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Astronaut Extravaganza

Learn all about being an astronaut with activity stations!
2024-06-07 10:00:00 2024-06-07 11:00:00 America/Chicago Astronaut Extravaganza 3-2-1 Blast Off! Explore astronaut training stations which include glowing planets, galaxy painting, astronaut food tasting and more. Large groups are asked to notify the library ahead of time. Fertile Public Library -

Friday, June 07
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2024-06-07 10:00:00 2024-06-07 11:00:00 America/Chicago Astronaut Extravaganza 3-2-1 Blast Off! Explore astronaut training stations which include glowing planets, galaxy painting, astronaut food tasting and more. Large groups are asked to notify the library ahead of time. Fertile Public Library -

3-2-1 Blast Off! Explore astronaut training stations which include glowing planets, galaxy painting, astronaut food tasting and more. Large groups are asked to notify the library ahead of time.

Launch into the Summer Library Experience by participating in Astronaut Training at your library. 

Explore a number of Astronaut Training stations, including:

  • Glowing planets painting activity
  • Galaxy painting activity
  • Freeze dried food tasting featuring Solie Specialties
  • Solar system photo opportunity
  • Solar system felt board activity
  • Conduct an experiment in the Still Air Glove Box
  • Astronaut stomp bucket stilt race

Heads up! We will be using acrylic paint. There will be a limited number of aprons & paint shirts available.

Make sure you grab a ticket on your way into the library. We will be drawing for Explore! Space T-shirts! And, don't forget to pick up your summer reading log. Everyone who finishes gets a key chain prize and is entered in our big prize drawing at the end of July. Find out more about the summer program at https://larl.org/explore

SLE 2024 Key Chains

AGE GROUP: | Teens (Ages 13-18) | Pre-Schoolers (Ages 3-6) | Middle Grade (Ages 10-13) | K-5th Graders (Ages 5-10) | Infants + Toddlers (Ages 0-3) |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Library Experience | Entertainment | Arts, Crafts and Hobbies |

TAGS: | tasting | space | planets | painting | galaxy | freeze-dried food | food | astronaut | acrylic paint |

Fertile Public Library
Fertile@larl.org
Phone: 218-945-6137
Branch manager
Laura Gullickson
Hours
Mon, May 20 Closed
Tue, May 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, May 22 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 25 Closed
Sun, May 26 Closed
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About the branch

The Fertile Public Library is tucked inside the Duane Knutson Community Center on Mill Street across the street from the Main Street Station & Deli. The Fertile Library is a large one-room library with access to a small meeting room and auditorium that can be reserved through the city office and 24-hour access to WiFi.

Upcoming Events

Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, May 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. What are you creating? If you come a little early that's OK the city has the building open.
Needle Felting Workshop - Catch up on a project we made last year
Tue, May 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Did you miss a needle felting project last year? Join us to catch up on a needle felting session you may have missed or finish an item you started or wish to have a duplicate of.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Fri, May 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Get the buzz about bees this week.
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, May 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. What are you creating? If you come a little early that's OK the city has the building open.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Fri, May 31, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Where do last weeks bees hang out? In a this week's topic, a flower garden, of course.
Genealogy Jam Session - Genealogy Chat & Library Resources Assistance
Wed, Jun 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Want to connect with other family history and genealogy research enthusiasts? Join us to learn more about the subject by asking and answering questions. All are welcome!
Solar System Take & Make Coloring Kit - Pick up an awesome kit to create a solar system poster!
Wed, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Stop into the library to pick up a solar system coloring poster kit with colored pencils included. Plus, enter your finished product into the Polk County Fair for a chance to win!
Astronaut Extravaganza - Learn all about being an astronaut with activity stations!
Fri, Jun 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
3-2-1 Blast Off! Explore astronaut training stations which include glowing planets, galaxy painting, astronaut food tasting and more. Large groups are asked to notify the library ahead of time.
Operation D-Day - Minnesota in World War II with Historian Arn Kind
Fri, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Witness a profoundly important date in history come to life with a presentation by Minnesotan historian and educator Arn Kind held in honor of the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
Funday Stampers - Crafting event for cardmakers, scrapbookers, & stampers
Thu, Jun 13, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Join us for a fun day of card-making! Each month we learn a new technique or have a challenge. Work, visit, or get new ideas.
3...2...1...Rocket Blast Off! - Launch Pop Rockets and Learn about Rockets
Fri, Jun 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Blast off with the library as we learn about rockets and try out some film canister rockets. Please bring your sunglasses for eye protection. A limited number of safety glasses available.
Story Stroll Featuring "Sun! One in a Billion" - at the Agassiz Environment Learning Center
Sat, Jun 15, All day
Enjoy the warmth of the sun on the trails at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center where you can read a light-hearted non-fiction book about the Sun. 
Take & Make Space Shuttle Woodworking Kit - Space Shuttle Transport
Tue, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Create your very own wooden Space Shuttle Transport by picking up a free take and make kit from the library. And, if you're looking for something to enter into the fair this could be it!
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