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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
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Mon, May 11 Closed
Tue, May 12 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, May 13 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 15 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 16 Closed
Sun, May 17 Closed

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

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Tue, May 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Wed, May 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Revisit color theory and create your own color chart, then join us for a free painting session.

Thu, May 14, 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.

Fri, May 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is owls!

Tue, May 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Wed, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join the Resolute Readers Book Club to discuss Kate Quinn's "The Briar Club."

Fri, May 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is counting!

Tue, May 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Fri, May 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is weather & rain!

Mon, Jun 01, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Tue, Jun 02, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Tue, Jun 02, 10:00am - 2:00pm
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.

Tue, Jun 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us to discover the invention that forever changed how humans share stories. Offered in partnership with the Minnesota Center for Book Arts.

Wed, Jun 03, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Wed, Jun 03, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
"Fly" into the library to choose your favorite kite style and get crafting! All supplies are provided by the library until they are gone. Space is limited and registration is required.
Registration opens Wednesday, May 27 2026 at 1:00pm

Thu, Jun 04, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Fri, Jun 05, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Fri, Jun 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Ever wonder how people sent messages before texting, or how music sounded before streaming? Step into our "technology time machine" at the Fertile Public Library!

Fri, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hear about Jeff's latest book 'Lost River; and the evolution of the Kim Norby series & characters. Jeff will also share why he is doing more short form writing this year.

Sat, Jun 06, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Sun, Jun 07, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Mon, Jun 08, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Tue, Jun 09, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Wed, Jun 10, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Wed, Jun 10, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Fertile Public Library
Join your library for a free workshop to create your very own 1'x1' Barn Quilt with Mary Jo!
Registration opens Tuesday, May 12 2026 at 3:30pm

Thu, Jun 11, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.