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Library Club

African Safari
2025-03-25 14:00:00 2025-03-25 15:00:00 America/Chicago Library Club Join Dorothy Hoover as she takes us on a journey through Kenya, Tanzania, and Zanzibar in a wild world of beautifully fierce and exotic animals. Feel free to come early for refreshments. Detroit Lakes Public Library -

Tuesday, March 25
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-25 14:00:00 2025-03-25 15:00:00 America/Chicago Library Club Join Dorothy Hoover as she takes us on a journey through Kenya, Tanzania, and Zanzibar in a wild world of beautifully fierce and exotic animals. Feel free to come early for refreshments. Detroit Lakes Public Library -

Join Dorothy Hoover as she takes us on a journey through Kenya, Tanzania, and Zanzibar in a wild world of beautifully fierce and exotic animals. Feel free to come early for refreshments.

Join Dorothy Hoover as she takes us on a journey through Kenya, Tanzania, and Zanzibar in a wild world of beautifully fierce and exotic animals. On a girls trip in fall of 2021, private guides led them through herds of elephants, prides of lions, and dancing with Maasi Warriors in the “jumping dance.” Her stunning slideshow will have you yearning to visit the African continent as well! Entertainment will be flutes and keys with Dotz Johnson, Carol Turner, and Connie Wood. Feel free to come early to enjoy a cup of coffee and treat while getting to know others who are curious about our community and its people! 

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Detroit Lakes Public Library
Phone: 218-847-2168
Hours
We're closed Monday February 17 due to Closed in observance of Presidents' Day
Mon, Feb 17 Closed
(Closed in observance of Presidents' Day)
Tue, Feb 18 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Feb 19 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Feb 20 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Feb 21 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Feb 22 9:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Feb 23 Closed
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About the branch

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

Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Mon, Feb 24, 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, Feb 24, 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
Mon, Feb 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
We are hosting our own Anime Club Awards. Join us to reveal our favorite shows, characters, songs, and more.
All Abilities Storytime - Neurodiverse friendly social time
Tue, Feb 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us for an engaging, interactive and inclusive story and play time. Our library offers a welcoming, accessible space where children of all abilities can enjoy the magic of storytelling.  
Library Club - Screening the Documentary: "What a Beautiful Detroit!"
Tue, Feb 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Please join Carl Oberholtzer as he presents the documentary, "What a Beautiful Detroit."  The documentary will trace the creation and role of Detroit Lake. Feel free to come early for refreshments.
Open Acoustic Jam
Wed, Feb 26, 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, Feb 27, 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, Mar 03, 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 - Get Technology Assistance at Your Library!
Mon, Mar 03, 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! Registration required.
Writer's Group - Share your work and learn from other writers!
Wed, Mar 05, 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, Mar 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.
After Hours Book Club: "With the Fire on High" - at Bucks Mill Brewing
Thu, Mar 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us at Bucks Mill Brewing for our After Hours Book Club meeting to discuss, "With the Fire on High" by Elizabeth Acevedo.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Mon, Mar 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us on Monday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.
Genealogy for Beginners - Discover Your Roots with a Free Class
Mon, Mar 10, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Want to research your family history, but aren't sure where to start? Join us for a beginner workshop that will introduce you to the free genealogy databases available at the library.
Strategies and Tools to Conquer the ACT - with Mike Labine
Mon, Mar 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
This ACT prep class is designed to make taking the ACT as simple as possible.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Thu, Mar 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.
All Ages Hobby: Coloring - Relax at the Library
Sat, Mar 15, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Sit back & enjoy a day at the library with the relaxing hobby of coloring. Use the library's colored pencils, alcohol ink markers, paint markers, and other art supplies to doodle your worries away.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Mon, Mar 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us on Monday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.
Tuesday Afternoon Book Club - Join us to discuss "Demon Copperhead" by Barbara Kingsolver
Tue, Mar 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us to discuss this month's book, "Demon Copperhead" by Barbara Kingsolver. All are welcome including those who haven't read the book.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Thu, Mar 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.
Seed Starting Basics Open House - The Why, When and How of Seed Starting
Sat, Mar 22, 9:00am - 2:30pm
Join us for a seed starting basics open house, in partnership with the Master Gardeners. Learn about the basics of seed starting through hands-on stations and additional resources.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Mon, Mar 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us on Monday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.
Anime & Manga Club
Mon, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Anime and manga fans are invited to geek out over their favorite shows and stories. This month we are talking about the ritual of Hanami that celebrates the fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms.
All Abilities Storytime - Neurodiverse friendly social time
Tue, Mar 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us for an engaging, interactive and inclusive story and play time. Our library offers a welcoming, accessible space where children of all abilities can enjoy the magic of storytelling.  
Library Club - African Safari
Tue, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join Dorothy Hoover as she takes us on a journey through Kenya, Tanzania, and Zanzibar in a wild world of beautifully fierce and exotic animals. Feel free to come early for refreshments.
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