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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
We're closed Monday September 02 due to Closed in observance of Labor Day.
Mon, Sep 02 Closed
(Closed in observance of Labor Day.)
Tue, Sep 03 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Sep 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Sep 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 07 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, Sep 08 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

Wed, Sep 11, 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.

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

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

Fri, Sep 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Anime and manga fans are invited to geek out over their favorite shows and stories at the Breckenridge Public Library.

Sat, Sep 21, 11:00am - 11:45am
Visit the Breckenridge Public Library to discover amazing animals featuring special guests from Chahinkapa Zoo.

Thu, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.

Tue, Oct 01, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Join us for a social hour of knitting and/or other crafting projects!

Thu, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.