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Exploring Exotic Animals

With Concordia College's Exotic Animal Care & Husbandry Club
2025-06-20 14:00:00 2025-06-20 15:00:00 America/Chicago Exploring Exotic Animals Slither in to get a closer look at some of the animals in Concordia's Exotic Animal Care and Husbandry (EACH) club! Moorhead Public Library -

Friday, June 20
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-20 14:00:00 2025-06-20 15:00:00 America/Chicago Exploring Exotic Animals Slither in to get a closer look at some of the animals in Concordia's Exotic Animal Care and Husbandry (EACH) club! Moorhead Public Library -

Slither in to get a closer look at some of the animals in Concordia's Exotic Animal Care and Husbandry (EACH) club!

How big does a boa get? How fast does a tortoise move? Concordia College's Exotic Animal Care and Husbandry Club (EACH) will share all sorts of fun facts about the animals in their care and even bring some for you to see. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens (Ages 13-18) | Pre-Schoolers (Ages 3-6) | Middle Grade (Ages 10-13) | K-5th Graders (Ages 5-10) | Infants + Toddlers (Ages 0-3) |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading Program | Presentations |

TAGS: | tropical | tortoise | snake | reptile | jungle | frog | exotic | boa | animal | amphibian |

Moorhead Public Library
moorhead@larl.org
Phone: 218-233-7594
Branch manager
Megan Krueger
Hours
We're closed Monday May 26 due to Closed in observance of Memorial Day.
Mon, May 26 Closed
(Closed in observance of Memorial Day.)
Tue, May 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 31 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 01 Closed
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The Moorhead Public Library is located in downtown Moorhead behind the Rourke Art Gallery. The library offers free WiFi, wireless printing and friendly staff to help you access the library's many resources.

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Thu, May 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Avoiding Scams and Elder Fraud - Join us for an informational Senior Social
Thu, May 29, 10:00am - 11:30am
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Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
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Jungle Party Kick Off - Go wild about reading this summer!
Mon, Jun 02, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Kick off the start to a "WILD" Summer Reading Program! Pick up your reading log and participate in a variety of children's crafts, games, and activities.
Craft Connection for Adults - Monday Meetup
Mon, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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CAP-LP Housing Office Hours - Tuesday Afternoons
Tue, Jun 03, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
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Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
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Mobile Mental Health Crisis Response Office Hours - Here at the Moorhead Library on First Wednesday of the Month
Wed, Jun 04, 9:00am - 10:00am
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MN Recovery Connection Office Hours - Wednesdays
Wed, Jun 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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MN Recovery Connection Office Hours - Wednesdays
Wed, Jun 04, 10:00am - 2:00pm
New date Wednesday, June 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Minnesota Recovery Connection seeks to strengthen the community and support long-term recovery through peer-to-peer support services, education, and advocacy.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Wed, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is COWS!
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Thu, Jun 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meet up with friends at Moorhead Public Library for a weekly social hour to connect over coffee, play games, and chat.
CILMOOG Housing Stablization Services Office Hours - Thursdays
Thu, Jun 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
CILMOOG Housing Stabilization Services helps seniors, people with disabilities, and people in disabling conditions find and maintain stable housing in Minnesota.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Thu, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. Our theme this week is COWS!
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Thu, Jun 05, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Meet up with fellow caregivers the first Thursday of each month for connection, collaboration, and community! This month's Caregiver Connection will feature Red Door Pediatrics.
Wild About Insects: A Bug-tastic Experience - Featuring Insect Ecology Specialist Bethany Roberton
Thu, Jun 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Buzz into the library to learn all about bugs and insects with Bethany Roberton, Insect Ecology Research Specialist at NDSU.
Conversation Corner - Practice for English Language Learners
Sat, Jun 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us for friendly, informal meetings for those learning English to practice their conversational skills. English language-learners of all proficiencies are welcome!
Lutheran Social Services for Seniors Office Hours - On the Second Monday of the Month from 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Mon, Jun 09, 10:00am - 11:30am
Office hours from Lutheran Social Services are here to connect you to resources in our community that help you where you need it most.
Best Sellers Book Club - Join us to discuss "The Mighty Red" by Louise Erdrich.
Mon, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Discuss the latest best sellers with the Moorhead Public Library! This month we'll meet to discuss "The Mighty Red" by Louise Erdrich.
CAP-LP Housing Office Hours - Tuesday Afternoons
Tue, Jun 10, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership (CAP-LP) helps families seeking housing assistance, and more.   
Rescheduled
Medicare 101 - Join us to learn Medicare Basics
Tue, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Collage Workshop for Pride Month - Learn how to create a collage with a local artist
Tue, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join local guest artist Sacred Chaos for a collage workshop to commemorate Pride month at the Moorhead Library!
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Tue, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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MN Recovery Connection Office Hours - Wednesdays
Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Storytime - An early literacy experience
Wed, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is CONSTRUCTION!
CILMOOG Housing Stablization Services Office Hours - Thursdays
Thu, Jun 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Senior Social - Join us for a social hour!
Thu, Jun 12, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meet up with friends at Moorhead Public Library for a weekly social hour to connect over coffee, play games, and chat.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Thu, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Wild about Peas - With UMN Master Gardener Alecia Hultgren
Thu, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Say "peas!" Join us as we learn fun facts, listen to stories and watch a recipe demonstration all about peas.
Summer Concert - featuring the Meat Rabbits!
Thu, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Mini Used Book Sale - Shop used books and support the library!
Thu, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Support the Friends of the Moorhead Library by shopping our outdoor mini used book sale. Items individually priced.
Spotlight Storytime - Featuring Nygaard Nursery
Sat, Jun 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us for the Spotlight Storytime series, which features local businesses and community members. The June Storytime will highlight Nygaard Nursery followed by a fun plant transplanting activity.
Conversation Corner - Practice for English Language Learners
Sat, Jun 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us for friendly, informal meetings for those learning English to practice their conversational skills. English language-learners of all proficiencies are welcome!
Medicare 101 - Join us to learn Medicare Basics
Mon, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Game Night for Adults - Monday Meetup
Mon, Jun 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us to play games and chat. Bring your favorite card or board game, or try one of ours! Refreshments will be provided.
CAP-LP Housing Office Hours - Tuesday Afternoons
Tue, Jun 17, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership (CAP-LP) helps families seeking housing assistance, and more.   
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Tue, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. This week's theme is SUMMER!
MN Recovery Connection Office Hours - Wednesdays
Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Storytime - An early literacy experience
Wed, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is SUMMER!
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Senior Social - Join us for a social hour!
Thu, Jun 19, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meet up with friends at Moorhead Public Library for a weekly social hour to connect over coffee, play games, and chat.
Exploring Exotic Animals - With Concordia College's Exotic Animal Care & Husbandry Club
Fri, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Slither in to get a closer look at some of the animals in Concordia's Exotic Animal Care and Husbandry (EACH) club!
Conversation Corner - Practice for English Language Learners
Sat, Jun 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us for friendly, informal meetings for those learning English to practice their conversational skills. English language-learners of all proficiencies are welcome!
Silent Book Club - Monday Meetup
Mon, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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CAP-LP Housing Office Hours - Tuesday Afternoons
Tue, Jun 24, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
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Tue, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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MN Recovery Connection Office Hours - Wednesdays
Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Minnesota Recovery Connection seeks to strengthen the community and support long-term recovery through peer-to-peer support services, education, and advocacy.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Wed, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is CHICKENS!
Red Cross Blood Drive - Blood Donations Save Lives!
Wed, Jun 25, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
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Learn about Hope Blooms - a Senior Social SPECIAL EVENT
Thu, Jun 26, 10:00am - 11:30am
Join us to learn more about Hope Blooms, a local organization dedicated to spreading joy around the region through floral arrangements and community connection.
CILMOOG Housing Stablization Services Office Hours - Thursdays
Thu, Jun 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
CILMOOG Housing Stabilization Services helps seniors, people with disabilities, and people in disabling conditions find and maintain stable housing in Minnesota.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Thu, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. Our theme this week is SUMMERTIME!
Dazzling Dave - National Yo-Yo Master
Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Join your library for a showcase of yo-yo tricks with national yo-yo master Dazzling Dave!
Conversation Corner - Practice for English Language Learners
Sat, Jun 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us for friendly, informal meetings for those learning English to practice their conversational skills. English language-learners of all proficiencies are welcome!
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