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Author Visit Featuring Cary J. Griffith

Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in the Boundary Waters

2024-09-10 14:00:00 2024-09-10 15:00:00 America/Chicago Author Visit Featuring Cary J. Griffith Join the library and author Cary J. Griffith to discuss his book "Gunflint Falling" and the true accounts of what happened during the 1999 storm that tore across northern Minnesota. Fertile Public Library -

Tuesday, September 10
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-10 14:00:00 2024-09-10 15:00:00 America/Chicago Author Visit Featuring Cary J. Griffith Join the library and author Cary J. Griffith to discuss his book "Gunflint Falling" and the true accounts of what happened during the 1999 storm that tore across northern Minnesota. Fertile Public Library -

Join the library and author Cary J. Griffith to discuss his book "Gunflint Falling" and the true accounts of what happened during the 1999 storm that tore across northern Minnesota.

In 2024, the Fargo-Moorhead area will mark the 25th anniversary of the 1999 storm that bore down on the region and left a wake of damage in its path as it traveled across northern Minnesota. Join Minnesota author Cary J. Griffith to discuss his book Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in the Boundary Waters, detailing first hand accounts from those that found themselves stranded and injured in the wake of the unexpected storm. He will also introduce his latest novel, Dead Catch.

Admission is free thanks in part to funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

Fertile Public Library

Fertile@larl.org
Phone: 218-945-6137
Branch manager
Laura Gullickson

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We're closed Saturday July 04 due to Independence Day
Mon, Jun 29 Closed
Tue, Jun 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jul 01 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 04 Closed
(Independence Day)
Sun, Jul 05 Closed

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.

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Mon, Jun 29, All day
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Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Tue, Jun 30, All day
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Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Tue, Jun 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. All are welcome to bring their projects. It's OK to be early the city usually has the building open.

Tue, Jun 30, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Travel back to 1848 for a timeless pioneer adventure! Based on the legendary 1970s game, this interactive experience puts you in the driver’s seat of a covered wagon.

Wed, Jul 01, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Wed, Jul 01, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Travel back to 1848 for a timeless pioneer adventure! Based on the legendary 1970s game, this interactive experience puts you in the driver’s seat of a covered wagon.

Wed, Jul 01, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Celebrate the United States Semiquincentennial by crafting a patriotic 3D paper star!

Wed, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Learn how seasonal foods support nutrition, save money, and inspire simple meals.

Thu, Jul 02, All day
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Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Thu, Jul 02, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Travel back to 1848 for a timeless pioneer adventure! Based on the legendary 1970s game, this interactive experience puts you in the driver’s seat of a covered wagon.

Fri, Jul 03, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Fri, Jul 03, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Travel back to 1848 for a timeless pioneer adventure! Based on the legendary 1970s game, this interactive experience puts you in the driver’s seat of a covered wagon.

Sat, Jul 04, All day
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Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Sun, Jul 05, All day
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Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Mon, Jul 06, All day
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Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Tue, Jul 07, All day
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Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Tue, Jul 07, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Travel back to 1848 for a timeless pioneer adventure! Based on the legendary 1970s game, this interactive experience puts you in the driver’s seat of a covered wagon.

Wed, Jul 08, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Wed, Jul 08, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Travel back to 1848 for a timeless pioneer adventure! Based on the legendary 1970s game, this interactive experience puts you in the driver’s seat of a covered wagon.

Wed, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults and teens are invited to join us for a free watercolor painting class. Our class is suitable for all experience levels. Materials will be provided. Limited availability of watercolor pencils.

Thu, Jul 09, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Thu, Jul 09, 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.

Thu, Jul 09, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Travel back to 1848 for a timeless pioneer adventure! Based on the legendary 1970s game, this interactive experience puts you in the driver’s seat of a covered wagon.

Fri, Jul 10, All day
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Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Fri, Jul 10, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Travel back to 1848 for a timeless pioneer adventure! Based on the legendary 1970s game, this interactive experience puts you in the driver’s seat of a covered wagon.

Sat, Jul 11, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Sun, Jul 12, All day
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Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Mon, Jul 13, All day
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Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Tue, Jul 14, All day
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Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Wed, Jul 15, All day
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Wed, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join the Resolute Readers Book Club to discuss Lorna Landvik's 'Chronicles of a Radical Hag.'

Thu, Jul 16, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Thu, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Capture your favorite summer memories in 3D! Join us to create a vintage-inspired "Polaroid" shadow box using intricate paper designs.

Fri, Jul 17, All day
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Fri, Jul 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Discover the life of a Viking explorer sailing on a Drekar. Craft a mini shield and weave a bookmark. Costumes & dressing up are welcome.

Sat, Jul 18, All day
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Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Sun, Jul 19, All day
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Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Mon, Jul 20, All day
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Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Tue, Jul 21, All day
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Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Tue, Jul 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Discover snacks that fuel your body for play, growth, and learning.

Wed, Jul 22, All day
Trails
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Thu, Jul 23, All day
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Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Fri, Jul 24, All day
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Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Fri, Jul 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Take a trip through the calendar! Join us for a "Christmas in July" celebration featuring crafts, games and a special guest appearance from the North Pole!

Sat, Jul 25, All day
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Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Sun, Jul 26, All day
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Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Mon, Jul 27, All day
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Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Tue, Jul 28, All day
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Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Tue, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
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Travel back in time with accordion player Mike Schneider in this polka-palooza!

Wed, Jul 29, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Wed, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Swoop into the library to scoop up a free Sun Print (Cyanotype) Kit! Use the sun's light, found objects, and water for this low-mess art project.