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Imagination Theatre with Michael Paul Gallo

Join us for a show featuring puppetry, songs, and stories!
2025-04-22 18:30:00 2025-04-22 19:15:00 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. Moorhead Public Library -

Tuesday, April 22
6:30pm - 7:15pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-22 18:30:00 2025-04-22 19:15:00 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. Moorhead 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 |

Moorhead Public Library
moorhead@larl.org
Phone: 218-233-7594
Branch manager
Megan Krueger
Hours
Mon, Apr 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 20 Closed
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Upcoming Events

Collage Workshop - Learn how to create a collage with a local artist
Fri, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Join local guest artist Sacred Chaos for a collage workshop at the Moorhead Library!
Spanish Storytime with Sra. Mónica Olivares - Join us for a Spanish Immersion Storytime!
Sat, Apr 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Spanish speakers and learners alike are welcome for a Spanish Storytime at the Moorhead Public Library. Join local Spanish Immersion teacher Sra. Mónica Olivares for stories and language exchange!
Conversation Corner - Practice for English Language Learners
Sat, Apr 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us for friendly, informal meetings for those learning English to practice their conversational skills. English language-learners of all proficiencies are welcome!
Game Night for Adults - Monday Meetup
Mon, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us to play games and chat. Bring your favorite card or board game, or try one of ours! Refreshments will be provided.
CAP-LP Housing Office Hours - Tuesday Afternoons
Tue, Apr 22, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership (CAP-LP) helps families seeking housing assistance, and more.   
Imagination Theatre with Michael Paul Gallo - Join us for a show featuring puppetry, songs, and stories!
Tue, Apr 22, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Join your library for a family-friendly literacy-based show featuring puppetry, poetry, songs, stories and audience participation.
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Tue, Apr 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. This week's theme is SHEEP!
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Wed, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is SHEEP!
Origami Club at the Moorhead Library - Origami Club
Wed, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us at the Moorhead Public Library for a twice monthly origami club. All are welcome to come and practice this paper folding skill.
The Language Exchange - Spanish Edition
Wed, Apr 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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CILMOOG Housing Stablization Services Office Hours - Thursdays
Thu, Apr 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Senior Social SPECIAL EVENT - Spring is for the Birds!
Thu, Apr 24, 10:00am - 11:30am
Join us to learn more about the mission and work of the Audubon Society, and play Bird Bingo!
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Thu, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. This week's theme is SHEEP!
Used Book Sale - Shop used books and support the library!
Thu, Apr 24, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Support the Friends of the Moorhead Library by shopping our used books sale. Items individually priced Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25. Fill a bag for $5 on Saturday, April 26.
Positivity Rocks - Offered in partnership with Sources of Strength
Thu, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us as students from around the community give a brief presentation on Sources of Strength and the impact it has in our schools, followed by a fun rock-painting activity!
Used Book Sale - Shop used books and support the library!
Fri, Apr 25, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Support the Friends of the Moorhead Library by shopping our used books sale. Items individually priced Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25. Fill a bag for $5 on Saturday, April 26.
Used Book Sale - Shop used books and support the library!
Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Support the Friends of the Moorhead Library by shopping our used books sale. Items individually priced Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25. Fill a bag for $5 on Saturday, April 26.
Conversation Corner - Practice for English Language Learners
Sat, Apr 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us for friendly, informal meetings for those learning English to practice their conversational skills. English language-learners of all proficiencies are welcome!
Silent Book Club - Monday Meetup
Mon, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us to enjoy some quiet reading time.
CAP-LP Housing Office Hours - Tuesday Afternoons
Tue, Apr 29, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership (CAP-LP) helps families seeking housing assistance, and more.   
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Tue, Apr 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. This week's theme is BUGS!
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Wed, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is BUGS!
Awareness and Prevention of Sexual Assault - Informational Presentation by Community Health Service Inc.
Wed, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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CILMOOG Housing Stablization Services Office Hours - Thursdays
Thu, May 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Senior Social - Join us for a social hour!
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Meet up with friends at Moorhead Public Library for a weekly social hour to connect over coffee, play games, and chat.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Thu, May 01, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Caregiver Connection - Join us for an educational meet and greet!
Thu, May 01, 11:15am - 12:15pm
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Mental Health First Aid Training Overview - Learning Series with Clay County Public Health
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Conversation Corner - Practice for English Language Learners
Sat, May 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us for friendly, informal meetings for those learning English to practice their conversational skills. English language-learners of all proficiencies are welcome!
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The Impacts of Trauma - Learn more during Mental Health Awareness Month
Tue, May 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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CAP-LP Housing Office Hours - Tuesday Afternoons
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Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Tue, May 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Wed, May 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Storytime - An early literacy experience
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Community Conversation - Help shape the future of library services!
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The Language Exchange - French Edition
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Senior Social - Join us for a social hour!
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CILMOOG Housing Stablization Services Office Hours - Thursdays
Thu, May 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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One Book | One Minnesota Author Visit - with Diane Wilson & John Coy
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Spotlight Storytime - Shining a light on special guests from the community!
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Conversation Corner - Practice for English Language Learners
Sat, May 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Lutheran Social Services for Seniors Office Hours - On the Second Monday of the Month from 10 - 11:30 a.m.
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Marker League SPECIAL EVENT - Make Your Mark for Mental Health!
Mon, May 12, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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CAP-LP Housing Office Hours - Tuesday Afternoons
Tue, May 13, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership (CAP-LP) helps families seeking housing assistance, and more.   
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Tue, May 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. This week's theme is OCEAN!
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is OCEAN!
Origami Club at the Moorhead Library - Origami Club
Wed, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us at the Moorhead Public Library for a twice monthly origami club. All are welcome to come and practice this paper folding skill.
The Language Exchange - Italian Edition
Wed, May 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for themed conversations on a variety of topics to practice your multilingual skills! The second Wednesday of the month will be dedicated to practicing Italian language proficiency.
Waiting for Outlander Book Club - Let's discuss "Her Knight at the Museum" by Bryn Donovan!
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Join us on the second Wednesday each month to discuss the works of Diana Gabaldon and books similar to the “Outlander” series. This month, we are discussing “Her Knight at the Museum" by Bryn Donovan.
CILMOOG Housing Stablization Services Office Hours - Thursdays
Thu, May 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
CILMOOG Housing Stabilization Services helps seniors, people with disabilities, and people in disabling conditions find and maintain stable housing in Minnesota.
Senior Social - Join us for a social hour!
Thu, May 15, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meet up with friends at Moorhead Public Library for a weekly social hour to connect over coffee, play games, and chat.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. This week's theme is the OCEAN!
Lyrical Listening with John Trelstad - It's about the Songs
Thu, May 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us on the third Thursday of each month as John Trelstad, of Tucker'd Out, performs a variety of tunes by various songwriters, and discusses some of the stories that play out in the lyrics.
Spanish Storytime with Sra. Mónica Olivares - Join us for a Spanish Immersion Storytime!
Sat, May 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Spanish speakers and learners alike are welcome for a Spanish Storytime at the Moorhead Public Library. Join local Spanish Immersion teacher Sra. Mónica Olivares for stories and language exchange!
Conversation Corner - Practice for English Language Learners
Sat, May 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us for friendly, informal meetings for those learning English to practice their conversational skills. English language-learners of all proficiencies are welcome!
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