Skip to main content
close
font 1 font 2 font 3
Reset to standard size
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Yellow on Black White on Black Soft Greys Black on Linen Black on White
Reset to default contrast
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.
Image for event: "Power & Light" with Author Will Weaver

"Power & Light" with Author Will Weaver

Join the Library Club for an Author Presentation
2024-05-29 14:00:00 2024-05-29 16:00:00 America/Chicago "Power & Light" with Author Will Weaver Join the Librayr Club to hear MN author Will Weaver speak about his latest book, "Power & Light." "Power & Light" is a novel following an emigrant family in 1906 as they arrive in ND from Norway. Detroit Lakes Public Library -

Wednesday, May 29
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-05-29 14:00:00 2024-05-29 16:00:00 America/Chicago "Power & Light" with Author Will Weaver Join the Librayr Club to hear MN author Will Weaver speak about his latest book, "Power & Light." "Power & Light" is a novel following an emigrant family in 1906 as they arrive in ND from Norway. Detroit Lakes Public Library -

Join the Librayr Club to hear MN author Will Weaver speak about his latest book, "Power & Light." "Power & Light" is a novel following an emigrant family in 1906 as they arrive in ND from Norway.

The Detroit Lakes Library Club are pleased to present a free author visit featuring Minnesota author Will Weaver. Weaver will visit the Detroit Lakes Public Library to discuss his latest book, Power & Light, which is set in 1806 and follows a family's emigration from Norway to North Dakota.

Author Will Weaver grew up on a farm in Minnesota. His interest in literature took him to the University of Minnesota and Stanford University. His first collections of short stories, A Gravestone Made of Wheat won the Minnesota Book Award. The title story was adapted in the award-winning indie feature film Sweet Land.  He followed with his enduring novel of the Midwest, Red Earth, White Earth, which became a CBS television movie. He has written several novels for young adults, including Memory Boy and Saturday Night Dirt. Both are widely read in middle- and high schools across America. His latest novel for adults, Power & Light (2023), returns to his themes of swirling, generational changes in the upper Midwest.  Power & Light is a finalist for the 2024 Minnesota Book Award. This program is made possible thanks to the sponsorship of the Detroit Lakes Library Club.

 

AGE GROUP: | Young Adults | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Author Visits |

TAGS: | |

Detroit Lakes Public Library
Phone: 218-847-2168
Hours
Mon, Apr 28 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Apr 29 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Apr 30 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, May 01 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, May 02 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 03 9:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, May 04 Closed
previous
this week
next
About the branch

The Detroit Lakes Public Library is located in downtown Detroit Lakes at the intersection of Washinton Ave. and Frazee Street. The library offers two meeting rooms, four study rooms, a legal kiosk, free Wi-Fi and much more.

Upcoming Events

Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Mon, Apr 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us on Monday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.
Genealogy Work Session - Take on your family research project!
Mon, Apr 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Did you know the library offers free access to genealogy research tools? Join us to get assistance navigating the library's resources. Registration required.
Anime & Manga Club
Mon, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Anime fans are invited to geek out over their favorite shows. This month we are talking about amazing attractions in Tokyo, Japan: the Ghibli Anime Museum, Akihabara, and Pokemon Centers.
All Abilities Storytime - Neurodiverse friendly social time
Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us for an engaging, interactive and inclusive story and play time. Our library offers a welcoming, accessible space where children of all abilities can enjoy the magic of storytelling.  
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Thu, May 01, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.
After Hours Book Club: "All Systems Red" by Martha Wells - At Bucks Mill Brewing
Thu, May 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us at Bucks Mill Brewing for the After Hours Book Club meeting to discuss this month's book, "All Systems Red" by Martha Wells.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Mon, May 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us on Monday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.
Ask a Techspert - Get Technology Assistance at Your Library!
Mon, May 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Do you have a phone, tablet, laptop, iPad, Kindle or other device that you’re struggling to use? We can help! Registration required.
Garden Talks with Local Master Gardeners - Gardening for Pollinators and Wildlife with DMae Ceryes
Tue, May 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Join us for a presentation with Master Gardener DMae Ceryes on how to best garden for supporting pollinators and landscaping for wildlife.
Writer's Group - Share your work and learn from other writers!
Wed, May 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Our monthly Writers' Group is a place for writers of all levels to come together and share your work, ideas, and encouragement with each other. All genres welcome.  
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Thu, May 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Mon, May 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us on Monday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.
Community Conversation - Help shape the future of library services!
Mon, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The public is invited to help shape the future of library services around Lake Agassiz Regional Library (LARL)’s seven county region.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.
Canoe Restoration and Adventures - Featuring Minnesota Author & Adventurer Rollie Johnson
Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hop in and enjoy a presentation on canoeing featuring Minnesota author and adventurer Rollie Johnson.
Afternoon Tea - Learn more about this cozy ritual
Sat, May 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Who doesn't love a good cup of tea? Dress up and be fancy while you join us for a presentation on afternoon tea, learn how to create your own tea setup, and enjoy a fun afternoon teatime.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Mon, May 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us on Monday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.
Tuesday Afternoon Book Club - Join us to discuss "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury
Tue, May 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us to discuss this month's book, "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury . All are welcome including those who haven't read the book.
"Hot Dish Heaven" Author Visit - Featuring Minnesota Author Jeanne Cooney
Tue, May 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Join your library for a hilarious presentation by Jeanne Cooney, author of the popular "Hot Dish Heaven Mystery" series.
Authors In Conversation - Featuring Kristi Belcamino and Sarah Stonich
Wed, May 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join your library for an author visit by two Minnesota authors. Kristi Belcamino and Sarah Stonich will share their experience​s writing and publishing a number of titles.​
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.
All Abilities Storytime - Neurodiverse friendly social time
Tue, May 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us for an engaging, interactive and inclusive story and play time. Our library offers a welcoming, accessible space where children of all abilities can enjoy the magic of storytelling.  
Anime & Manga Club
Tue, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Anime and manga fans are invited to geek out over their favorite shows and stories at the Detroit Lakes Public Library. This month we having a special viewing of "Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle".
See all events