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  1Builder's ClubBuilder's ClubTime: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Kids Construction Series features two clubs for kids who love to build! LEGO® Club gets into classic building fun, while Builder's Club features other cool building toys like KEVA® planks, K'Nex, Squigz, as well as cardboard construction tools and other household materials for creative building. Take on a design challenge or two, or just let your imagination guide your creations. For kids in grades K-5. Kids 7 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver. Duluth Public Library – Main Branch
Green Room
520 W Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802 Map 		2Dialectical Behavior Therapy Coping Skills for AdultsDialectical Behavior Therapy Coping Skills for AdultsTime: 3:15 pm - 12:00 am
Do you need some skills to cope with emotional or behavioral challenges in your life or in the lives of those who live with you?
Learn about the Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills that are being taught at Amberwing and Essentia Health in this program for parents, guardians, extended family and community
members, 18 years and older. Amberwing
615 Pecan Avenue
Duluth, MN 55811 Map Timber! Tales with Susan HawkinsonTimber! Tales with Susan HawkinsonTime: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
For grades 9+ and adults! Join Susan Hawkinson as she tells the raucous and entertaining lumberjack and settler stories along with the equally astounding tales of the Joyce lumber baron family from her co-authored book, 'Timber Connections: The Joyce Lumber Story,' a past Minnesota Book Award finalist. This project, sponsored by the Arrowhead Library System, was funded in part or in whole by a grant from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Duluth Public Library – Mount Royal Branch
Blue Room
105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle
Duluth, MN 55803 Map 		3BAM @ the Library! Teen Art Series for Grade 7BAM @ the Library! Teen Art Series for Grade 7Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Birkenstein Art Movement (BAM) for 7th graders is a project inspired by civil rights leader Jean Birkenstein. The goal of BAM is to use the creative process as a tool to support individualized learning. Youth participating in this 8 class series will learn leadership and problem solving skills while expanding their art abilities by working with a roster of talented local artists. For students in grade 7.* Interested youth must apply to the program as space is limited and students should plan on attending all eight of the Thursday evening sessions running April 3 - May 22, 2025. Transportation vouchers will be available if needed and of course, there will be snacks! *Students in grades 6 & 8 may be admitted if space allows. This program is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. Sign up online at: https://duluthartinstitute.org/event-6043515 Duluth Public Library – Main Branch
Gold Room
520 W Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802 Map 		4Play & Learn for Family, Friend, & Neighbor Care ProvidersPlay & Learn for Family, Friend, & Neighbor Care ProvidersTime: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Do you provide care for the child of a family member, friend, or neighbor? Join us for fun-filled morning of learning, reading, singing, and playing together with the little ones you care for! This month, caregivers will learn about enhancing outdoor playtime, with staff from the Hartley Nature Center. All participants will receive free books, supplies, and snacks. The program is designed for caregivers to attend either alone or with the children in their care. For kids ages birth to pre-K and their caregivers! Duluth Public Library – Main Branch
Green Room
520 W Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802 Map 		5Storytime & Dragon Dance PerformanceStorytime & Dragon Dance PerformanceTime: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Presented in conjunction with One Book Northland 2025. Bring the whole family to this unique storytime that features dragon dance performances by Alivia Lor, a Hmong-American, multimedia artist from Minneapolis, MN. We will also read a children’s book by this year’s One Book Northland author, Kao Kalia Yang. Learn more about One Book Northland at https://www.facebook.com/OneBookNorthland/ Duluth Public Library – Main Branch
Green Room
520 W Superior Street
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7 8 9Dialectical Behavior Therapy Coping Skills for AdultsDialectical Behavior Therapy Coping Skills for AdultsTime: 3:15 pm - 12:00 am
Do you need some skills to cope with emotional or behavioral challenges in your life or in the lives of those who live with you?
Learn about the Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills that are being taught at Amberwing and Essentia Health in this program for parents, guardians, extended family and community
members, 18 years and older. Amberwing
615 Pecan Avenue
Duluth, MN 55811 Map 		10BAM @ the Library! Teen Art Series for Grade 7BAM @ the Library! Teen Art Series for Grade 7Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Birkenstein Art Movement (BAM) for 7th graders is a project inspired by civil rights leader Jean Birkenstein. The goal of BAM is to use the creative process as a tool to support individualized learning. Youth participating in this 8 class series will learn leadership and problem solving skills while expanding their art abilities by working with a roster of talented local artists. For students in grade 7.* Interested youth must apply to the program as space is limited and students should plan on attending all eight of the Thursday evening sessions running April 3 - May 22, 2025. Transportation vouchers will be available if needed and of course, there will be snacks! *Students in grades 6 & 8 may be admitted if space allows. This program is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. Sign up online at: https://duluthartinstitute.org/event-6043515 Duluth Public Library – Main Branch
Gold Room
520 W Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802 Map Timber! Tales with Susan HawkinsonTimber! Tales with Susan HawkinsonTime: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
For grades 9+ and adults! Join Susan Hawkinson as she tells the raucous and entertaining lumberjack and settler stories along with the equally astounding tales of the Joyce lumber baron family from her co-authored book, 'Timber Connections: The Joyce Lumber Story,' a past Minnesota Book Award finalist. This project, sponsored by the Arrowhead Library System, was funded in part or in whole by a grant from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Duluth Public Library – Mount Royal Branch
Blue Room
105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle
Duluth, MN 55803 Map 		11CrafternoonCrafternoonTime: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join the Mt. Royal staff for a variety of crafts. No experience necessary. Supplies are provided. We will be using PAINT this month (washable) so dress prepared! For kids in pre-k through grade 5. Duluth Public Library – Mount Royal Branch
105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle
Duluth, MN 55803 Map 		12Wiggles for LittlesWiggles for LittlesTime: 10:15 am - 11:30 am
Get your wiggles out! A space for play during the winter months for kids birth to kindergarten and their caregivers! Storytime starts at 10:15 and wiggle time continues after. There will be activities for running, skipping, throwing, hopping, rolling, climbing, crawling, and dancing. Duluth Public Library – Main Branch
Green Room
520 W Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802 Map GLA Otter's BirthdayGLA Otter's BirthdayTime: 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Help us celebrate with otter birthday cake, otter-themed crafts, and special programming all day long! The celebration will also include special appearances by Splish and Splash, the Great Lakes Aquarium otter mascots! Great Lakes Aquarium
353 Harbor Drive
Duluth, MN 55802 Map Read to a Dog with Cruz!Read to a Dog with Cruz!Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
For grades K-5! Practice reading aloud with Cruz the dog! Cruz loves to cuddle up and hear kids read him their favorite stories. Each child will sign up for a 10-minute reading slot when they arrive. Borrow a library book or bring your own. Duluth Public Library – Main Branch
Gold Room
520 W Superior Street
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14Wiggles for LittlesWiggles for LittlesTime: 10:15 am - 11:30 am
Get your wiggles out! A space for play during the winter months for kids birth to kindergarten and their caregivers! Storytime starts at 10:15 and wiggle time continues after. There will be activities for running, skipping, throwing, hopping, rolling, climbing, crawling, and dancing. Duluth Public Library – Main Branch
Green Room
520 W Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802 Map 		15Read to a Dog with Dooley!Read to a Dog with Dooley!Time: 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
Dooley is a registered Pet Partners™ therapy dog and loves to be read to! Readers will be decided on a first-come-first-served basis. For kids and tweens! Duluth Public Library – Mount Royal Branch
Blue Room
105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle
Duluth, MN 55803 Map STEM OzobotsSTEM OzobotsTime: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Do you want to learn more about coding or design a race course with little robots? In this STEM for Kids we will get hands on experience with easy to use, programmable, Ozobots. This program is for kids in grades 2-5. Registration is required. Select 'Book Now' to sign up! Please enter only the names of the children participating in this event. Duluth Public Library – Main Branch
Green Room
520 W Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802 Map Among Us in Real LifeAmong Us in Real LifeTime: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
For grades 6-12! Climb aboard the library spaceship to complete your tasks as a crewmember. How good are you at deception? Bring your friends to play and determine who is sus. Pizza and hats will be provided while we see how many games we can complete. Duluth Public Library – Main Branch
Gold Room
520 W Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802 Map Book Bingo: Star WarsBook Bingo: Star WarsTime: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
This month's theme is Star Wars. Show up in costume for a door prize! 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 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. Duluth Public Library – West Duluth Branch
Evergreen Room
5830 Grand Avenue
Duluth, MN 55807 Map 		16Dialectical Behavior Therapy Coping Skills for AdultsDialectical Behavior Therapy Coping Skills for AdultsTime: 3:15 pm - 12:00 am
Do you need some skills to cope with emotional or behavioral challenges in your life or in the lives of those who live with you?
Learn about the Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills that are being taught at Amberwing and Essentia Health in this program for parents, guardians, extended family and community
members, 18 years and older. Amberwing
615 Pecan Avenue
Duluth, MN 55811 Map Speak Up, Speak Out: Poetry as Activism with Jess MorganSpeak Up, Speak Out: Poetry as Activism with Jess MorganTime: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Best suited for adults and grades 6-12. Jess Morgan is a multifaceted artist, organizer, and advocate deeply committed to uplifting local artists, particularly within the LGBTQIA2S+ community. In this program, Jess will share their story and explore the ways that they have utilized poetry as a means for exploring language for gender in trans/gender-diverse communities. This program is ideal for writers, activists, educators, and anyone interested in speaking out against injustice or sharing their story. Jess is the author of Too Many Hats, a poetry collection that examines the gig economy, trauma, and identity in Duluth’s queer arts community. Jess also runs the Duluth Poetry Chapter. Learn more about Jess at jesscribe.com/ Duluth Public Library – Mount Royal Branch
105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle
Duluth, MN 55803 Map 		17Musical Storytime with Terrence SmithMusical Storytime with Terrence SmithTime: 10:15 am - 11:15 am
Join Terrence Smith for a lively and fun musical storytime! There will be tales and tunes, opportunities to dance and get those wiggles out. This will replace our usual family storytime. Best suited for families with kids up to age 5. Duluth Public Library – Mount Royal Branch
Blue Room
105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle
Duluth, MN 55803 Map Teen Anime & Manga ClubTeen Anime & Manga ClubTime: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Grades 6-12! Watch anime, create, play games, and hang out with others who love anime! Pizza is served while it lasts. Duluth Public Library – Main Branch
Green Room
520 W Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802 Map Chess ClubChess ClubTime: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Learn how to play the exciting game of chess from experienced players in the Twin Ports Chess Club! Beginners can learn basic rules and strategies, while seasoned players may challenge themselves playing different opponents in open play. No matter your experience level, all are welcome. All supplies provided, but feel free to bring a personal set if you’d like. Registration encouraged. Select 'Book Now' to RSVP! Duluth Public Library – West Duluth Branch
Evergreen Room
5830 Grand Avenue
Duluth, MN 55807 Map BAM @ the Library! Teen Art Series for Grade 7BAM @ the Library! Teen Art Series for Grade 7Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Birkenstein Art Movement (BAM) for 7th graders is a project inspired by civil rights leader Jean Birkenstein. The goal of BAM is to use the creative process as a tool to support individualized learning. Youth participating in this 8 class series will learn leadership and problem solving skills while expanding their art abilities by working with a roster of talented local artists. For students in grade 7.* Interested youth must apply to the program as space is limited and students should plan on attending all eight of the Thursday evening sessions running April 3 - May 22, 2025. Transportation vouchers will be available if needed and of course, there will be snacks! *Students in grades 6 & 8 may be admitted if space allows. This program is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. Sign up online at: https://duluthartinstitute.org/event-6043515 Duluth Public Library – Main Branch
Gold Room
520 W Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802 Map 		18Builder's ClubBuilder's ClubTime: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Calling all engineers and builders! Drop in to the Blue Room anytime between 3-4:30 to create whatever your imagination comes up with using LEGO®, cardboard, and more! Best suited for kids in grades 2-5. Duluth Public Library – Mount Royal Branch
Blue Room
105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle
Duluth, MN 55803 Map 		19Ojibwe Family Story TimeOjibwe Family Story TimeTime: 10:15 am - 11:15 am
Join us for a Family Storytime in Ojibwemowin, or Anishinaabemowin, led by Michelle Goose. We will be reading stories, singing songs and sharing rhymes in the Ojibwe language. Geared for kids ages 3 -8, but everyone is welcome! Michelle Goose is the Anishinaabe language instructor at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. She is a member of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. Duluth Public Library – Main Branch
Green Room
520 W Superior Street
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21Read to a Dog!Read to a Dog!Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
For kids in grades K-8! Practice reading with service dogs who love to be read to. Each kid will sign up for a 5-10-minute reading slot when they arrive. Borrow a library book or bring your own; one book per kid. Duluth Public Library – West Duluth Branch
Alcove Room
5830 Grand Avenue
Duluth, MN 55807 Map 		22Recycling 101Recycling 101Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Celebrate Earth Day with the Library! Recycling is a great way to reduce waste, save energy, and help the environment. Recycling rules have changed over the years as technology and local services have evolved. Learn about current guidelines to ensure that your waste is recycled the right way from an expert courtesy of the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District (WLSSD). Duluth Public Library – Main Branch
Green Room
520 W Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802 Map 		23Dialectical Behavior Therapy Coping Skills for AdultsDialectical Behavior Therapy Coping Skills for AdultsTime: 3:15 pm - 12:00 am
Do you need some skills to cope with emotional or behavioral challenges in your life or in the lives of those who live with you?
Learn about the Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills that are being taught at Amberwing and Essentia Health in this program for parents, guardians, extended family and community
members, 18 years and older. Amberwing
615 Pecan Avenue
Duluth, MN 55811 Map 		24Roast this Movie - The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013)Roast this Movie - The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013)Time: 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
For grades 6-12! Celebrate and roast a horribly awesome movie. April's feature is 'The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones' (2013, rated PG-13, 130 minutes). Movie-style snacks will be served. Duluth Public Library – Main Branch
Green Room
520 W Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802 Map BAM @ the Library! Teen Art Series for Grade 7BAM @ the Library! Teen Art Series for Grade 7Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Birkenstein Art Movement (BAM) for 7th graders is a project inspired by civil rights leader Jean Birkenstein. The goal of BAM is to use the creative process as a tool to support individualized learning. Youth participating in this 8 class series will learn leadership and problem solving skills while expanding their art abilities by working with a roster of talented local artists. For students in grade 7.* Interested youth must apply to the program as space is limited and students should plan on attending all eight of the Thursday evening sessions running April 3 - May 22, 2025. Transportation vouchers will be available if needed and of course, there will be snacks! *Students in grades 6 & 8 may be admitted if space allows. This program is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. Sign up online at: https://duluthartinstitute.org/event-6043515 Duluth Public Library – Main Branch
Gold Room
520 W Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802 Map 		25 26Worms, Greens, Soil, and SeedsWorms, Greens, Soil, and SeedsTime: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Would you like to increase the resilience of your household and get your kids involved in the process? This program will focus on vermicomposting and growing microgreens, both of which do not require outdoor space, can be done all year long, and are great activities for kids to help with! Local author of “LaVerme’s Handbook of Indoor Worm Composting,” Ellen Sandbeck, will demonstrate how to set up a worm composting bin and harvest its valuable by-products to use to fertilize your plants. Participants will also learn a kid-friendly method for keeping your household supplied in nutrient-dense microgreens all year long! Incorporating these 2 practices into your household diverts waste from the landfill, increases access to healthy foods, saves money, and teaches environmental literacy! Duluth Public Library – Main Branch
Green Room
520 W Superior Street
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28Craft Supply ExchangeCraft Supply ExchangeTime: 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for a FREE craft supply exchange at the Mount Royal Branch Library! Pick up some new-to-you, gently used craft supplies
to revitalize your stock. Donations are not required to attend the exchange. If you donated supplies in April, you may join us for early entry to the event, starting at 2:00 PM. All items will be free, but please be mindful so that everyone has a chance to browse! Duluth Public Library – Mount Royal Branch
Blue Room
105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle
Duluth, MN 55803 Map 		29LEGO® ClubLEGO® ClubTime: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Kids Construction Series features two clubs for kids who love to build! LEGO® Club gets into classic building fun, while Builder's Club features other cool building toys like KEVA® planks, K'Nex, Squigz, as well as cardboard construction tools and other household materials for creative building. Take on a design challenge or two, or just let your imagination guide your creations. For kids in grades K-5. Kids 7 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver. Duluth Public Library – Main Branch
Green Room
520 W Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802 Map 		30Dialectical Behavior Therapy Coping Skills for AdultsDialectical Behavior Therapy Coping Skills for AdultsTime: 3:15 pm - 12:00 am
Do you need some skills to cope with emotional or behavioral challenges in your life or in the lives of those who live with you?
Learn about the Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills that are being taught at Amberwing and Essentia Health in this program for parents, guardians, extended family and community
members, 18 years and older. Amberwing
615 Pecan Avenue
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