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DPL EVENTS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 – SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

[Duluth, MN] -- All Duluth Public Library events are free and open to the public.

Monday, September 23 at Mt. Royal Branch Library – 105 Mt. Royal Shopping Circle
Read to a Dog – 3:30 – 4:30 pm: Kids are invited to read a story to a good listener with big ears! These one-on-one read-aloud sessions with a licensed therapy dog are a great way to practice reading in a comfortable, low-stress environment. Drop-in sessions available on a first come first served basis. Games and activities available while you wait.

Effective Communication Strategies – 6:00 – 7:30 pm: A local expert from the Alzheimer’s Association will explain methods for communicating with those living with dementia. Discussion and time for questions will follow the program.

Monday, September 23 at Main Library – 520 West Superior Street
Autumn Landscape Painting with 321 Art Studio – 1:00– 2:30 pm: Adults and older teens of all art skill levels will enjoy drawing and painting with 321 Art Studio teaching artist, Amy Lucas-Peroceski. Participants will create their own autumn landscape painting by drawing their landscapes on an 11" x 14" canvas with the instructor and then painting their landscapes with water-mixable oil paints. Fun for those with no painting experience or those with experience painting -- a great chance to try water-mixable oil paints. All supplies will be provided for participants to complete a landscape painting on canvas. Register online at http://www.duluthlibrary.org. 

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Tuesday, September 24 at West Duluth Branch Library – 5830 Grand Avenue
Autumn Landscape Painting with 321 Art Studio – 6:00– 7:30 pm: Adults and older teens of all art skill levels will enjoy drawing and painting with 321 Art Studio teaching artist, Amy Lucas-Peroceski. Participants will create their own autumn landscape painting by drawing their landscapes on an 11" x 14" canvas with the instructor and then painting their landscapes with water-mixable oil paints. Fun for those with no painting experience or those with experience painting -- a great chance to try water-mixable oil paints. All supplies will be provided for participants to complete a landscape painting on canvas. Register online at http://www.duluthlibrary.org.  

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Wednesday, September 25 at West Duluth Branch Library – 5830 Grand Avenue
West Duluth Movies for Seniors: The Public – 1:00 pm: Join the West Duluth Branch Library and the Evergreen Senior Center for a special movie series for Senior Citizens! Register online at http://www.duluthlibrary.org.

Wednesday, September 25 at Mt. Royal Branch Library – 105 Mt. Royal Shopping Circle
Autumn Landscape Painting with 321 Art Studio – 3:30– 5:00 pm: Adults and older teens of all art skill levels will enjoy drawing and painting with 321 Art Studio teaching artist, Amy Lucas-Peroceski. Participants will create their own autumn landscape painting by drawing their landscapes on an 11" x 14" canvas with the instructor and then painting their landscapes with water-mixable oil paints. Fun for those with no painting experience or those with experience painting -- a great chance to try water-mixable oil paints. All supplies will be provided for participants to complete a landscape painting on canvas. Register online at http://www.duluthlibrary.org.  

Wednesday, September 25 at Main Library – 520 West Superior Street
Squad Car Storytime – 3:45 – 4:15 pm: Join us for stories read by one of Duluth's police officers. Preschool age children. Meet in Youth Services.

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Thursday, September 26 at West Duluth Branch Library – 5830 Grand Avenue
Siama's Congo Roots – 6:00-7:00 pm: Siama’s Congo Roots features traditional &original folk songs and soukous dance music, along with African instruments like balafon and mbira. When Siama is joined by Dallas Johnson (singer/storyteller/hand percussionist), their harmonies are inspiring and their joy is contagious as they perform and encourage everyone to sing along. The duo sings, tells stories and encourages audience participation, getting everyone to sing, play instruments and dance. All ages, family-friendly program.

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Friday, September 27 at Main Library – 520 West Superior Street
Free Friday Movie: MIB: International – 2:00 pm: PG-13 Fantasy/Sci-fi 1h 55m

Friday, September 27 at Mt. Royal Branch Library – 105 Mt. Royal Shopping Circle
Family Friendly Friday Movie: Flight of the Navigator– 3:30 pm: Enjoy a family-friendly film at your library. 

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Saturday, September 28 at Main Library – 520 West Superior Street
Book Bingo for Kids -- 11:30 am – 12:30 pm: If you like Bingo, you’ll love book bingo-instead of numbers we draw images of book covers! Children and their families are invited to play book bingo outdoors on the plaza. Play for a chance to win gift cards to local book stores!

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