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"Hot Dish Heaven" Author Visit

Featuring Minnesota Author Jeanne Cooney

2025-05-21 14:00:00 2025-05-21 15:00:00 America/Chicago "Hot Dish Heaven" Author Visit Join your library for a hilarious presentation by Jeanne Cooney, author of the popular "Hot Dish Heaven Mystery" series. Fertile Public Library -

Wednesday, May 21
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-21 14:00:00 2025-05-21 15:00:00 America/Chicago "Hot Dish Heaven" Author Visit Join your library for a hilarious presentation by Jeanne Cooney, author of the popular "Hot Dish Heaven Mystery" series. Fertile Public Library -

Join your library for a hilarious presentation by Jeanne Cooney, author of the popular "Hot Dish Heaven Mystery" series.

Join your library for a hilarious presentation by Jeanne Cooney, author of the popular Hot Dish Heaven Mystery series and It's Murder, Dontcha Know. Her book are set in the Red River Valley of northwestern Minnesota and her stories include a humorous take on life in the Midwest, complete with references to hot dish, Jell-O and bar recipes.

Her latest series kicked off with the release of It's Murder, Dontcha Know in 2022. The program will be followed by a Q&A session, audience discussion and a book signing. Admission is free, thanks in part to funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Legacy Events | Author Visits |

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Fertile Public Library
Fertile@larl.org
Phone: 218-945-6137
Branch manager
Laura Gullickson
Hours
Mon, Jun 09 Closed
Tue, Jun 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jun 11 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 14 Closed
Sun, Jun 15 Closed
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About the branch

The Fertile Public Library is tucked inside the Duane Knutson Community Center on Mill Street across the street from the Main Street Station & Deli. The Fertile Library is a large one-room library with access to a small meeting room and auditorium that can be reserved through the city office and 24-hour access to WiFi.

Upcoming Events

Story Stroll Featuring 'The Jungle Run' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Sat, Jun 14, All day
Enjoy the river loop trail at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center while reading "The Jungle Run," a kid's book about a fun jungle race.
Story Stroll Featuring 'The Jungle Run' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Sun, Jun 15, All day
Enjoy the river loop trail at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center while reading "The Jungle Run," a kid's book about a fun jungle race.
Story Stroll Featuring 'The Jungle Run' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Mon, Jun 16, All day
Enjoy the river loop trail at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center while reading "The Jungle Run," a kid's book about a fun jungle race.
Story Stroll Featuring 'The Jungle Run' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Tue, Jun 17, All day
Enjoy the river loop trail at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center while reading "The Jungle Run," a kid's book about a fun jungle race.
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. It's OK to be early, the city has the building open. All are welcome to bring their projects.
Story Stroll Featuring 'The Jungle Run' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Wed, Jun 18, All day
Enjoy the river loop trail at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center while reading "The Jungle Run," a kid's book about a fun jungle race.
Take & Make Kit: Helicopter Woodworking - Create your own wooden helicopter!
Wed, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Create your very own wooden helicopter by picking up a free take and make kit from the library; while supplies last. And, if you're looking for something to enter into the fair this could be it!
Resolute Readers Book Club - Join us to discuss "People We Meet on Vacation"
Wed, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Discuss "People We Meet on Vacation" by Emily Henry. A novel about two best friends. Ten summer trips. One last chance to fall in love.
Story Stroll Featuring 'The Jungle Run' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Thu, Jun 19, All day
Enjoy the river loop trail at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center while reading "The Jungle Run," a kid's book about a fun jungle race.
Story Stroll Featuring 'The Jungle Run' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Fri, Jun 20, All day
Enjoy the river loop trail at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center while reading "The Jungle Run," a kid's book about a fun jungle race.
Birds & Beyond - Featuring Rydell Wildlife Refuge
Fri, Jun 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Get up close and personal with the habitats and various species of birds native to our area. This program is offered in partnership with Rydell Wildlife Refuge.
Author Visit - Featuring MN Author Jeff Krogstad
Fri, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us to hear from Minnesota author Jeff Krogstad about his latest book "Altered Vows" and how his writing grows out of the fields and woods of northern Minnesota.
Story Stroll Featuring 'The Jungle Run' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Sat, Jun 21, All day
Enjoy the river loop trail at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center while reading "The Jungle Run," a kid's book about a fun jungle race.
Story Stroll Featuring 'The Jungle Run' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Sun, Jun 22, All day
Enjoy the river loop trail at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center while reading "The Jungle Run," a kid's book about a fun jungle race.
Story Stroll Featuring 'The Jungle Run' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Mon, Jun 23, All day
Enjoy the river loop trail at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center while reading "The Jungle Run," a kid's book about a fun jungle race.
Story Stroll Featuring 'The Jungle Run' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Tue, Jun 24, All day
Enjoy the river loop trail at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center while reading "The Jungle Run," a kid's book about a fun jungle race.
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. It's OK to be early, the city has the building open. All are welcome to bring their projects.
Story Stroll Featuring 'The Jungle Run' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Wed, Jun 25, All day
Enjoy the river loop trail at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center while reading "The Jungle Run," a kid's book about a fun jungle race.
Dazzling Dave - National Yo-Yo Master
Wed, Jun 25, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Join your library for a showcase of yo-yo tricks with national yo-yo master Dazzling Dave!
Story Stroll Featuring 'The Jungle Run' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Thu, Jun 26, All day
Enjoy the river loop trail at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center while reading "The Jungle Run," a kid's book about a fun jungle race.
Color Theory for Watercolor - Watercolor Painting Class for Teens & Adults
Thu, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults and teens are invited to join us for a free watercolor painting class. Our class is suitable for all experience levels. Materials will be provided.
Story Stroll Featuring 'The Jungle Run' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Fri, Jun 27, All day
Enjoy the river loop trail at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center while reading "The Jungle Run," a kid's book about a fun jungle race.
Wild About Bugs - a STEAM event
Fri, Jun 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
We're going "bug crazy!" Join us to talk about insects, make your own brushbot, race your friends or even paint a wooden lizard.
Story Stroll Featuring 'The Jungle Run' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Sat, Jun 28, All day
Enjoy the river loop trail at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center while reading "The Jungle Run," a kid's book about a fun jungle race.
Story Stroll Featuring 'The Jungle Run' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Sun, Jun 29, All day
Enjoy the river loop trail at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center while reading "The Jungle Run," a kid's book about a fun jungle race.
Story Stroll Featuring 'The Jungle Run' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Mon, Jun 30, All day
Enjoy the river loop trail at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center while reading "The Jungle Run," a kid's book about a fun jungle race.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hidden in the Jungle' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Tue, Jul 01, All day
It's a Search-and-Find book! Can you find all 20 creatures on each page? Mid-July the book will move from the river loop trail to Duckstad woods by the sports complex.
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Jul 01, 10:00am - 1:00pm
What fiber project will you create? The first Tuesday of the month the group has their long day. It's ok if you are early the city has the building open.
Wild About Jungle Journals - Create your own jungle journal
Tue, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Stop in to decorate a jungle journal in the library or grab a take home kit any time this week to record your Independence Day & Polk County Fair adventure. Available while supplies last.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hidden in the Jungle' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Wed, Jul 02, All day
It's a Search-and-Find book! Can you find all 20 creatures on each page? Mid-July the book will move from the river loop trail to Duckstad woods by the sports complex.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hidden in the Jungle' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Thu, Jul 03, All day
It's a Search-and-Find book! Can you find all 20 creatures on each page? Mid-July the book will move from the river loop trail to Duckstad woods by the sports complex.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hidden in the Jungle' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Fri, Jul 04, All day
It's a Search-and-Find book! Can you find all 20 creatures on each page? Mid-July the book will move from the river loop trail to Duckstad woods by the sports complex.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hidden in the Jungle' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Sat, Jul 05, All day
It's a Search-and-Find book! Can you find all 20 creatures on each page? Mid-July the book will move from the river loop trail to Duckstad woods by the sports complex.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hidden in the Jungle' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Sun, Jul 06, All day
It's a Search-and-Find book! Can you find all 20 creatures on each page? Mid-July the book will move from the river loop trail to Duckstad woods by the sports complex.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hidden in the Jungle' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Mon, Jul 07, All day
It's a Search-and-Find book! Can you find all 20 creatures on each page? Mid-July the book will move from the river loop trail to Duckstad woods by the sports complex.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hidden in the Jungle' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Tue, Jul 08, All day
It's a Search-and-Find book! Can you find all 20 creatures on each page? Mid-July the book will move from the river loop trail to Duckstad woods by the sports complex.
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. All are welcome to bring their projects. It's OK to be early the city usually has the building open.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hidden in the Jungle' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Wed, Jul 09, All day
It's a Search-and-Find book! Can you find all 20 creatures on each page? Mid-July the book will move from the river loop trail to Duckstad woods by the sports complex.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hidden in the Jungle' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Thu, Jul 10, All day
It's a Search-and-Find book! Can you find all 20 creatures on each page? Mid-July the book will move from the river loop trail to Duckstad woods by the sports complex.
Funday Stampers - Crafting event for cardmakers, scrapbookers, & stampers
Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Join us for a fun day of card-making! Each month we learn a new technique or have a challenge. Work, visit, or get new ideas.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hidden in the Jungle' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Fri, Jul 11, All day
It's a Search-and-Find book! Can you find all 20 creatures on each page? Mid-July the book will move from the river loop trail to Duckstad woods by the sports complex.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Fri, Jul 11, 10:15am - 11:00am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is the Jungle!
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hidden in the Jungle' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Sat, Jul 12, All day
It's a Search-and-Find book! Can you find all 20 creatures on each page? Mid-July the book will move from the river loop trail to Duckstad woods by the sports complex.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hidden in the Jungle' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Sun, Jul 13, All day
It's a Search-and-Find book! Can you find all 20 creatures on each page? Mid-July the book will move from the river loop trail to Duckstad woods by the sports complex.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hidden in the Jungle' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Mon, Jul 14, All day
It's a Search-and-Find book! Can you find all 20 creatures on each page? Mid-July the book will move from the river loop trail to Duckstad woods by the sports complex.
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