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Don't Know Much About History

Contributions of American Indians in History
2024-09-23 14:00:00 2024-09-23 15:00:00 America/Chicago Don't Know Much About History Join us for a presentation with historian Travis Zimmerman on the history and culture of the Indigenous peoples of Minnesota, including Ojibwe culture and American Indian contributions to history. Detroit Lakes Public Library -

Monday, September 23
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-23 14:00:00 2024-09-23 15:00:00 America/Chicago Don't Know Much About History Join us for a presentation with historian Travis Zimmerman on the history and culture of the Indigenous peoples of Minnesota, including Ojibwe culture and American Indian contributions to history. Detroit Lakes Public Library -

Join us for a presentation with historian Travis Zimmerman on the history and culture of the Indigenous peoples of Minnesota, including Ojibwe culture and American Indian contributions to history.

Join your library for a presentation on the history and culture of Indigenous people of Minnesota, including Ojibwe culture, contributions to history and an overview of Indigenous military services and the Code Talkers. This program will feature historian and site manager for the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post Travis Zimmerman.

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

AGE GROUP: | Young Adults | Teens (Ages 13-18) | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Presentations | Legacy Events |

TAGS: | Traviz Zimmerman | Ojibwe | Native American | Minnesota History | Indigenous Peoples | History | Code Talkers | American Indian |

Detroit Lakes Public Library
Phone: 218-847-2168
Branch manager
Pamela Westby
Hours
We're closed Monday October 14 due to Closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Mon, Oct 14 Closed
(Closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.)
Tue, Oct 15 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Oct 16 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Oct 17 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Oct 18 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 19 9:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Oct 20 Closed
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The Detroit Lakes Public Library is located in downtown Detroit Lakes at the intersection of Washinton Ave. and Frazee Street. The library offers two meeting rooms, four study rooms, a legal kiosk, free Wi-Fi and much more.

Upcoming Events

Tuesday Afternoon Book Club - Join us to discuss "The Scent Keeper" by Erica Bauermeister
Tue, Oct 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us to discuss this month's book, "The Scent Keeper" by Erica Bauermeister. All are welcome including those who haven't read the book.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Thu, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Trivia - Experience the magic and test your knowledge!
Thu, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fans of the Harry Potter series are invited to join the library for a magical trivia event! Trivia will be based on the magical world described in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Mon, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us on Monday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.
Ask a Techspert - Drop-in technology assistance
Mon, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Do you have a phone, tablet, laptop, iPad, Kindle or other device that you’re struggling to use? We can help!
Library Club with Kent Mollberg - Top Tips for Avoiding Scams & Identity Theft
Tue, Oct 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join Kent Mollberg, Information Technology Specialist, as he discusses how to identify and avoid the most common types of scams. Feel free to come early for refreshments.
Becker County Friends of the Library Meeting - Get involved with your library!
Tue, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join the Becker County Friends of the Library to support your local public library!
Open Acoustic Jam
Wed, Oct 23, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Come join us for an unplugged jam every fourth Wednesday. All experience levels are welcome to this supportive and family-friendly event. Bring your acoustic instrument and come have some fun!
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Thu, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.
Author Visit with Kao Kalia Yang - Featuring her latest book "Where Rivers Part"
Fri, Oct 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hear about "The Latehomecomer" author Kao Kalia Yang’s experience writing across genres and for different audiences.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Mon, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us on Monday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.
Genealogy Work Session - Take on your family research project!
Mon, Oct 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Did you know the library offers free access to genealogy research tools? Join us to get assistance navigating the library's resources. Registration required.
Anime & Manga Club - Movie Showing "Your Name"
Mon, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Anime and manga fans are invited to geek out over their favorite shows and stories at the Detroit Lakes Public Library. This month we are watching the animated movie "Your Name".
Halloween Scavenger Hunt - Fun Family Event
Thu, Oct 31, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Beloved book characters are hiding in costumes all around the Detroit Lakes Library. Stop in on Halloween Day to find them all and win a prize!
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Thu, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Mon, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us on Monday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.
Ask a Techspert - Drop-in technology assistance
Mon, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Do you have a phone, tablet, laptop, iPad, Kindle or other device that you’re struggling to use? We can help!
Writer's Group - Share your work and learn from other writers!
Wed, Nov 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Our monthly Writers' Group is a place for writers of all levels to come together and share your work, ideas, and encouragement with each other. All genres welcome.  
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Thu, Nov 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.
After Hours Book Club - At Bucks Mill Brewing
Thu, Nov 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us at Bucks Mill Brewing for our After Hours Book Club meeting to discuss this month's book, "Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood" by Marjane Satrapi.
Kindness Day - Jump into a New Hobby
Wed, Nov 13, 12:00pm - 6:30pm
Join the library to celebrate World Kindness Day!  Try out a new hobby at your library!
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Thu, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.
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