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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

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 26 Closed
Tue, Oct 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Oct 28 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Oct 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 31 Closed
Sun, Nov 01 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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Wed, Nov 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Fri, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is being me!

Tue, Nov 10, 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.

Thu, Nov 12, 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, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Tue, Nov 17, 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.

Wed, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Bring in your gifts and join our wrapping paper party. Wrap your gifts with wrapping paper & supplies provided by the Fertile Public Library & Polk County Family Resource Center.

Wed, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Fri, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is colors!

Tue, Nov 24, 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, Nov 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults and teens are invited to join us for a free felting event. Our activity is suitable for all experience levels and all materials will be provided.

Fri, Nov 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is colors & crayons!

Tue, Dec 01, 10:00am - 2:00pm
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