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Worms! Wild About Recycling

Featuring Sandy Gunderson
2025-07-17 14:00:00 2025-07-17 15:00:00 America/Chicago Worms! Wild About Recycling Did you know that worms have 5 hearts? Learn about how 'wild' Sandy Gunderson is about worm juice, earthworms, and recycling. Kids will be able to interact with the worms and make some wormy art. Detroit Lakes Public Library -

Thursday, July 17
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-17 14:00:00 2025-07-17 15:00:00 America/Chicago Worms! Wild About Recycling Did you know that worms have 5 hearts? Learn about how 'wild' Sandy Gunderson is about worm juice, earthworms, and recycling. Kids will be able to interact with the worms and make some wormy art. Detroit Lakes Public Library -

Did you know that worms have 5 hearts? Learn about how 'wild' Sandy Gunderson is about worm juice, earthworms, and recycling. Kids will be able to interact with the worms and make some wormy art.

Join us on the Detroit Lakes Public Library's lawn to learn about the exciting lives of earthworms and how they help with recycling. Sandy Gunderson will be giving a presentation about worm juice, the life cycle of earthworms, and how important they are to us and the planet. Kids will be able to interact with the worms and make some amazing wormy art. 

If unpleasant weather, this program will be moved inside of the Detroit Lakes Library. 

AGE GROUP: | Middle Grade (Ages 10-13) | K-5th Graders (Ages 5-10) |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading Program |

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Detroit Lakes Public Library
Phone: 218-847-2168
Hours
Mon, May 05 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, May 06 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, May 07 9:00AM to 7:00PM
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Fri, May 09 9:00AM to 6:00PM
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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, May 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us on Monday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.
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Mon, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Storytime - An early literacy experience
Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.
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.
Afternoon Tea - Learn more about this cozy ritual
Sat, May 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Who doesn't love a good cup of tea? Dress up and be fancy while you join us for a presentation on afternoon tea, learn how to create your own tea setup, and enjoy a fun afternoon teatime.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Mon, May 19, 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 "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury
Tue, May 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Tue, May 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Authors In Conversation - Featuring Kristi Belcamino and Sarah Stonich
Wed, May 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Storytime - An early literacy experience
Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.
All Abilities Storytime - Neurodiverse friendly social time
Tue, May 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us for an engaging, interactive and inclusive story and play time. Our library offers a welcoming, accessible space where children of all abilities can enjoy the magic of storytelling.  
Anime & Manga Club
Tue, May 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Anime and manga fans are invited to geek out over their favorite shows and stories at the Detroit Lakes Public Library. This month we having a special viewing of "Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle".
Open Acoustic Jam
Wed, May 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Come join us for an unplugged jam. 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, May 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.
Live Scandinavian Music - Featuring Project : Constellation
Sat, May 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join your library for an entertaining performance of Scandinavian music featuring Norwegian and Swedish songs sung in their original languages.
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Mon, Jun 02, 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, Jun 02, 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.
Garden Talks with Local Master Gardeners - Nature-Friendly Gardening with DMae Ceryes
Tue, Jun 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Join us for a presentation by Master Gardener DMae Ceryes on how to best garden with the environment in mind.
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Writer's Group - Share your work and learn from other writers!
Wed, Jun 04, 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.  
Sunshine Storytime - An early literacy experience
Thu, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
Bring a blanket to sit on and enjoy the fresh air and summer sun with an outdoor storytime on the library's lawn. Activities will be moved inside of the library if unpleasant weather.
Summer Reading Kickoff - Featuring Book Bingo!
Thu, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Go wild and kick off the Summer Reading Program! Collect your summer reading log & win prizes by playing Book Bingo, including books, t-shirts, posters, and more!
After Hours Book Club: "I'm Glad My Mom Died" - At Bucks Mill Brewing
Thu, Jun 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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