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'The World Played Chess' book cover by Robert Dugoni

Resolute Readers Book Club

Join us to discuss "The World Played Chess"
2025-05-21 16:00:00 2025-05-21 16:45:00 America/Chicago Resolute Readers Book Club Discuss "The World Played Chess" by Robert Dugoni a novel about breaking away, shaping a life, and seeking one's own destiny. Fertile Public Library -

Wednesday, May 21
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-21 16:00:00 2025-05-21 16:45:00 America/Chicago Resolute Readers Book Club Discuss "The World Played Chess" by Robert Dugoni a novel about breaking away, shaping a life, and seeking one's own destiny. Fertile Public Library -

Discuss "The World Played Chess" by Robert Dugoni a novel about breaking away, shaping a life, and seeking one's own destiny.

Join the Fertile Public Library to discuss "The World Played Chess" by Robert Dugoni, a novel about breaking away, shaping a life, and seeking one's own destiny.

All are welcome, including those who haven't read "The World Played Chess." If you have any questions, email us at fertile@larl.org.

The Resolute Readers Book Club meets the third Wednesday of the month at 4:00 pm.

Grab the discussion questions from the discussion questions from the author's website.

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AGE GROUP: | Young Adults | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs |

TAGS: | Vietnam War | veterans | sons | PTSD | life | historical fiction | high school graduates | fiction | fathers | destiny | construction |

Fertile Public Library
Fertile@larl.org
Phone: 218-945-6137
Branch manager
Laura Gullickson
Hours
Mon, Apr 21 Closed
Tue, Apr 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 26 Closed
Sun, Apr 27 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

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Tue, Apr 29, 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.
Stained Glass Workshop - Featuring Morgan Niederkorn
Thu, May 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Create your very own stained glass honeycomb with instruction from Minnesota stained glass artist Morgan Niederkorn. Registration is required and opens April 3.
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Storytime - An early literacy experience
Fri, May 02, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, May 06, 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.
Funday Stampers - Crafting event for cardmakers, scrapbookers, & stampers
Thu, May 08, 10:00am - 5:00pm
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Storytime - An early literacy experience
Fri, May 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Tue, May 13, 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.
Watercolor: Go With the Flow Landscape - Watercolor Painting Class for Teens & Adults
Thu, May 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults and teens are invited to join us for a free watercolor painting class. This class is suitable for all experience levels and materials will be provided.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Fri, May 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. What's your favorite vegetable in a garden?
Story Stroll Featuring 'The Jungle Run' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Sun, May 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.
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, May 20, 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.
"Hot Dish Heaven" Author Visit - Featuring Minnesota Author Jeanne Cooney
Wed, May 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join your library for a hilarious presentation by Jeanne Cooney, author of the popular "Hot Dish Heaven Mystery" series.
Resolute Readers Book Club - Join us to discuss "The World Played Chess"
Wed, May 21, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Discuss "The World Played Chess" by Robert Dugoni a novel about breaking away, shaping a life, and seeking one's own destiny.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Fri, May 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. The topic this week is robots!
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