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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4Baby Storytime at WestBaby Storytime at WestTime: 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
For ages birth to 24 months and caregivers. Join us for songs, rhymes, and simple stories followed by time for babies and caregivers to play and socialize.
Baby Storytime will take a short break from May 18-May 29. Storytime will return on June 5.
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.
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| 7 | 8 | 9 | 10Baby Storytime at MainBaby Storytime at MainTime: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
For ages birth to 24 months and caregivers. Join us for songs, rhymes, and simple stories followed by time for babies and caregivers to play and socialize.
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.
 Main Library 520 W. Superior St. Duluth MN 55802 United States Map Family Storytime at Mt. RoyalFamily Storytime at Mt. RoyalTime: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
For ages birth to PreK and caregivers. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and movement together with your little ones and build early learning, listening, and social skills.
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.
Note: There will be no storytime on Thursday 11/26/26. All libraries will be closed for Thanksgiving.
 Mount Royal Branch Library 105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle Duluth MN 55803 United States Map Free Open Art StudioFree Open Art StudioTime: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Grades 6-12. Explore your creativity in a laid-back atmosphere in the Duluth Public Library’s Teen Space. Bring your headphones and creative ideas—art supplies provided, but bringing your own is also welcome. Instructor: Ant Nold
Free registration covers all 26 sessions, but attending every session is not necessary. Registration is required on the Duluth Art Institute website.
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.
 Main Library 520 W. Superior St. Duluth MN 55802 United States Map | 11Baby Storytime at WestBaby Storytime at WestTime: 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Join us for a brief storytime ideal for babies birth-24 months, then stay for some early literacy playtime and socialization.
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.
Note: There will be no storytime on 11/27. All library locations will be closed.
West Duluth Branch Library 5830 Grand Avenue Duluth MN 55807 United States Map Baby Storytime at WestBaby Storytime at WestTime: 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
For ages birth to 24 months and caregivers. Join us for songs, rhymes, and simple stories followed by time for babies and caregivers to play and socialize.
Baby Storytime will take a short break from May 18-May 29. Storytime will return on June 5.
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.
West Duluth Branch Library 5830 Grand Avenue Duluth MN Map CrafternoonCrafternoonTime: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
For kids in pre-k through grade 5 and their caregivers. Join the Mt. Royal staff for a variety of crafts, every month! No experience is needed and all supplies are provided. 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.
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| 14Family Storytime and DiscoveryFamily Storytime and DiscoveryTime: 10:15 am - 11:15 am
For children from birth to age five and their caregivers. What will your child discover at the library? Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and movement together with your little ones and build early learning, listening, and social skills. Afterwards, continue learning through explorative play that builds early STEAM skills, creativity, and curiosity. Storytime and Discovery time are geared toward ages birth to five, but older siblings are welcome too.
Storytime in the Gold Room | 10:15-10:45 am
Discovery in the Green Room | 10:45-11:30am 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.  Main Library 520 W. Superior St. Duluth MN 55802 United States Map Baby Storytime at Mount RoyalBaby Storytime at Mount RoyalTime: 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
For ages birth to 24 months and caregivers. Join us for songs, rhymes, and simple stories followed by time for babies and caregivers to play and socialize.
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.
Note: There will be no storytime on 10/12/26. All libraries will be closed for Indigenous Peoples' Day.
 Mount Royal Branch Library 105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle Duluth MN 55803 United States Map Teen DIY T-shirt BagTeen DIY T-shirt BagTime: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
For Grades 6-12. Make your own T-shirt Bag to stash all of your library books in! Bring a t-shirt from home that you'd like to use or pick one from an assortment of shirts provided by the library. We'll have a sewing machine set up to make the process quick. No special skills needed-library staff will be on hand for support and guidance.
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.
 West Duluth Branch Library 5830 Grand Avenue Duluth MN 55807 United States Map | 15LEGO ClubLEGO ClubTime: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm For kids in grades K-7. Do you love to build stuff? Join us for the Kids Construction Series with LEGO Club and Builders Club. In our first gathering of the month, we'll have fun with LEGO! In our second gathering of the month, in addition to LEGO, we'll get out an assortment of building toys, as well as everyday household building materials like cardboard, popsicle sticks and recycled materials. Partake in each session's special building challenge or free-build and let your imagination guide you. Please note: Kids age 7 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver. 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. Green Room Main Library 520 W. Superior St. Duluth MN 55802 United States Map Free Open Art StudioFree Open Art StudioTime: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Grades 6-12. Explore your creativity in a laid-back atmosphere in the Duluth Public Library’s Teen Space. Bring your headphones and creative ideas—art supplies provided, but bringing your own is also welcome. Instructor: Ant Nold
Free registration covers all 26 sessions, but attending every session is not necessary. Registration is required on the Duluth Art Institute website.
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.
Main Library 520 W. Superior St. Duluth MN 55802 United States Map Book Bingo - Sign LanguageBook Bingo - Sign LanguageTime: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Never judge a book by its cover... unless you're playing Book Bingo! In a twist on the classic game, bingo numbers get replaced with images, book covers and other themes. You don't even have to be able to read to play. Win cool books just by playing! Fun for the whole family. All ages are welcome and registration is not needed!
September's theme is Sign Language!
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.
 West Duluth Branch Library 5830 Grand Avenue Duluth MN 55807 United States Map | 16 | 17How to Make Slime!How to Make Slime!Time: 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm For grades K to 5. Please note: Children under age 7 must be accompanied by a caregiver. It's oozy, it's gooey, it's stretchy, and it's fun for sensory play. It's SLIME! Children are invited to learn the steps for how to make slime with us. We recommend wearing clothing that’s okay for getting messy. All supplies are provided by the Library and participants will take home their own mini container of slime. Registration is required. You can register online, in person, or by calling the West Duluth Branch at (218) 730-4280. 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. Evergreen Conference Room West Duluth Branch Library 5830 Grand Avenue Duluth MN 55807 United States Map Teen Anime & Manga ClubTeen Anime & Manga ClubTime: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Grades 6-12. Watch anime, discuss manga, create, play games, and hang out with others who love anime and manga. Pizza is served while it lasts.
 Main Library 520 W. Superior St. Duluth MN 55802 United States Map Free Open Art StudioFree Open Art StudioTime: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Grades 6-12. Explore your creativity in a laid-back atmosphere in the Duluth Public Library’s Teen Space. Bring your headphones and creative ideas—art supplies provided, but bringing your own is also welcome. Instructor: Ant Nold
Free registration covers all 26 sessions, but attending every session is not necessary. Registration is required on the Duluth Art Institute website.
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.
Main Library 520 W. Superior St. Duluth MN 55802 United States Map | 18The Silent Set: Silent Reading PartyThe Silent Set: Silent Reading PartyTime: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
All ages. Join us in the Blue Room for a silent reading party. Bring your current read or grab a new one from our shelves and enjoy some quiet time with other readers. We will also have a crafting station to make a custom bookmark to take home with you!
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.
 Mount Royal Branch Library 105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle Duluth MN 55803 United States Map Baby Storytime at WestBaby Storytime at WestTime: 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
For ages birth to 24 months and caregivers. Join us for songs, rhymes, and simple stories followed by time for babies and caregivers to play and socialize.
Baby Storytime will take a short break from May 18-May 29. Storytime will return on June 5.
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.
West Duluth Branch Library 5830 Grand Avenue Duluth MN Map JIX BuildJIX BuildTime: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
For grades 2-5. Calling all builders and engineers! Put your skills to the test in building challenges with JIX, a lightweight construction kit that is designed to work with standard drinking straws.
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.
 Mount Royal Branch Library 105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle Duluth MN 55803 United States Map Off the Page: Painted Book WorkshopOff the Page: Painted Book WorkshopTime: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Grades 6-12. Do you love the new books coming out with painted edges? Make your own! Bring a book that you want to paint or use a book we have here at the library, paint the book and take it home after. We will provide all the supplies you need to create a vibrant book edge. (Part of the MN Reads Together Program.)
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.
 Main Library 520 W. Superior St. Duluth MN 55802 United States Map | 19Read to a Dog with CruzRead to a Dog with CruzTime: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
For grades K-8. Practice reading aloud with Cruz the dog. Cruz loves to cuddle up and listen to kids read him their favorite stories. Each reader will sign up for a 10-minute reading slot when they arrive. Borrow a library book or bring your own!
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.
 Main Library 520 W. Superior St. Duluth MN 55802 United States Map Little Library Go at Chester Bowl Fall FestLittle Library Go at Chester Bowl Fall FestTime: 9:30 pm - 10:30 am
Join Little Library Go at Chester Bowl Fall Fest! The library will be hosting storytimes at 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM as part of Duluth Reads Together.* Come read with us!
*Duluth Reads Together is the local rendition of Minnesota Reads Together.
Get more information about the day's festivities on the Chester Bowl website.
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| 21 | 22Crafts and GamingCrafts and GamingTime: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
For teens in grades 6-12. Meet monthly to create, play, and game in the Teen Space. Each month, there will be a simple but fun craft to try. We'll also have the Nintendo Switch™️fired up and a variety of board games to play,
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.
 Main Library 520 W. Superior St. Duluth MN 55802 United States Map STEM for Kids - Marshmallow CatapultsSTEM for Kids - Marshmallow CatapultsTime: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Grades 2-5. STEM for Kids is a fun, hands-on series focused on learning through discovery and play. Join us as we learn about different types of catapults and their historical and modern uses. Bring your engineering and design skills to design, build, and modify your own catapult for precision and accuracy. Registration is required. Select 'Book Now' to sign up! Please enter only the names of the children participating in this event. Green Room Main Library 520 W. Superior St. Duluth MN 55802 United States Map Free Open Art StudioFree Open Art StudioTime: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Grades 6-12. Explore your creativity in a laid-back atmosphere in the Duluth Public Library’s Teen Space. Bring your headphones and creative ideas—art supplies provided, but bringing your own is also welcome. Instructor: Ant Nold
Free registration covers all 26 sessions, but attending every session is not necessary. Registration is required on the Duluth Art Institute website.
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.
Main Library 520 W. Superior St. Duluth MN 55802 United States Map | 23 | 24The Skally LineThe Skally LineTime: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
For ages 12 and older. The Skally Line brings Minnesota history to life through storytelling and song.
We'll beguile you with a broad 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. Where else can you time travel for an hour with The Skally Line as guides?
This program, sponsored by Arrowhead Library System, was funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (ACHF).
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.
 Main Library 520 W. Superior St. Duluth MN 55802 United States Map Free Open Art StudioFree Open Art StudioTime: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Grades 6-12. Explore your creativity in a laid-back atmosphere in the Duluth Public Library’s Teen Space. Bring your headphones and creative ideas—art supplies provided, but bringing your own is also welcome. Instructor: Ant Nold
Free registration covers all 26 sessions, but attending every session is not necessary. Registration is required on the Duluth Art Institute website.
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.
Main Library 520 W. Superior St. Duluth MN 55802 United States Map The Skally LineThe Skally LineTime: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
For ages 12 and older. The Skally Line brings Minnesota history to life through storytelling and song.
We'll beguile you with a broad 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. Where else can you time travel for an hour with The Skally Line as guides?
This program, sponsored by Arrowhead Library System, was funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (ACHF).
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.
West Duluth Branch Library 5830 Grand Avenue Duluth MN 55807 United States Map | 25Baby Storytime at WestBaby Storytime at WestTime: 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
For ages birth to 24 months and caregivers. Join us for songs, rhymes, and simple stories followed by time for babies and caregivers to play and socialize.
Baby Storytime will take a short break from May 18-May 29. Storytime will return on June 5.
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.
West Duluth Branch Library 5830 Grand Avenue Duluth MN Map | 26Sand Painting & Rangoli Workshop with Shakuntala MaheshwariSand Painting & Rangoli Workshop with Shakuntala MaheshwariTime: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
For ages 10 years to adult. Shakuntala Maheshwari will guide participants as they learn about Indian culture, history, and celebrations through sand painting and rangoli. Artists will learn about rangoli designs: temporary floor art created to bring good luck and happiness to homes throughout India. Create your own mandala-like designs with chalk, sand, or rice flour in this interactive workshop. Your stylized rangoli can be displayed temporarily or transferred to paper to bring home.
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.
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| 28 | 29Builders ClubBuilders ClubTime: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm For kids in grades K-7. Do you love to build stuff? Join us for the Kids Construction Series with LEGO Club and Builders Club. In our first gathering of the month, we'll have fun with LEGO! In our second gathering of the month, in addition to LEGO, we'll get out an assortment of building toys, as well as everyday household building materials like cardboard, popsicle sticks and recycled materials. Partake in each session's special building challenge or free-build and let your imagination guide you. Please note: Kids age 7 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver. 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. Green Room Main Library 520 W. Superior St. Duluth MN 55802 United States Map | 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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