate change is on a lot of our minds and with it come the weirdos in our community, creating a safe space for all. questions, anxiety, and feelings of grief. The recently formed 10:15-11:00 am Green Duluth Citizens’ Climate Commission will facilitate a conversation Fri. September 4 about taking care of ourselves and others during tough times.

Tues. September 15

1:00-2:00 pm

Green

Main Library For Kids and Their Caregivers

For Adults

Kids Construction Series • Grades K-7

LGBTQIA2S+ Book Club • Adults

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 free-build and let your imagination guide you. No registration.

LEGO® Club Tues. September 15 Builders Club Tues. September 29

4:00-6:00 pm

Green

4:00-6:00 pm

Green

Read to a Dog with Cruz • Grades K-8

Practice reading aloud with the best listener and sweetest pup, Cruz. Sign up for a reading spot in the Youth Services area when you arrive. Bring a favorite book of yours or borrow one of ours.

Sat. September 19

2:00-3:00 pm

Youth Services

STEM for Kids: Marshmallow Catapults • Grades 2-5

STEM for Kids is a fun, hands-on series focused on learning through discovery and play. This month, learn about historic and modern catapult styles. Then, design, build, and modify your own catapult for precision and accuracy. Registration required.

Tues. September 22

4:30-5:30 pm

Green

Storytelling through Art and Music “My Life, My Quit” Art Exhibition and Opening Reception

Youth Against Kommerical Tobacco (YAK) is a local youth-led group that works to raise awareness around the negative effects that commercial tobacco has on physical and mental health, social life, relationships, and the environment. The group educates and shares resources on how to quit commercial tobacco.

Members of YAK have created paintings to share more about their experiences with the community. The art works will be on display at the Main Library, on the second floor exhibition wall.

Opening Reception Tues. September 1 5:00-7:00 pm Art Exhibit on Display • Second Floor Tues. September 1 - Wed. November 18

The Skally Line brings Minnesota history to life through storytelling and song. We’ll beguile you with a repertoire of original music all about Minnesota people, places and events. We’ll keep you riveted with the outrageous, funny, and touching stories of our ancestors, both native and European. No registration. Sponsored by Arrowhead Library System and Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

3:30-4:30 pm

Tues. September 8

Green

6:00-7:00 pm

Green

Adventure Book Club: Walkable City (offsite) • Adults

Discuss Walkable City by Jeff Speck, which makes the case for designing communities centered on people rather than cars, leading to healthier, more prosperous, and enjoyable places to live. After the discussion, head on an optional, gentle hike in Congdon Park. Registration is required. Find more info and register on Duluth Parks and Rec website: duluthmn.gov/parks.

Fri. September 11

10:00 am-12:00 pm

Congdon Park

Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club • Adults

Meet monthly to discuss compelling human stories within the genre. September’s selection: Floating Hotel by Grace Curtis. This cozy science fiction novel tells a story of misfits, rebels, found family—and a mystery that spans the stars. No registration.

Tues. September 15

6:00-8:00 pm

Gold

Coloring and Cat Videos • Adults

Life in 2026 can be...a lot! Give your brain a break with a relaxing session of coloring and cat videos. Coloring supplies provided but feel free to bring your own. For adults. No registration.

Tues. September 22

5:30-7:00 pm Gold

Learn to Embroider with Creativebug® • Adults

Creativebug is a free online resource available with your library card, offering hundreds of hours of creative classes for makers of all skill levels. In this program, we will use Creativebug instruction to stitch an embroidery sampler. Registration is required.

Sat. September 26

1:00-4:00 pm

Green

Wheels of Murder: Author Talk • Adults

Historian and author Jeffrey M. Sauve will present on true crime, historical sleuthing, and the art of writing period literature while highlighting his latest book, Wheels of Murder: The 1896 Bank Robbery That Shocked a Small Prairie Town. No registration.

Presented in partnership with Lake Superior Writers.

Sat. September 26

The Skally Line • Adults and Kids, 12 Years and Older

Thurs. September 24

Keep Pride alive with The LGBTQ+ History Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (DK Books), a comprehensive look at the people, events, and movements that have shaped queer history. No registration.

1:00-2:15 pm

Local History Center

For Tweens and Teens Teen Anime and Manga Club • Grades 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!

Thurs. September 17 4:00-6:00 pm

Green

Crafts and Gaming • Grades 6-12

Drop in to create, play, and game in the Teen Space. Each month, there will be a simple but fun craft to try, along with Nintendo Switch™️ and a variety of board games. No registration.

Tues. September 22

3:30-5:00 pm

Teen Space

Tech Help • Adults

Mount Royal Branch Storytimes

For information regarding Mount Royal Branch storytimes, please refer to page 2 of this guide!

Mount Royal Book Club • Adults

Drop in to discuss a variety of titles. For September: The Buddha in the Attic by Marie Bostwick. New members welcome!

Wed. September 2

3:00-4:00 pm

Blue

Sand Painting and Rangoli Workshop • Ages 10 and Up Shakuntala Maheshwari will guide participants as they learn about Indian culture, history, and celebrations through sand painting and rangoli. Rangoli designs are temporary floor art created to bring good luck and happiness. Create your own mandala-like designs with chalk, sand, or rice flour in this interactive workshop.

Learn more and register (required) at duluthlibrary.org.

Tues. September 8

2:30-4:30 pm

Blue

Hammered Flower Totes • Adults

Tataki zome, translated to “hammer dye”, is a technique that transfers flower pigments into cloth, creating unique botanical prints. Due to skills needed, just for adults. Registration required.

Wed. September 9

6:00-7:30 pm

Blue

Crafternoon • PreK-Grade 5

Drop in for monthly “crafternoons” at Mount Royal! No experience or registration needed. All supplies provided!

Fri. September 11

3:00-4:00 pm

Receive 30-minute, one-on-one help for basic technology and device-related questions. Walk-ins are welcome but depend on staff availability. To reserve a time slot, register on the library events calendar, in person, or call Mount Royal at 218-730-4290.

Wed. September 16

Meet monthly for guided D&D “one shot” campaigns. Registration is required to reserve your spot. Exclusively for teens.

Wed. September 16

West Duluth Branch For information regarding West Duluth Branch storytimes, please refer to page 2 of this guide!

Sand Painting and Rangoli Workshop • Ages 10 and Up Shakuntala Maheshwari will guide participants as they learn about Indian culture, history, and celebrations through sand painting and rangoli. Rangoli designs are temporary floor art created to bring good luck and happiness. Create your own mandala-like designs with chalk, sand, or rice flour in this interactive workshop.

Learn more and register (required) at duluthlibrary.org.

Alcove

Teen DIY T-shirt Bag • Grades 6-12

Make your own t-shirt bag to haul your library books in! All materials provided (including t-shirts) but you are welcome to bring a fun or special shirt from home to use. No registration.

Mon. September 14

4:00-5:00 pm

Alcove

Book Bingo: Sign Language • All Ages

In a twist on the classic game, bingo numbers get replaced with book covers and other images. All ages are welcome to play and registration is not needed. ASL September’s theme is American Sign Language. ASL teacher David Moberg will be signing throughout the game, with verbal and visual cues for players.

Tues. Septmber 15

6:00-7:00 pm

Blue

JIX Build • Grades 2-5

Drop in and put your skills to the test with JIX building challenges, using lightweight drinking straws and connector pieces, making large and flexible builds possible. No registration needed.

Fri. September 18

3:00-4:00 pm

Blue

Personal Experiences with Archaeology and History

Amateur archaeologist and historian Robert Jensen will present in the hopes of raising awareness of local history and how fellow amateurs can pursue their interests in the field. For adults.

Mon. September 21

6:30-7:30 pm

Blue

Frauds and Scams with NCCU • Adults

Learn about the basics of fraud/identity theft and how you can take steps in detecting and preventing it. No registration needed.

Blue

Explore Vegan • Adults

Find support, resources, and inspiration for your own unique journey to explore a delicious, plant-based lifestyle. No registration.

10:30 am-12:00 pm

Blue

Tech Help • Adults

Storytimes

10:15 am-12:15 pm

4:00-6:00 pm

Wed. September 23 5:30-7:00 pm Blue

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens • Grades 6-12

Fri. September 25

Tues. September 8

10:00 am-1:00 pm

Evergreen

Receive 30-minute, one-on-one help for basic technology and device-related questions. Walk-ins are welcome but depend on staff availability. To reserve a time slot, register on the library events calendar, in person, or call 218-730-4280.

Wed. September 16

2:00-5:00 pm

How to Make SLIME! • Grades K-5

It’s gooey, stretchy, and fun for sensory play...it’s SLIME! Participants will learn how to make their own, then take home a mini jar of slime. Registration required-online, in person, or call 218-730-4280.

Thurs. September 17 various times

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. September 18

3:45-4:45 pm

Alcove

Stay Steady: Everyday Steps to Prevent Falls • Adults

This interactive workshop is for anyone wanting to move through life with more confidence and less risk. Topics covered: balance and strength; home safety; hearing, vision, and medication; and community resources. No registration needed.

Tues. September 22

11:00 am-12:15 pm

Evergreen

The Skally Line • Adults and Kids, 12 Years and Older

The Skally Line brings Minnesota history to life through storytelling and song. We’ll beguile you with a repertoire of original music all about Minnesota people, places and events. We’ll keep you riveted with the outrageous, funny, and touching stories of our ancestors, both native and European. No registration. Sponsored by Arrowhead Library System and Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Thurs. September 24 6:00-7:00 pm

Evergreen