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Imagination Theatre with Michael Paul Gallo

Join us for a show featuring puppetry, songs, and stories!
2025-04-17 10:30:00 2025-04-17 11:15:00 America/Chicago Imagination Theatre with Michael Paul Gallo Join your library for a family-friendly literacy-based show featuring puppetry, poetry, songs, stories and audience participation. Detroit Lakes Public Library -

Thursday, April 17
10:30am - 11:15am

Add to Calendar 2025-04-17 10:30:00 2025-04-17 11:15:00 America/Chicago Imagination Theatre with Michael Paul Gallo Join your library for a family-friendly literacy-based show featuring puppetry, poetry, songs, stories and audience participation. Detroit Lakes Public Library -

Join your library for a family-friendly literacy-based show featuring puppetry, poetry, songs, stories and audience participation.

Families are invited to attend a performance of "Imagination Theater" a family-friendly show featuring puppetry, poetry, songs, stories, and audience participation. The program features Michael Paul Gallo, a retired Minnesota State University Moorhead professor of Early Education and Literacy who has been entertaining audiences for over 40 years!

Admission is free, thanks in part to funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund. The program is appropriate for all ages but is geared for youth ages 3-10. 

AGE GROUP: | Pre-Schoolers (Ages 3-6) | K-5th Graders (Ages 5-10) | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Legacy Events | Entertainment |

TAGS: | storytime | storytelling | puppets | national poetry month | Legacy | kids | Imagination theatre |

Detroit Lakes Public Library
Phone: 218-847-2168
Hours
We're closed Sunday April 20 due to Closed for Easter.
Mon, Apr 14 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Apr 15 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Apr 16 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Apr 17 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Apr 18 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 19 9:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Apr 20 Closed
(Closed for Easter.)
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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, Apr 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us on Monday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.
Library Club with MN photographer Lowell Wolff - “Learning to See” Taking Photographs from Good to Great!
Tue, Apr 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join Library Club for a presentation by Lowell Wolff, a local photographer, on how the making, processing and storage of artistic photographs. Feel free to come early for refreshments.
Open Acoustic Jam
Wed, Apr 23, 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, Apr 24, 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, Apr 28, 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, Apr 28, 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, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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All Abilities Storytime - Neurodiverse friendly social time
Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Storytime - An early literacy experience
Thu, May 01, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.
After Hours Book Club: "All Systems Red" by Martha Wells - At Bucks Mill Brewing
Thu, May 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us at Bucks Mill Brewing for the After Hours Book Club meeting to discuss this month's book, "All Systems Red" by Martha Wells.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Mon, May 05, 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, May 05, 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.
Garden Talks with Local Master Gardeners - Gardening for Pollinators and Wildlife with DMae Ceryes
Tue, May 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Join us for a presentation with Master Gardener DMae Ceryes on how to best garden for supporting pollinators and landscaping for wildlife.
Writer's Group - Share your work and learn from other writers!
Wed, May 07, 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, May 08, 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, May 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us on Monday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.
Community Conversation - Help shape the future of library services!
Mon, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The public is invited to help shape the future of library services around Lake Agassiz Regional Library (LARL)’s seven county region.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.
Canoe Restoration and Adventures - Featuring Minnesota Author & Adventurer Rollie Johnson
Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hop in and enjoy a presentation on canoeing featuring Minnesota author and adventurer Rollie Johnson.
Afternoon Tea - Learn more about this cozy ritual
Sat, May 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Who doesn't love a good cup of tea? Dress up and be fancy while you join us for a presentation on afternoon tea, learn how to create your own tea setup, and enjoy a fun afternoon teatime.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Mon, May 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us on Monday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.
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