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"Love to Race" Children's Author Visit

Join us for an author visit by author Amber Sawyer
2024-03-11 18:30:00 2024-03-11 19:30:00 America/Chicago "Love to Race" Children's Author Visit Race into spring with a visit by author Amber Sawyer! Learn about her experience as a writer and her book "Love to Race." Moorhead Public Library -

Monday, March 11
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-03-11 18:30:00 2024-03-11 19:30:00 America/Chicago "Love to Race" Children's Author Visit Race into spring with a visit by author Amber Sawyer! Learn about her experience as a writer and her book "Love to Race." Moorhead Public Library -

Race into spring with a visit by author Amber Sawyer! Learn about her experience as a writer and her book "Love to Race."

Race into spring with visiting children's author Amber Sawyer!  Join us for a special children's Storytime where we will hear Amber Sawyer read her book Love to Race, which stars her retired racehorse Derek Bormac N.  Love to Race is a picture book told from Derek's perspective; join us in hearing him describe his beginnings in New Zealand, his harness racing competitions, and his resulting injury.  Author Amber Sawyer then adopted Derek, nursed him back to health, and helped his career take off again.  Derek stands as one of the oldest winning racehorses in the United States. 

All ages are welcome at this special children's Storytime and we hope you'll race here to share in this experience! 

AGE GROUP: | Pre-Schoolers (Ages 3-6) | Middle Grade (Ages 10-13) | K-5th Graders (Ages 5-10) | Infants + Toddlers (Ages 0-3) |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Author Visits |

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Moorhead Public Library
moorhead@larl.org
Phone: 218-233-7594
Branch manager
Megan Krueger
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Mon, Dec 08 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 09 9:00AM to 4:00PM
(The library is closing early due to weather conditions.)
Wed, Dec 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Dec 11 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 14 Closed
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Mon, Dec 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Tue, Dec 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Wed, Dec 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Wed, Dec 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Thu, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Sat, Dec 20, 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, Dec 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Tue, Dec 23, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership (CAP-LP) helps families seeking housing assistance, and more.   
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Wed, Dec 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Conversation Corner - Practice for English Language Learners
Sat, Dec 27, 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!
CAP-LP Housing Office Hours - Tuesday Afternoons
Tue, Dec 30, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
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Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Tue, Dec 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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MN Recovery Connection Office Hours - Wednesdays
Wed, Dec 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Wed, Dec 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Sat, Jan 03, 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!
Craft Connection - Monday Meetup
Mon, Jan 05, 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.
CAP-LP Housing Office Hours - Tuesday Afternoons
Tue, Jan 06, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
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Wed, Jan 07, 9:00am - 10:00am
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Wed, Jan 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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.
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Thu, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Thu, Jan 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Sat, Jan 10, 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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