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Paddling from Minnesota to the Arctic Ocean

with Zach Fritz
2025-02-15 13:00:00 2025-02-15 14:00:00 America/Chicago Paddling from Minnesota to the Arctic Ocean Join us for our special Polar Fest presentation with Zach Fritz. Hear about how he and his friend Taylor Rau spent 106 days paddling over 2,700 miles from MN to the Arctic Ocean. Detroit Lakes Public Library -

Saturday, February 15
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-15 13:00:00 2025-02-15 14:00:00 America/Chicago Paddling from Minnesota to the Arctic Ocean Join us for our special Polar Fest presentation with Zach Fritz. Hear about how he and his friend Taylor Rau spent 106 days paddling over 2,700 miles from MN to the Arctic Ocean. Detroit Lakes Public Library -

Join us for our special Polar Fest presentation with Zach Fritz. Hear about how he and his friend Taylor Rau spent 106 days paddling over 2,700 miles from MN to the Arctic Ocean.

Join the Detroit Lakes Public Library for our special Polar Fest presentation with Zach Fritz. In the summer of 2024, Zach Fritz and Taylor Rau spent 106 days paddling over 2,700 miles from Zach's family's hunting cabin in northern Minnesota to the Arctic Ocean in the Far North of Canada. A lifelong dream for Zach that was years in the making, they traveled through some of the most remote places left in North America. Facing lakes hundreds of miles long, unfathomable swarms of bugs, relentless weather, and wild rivers, they left the "real world" behind for the adventure of a lifetime. With photos and videos, come experience the gripping story about what it means to chase your dreams and what it takes to paddle across Canada. 

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

EVENT TYPE: | Presentations |

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Detroit Lakes Public Library
Phone: 218-847-2168
Branch manager
Pamela Westby
Hours
Mon, Jan 13 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jan 14 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jan 15 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jan 16 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jan 17 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 18 9:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Jan 19 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 Familiar" by Leigh Bardugo
Tue, Jan 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us to discuss this month's book, "The Familiar" by Leigh Bardugo. All are welcome including those who haven't read the book.
Open Acoustic Jam
Wed, Jan 22, 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, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.
Night at the Library - With the ECFE
Thu, Jan 23, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Join Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) and Eliza at the Detroit Lakes Public Library for a night of stories and activities.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Mon, Jan 27, 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, Jan 27, 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, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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 testing your anime/manga knowledge. Compete to win prizes!!
All Abilities Storytime - Join us for an inclusive neurodiversity-friendly social time
Tue, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us for an engaging, interactive and inclusive story and play time. The library offers a welcoming, accessible space where children of all abilities can enjoy the magic of storytelling.  
Library Club - Reading Recommendations from Avid Readers!
Tue, Jan 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join Ruth Solie and Mary Soehren, both avid readers and former librarians, as they share book suggestions to last throughout the new year! Feel free to come early for refreshments.
Appreciation Reception for Pamela Westby
Tue, Jan 28, 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Join us in honoring and thanking our Library Director, Pamela Westby for her service to the library.
Mental Health Awareness Book Club: Part 2 - Reading Chapters 6-10 of What Happened to You? by Dr. Perry
Tue, Jan 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Join us in partnership with Compass Counseling Center to discuss chapters 6-10 of What Happened to You? by Dr. Perry and Oprah Winfrey.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Thu, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.
Books and Blankets: Silent Reading Party - with La Barista, Bluebird Books, & Friends of the Library
Sat, Feb 01, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Book lovers are invited to the cozy comfort of the library for a silent reading party. Bring your favorite blanket, pick a reading spot, and read. Enjoy snacks, bookish crafts, and raffle prizes.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Mon, Feb 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, Feb 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.
Housing Rights - With the Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota.
Wed, Feb 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join us to learn about housing rights with the Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota.
Writer's Group - Share your work and learn from other writers!
Wed, Feb 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, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.
After Hours Book Club: "The Best Way to Bury Your Husband" - At Bucks Mill Brewing
Thu, Feb 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us at Bucks Mill Brewing for the After Hours Book Club meeting to discuss this month's book, "The Best Way to Bury Your Husband" by Alexia Casale.
Becker County Friends of the Library Winter Book Sale - Don't miss this Winter Book Sale!
Fri, Feb 07, 9:00am - 6:00pm
The Friends Book Sale features a wide variety of books, movies, and other materials, for all ages! Free Will offering, with all proceeds going to the Friends of the Library. 
Becker County Friends of the Library Winter Book Sale - Don't miss this Winter Book Sale!
Sat, Feb 08, 9:00am - 3:00pm
The Friends Book Sale features a wide variety of books, movies, and other materials, for all ages! Free Will offering, with all proceeds going to the Friends of the Library. 
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Mon, Feb 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us on Monday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Thu, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.
Paddling from Minnesota to the Arctic Ocean - with Zach Fritz
Sat, Feb 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join us for our special Polar Fest presentation with Zach Fritz. Hear about how he and his friend Taylor Rau spent 106 days paddling over 2,700 miles from MN to the Arctic Ocean.
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