Child Abuse Prevention Coalition

Prevention can be a powerful lever to move our society toward greater health and well-being. Child abuse programs have traditionally focused on individual family dynamics. However, we have come to understand that a community needs to work collaboratively and provide resources to families to prevent child maltreatment by offering services that promote education, understanding, and conditions that promote health and well-being.

Upcoming Events

< November 2025 >
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					1Ojibwe Family StorytimeOjibwe Family StorytimeTime: 10:15 am - 11:15 am For kids and their caregivers. 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 to kids PreK-Grade 3, but all are 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. 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. Gold Room Main Library 520 W. Superior St. Duluth MN Map Sugar Bush Babies: Stories of My Ojibwe GrandmotherSugar Bush Babies: Stories of My Ojibwe GrandmotherTime: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Janis A. Fairbanks will be here to discuss her new memoir, Sugar Bush Babies: Stories of My Ojibwe Grandmother. Through the eyes of a child and the teachings of an elder, she revisits her life during Indian Relocation, taking us home with her through stories of childhood and lessons learned at her grandmother's knee on the Fond du Lac Reservation. Her memoir conveys the eloquence of women speaking and sharing through generations and the lasting power of tradition. For all ages. Registration required. Select 'Book Now' to sign up. DPL is working to make our programs accessible to all. Please email us at webmail@duluthmn.gov to let us know how staff can support you to participate fully and comfortably. Green Room Main Library 520 W. Superior St. Duluth MN Map	2
3	4Crafts and GamingCrafts and GamingTime: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm For grades 6-12. Create and game in the teen space of the Main Library. There will be a different craft to do each month with Nintendo Switch™️gaming and board games available. 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. Teen Space Main Library 520 W. Superior St. Duluth MN Map	5Dialectical 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 Holiday Photo Pop-upHoliday Photo Pop-upTime: 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm For all ages. Join us for a festive Holiday Photo Pop-Up, where you can snap your own holiday photos in a beautifully decorated, winter-themed setting! Whether you're looking to update your family portrait, capture memories with friends, or get the perfect solo shot for your holiday cards, our cozy and cheerful backdrops provide the perfect scene. Bring your own camera or smartphone—tripods and selfie stands are welcome! This self-serve photo experience is open to all ages and is designed to be fun, flexible, and full of holiday spirit. 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. Blue Room Mount Royal Branch Library 105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle Duluth MN Map Book Bingo at Lake Superior ZooBook Bingo at Lake Superior ZooTime: 5:00 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 book covers. Say hello to the sand cats between games! All ages are welcome to play and registration is not needed. Presented in partnership with Lake Superior Zoo! 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. Lake Superior Zoo 7210 Fremont St, Duluth MN Map	6	7CrafternoonCrafternoonTime: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Best suited for kids in PreK through grade 5. Join the Mt. Royal staff for a variety of crafts. No experience or registration  necessary. 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. Blue Room Mount Royal Branch Library 105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle Duluth MN Map	8Wiggles for Littles: DINO EditionWiggles for Littles: DINO EditionTime: 10:15 am - 11:30 am For kids birth-PreK and their caregivers.  The DINO edition of Wiggles for Littles is all about Dinosaurs! Join us for dinosaur exploration as we learn about these prehistoric creatures. Come for storytime, crafting, and explore time. 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 Map	9
10Family Storytime and DiscoveryFamily Storytime and DiscoveryTime: 10:15 am - 11:30 am For children from birth to age five and their caregivers! What will your child discover at the library? 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 in the Gold Room | 10:15-10:45 a.m Discovery in the Green Room | 10:45-11:30 a.m. 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. Storytime- Gold Room Main Library 520 W. Superior St. Duluth MN Discovery- Green Room Main Library 520 W. Superior St. Duluth MN Map Baby Storytime at Mount RoyalBaby Storytime at Mount RoyalTime: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm For children ages birth-2 years and their caregivers! Join us for a brief storytime full of songs, rhymes, movement, and stories 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. Blue Room Mount Royal Branch Library 105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle Duluth MN Map	11	12Roar and ExploreRoar and ExploreTime: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Best for kids PreK to grade 3. Explore sensory bins with dinosaur themed elements and use your large gross motor skills too. Offered in two one hour sessions. No registration required. 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. Blue Room Mount Royal Branch Library 105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle Duluth MN Map Roar and ExploreRoar and ExploreTime: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Best for kids PreK to grade 3. Explore sensory bins with dinosaur themed elements and use your large gross motor skills too. Offered in two one hour sessions. No registration required. 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. Blue Room Mount Royal Branch Library 105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle Duluth MN Map Read to a Dog with Dooley!Read to a Dog with Dooley!Time: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Come and read to Dooley, a registered Pet Partners™ therapy dog. Dooley is kind, patient, and a very good listener. Each reader will sign up for a 10-minute reading slot when they arrive. Borrow a library book or bring your own. For grades K-8. 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. Blue Room Mount Royal Branch Library 105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle Duluth MN Map Dialectical 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	13Wicked Watch PartyWicked Watch PartyTime: 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm For grades 6-12. Celebrate all things Wicked in preparation for the release of the movie's second part! Sing your hearts out while watching the sing along version of the movie. We will have Wicked-themed crafts and trivia with great prizes. Join us because everyone deserves the chance to fly! 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 Map	14	15Saturday Morning Art StudioSaturday Morning Art StudioTime: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm For grades K-12. Drop in anytime between 10 am and noon to do a fun art project with local artist and teacher, Serenity Kenan. Serenity will provide all the materials and guidance as needed to learn new skills and create art in the library. Bring your sense of adventure and creativity! No registration needed. 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. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.   Green Room Main Library 520 W. Superior St. Duluth MN Map Read to a Dog with Cruz!Read to a Dog with Cruz!Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am For kids in grades K-8! 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. 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. Youth Services Area Main Library 520 W. Superior St. Duluth MN Map Teen Craft SaleTeen Craft SaleTime: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Support local teen artisans and creators by purchasing a handmade item (or two, or three!) at our second annual Teen Craft Sale. This year, due to the sale's popularity and increase in size, we are moving to The Depot! It is a good idea for shoppers to be prepared with both cash and electronic payment options. Presented in partnership with Duluth Workforce Development and Youth Employment Services. CRAFTS & ART CREATED BY TEENS INCLUDE: Crochet • Drawings • Fishing Lures • Jewelry • Keychains • Macramé • Paintings • Polymer Clay • Sewn Accessories • Slime • Stationery • 3D-printed Goods 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. The Depot 506 W. Michigan St. Duluth MN Map	16
17Family Storytime and DiscoveryFamily Storytime and DiscoveryTime: 10:30 am - 11:30 am For children from birth to age five and their caregivers! What will your child discover at the library? 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 in the Gold Room | 10:15-10:45 a.m Discovery in the Green Room | 10:45-11:30 a.m. 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. Storytime- Gold Room Main Library 520 W. Superior St. Duluth MN Discovery- Green Room Main Library 520 W. Superior St. Duluth MN Map Baby Storytime at Mount RoyalBaby Storytime at Mount RoyalTime: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm For children ages birth-2 years and their caregivers! Join us for a brief storytime full of songs, rhymes, movement, and stories 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. Blue Room Mount Royal Branch Library 105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle Duluth MN Map	18Fossil FrenzyFossil FrenzyTime: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Best suited for kids in grades 2-5. Join us in the Blue Room for a little fossil fun! We will be trapping creatures in "amber" and digging up some dinos! Space is limited—please reserve your spot! 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. Blue Room Mount Royal Branch Library 105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle Duluth MN Map Builders Club: DINO-RAMAS!Builders Club: DINO-RAMAS!Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Let's celebrate Dinovember by creating DINO-RAMAS! Come with all your favorite dinosaur facts and get ready to learn something new about dinosaurs from our collection of favorite dinosaur books! Apply your knowledge to construct DINO-RAMAS that recreate the times of the dinosaurs using cardboard and other building materials! For kids in grades K-7. Kids ages 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. Gold Room Main Library 520 W. Superior St. Duluth MN Map Book Bingo - DINOvemberBook Bingo - DINOvemberTime: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Never judge a book by its cover... unless you're playing Book Bingo! In a twist on a 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. Book Bingo Themes for 2025! *November - DINOvember* *December - Christmas* Evergreen Senior Center West Duluth Branch Library 5830 Grand Avenue Duluth MN Map	19Dialectical 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 Dungeons & DragonsDungeons & DragonsTime: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Dungeons and Dragons is back at the Mt. Royal Branch Library! The group consists of 6-8 players and will meet every third Wednesday of the month. Registration is required. Select 'Book Now' to sign up. For teens in grades 6-12. Blue Room Mount Royal Branch Library 105 Mount Royal Shopping Circle Duluth MN Map	20Teen Anime & Manga ClubTeen Anime & Manga ClubTime: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm For teens in 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. Green Room Main Library 520 W. Superior St. Duluth MN 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! West Duluth Branch Library 5830 Grand Avenue Duluth MN Map	21	22	23
24Family Storytime and DiscoveryFamily Storytime and DiscoveryTime: 10:30 am - 11:30 am For children from birth to age five and their caregivers! What will your child discover at the library? 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 in the Gold Room | 10:15-10:45 a.m Discovery in the Green Room | 10:45-11:30 a.m. 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. Storytime- Gold Room Main Library 520 W. Superior St. Duluth MN Discovery- Green Room Main Library 520 W. Superior St. Duluth MN Map	25	26Dialectical 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	27	28	29	30
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 Through research, it’s been found that child abuse can lead to a broad range of problems including substance abuse, intimate partner violence, teenager pregnancy, anxiety, depression, suicide, diabetes, heart disease, sexually transmitted diseases, smoking, and obesity. (Fellitti et al., 1998; Repetti et al., 2002; Mercy & Saul, 2009) Just under half of child abuse victims do not tell anyone about their experiences for at least 5 years, while others may not disclose until they are adults- if ever. (Broman-Fulks et al., 2007)  

 Even when children do disclose, lack of effective adult response means that abuse often continues, or children do not get the help they need to heal. Data shows that one of the most important factors in minimizing the trauma of sexual abuse is the response the child receives when they disclose their abuse to an adult. Unfortunately, most teachers and parents do not have the knowledge needed to respond appropriately to disclosures of child abuse because this information is not openly provided. Through the Child Abuse Prevention Coalition, we hope to increase the community’s understanding of sexual abuse dynamics and make on-going education and information more accessible. It is also anticipated that this group will help to increase positive crisis response skills in school teachers and staff members as well as staff members in community non-profits. As well as improve our community’s understanding of mandatory reporting and schools’ protocols for responding to abuse.  

The Child Abuse Prevention Coalition was convened in 2019 to form a community response against child abuse. The coalition, comprised of community schools, youth-serving organizations, medical and mental health agencies, and other community members, provides a unified voice and collective action to support children and seek an end to child abuse in our community. This coalition is committed to collaborating and learning together, building effective community outreach and support, and constantly working towards eliminating child abuse.