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Author Visit featuring Jess Lourey

A Journey to Becoming an Author

2024-09-26 18:30:00 2024-09-26 19:30:00 America/Chicago Author Visit featuring Jess Lourey Hear about Lourey’s journey to become an author, her experiences writing and get the scoop on her latest book. Moorhead Public Library -

Thursday, September 26
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-26 18:30:00 2024-09-26 19:30:00 America/Chicago Author Visit featuring Jess Lourey Hear about Lourey’s journey to become an author, her experiences writing and get the scoop on her latest book. Moorhead Public Library -

Hear about Lourey’s journey to become an author, her experiences writing and get the scoop on her latest book.

Join your library for an author visit featuring Jess Lourey, an acclaimed Minnesota author of true-crime-inspired mystery novels. Hear about Lourey’s journey that lead her to become an award-winning author, her experiences writing and get the scoop on her latest book, The Reaping, which features a forensic scientist and rogue BCA agent working together to catch a cold-case killer who is abducting children in a small Minnesota town.

This program is offered free-of-charge thanks in part to funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

Note: This presentation touches briefly on the subject of suicide. Viewer discretion advised.

AGE GROUP: | Young Adults | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Legacy Events | Author Visits |

TAGS: | The Reaping | Jess Lourey |

Moorhead Public Library

moorhead@larl.org
Phone: 218-233-7594
Branch manager
Megan Krueger

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 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 20 Closed

About the branch

The Moorhead Public Library is located in downtown Moorhead behind the Rourke Art Gallery. The library offers free WiFi, wireless printing and friendly staff to help you access the library's many resources.

Upcoming Events

Tue, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Afterward, kids can create simple crafts to take home. Today we're talking about night.

Tue, Oct 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for a sneak peek of Theatre B's fall performance of "What the Constitution Means to Me", a play by Heidi Schreck. The monologues will be followed by Q&A and conversation.

Wed, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Today we're talking about night.

Wed, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Join us to learn more about 2SLGBTQIA+ history and inclusivity with OutFront MN.

Thu, Oct 17, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meet up with friends at Moorhead Public Library for a weekly social hour to connect over coffee, play games, and chat.

Thu, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. This week's theme is NIGHTTIME!

Thu, Oct 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us on the third Thursday of the month to discuss classic books. All are welcome to drop-in and share their reading experience! Our October read is "Dracula" by Bram Stoker.

Sat, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Spanish speakers and learners alike are welcome for a Spanish Storytime at the Moorhead Public Library. Join local Spanish Immersion teacher Sra. Mónica Olivares for stories and language exchange!

Mon, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us to play games and chat during the chilly months. Bring your favorite card or board game, or try one of ours! Refreshments will be provided.

Tue, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Afterward, kids can create simple crafts to take home. Today we're talking about monsters!

Wed, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Today we're talking about monsters!

Thu, Oct 24, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meet up with friends at Moorhead Public Library for a weekly social hour to connect over coffee, play games, and chat.

Thu, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. This week's theme is MONSTERS!

Thu, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us to gain some some guidance on effective personal journaling, from MSUM professor and author Kevin Zepper.

Sat, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hear about "The Latehomecomer" author Kao Kalia Yang’s experience writing across genres and for different audiences.

Mon, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for a demonstration on a variety of drawing techniques.

Tue, Oct 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Afterward, kids can create simple crafts to take home. Today we're talking about spooky books!

Tue, Oct 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for an author visit by beloved Minnesota author William Kent Krueger as part of our One Book, One Community program.

Tue, Oct 29, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Join us for a meet-up of zinesters before Fargo Zine Mini Fest!

Wed, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Today we're talking about spooky books!

Thu, Oct 31, 10:00am - 11:30am
Wear your Halloween costume and join us for a Halloween Party at Moorhead Public Library!

Thu, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us this Thursday morning for Halloween songs, stories and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers, all in community with our Senior Social!

Mon, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us to craft and chat during the chilly months! Bring whatever project you are working on and meet up with other local crafters. Refreshments will be provided.

Mon, Nov 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Join us as a staff member from Prairie St. John's talks about their mental health services for veterans.

Tue, Nov 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Afterward, kids can create simple crafts to take home. Today we're talking about the weather!

Wed, Nov 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
In a crisis or not the Mobile Mental Health Crisis Response team is here to help you find resources in our community.   

Wed, Nov 06, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Moorhead Public Library is partnering with the Red Cross for a blood drive! Sign up to help save lives.
Register

Wed, Nov 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Today we're talking about the weather!

Cancelled
Wed, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Learn the basics of decorating with frosting with this sweet event facilitated by Alicia Schulz, owner of Desserts by Mac. This program is offered for young adults ages 16 and up.

Thu, Nov 07, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meet up with friends at Moorhead Public Library for a weekly social hour to connect over coffee, play games, and chat.

Thu, Nov 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. This week's theme is WEATHER!

Thu, Nov 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Join us to learn about the science and health effects of Cannabis, which is now legal to anyone over age 21 in Minnesota.

Sat, Nov 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
What do you want to be when you grow up?  Join us for our "Curious about Careers" Storytime series. 

Mon, Nov 11, 10:00am - 11:30am
Office hours from Lutheran Social Services are here to connect you to resources in our community that help you where you need it most.

Tue, Nov 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Afterward, kids can create simple crafts to take home. Today we're talking about silly stories!

Wed, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Today we're talking about silly stories!

Wed, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Discuss the latest best sellers with the Moorhead Public Library! This month we'll meet to discuss "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann. Please note the date change due to Veterans Day.

Wed, Nov 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us on the second Wednesday every month to discuss the works of Diana Gabaldon and books related to the “Outlander” series. This month, we are discussing “Doomsday Book” by Connie Willis.

Thu, Nov 14, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meet up with friends at Moorhead Public Library for a weekly social hour to connect over coffee, play games, and chat.

Thu, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. This week's theme is SILLY STORIES!