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Author Visit Featuring Cary J. Griffith

Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in the Boundary Waters

2024-09-11 14:00:00 2024-09-11 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. Breckenridge Public Library -

Wednesday, September 11
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-11 14:00:00 2024-09-11 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. Breckenridge 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.

Breckenridge Public Library

breckenridge@larl.org
Phone: 218-643-2113
Branch manager
Kelsey Solberg

Hours
Mon, Nov 18 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Nov 19 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Nov 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Nov 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Nov 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 23 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, Nov 24 Closed

About the branch

Join us to explore different themes with stories, songs, rhymes, flannel boards, special guests and more! Storytime typically lasts for 45 minutes and is geared for children ages 3-6, although children of all ages are welcome to join the fun. This month our theme is turtles.
 
 

Upcoming Events

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Thu, Dec 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.

Thu, Dec 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Regular Woodcarving Meetup

Tue, Dec 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Unlock your creativity with a crafting event and learn how to upcycle an old t-shirt to create a tote bag. All are welcome.

Thu, Dec 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.

Thu, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.

Thu, Dec 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Regular Woodcarving Meetup

Fri, Dec 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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