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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, Feb 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Best Sellers Book Club - Join us to discuss "Shark Heart" by Emily Habeck!
Mon, Feb 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Peace Corps Speaker Series - Explore the world with presentations at your library!
Tue, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for presentations by Peace Corps volunteers in your community, from Rwanda to Tonga to Ukraine. All are welcome!
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Tue, Feb 10, 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 BEING ME!
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Wed, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is BEING ME!
The Language Exchange - Italian Edition
Wed, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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.
Waiting for Outlander Book Club - Let's discuss "Dungeon Crawler Carl" by Matt Dinniman!
Wed, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us on the second Wednesday every month to discuss books similar to the “Outlander” series. This month, we are discussing “Dungeon Crawler Carl" by Matt Dinniman.
Senior Social - Join us for a social hour!
Thu, Feb 12, 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.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Thu, Feb 12, 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 BEING ME!
Giving Hearts Day Open House - Show your support for the Moorhead Public Library!
Thu, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Support your library this Giving Hearts Day! Join us for an open house including a mini book sale, refreshments and a special Storytime.
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Thu, Feb 12, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Get a jumpstart on your garden! Join Clay County Extension to learn about starting seeds indoors, and bring your favorite seeds and houseplants to swap and share with others.
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Tue, Feb 17, 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 HEDGEHOGS!
Peace Corps Speaker Series - Explore the world with presentations at your library!
Tue, Feb 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for presentations by Peace Corps volunteers in your community, from Rwanda to Tonga to Ukraine. All are welcome!
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Wed, Feb 18, All day
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. This week's theme is HEDGEHOGS!
The Language Exchange - Portuguese Edition
Wed, Feb 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Senior Social - Join us for a social hour!
Thu, Feb 19, 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.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Thu, Feb 19, 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!
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Tue, Feb 24, 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 MAIL!
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Wed, Feb 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is MAIL!
The Language Exchange - Spanish Edition
Wed, Feb 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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.
What is HERO (Healthcare Equipment Recycling Organization)? - a Senior Social SPECIAL EVENT
Thu, Feb 26, 10:00am - 11:30am
Learn about HERO, and how to get involved!
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Thu, Feb 26, 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 MAIL!
Language Exchange - French Edition
Wed, Mar 04, 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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