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Wild About Reading

The Grand Finale!
2025-07-31 14:00:00 2025-07-31 15:30:00 America/Chicago Wild About Reading Turn in your reading logs, participate in our annual pet show and dunk your favorite librarian in the dunk tank! Moorhead Public Library -

Thursday, July 31
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-31 14:00:00 2025-07-31 15:30:00 America/Chicago Wild About Reading Turn in your reading logs, participate in our annual pet show and dunk your favorite librarian in the dunk tank! Moorhead Public Library -

Turn in your reading logs, participate in our annual pet show and dunk your favorite librarian in the dunk tank!

Turn in your reading logs and celebrate the jungle of fun we had this summer! Families and kids are invited to bring their pet(s) and stuffies for our annual pet show, participate in water games, and try your luck to dunk your favorite librarian in the dunk tank!

For the safety of all, pets must remain on a leash or be contained at all times. 

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 | Entertainment | Arts, Crafts and Hobbies |

TAGS: | water | outside | outdoor | fun | finale | dunk | activity |

Moorhead Public Library
moorhead@larl.org
Phone: 218-233-7594
Branch manager
Megan Krueger
Hours
We're closed Friday July 04 due to Closed in observance of Independence Day.
Mon, Jun 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 Closed
(Closed in observance of Independence Day.)
Sat, Jul 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 Closed
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About the branch

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.

Upcoming Events

CAP-LP Housing Office Hours - Tuesday Afternoons
Tue, Jul 01, 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, Jul 01, 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 BEES!
MN Recovery Connection Office Hours - Wednesdays
Wed, Jul 02, 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.
Mobile Mental Health Crisis Response Office Hours - Here at the Moorhead Library on First Wednesday of the Month
Wed, Jul 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
In a crisis or not the Mobile Mental Health Crisis Response team is here to help you find resources in our community.   
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Wed, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is BEES!
Senior Social - Join us for a social hour!
Thu, Jul 03, 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, Jul 03, 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, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. This week's theme is BEES!
Caregiver Connection - Join us for an educational meet and greet!
Thu, Jul 03, 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 Clay County's Family Resource Center.
Ocean Life Under the Sea - Meet us at the MSUM Oceanarium!
Thu, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dive into ocean life with Minnesota University Moorhead Oceanarium and get up close and personal with more than 50 species of sea life. Admission is free.
Craft Connection for Adults - Monday Meetup
Mon, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us to craft and chat! Bring whatever project you are working on and meet up with other local crafters. Refreshments will be provided.
CAP-LP Housing Office Hours - Tuesday Afternoons
Tue, Jul 08, 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, Jul 08, 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 CATS!
MN Recovery Connection Office Hours - Wednesdays
Wed, Jul 09, 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, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is CATS!
Senior Social - Join us for a social hour!
Thu, Jul 10, 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, Jul 10, 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, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. This week's theme is CATS!
Wild about Plants! - With Nygaard Nursery
Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Grow your knowledge about all things plants with Nygaard Nursery and even create your very own terrarium to take home!
Mini Used Book Sale - Shop used books and support the library!
Thu, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Support the Friends of the Moorhead Library by shopping our outdoor mini used book sale. Items individually priced.
Summer Concert - Featuring Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome
Thu, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us at the Moorhead Library for free outdoor concerts the second Thursday of the month, all summer long!
Lutheran Social Services for Seniors Office Hours - On the Second Monday of the Month from 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Mon, Jul 14, 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 Women" by Kristin Hannah
Mon, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Discuss the latest best sellers with the Moorhead Public Library! This month we'll meet to discuss "The Women" by Kristin Hannah.
CAP-LP Housing Office Hours - Tuesday Afternoons
Tue, Jul 15, 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, Jul 15, 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 FROGS!
MN Recovery Connection Office Hours - Wednesdays
Wed, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is FROGS!
CILMOOG Housing Stablization Services Office Hours - Thursdays
Thu, Jul 17, 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.
Senior Social - Join us for a social hour!
Thu, Jul 17, 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, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. This week's theme is FROGS!
Wild about Art!
Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bring your creative side to make some WILD crafts at the library! Make your own bookmark, create shadow art and more.
Lyrical Listening with John Trelstad - It's about the Songs
Thu, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us on the third Thursday of each month as John Trelstad, of Tucker'd Out, performs a variety of tunes by various songwriters, and discusses some of the stories that play out in the lyrics.
Collage Workshop - Learn how to create a collage with a local artist
Sat, Jul 19, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Join local guest artist Sacred Chaos for a collage workshop at the Moorhead Library! This workshop will be working on art as a tool for your mental health.
Game Night for Adults - Monday Meetup
Mon, Jul 21, 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, Jul 22, 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, Jul 22, 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 PIRATES!
MN Recovery Connection Office Hours - Wednesdays
Wed, Jul 23, 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, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is PIRATES!
Origami Club at the Moorhead Library - Origami Club
Wed, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us at the Moorhead Public Library for a twice monthly origami club. All are welcome to come and practice this paper folding skill.
Senior Social - Join us for a social hour!
Thu, Jul 24, 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, Jul 24, 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, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. This week's theme is PIRATES!
Explore Birds - With CAARE
Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Get up close and personal with birds and learn about what the Center for Avian, Adoption, Rescue and Education (CAARE) does for birds in our community.
Fathia Absie Author Visit - Conversation with Somali-American Filmmaker and Storyteller
Thu, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Fathia Absie, Co-Founder and Curator of "Eat with Muslims", will be here to talk about her newest book and her journey as a storyteller.
Silent Book Club - Monday Meetup
Mon, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us to enjoy some quiet reading time.
CAP-LP Housing Office Hours - Tuesday Afternoons
Tue, Jul 29, 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, Jul 29, 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 MUSIC!
MN Recovery Connection Office Hours - Wednesdays
Wed, Jul 30, 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, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is MUSIC!
CILMOOG Housing Stablization Services Office Hours - Thursdays
Thu, Jul 31, 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.
Learn about Tri-Valley Opportunity Council programs - a Senior Social SPECIAL EVENT
Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 11:30am
Join us to learn more about Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, which provides opportunities to improve the quality of life for people and communities in the region.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. This week's theme is MUSIC!
Wild About Reading - The Grand Finale!
Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Turn in your reading logs, participate in our annual pet show and dunk your favorite librarian in the dunk tank!
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