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"I Cheerfully Refuse" Author Visit

Featuring Minnesota Author Leif Enger
2025-04-16 14:00:00 2025-04-16 15:00:00 America/Chicago "I Cheerfully Refuse" Author Visit Join your library for a visit by Minnesota author Leif Enger. Leif will share about his latest book, "I Cheerfully Refuse," and his experience as an author. Detroit Lakes Public Library -

Wednesday, April 16
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-16 14:00:00 2025-04-16 15:00:00 America/Chicago "I Cheerfully Refuse" Author Visit Join your library for a visit by Minnesota author Leif Enger. Leif will share about his latest book, "I Cheerfully Refuse," and his experience as an author. Detroit Lakes Public Library -

Join your library for a visit by Minnesota author Leif Enger. Leif will share about his latest book, "I Cheerfully Refuse," and his experience as an author.

Join your library for a visit by Minnesota author Leif Enger. Leif will share about his latest book, I Cheerfully Refuse, and his experience as an author.

Admission is free, thanks in part to funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund. Books will be available for purchase with a book signing to follow the author's presentation.

AGE GROUP: | Young Adults | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Legacy Events | Author Visits |

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Detroit Lakes Public Library
Phone: 218-847-2168
Hours
Mon, Mar 17 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Mar 18 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Mar 19 9:00AM to 7:00PM
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Fri, Mar 21 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 22 9:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Mar 23 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

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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
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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
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Tue, Mar 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Open Acoustic Jam
Wed, Mar 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, Mar 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 31, 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, Mar 31, 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.
Garden Talks with Local Master Gardeners - Seed Starting Tips with DMae Ceryes
Tue, Apr 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Join us as Master Gardener DMae Ceryes shares tips and tricks for seed starting.
Writer's Group - Share your work and learn from other writers!
Wed, Apr 02, 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, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
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After Hours Book Club: "The Great Gatsby" - At Bucks Mill Brewing
Thu, Apr 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us at Bucks Mill Brewing for the After Hours Book Club meeting to discuss this month's book, "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Create a Whimsical Flower Bouquet - April Showers Bring Paper Flowers
Sat, Apr 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Try out a new hobby at your library! Join Brenda Labine and learn how to paint a Whimsical Flower Bouquet.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Mon, Apr 07, 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, Apr 07, 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.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Thu, Apr 10, 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 14, 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 "How to Know a Person" by David Brooks
Tue, Apr 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us to discuss this month's book, "How to Know a Person" by David Brooks. All are welcome including those who haven't read the book.
"I Cheerfully Refuse" Author Visit - Featuring Minnesota Author Leif Enger
Wed, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join your library for a visit by Minnesota author Leif Enger. Leif will share about his latest book, "I Cheerfully Refuse," and his experience as an author.
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