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Guide to Being a Straight Ally

In this fourth edition publication, learn how to be a straight ally to the LGBTQ+ community.

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Facts on Trauma and Homeless Children

This project explores trauma experienced by homeless children, especially in the United States, how services and programs can assist families facing trauma, and further resources.

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Entangled Roots: The Role of Race in Policies that Separate Families

This report examines the roots of policies that cause the separation of families and the racial prejudice and discrimination embedded in those policies.

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Embedding a Racial Equity Perspective in the Positive Youth Development Approach

This brief explains how to incorporate a racial equity perspective in programs that use a positive youth development (PYD) approach to better serve youth and…

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An Inclusive and Individualized Response for Victims of Crime with Disabilities-The Adult Advocacy Center Model

This paper provides an overview to the Adult Advocacy Centers (AACs), the first centers in the world that will be equipped to provide holistic, accessible,…

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Addressing Anti-Transgender Violence

Exploring realities, challenges, and solutions for policymakers and community advocates.

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Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Protocol for Forensic Interviews with Child Witnesses to Domestic Violence

A literature review by two of First Witness’ employees, Tyra Jaramillo and Allie Dischinger.

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No Hit Zone

This site provides assistance, samples, and tracking for No Hit Zone implementation. Visit Site »…

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Minnesota Community Resources for Responding to Child Sexual Abuse

Learn how to make a report and to find resources in Minnesota including child advocacy centers and mental health services.   …

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Upcoming Family-Centered Events

< November 2024 >
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        1Baby StorytimeBaby StorytimeTime: 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. Duluth Public Library - West Duluth Branch
Alcove Room
5830 Grand Ave
Duluth, MN 55807 Map 		2Movie & Craft: CocoMovie & Craft: CocoTime: 10:15 am - 12:15 pm
Celebrate El Día De Los Muertos (The Day of the Dead) with a fun craft and the movie, “Coco” (rated PG, 105-minute runtime). ! We will start with a demonstration of the craft at 10:15 AM; once the movie starts at 10:30, you can either continue working on the craft or simply enjoy the movie! The craft is suitable for kids and teens. Children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Duluth Public Library - Green Room
520 W Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802 Map 		3
4Read to a Dog with ClydeRead to a Dog with ClydeTime: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Clyde the therapy dog is a friendly golden retriever who loves people and being read to. Readers are determined on first come, first served basis. Kids can sign up in the library and pick out a book to read to Clyde while waiting their turn. Each read-aloud session will be 5-10 minutes, one book per reader. Duluth Public Library - West Duluth Branch
Alcove Room
5830 Grand Ave
Duluth, MN 55807 Map Dialectical Behavior Therapy Coping Skills for AdultsDialectical Behavior Therapy Coping Skills for AdultsTime: 3:30 pm
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. Virtual via Zoom
https://essentia.zoom.us/j/91379326939?pwd=V0lNYmo1YitkWWlCblVsTTdBU1BGdz09 Meeting ID: 934 1479 2357
Password: 766161 		5Baby StorytimeBaby StorytimeTime: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Join us for a brief storytime ideal for babies birth-24 months, then stay for some early literacy playtime and socialization. Duluth Public Library - Mount Royal Branch
Blue Room
105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle
Duluth, MN 55803 Map 		6Wonder Wednesday at the Great Lakes AquariumWonder Wednesday at the Great Lakes AquariumTime: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wonder Wednesday is discounted ticket day ($6 or less) every winter Wednesday from November through February! Great Lakes Aquarium
353 Harbor Drive
Duluth, MN 55802 Map Family StorytimeFamily StorytimeTime: 10:15 am - 11:30 am
Start the morning with stories, rhymes, songs, and movement geared toward children from birth to preschool and their grownups. Afterwards, continue learning through explorative play that builds early STEAM skills, creativity, and curiosity. Storytime is in the GOLD ROOM from 10:15-10:45 a.m.
Discovery STEAM activities are in the GREEN ROOM from 10:45-11:30 a.m. Duluth Public Library
520 W Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802 Map Family StorytimeFamily StorytimeTime: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Geared for kids ages birth to preschool, we will share books, songs, and fingerplays. The focus will be on having fun and sharing the joy of learning essential early literacy skills. Duluth Public Library - West Duluth Branch
Alcove Room
5830 Grand Ave
Duluth, MN 55807 Map Dialectical Behavior Therapy Coping Skills for AdultsDialectical Behavior Therapy Coping Skills for AdultsTime: 3:15 pm
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 		7Baby StorytimeBaby StorytimeTime: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Join us for a brief storytime ideal for babies birth to 24 months. Then stay for some early literacy playtime and socialization. Duluth Public Library
Gold Room
520 W Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802 Map Family StorytimeFamily StorytimeTime: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Join us each Thursday morning at 10:15 for stories, songs, and fingerplays for children from birth to preschool and their grownups. Duluth Public Library - Mount Royal Branch
Blue Room
105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle
Duluth, MN 55803 Map 		8Baby StorytimeBaby StorytimeTime: 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. Duluth Public Library - West Duluth Branch
Alcove Room
5830 Grand Ave
Duluth, MN 55807 Map CrafternoonCrafternoonTime: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join the Mt. Royal staff for a variety of crafts. No experience necessary. Supplies are provided. Best suited for Pre-K through Grade 5. Duluth Public Library - Mount Royal Branch
Blue Room
105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle
Duluth, MN 55803 Map 		9Wiggles for Littles: Dinosaur EditionWiggles for Littles: Dinosaur EditionTime: 10:15 am - 11:30 am
Bring your little ones to get their wiggles out! Come for a dinosaur-themed storytime at 10:15 and stay for open playtime until 11:30 a.m. There will be activities for all kinds of movement and dinosaur exploration. Duluth Public Library - Green Room
520 W Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802 Map 		10
11Dialectical Behavior Therapy Coping Skills for AdultsDialectical Behavior Therapy Coping Skills for AdultsTime: 3:30 pm
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. Virtual via Zoom
https://essentia.zoom.us/j/91379326939?pwd=V0lNYmo1YitkWWlCblVsTTdBU1BGdz09 Meeting ID: 934 1479 2357
Password: 766161 		12Baby StorytimeBaby StorytimeTime: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Join us for a brief storytime ideal for babies birth-24 months, then stay for some early literacy playtime and socialization. Duluth Public Library - Mount Royal Branch
Blue Room
105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle
Duluth, MN 55803 Map 		13Wonder Wednesday at the Great Lakes AquariumWonder Wednesday at the Great Lakes AquariumTime: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wonder Wednesday is discounted ticket day ($6 or less) every winter Wednesday from November through February! Great Lakes Aquarium
353 Harbor Drive
Duluth, MN 55802 Map Family StorytimeFamily StorytimeTime: 10:15 am - 11:30 am
Start the morning with stories, rhymes, songs, and movement geared toward children from birth to preschool and their grownups. Afterwards, continue learning through explorative play that builds early STEAM skills, creativity, and curiosity. Storytime is in the GOLD ROOM from 10:15-10:45 a.m.
Discovery STEAM activities are in the GREEN ROOM from 10:45-11:30 a.m. Duluth Public Library
520 W Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802 Map Family StorytimeFamily StorytimeTime: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Geared for kids ages birth to preschool, we will share books, songs, and fingerplays. The focus will be on having fun and sharing the joy of learning essential early literacy skills. Duluth Public Library - West Duluth Branch
Alcove Room
5830 Grand Ave
Duluth, MN 55807 Map Dialectical Behavior Therapy Coping Skills for AdultsDialectical Behavior Therapy Coping Skills for AdultsTime: 3:15 pm
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 Dino Bingo!Dino Bingo!Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Get ready to play! Cover that free space and enjoy some dinosaur themed bingo. If you call bingo, you bring home a book. Perfect for dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages! Duluth Public Library - Mount Royal Branch
Blue Room
105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle
Duluth, MN 55803 Map 		14Baby StorytimeBaby StorytimeTime: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Join us for a brief storytime ideal for babies birth to 24 months. Then stay for some early literacy playtime and socialization. Duluth Public Library
Gold Room
520 W Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802 Map Family StorytimeFamily StorytimeTime: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Join us each Thursday morning at 10:15 for stories, songs, and fingerplays for children from birth to preschool and their grownups. Duluth Public Library - Mount Royal Branch
Blue Room
105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle
Duluth, MN 55803 Map 		15Roar and ExploreRoar and ExploreTime: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
It’s DiNovember, so let’s ROAR and EXPLORE! This event features sensory bins, games, and large motor activities. Wear your favorite dino attire and get ready to have fun! Offered in two sessions. For birth to pre-k and kids! Duluth Public Library - Mount Royal Branch
Blue Room
105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle
Duluth, MN 55803 Map Baby StorytimeBaby StorytimeTime: 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. Duluth Public Library - West Duluth Branch
Alcove Room
5830 Grand Ave
Duluth, MN 55807 Map Roar and ExploreRoar and ExploreTime: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
It’s DiNovember, so let’s ROAR and EXPLORE! This event features sensory bins, games, and large motor activities. Wear your favorite dino attire and get ready to have fun! Offered in two sessions. For birth to pre-k and kids! Duluth Public Library - Mount Royal Branch
Blue Room
105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle
Duluth, MN 55803 Map 		16STEM Family FunSTEM Family FunTime: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for a fun family morning exploring a variety of activities featuring Bell Museum STEM kits! Learn about chromatography, taxonomy and gravity. Engineer the perfect catapult or use an air cannon to hit your scientific targets. These activities are designed for families to explore together, so come prepared for everyone to have fun! Activities are geared towards families with children ages 8 – 12 years old. Duluth Public Library - Green Room
520 W Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802 Map 		17
18Play and Learn for Family, Friend, & Neighbor CaregiversPlay and Learn for Family, Friend, & Neighbor CaregiversTime: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Join us for a fun-filled morning of learning, reading, singing, and playing together with the little ones you care for! Special guest and public health nurse Kelly Bruels will speak about healthy eating and nutrition. All participants will receive free books, supplies, and snacks. Caregivers may bring the kids they care for and may also come alone. This program is provided in part by the State of Minnesota with the support of the Northland Foundation. Duluth Public Library - Green Room
520 W Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802 Map Dialectical Behavior Therapy Coping Skills for AdultsDialectical Behavior Therapy Coping Skills for AdultsTime: 3:30 pm
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. Virtual via Zoom
https://essentia.zoom.us/j/91379326939?pwd=V0lNYmo1YitkWWlCblVsTTdBU1BGdz09 Meeting ID: 934 1479 2357
Password: 766161 		19Baby StorytimeBaby StorytimeTime: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Join us for a brief storytime ideal for babies birth-24 months, then stay for some early literacy playtime and socialization. Duluth Public Library - Mount Royal Branch
Blue Room
105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle
Duluth, MN 55803 Map Read to a Dog with DooleyRead to a Dog with DooleyTime: 3:30 pm - 4:30 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. This event is for kids and tweens. Duluth Public Library - Mount Royal Branch
Blue Room
105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle
Duluth, MN 55803 Map 		20Wonder Wednesday at the Great Lakes AquariumWonder Wednesday at the Great Lakes AquariumTime: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wonder Wednesday is discounted ticket day ($6 or less) every winter Wednesday from November through February! Great Lakes Aquarium
353 Harbor Drive
Duluth, MN 55802 Map Family StorytimeFamily StorytimeTime: 10:15 am - 11:30 am
Start the morning with stories, rhymes, songs, and movement geared toward children from birth to preschool and their grownups. Afterwards, continue learning through explorative play that builds early STEAM skills, creativity, and curiosity. Storytime is in the GOLD ROOM from 10:15-10:45 a.m.
Discovery STEAM activities are in the GREEN ROOM from 10:45-11:30 a.m. Duluth Public Library
520 W Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802 Map Family StorytimeFamily StorytimeTime: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Geared for kids ages birth to preschool, we will share books, songs, and fingerplays. The focus will be on having fun and sharing the joy of learning essential early literacy skills. Duluth Public Library - West Duluth Branch
Alcove Room
5830 Grand Ave
Duluth, MN 55807 Map Dialectical Behavior Therapy Coping Skills for AdultsDialectical Behavior Therapy Coping Skills for AdultsTime: 3:15 pm
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 		21Baby StorytimeBaby StorytimeTime: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Join us for a brief storytime ideal for babies birth to 24 months. Then stay for some early literacy playtime and socialization. Duluth Public Library
Gold Room
520 W Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802 Map Family StorytimeFamily StorytimeTime: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Join us each Thursday morning at 10:15 for stories, songs, and fingerplays for children from birth to preschool and their grownups. Duluth Public Library - Mount Royal Branch
Blue Room
105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle
Duluth, MN 55803 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 Senior Center
5830 Grand Avenue
Duluth, MN 55807 Map 		22Baby StorytimeBaby StorytimeTime: 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. Duluth Public Library - West Duluth Branch
Alcove Room
5830 Grand Ave
Duluth, MN 55807 Map Sticker PaloozaSticker PaloozaTime: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Sticker Palooza at West Duluth Library! Create your own sticker journal from our collection of stickers. You can decorate one of the provided journals or bring something from home. Have extra stickers laying around the house that need a new home? Bring ‘em in and share the wealth. Duluth Public Library - West Duluth Branch
Evergreen Senior Center
5830 Grand Avenue
Duluth, MN 55807 Map 		23Family GamingFamily GamingTime: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Bring your friends and family to the library to play some games. We will have a variety of board games along with our Nintendo Switch™ and Wii U™. You are welcome to bring your favorite game as well! All ages are welcome but anyone aged 8 and younger needs to be with an adult. Duluth Public Library - Green Room
520 W Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802 Map 		24
25Dialectical Behavior Therapy Coping Skills for AdultsDialectical Behavior Therapy Coping Skills for AdultsTime: 3:30 pm
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. Virtual via Zoom
https://essentia.zoom.us/j/91379326939?pwd=V0lNYmo1YitkWWlCblVsTTdBU1BGdz09 Meeting ID: 934 1479 2357
Password: 766161 		26Baby StorytimeBaby StorytimeTime: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Join us for a brief storytime ideal for babies birth-24 months, then stay for some early literacy playtime and socialization. Duluth Public Library - Mount Royal Branch
Blue Room
105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle
Duluth, MN 55803 Map Builder's ClubBuilder's ClubTime: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Builder’s Club is for those that love to build, with building materials like LEGO®, cardboard, popsicle sticks, and other recycled materials! All sessions have a theme and various building challenges. Participants may also let their imaginations guide their creations. Geared towards kids, ages 5 and up! Duluth Public Library - Green Room
520 W Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802 Map 		27Wonder Wednesday at the Great Lakes AquariumWonder Wednesday at the Great Lakes AquariumTime: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wonder Wednesday is discounted ticket day ($6 or less) every winter Wednesday from November through February! Great Lakes Aquarium
353 Harbor Drive
Duluth, MN 55802 Map Family StorytimeFamily StorytimeTime: 10:15 am - 11:30 am
Start the morning with stories, rhymes, songs, and movement geared toward children from birth to preschool and their grownups. Afterwards, continue learning through explorative play that builds early STEAM skills, creativity, and curiosity. Storytime is in the GOLD ROOM from 10:15-10:45 a.m.
Discovery STEAM activities are in the GREEN ROOM from 10:45-11:30 a.m. Duluth Public Library
520 W Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802 Map Family StorytimeFamily StorytimeTime: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Geared for kids ages birth to preschool, we will share books, songs, and fingerplays. The focus will be on having fun and sharing the joy of learning essential early literacy skills. Duluth Public Library - West Duluth Branch
Alcove Room
5830 Grand Ave
Duluth, MN 55807 Map Dialectical Behavior Therapy Coping Skills for AdultsDialectical Behavior Therapy Coping Skills for AdultsTime: 3:15 pm
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 		28Baby StorytimeBaby StorytimeTime: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Join us for a brief storytime ideal for babies birth to 24 months. Then stay for some early literacy playtime and socialization. Duluth Public Library
Gold Room
520 W Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802 Map Family StorytimeFamily StorytimeTime: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Join us each Thursday morning at 10:15 for stories, songs, and fingerplays for children from birth to preschool and their grownups. Duluth Public Library - Mount Royal Branch
Blue Room
105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle
Duluth, MN 55803 Map 		29Baby StorytimeBaby StorytimeTime: 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. Duluth Public Library - West Duluth Branch
Alcove Room
5830 Grand Ave
Duluth, MN 55807 Map 		30  
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