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

Monday, July 10 at Hillside Sport Court – 408 E 8th St.
Story and Play at the Park • 9:30 am - 12:00 pm:

Storytime is coming to you! Join us in a different neighborhood park each week for outdoor family storytimes at 9:30 a.m. followed by book checkout with Little Library Go and fun kids’ activities with Parks and Recreation. Geared towards children aged birth to 5 but all ages are welcome.

 

Monday, July 10 at Main Library – 520 West Superior Street
CareerForce Corner in the Partnership Center • 12:30 - 4:30 pm: Stop by the Main Library (520 W. Superior St.) for a walk-up appointment and receive one-to-one career assistance from a CareerForce representative. To learn more about CareerForce, visit https://www.careerforcemn.com/

 

Monday, July 10 at Main Library – 520 West Superior Street
Maker Mondays at Main • 2:00 - 4:00 pm: Every Monday we’ll have a new maker program to keep you inspired and having fun throughout the summer.  Some of the programs will be messy, so wear appropriate clothes. On July 11, we will be working with Perler Beads!

 

Monday, July 10 at West Duluth Branch – 5830 Grand Ave.
Outdoor Fun Day • 2:00 - 4:00 pm: Join us at the West Duluth Branch for sunshine and outdoor games in our backyard. We will have some traditional yard games and a few water games to help beat the heat. All ages are welcome for this outdoor event. If we get rained out, the fun will be moved inside.

 

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Tuesday, July 11 at Mt. Royal Branch – 105 Mt. Royal Shopping Circle
Baby Storytime • 10:15 - 10:45 am: Join us for a brief storytime ideal for babies from birth age to 24 months, then stay for some early literacy playtime and socialization.

 

Tuesday, July 11 at Main Library – 520 West Superior Street
Kaleidoscope: The Dollipops • 10:30 am and 1:30 pm: Get ready to sing, dance, and laugh with the engaging, high-energy, highly interactive new kids' show - The Dollipops! Dolli and Pop are sisters who have traveled all the way from Sweet Tart City to bring you on a magical and musical road trip that is sure to get kids (and their parents!) moving, grooving, and making memories. From classic beach tunes to current Hollywood and pop hits, Dolli and Pop use music to allow kids the chance to use their imaginations, to sing and dance along, and even to enjoy their very own four and a half minutes of fame!

 

Tuesday, July 11 at Main Library – 520 West Superior Street

Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club • 6:00 – 7:00 pm: If you’ve never tried science fiction or fantasy, now is the time! July’s book club selection is The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton. August’s selection is Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree. No registration is required.

 

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Wednesday, July 12 at Main Library – 520 West Superior Street
Main Library Family Storytime • 10:15 - 10:45 am: Join us in the Green Room for Family Storytime! Geared for birth to preschool-aged kids. We will share books, songs, and fingerplays. The focus will be on having fun and sharing the joy of learning essential early literacy skills.

 

Wednesday, July 12 at West Duluth Branch – 5830 Grand Avenue
West Duluth Branch Family Storytime • 10:15 - 10:45 am: Join us each Wednesday morning for stories, songs, and fingerplays for children from birth to kindergarten and their grownups! The focus will be on having fun and sharing the joy of learning essential early literacy skills.

 

Wednesday, July 12 at Main Library – 520 West Superior Street
NASA Inspires Future’s for Tomorrow’s Youth • 10:15 - 10:45 am: This STEM programming series features space science activities for youth ages 9-14 to engage in STEM studies and NASA career pathways. Registration is required. 

This week’s program is all about parachutes! Parachutes play a major role in NASA’s space program. Learn how parachutes work, how they have been used by NASA for space travel, and build your own designs in this hands-on program.

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Thursday, July 13 at Lester Park – 61st Ave East and Superior Street
Adventure Book Club • The Wolf’s Trail: An Ojibwe Story, Told by Wolves • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Join us for a book discussion in one of Duluth’s beautiful parks, followed by an optional, low-impact hike led by Parks and Recreation. We will meet at the overhang area off the parking lot at Lester Park to discuss July’s selection, The Wolf’s Trail: An Ojibwe Story, Told by Wolves by Thomas D. Peacock. Selected as 2023’s One Book Northland title, The Wolf’s Trail tells the story of the Ojibwe people through the eyes of an elder wolf. Dr. Peacock will be at the event to participate in the book club discussion and answer questions you may have. Registration is required. Learn more and reserve your spot at https://duluthmn.gov/parks/. August's Adventure Book Club will be meeting at Enger Park to discuss H is for Hawk by Helen MacDonald.

 

Thursday, July 13 at Mt. Royal Branch – 105 Mt. Royal Shopping Circle
Mt. Royal Family Storytime • 10:15 - 10:45 am: Join us each Thursday morning for stories, songs, and fingerplays for children from birth to kindergarten and their grownups! The focus will be on having fun and sharing the joy of learning essential early literacy skills.

 

Thursday, July 13 at Mt. Royal Branch – 105 Mt. Royal Shopping Circle
Builders Club • 2:00 - 4:00 pm: Get ready to use your building skills! LEGO® and KEVA® Planks will be available for building your next greatest creation. Try one of the challenges or create freestyle. Geared for kids preschool age to tween.

 

Thursday, July 13 at Mexico Lindo – 600 E. Superior St. #201 
Book Club in a Bar • The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue • 6:00 - 7:00 pm: If you'd like to dig in to some good food and a good book, this is the book club for you! July's selection is The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee. August’s selection is Night Shift by Alex Finlay.

 

Thursday, July 13 at West Duluth Branch – 5830 Grand Avenue
Battle Bots • 6:00 - 7:00 pm: Do you like Robots? Come learn to play with our STEM Bots! STEM Robotics can encourage skills like hands-on creativity, problem solving, communication and teamwork!

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Friday, July 14 at Main Library – 520 West Superior Street

Friday Morning Movies at Main • Luca • 10:30 am – 12:30 pm: Join us for a screening of the movie Luca in the Green Room! Luca is an animated coming-of-age fantasy story, set on the Italian seaside. set Friday Morning Movies are family-friendly and all ages are welcome.  Luca - (2022/ PG - 101 minutes)

 

Friday, July 14 at Main Library – 520 West Superior Street

LEGO Club • 1:30 – 2:30 pm: Come join us for some fun with LEGO®! Take on a building challenge or two, or just let your imagination guide your creations!

 

Friday, July 14 at West Duluth Branch – 5830 Grand Avenue
Baby Storytime • 2:30 - 3:00 pm: Join us for a brief storytime ideal for babies from birth age to 24 months, then stay for some early literacy playtime and socialization. 

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