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International Dot Day

Create & Make Your Mark!

2024-09-13 15:20:00 2024-09-13 16:00:00 America/Chicago International Dot Day International Dot Day, a global celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration is based off of Peter H. Reynolds’ book "The Dot." Make your mark and create with the Fertile Public Library. Fertile Public Library -

Friday, September 13
3:20pm - 4:00pm

International Dot Day, a global celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration is based off of Peter H. Reynolds’ book "The Dot." Make your mark and create with the Fertile Public Library.

Dot Day is celebrated on or around September 15 and is inspired by Peter H. Reynolds’ book The Dot. Make your mark and create at the Fertile Public Library using watercolors & other mediums. We will help everyone find the artist inside. We might even read a book or two illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds.

Fertile Public Library

Fertile@larl.org
Phone: 218-945-6137
Branch manager
Laura Gullickson

Hours
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We're closed Wednesday November 11 due to Veterans Day
Mon, Nov 09 Closed
Tue, Nov 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Nov 11 Closed
(Veterans Day)
Thu, Nov 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Nov 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 14 Closed
Sun, Nov 15 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.

Upcoming Events

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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
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is clothes!

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
Join the Resolute Readers Book Club to discuss Stephanie Dray's 'Becoming Madam Secretary.'

Cancelled
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
What fiber project will you create? The first Tuesday of the month the group has their long day. It's ok if you are early the city has the building open.

Wed, Dec 02, 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, Dec 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join Polk County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Madison McConnell for an interactive conversation about practical winter preparedness.

Fri, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is narwhals!

Tue, Dec 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. What are you creating? If you come a little early that's OK the city has the building open.

Thu, Dec 10, 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.