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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 |

EVENT TYPE: | Presentations |

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Moorhead Public Library

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

Hours
Mon, Jul 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 31 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 Closed

About the branch

The Moorhead Public Library is located in downtown Moorhead behind the Rourke Art Gallery. The library offers free WiFi, wireless printing and friendly staff to help you access the library's many resources.

Upcoming Events

Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 11:30am
Join us to learn more about Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, which provides opportunities to improve the quality of life for people and communities in the region.

Thu, Jul 31, 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 MUSIC!

Thu, Jul 31, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Turn in your reading logs, participate in our annual pet show and dunk your favorite librarian in the dunk tank!

Thu, Jul 31, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Join the Arc of Minnesota for a Disability Pride Festival in the library parking lot, featuring games, food, music, and community celebration.

Mon, Aug 04, 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, Aug 05, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership (CAP-LP) helps families seeking housing assistance, and more.   

Tue, Aug 05, 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 BABIES!

Wed, Aug 06, 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, Aug 06, 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, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is BABIES!

Thu, Aug 07, 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, Aug 07, 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 BABIES!

Thu, Aug 07, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Meet up with fellow caregivers the first Thursday of each month for connection, collaboration, and community! This month's Caregiver Connection will feature CAPLP.

Fri, Aug 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Ever have questions about the 2SLGBTQIA+ community? OutFront Minnesota will be here to help guide us through the ABC's of the LGBT.

Sat, Aug 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
This 2SLGBTQIA+ 201: Intersectionality and Liberation Histories presentation covers key concepts and general terms relating to gender and sexuality to create safer, more inclusive environments.

Mon, Aug 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Office hours from Lutheran Social Services are here to connect you to resources in our community that help you where you need it most.

Mon, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Discuss the latest best sellers with the Moorhead Public Library! This month we'll meet to discuss "James" by Percival Everett.

Tue, Aug 12, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership (CAP-LP) helps families seeking housing assistance, and more.   

Tue, Aug 12, 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 BEACH!

Wed, Aug 13, 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, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is BEACH!

Wed, Aug 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Grab your friends to test your knowledge on all things Minnesota State Parks with a fun afternoon of trivia with a Buffalo River State Park naturalist! Team sizes are limited to 6 people.

Wed, Aug 13, 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, Aug 14, 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, Aug 14, 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 THE BEACH!

Thu, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us at the Moorhead Library for free outdoor concerts the second Thursday of the month, all summer long!

Thu, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Support the Friends of the Moorhead Library by shopping our outdoor mini used book sale. Items individually priced.

Mon, Aug 18, 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, Aug 19, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership (CAP-LP) helps families seeking housing assistance, and more.   

Tue, Aug 19, 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 HEDGEOGS!

Wed, Aug 20, 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, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Come see local author Kim Larson as she shares some of her experiences as a writer, and explore the life cycle of the butterfly with stories and songs!

Wed, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is HEDGEHOGS!

Thu, Aug 21, 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, Aug 21, 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 HEDGEHOGS!

Cancelled
Thu, Aug 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us on the third Thursday of each month as John Trelstad, of Tucker'd Out, performs a variety of tunes by various songwriters, and discusses some of the stories that play out in the lyrics.

Mon, Aug 25, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Join us to learn some food preservation basics with Jillian Patrie, University of MN Extension Clay County Horticulture Educator.

Mon, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us to enjoy some quiet reading time.

Tue, Aug 26, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership (CAP-LP) helps families seeking housing assistance, and more.   

Tue, Aug 26, 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 PIGS!

Wed, Aug 27, 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, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is PIGS!

Wed, Aug 27, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Moorhead Public Library is partnering with the Red Cross for a "Battle of the Badges" blood drive! Sign up to help save lives and cast your vote for local first responders.
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Wed, Aug 27, 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, Aug 28, 10:00am - 11:30am
Sonja Mertz from the MN Alliance on Problem Gambling will discuss how to be aware of gambling risks and practice harm reduction, to help you have fun and stay safe.

Thu, Aug 28, 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 PIGS!