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Canoe Restoration and Adventures

Featuring Minnesota Author & Adventurer Rollie Johnson
2025-05-15 18:00:00 2025-05-15 19:00:00 America/Chicago Canoe Restoration and Adventures Hop in and enjoy a presentation on canoeing featuring Minnesota author and adventurer Rollie Johnson. Detroit Lakes Public Library -

Thursday, May 15
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-15 18:00:00 2025-05-15 19:00:00 America/Chicago Canoe Restoration and Adventures Hop in and enjoy a presentation on canoeing featuring Minnesota author and adventurer Rollie Johnson. Detroit Lakes Public Library -

Hop in and enjoy a presentation on canoeing featuring Minnesota author and adventurer Rollie Johnson.

Hop in and enjoy a presentation on canoeing featuring Minnesota author and adventurer Rollie Johnson. Johnson will bring attendees along as he details some of his most exciting journeys, as well as his experience canoe-building and restoring a 115-year-old canoe. Admission is free, thanks in part to funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Presentations | Legacy Events |

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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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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.

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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.
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