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Peace Corps Speaker Series

Explore the world with presentations at your library!

2024-02-20 18:30:00 2024-02-20 19:30:00 America/Chicago Peace Corps Speaker Series Join us for presentations by Peace Corps volunteers in your community, from Turkmenistan to Cameroon to Marshall Islands. All are welcome! Moorhead Public Library -

Tuesday, February 20
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-02-20 18:30:00 2024-02-20 19:30:00 America/Chicago Peace Corps Speaker Series Join us for presentations by Peace Corps volunteers in your community, from Turkmenistan to Cameroon to Marshall Islands. All are welcome! Moorhead Public Library -

Join us for presentations by Peace Corps volunteers in your community, from Turkmenistan to Cameroon to Marshall Islands. All are welcome!

The Peace Corps is a service opportunity for motivated changemakers to immerse themselves in a community abroad, working side by side with local leaders to tackle the most pressing challenges of our generation. Peace Corps volunteers lead grassroots efforts to protect the environment and strengthen understanding of environmental issues in communities worldwide. Come and listen to local guest speakers share their stories of their travels across the globe. 

This Series complements Peace Corps Week 2024 which takes place this year from Sunday, February 25 through Saturday, March 2

Tuesday, February 13 at 6:30 p.m. - Marc and Billi Zielinski, Turkmenistan 2000-2001
Billi and Marc Zielinski served in the Peace Corps from 2000 to 2001 in Turkmenistan, Central Asia. They were both Business Volunteers. Marc worked with agricultural cooperatives and Billi with entrepreneurs. They learned Turkmen and Russian and outside of their main projects, they also taught English and were camp instructors. Their tour was cut short after 9/11. After living in Washington, DC and St. Paul, MN, they returned to the Red River Valley. Marc has worked the last 20 years for DC-based American Councils as a Program Manager and Billi is the President and CEO of Make-A-Wish North Dakota. They have two children and live in Moorhead, MN.

Tuesday, February 20 at 6:30 p.m.- Terry Luschen, Cameroon 1995-1997
Terry Luschen served in the Peace Corps from 1995 - 1997 in Cameroon, Africa. While there he served as a Math and Computer teacher in a Technical School in Kumba in the Southwest province. While in Cameroon he learned to speak some basic French and Pidgin. Terry enjoyed traveling around Cameroon, doing a summer trip over to Kenya/Tanzania and even participating in the Mount Cameroon annual race. After the Peace Corps Terry has been in the software development industry and currently works for Perficient in Fargo doing Salesforce implementations. Terry also has coached football in the Fargo/Moorhead area at Oak Grove High school and Concordia College. Terry lives with his wife, Tifani and three children near Glyndon, MN.  

Tuesday, February 27 at 6:30 p.m. - Dr. Anne Walker, Marshall Islands 1987-1989
Anne Walker served as a health educator in the Peace Corps in the tiny Pacific nation of the Marshall Islands. While there she was asked to teach an English class which began her 36-year career in teaching and improving education for culturally and linguistically diverse students. She has worked as an English Learner teacher, professor, international teacher trainer and college dean. She is currently a Professor of Education at Concordia College. She lives in Moorhead with her husband, loves to spend time with her three young adult children and is an avid gardener. 

AGE GROUP: | Young Adults | Seniors | Adults |

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Moorhead Public Library

moorhead@larl.org
Phone: 218-233-7594
Branch manager
Megan Krueger

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Mon, Oct 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Fri, Oct 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 11 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Wed, Oct 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Minnesota Recovery Connection seeks to strengthen the community and support long-term recovery through peer-to-peer support services, education, and advocacy.

Wed, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is DINOSAURS!

Wed, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us at the Moorhead Public Library for a twice monthly origami club. All are welcome to come and practice this paper folding skill.

Wed, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for themed conversations on a variety of topics to practice your multilingual skills! The second Wednesday of the month will be dedicated to practicing Italian language proficiency.

Wed, Oct 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us on the second Wednesday every month to discuss books related to Diana Gabaldon's “Outlander” series. This month, we are discussing "When the Moon Hits Your Eye" by John Scalzi.

Thu, Oct 09, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meet up with friends at Moorhead Public Library for a weekly social hour to connect over coffee, play games, and chat.

Thu, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Thu, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join your library to hear from author Ben Schierer about one of Minnesota's longest-serving and most intriguing governors as is chronicled in his book "Perpich: A Minnesota Original"

Sat, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us for a special Spotlight Storytime with the Red Cross and a local Moorhead Firefighter!

Sat, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us for friendly, informal meetings for those learning English to practice their conversational skills. English language-learners of all proficiencies are welcome!

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Mon, Oct 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
Office hours from Lutheran Social Services are here to connect you to resources in our community that help you where you need it most.

Tue, Oct 14, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership (CAP-LP) helps families seeking housing assistance, and more.   

Tue, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us Tuesday evenings in October to learn about local Norwegian history, with Petra Gunderson-Leith. This week's presentation will be about lefse factories in Clay County, past and present!

Tue, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. This week's theme is FEARS!

Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Minnesota Recovery Connection seeks to strengthen the community and support long-term recovery through peer-to-peer support services, education, and advocacy.

Wed, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is FEARS!

Wed, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Minnesota author Janet Preus takes us back in time to 1887's Ottertail County and the true events surrounding the death of Lillie Field in her book "The Thirteenth Crime."

Wed, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for themed conversations on a variety of topics to practice your multilingual skills! The third Wednesday of the month will be dedicated to practicing Portuguese language proficiency.

Thu, Oct 16, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meet up with friends at Moorhead Public Library for a weekly social hour to connect over coffee, play games, and chat.

Thu, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. This week's theme is FEARS!

Thu, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us as John Trelstad of Tucker'd Out performs tunes by various songwriters, and discusses some of the stories that play out in the lyrics.

Sat, Oct 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us for friendly, informal meetings for those learning English to practice their conversational skills. English language-learners of all proficiencies are welcome!

Mon, Oct 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us to learn more about houseplant care throughout the winter season with Jillian Patrie from University of Minnesota Extension.
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Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us to play games and chat. Bring your favorite card or board game, or try one of ours! Refreshments will be provided.

Tue, Oct 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Join to learn practical tips for posture, stretching, balance, and joint health -- suitable for all fitness levels. Come ready to move, learn, and leave feeling better! Registration is encouraged.

Tue, Oct 21, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership (CAP-LP) helps families seeking housing assistance, and more.   

Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us Tuesday evenings in October to learn about local Norwegian history, with Petra Gunderson-Leith. This week's presentation will be about Hopperstad Stave Churches, including a local replica.

Tue, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. This week's theme is NIGHT!

Wed, Oct 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Minnesota Recovery Connection seeks to strengthen the community and support long-term recovery through peer-to-peer support services, education, and advocacy.

Wed, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is NIGHT!

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Wed, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Wednesday, October 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us at the Moorhead Public Library for a twice monthly origami club. All are welcome to come and practice this paper folding skill.

Wed, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for themed conversations on a variety of topics to practice your multilingual skills! The fourth Wednesday of the month will be dedicated to practicing Spanish language proficiency.

Thu, Oct 23, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meet up with friends at Moorhead Public Library for a weekly social hour to connect over coffee, play games, and chat.

Thu, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. This week's theme is NIGHT!

Sat, Oct 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join your library to hear about the true story of Eliza Winston and how she found freedom and escaped slavery in Minnesota as chronicled in Dr. Lehman's book "It Took Courage."

Sat, Oct 25, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us for friendly, informal meetings for those learning English to practice their conversational skills. English language-learners of all proficiencies are welcome!

Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Celebrate family history month by learning how to utilize the free genealogy tools offered at your library!

Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us to enjoy some quiet reading time.

Tue, Oct 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Join us to learn about small business loans with a representative from Dakota Business Lending. We will discuss how small businesses can prepare and apply for loans to get started, or to grow.

Tue, Oct 28, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership (CAP-LP) helps families seeking housing assistance, and more.   

Tue, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us Tuesday evenings in October to learn about local Norwegian history, with Petra Gunderson-Leith. This week's presentation will be about the Norwegian Language in Clay County.

Tue, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Join local guest artist Sacred Chaos for a Spooky collage workshop at the Moorhead Library!

Tue, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. This week's theme is HALLOWEEN!

Wed, Oct 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Minnesota Recovery Connection seeks to strengthen the community and support long-term recovery through peer-to-peer support services, education, and advocacy.

Wed, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is HALLOWEEN!

Wed, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us at the Moorhead Public Library for a twice monthly origami club. All are welcome to come and practice this paper folding skill.

Thu, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us this Thursday morning for Halloween songs, stories and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers, all in community with our Senior Social!

Sat, Nov 01, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us for friendly, informal meetings for those learning English to practice their conversational skills. English language-learners of all proficiencies are welcome!

Mon, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us to craft and chat! Bring whatever project you are working on and meet up with other local crafters. Refreshments will be provided.

Tue, Nov 04, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership (CAP-LP) helps families seeking housing assistance, and more.   

Tue, Nov 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. This week's theme is BEARS!

Wed, Nov 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
In a crisis or not the Mobile Mental Health Crisis Response team is here to help you find resources in our community.   

Wed, Nov 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Minnesota Recovery Connection seeks to strengthen the community and support long-term recovery through peer-to-peer support services, education, and advocacy.

Wed, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is BEARS!

Wed, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us at the Moorhead Public Library for an origami club. All are welcome to come and practice this paper folding skill.

Wed, Nov 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for themed conversations on a variety of topics to practice your multilingual skills! The first Wednesday of the month will be dedicated to practicing French language proficiency.

Thu, Nov 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meet up with friends at Moorhead Public Library for a weekly social hour to connect over coffee, play games, and chat.

Thu, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. This week's theme is BEARS!

Thu, Nov 06, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Meet up with fellow caregivers the first Thursday of the month for connection, collaboration, and community! This month's Caregiver Connection will feature the Early Childhood Family Education(ECFE).

Thu, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join local historian Markus Krueger as he discusses the Wild West origins of Moorhead.