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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

Add to Calendar 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 -

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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Mon, May 11 Closed
Tue, May 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, May 13 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 16 Closed
Sun, May 17 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, May 12, 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, May 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Revisit color theory and create your own color chart, then join us for a free painting session.

Thu, May 14, 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, May 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is owls!

Tue, May 19, 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, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join the Resolute Readers Book Club to discuss Kate Quinn's "The Briar Club."

Fri, May 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is counting!

Tue, May 26, 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.

Fri, May 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is weather & rain!

Mon, Jun 01, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Tue, Jun 02, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Tue, Jun 02, 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.

Tue, Jun 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us to discover the invention that forever changed how humans share stories. Offered in partnership with the Minnesota Center for Book Arts.

Wed, Jun 03, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Wed, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
"Fly" into the library to choose your favorite kite style and get crafting! All supplies are provided by the library until they are gone. Space is limited and registration is required.
Registration opens Wednesday, May 27 2026 at 1:00pm

Thu, Jun 04, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Fri, Jun 05, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Fri, Jun 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Ever wonder how people sent messages before texting, or how music sounded before streaming? Step into our "technology time machine" at the Fertile Public Library!

Fri, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hear about Jeff's latest book 'Lost River; and the evolution of the Kim Norby series & characters. Jeff will also share why he is doing more short form writing this year.

Sat, Jun 06, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Sun, Jun 07, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Mon, Jun 08, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Tue, Jun 09, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Tue, Jun 09, 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, Jun 10, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Wed, Jun 10, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Fertile Public Library
Join your library for a free workshop to create your very own 1'x1' Barn Quilt with Mary Jo!
Registration opens Tuesday, May 12 2026 at 3:30pm