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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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Mon, Oct 06 Closed
Tue, Oct 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Oct 08 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Oct 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 11 Closed
Sun, Oct 12 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.

Upcoming Events

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Wed, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Thu, Oct 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.

Fri, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is monsters!

Tue, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
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.

Wed, Oct 15, 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.

Wed, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Thu, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Fri, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is dragons!

Tue, Oct 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
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.

Fri, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is unicorns!

Tue, Oct 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
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, Oct 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a free felting class. Our class is suitable for all experience levels and all materials will be provided.

Wed, Oct 29, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Stop by the library for a spooktacular scavenger hunt. Will you be able to answer all the questions and find the hidden eyes & bad guys?

Wed, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Celebrate family history month by learning how to utilize the free genealogy tools offered at your library!

Thu, Oct 30, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Stop by the library for a spooktacular scavenger hunt. Will you be able to answer all the questions and find the hidden eyes & bad guys?

Fri, Oct 31, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Stop by the library for a spooktacular scavenger hunt. Will you be able to answer all the questions and find the hidden eyes & bad guys?

Fri, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is Halloween! Costumes welcome.

Tue, Nov 04, 10:00am - 1:00pm
What fiber project will you create? The first Tuesday of the month the group has their long day. It's ok if you are early the city has the building open.

Wed, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Inspired by Rick Crume last week? Want to connect with other family history & genealogy research enthusiasts? Join us to learn more about the subject by asking and answering questions. All are welcome

Fri, Nov 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
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