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Tuesday Afternoon Book Club

Join us to discuss How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley
2025-07-15 15:00:00 2025-07-15 16:00:00 America/Chicago Tuesday Afternoon Book Club Join us to discuss this month's book, "How to Age Disgracefully" by Clare Pooley. All are welcome including those who haven't read the book. Detroit Lakes Public Library -

Tuesday, July 15
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-15 15:00:00 2025-07-15 16:00:00 America/Chicago Tuesday Afternoon Book Club Join us to discuss this month's book, "How to Age Disgracefully" by Clare Pooley. All are welcome including those who haven't read the book. Detroit Lakes Public Library -

Join us to discuss this month's book, "How to Age Disgracefully" by Clare Pooley. All are welcome including those who haven't read the book.

Join us to discuss this month's book How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley, which follows the antics of seniors and daycare children working together to prevent their community center building from being sold. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at detroit@larl.org.

Borrow it from your library's collection here!

AGE GROUP: | Young Adults | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs |

TAGS: | book discussion | book club |

Detroit Lakes Public Library
Phone: 218-847-2168
Hours
Mon, Jun 09 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jun 10 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jun 11 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jun 12 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jun 13 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 14 9:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Jun 15 Closed
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About the branch

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

Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Mon, Jun 16, 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 "The Unwanted" by Don Brown
Tue, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us to discuss this month's selection, "The Unwanted: Stories of the Syrian Refugees" by Don Brown. All are welcome including those who haven't read the book.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Mon, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us on Monday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.
All Abilities Storytime - Neurodiverse friendly social time
Tue, Jun 24, 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.  
Book Talk with MN Author Arthur Norby
Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a discussion from Minnesota author and artist Arthur Norby on his two new books published, "Never Personal" and "Songs from a Breaking Heart."
Open Acoustic Jam
Wed, Jun 25, 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!
Sunshine Storytime - An early literacy experience
Thu, Jun 26, 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.
Clay Critter Creations - with the Becker County Museum
Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Explore the science floor at the Becker County Museum, and join the library to make a clay critter creation to take home. Supplies are limited and registration is required.
Create Your Own "Junk Journal" - Jump into a new hobby with your library!
Sat, Jun 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Try out a new hobby at your library! Join Brenda as she introduces to the art of junk journaling, where you can create a handmade book using recycled and repurposed materials. Registration required.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Mon, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us on Monday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.
Genealogy Work Session - Take on your family research project!
Mon, Jun 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Did you know the library offers free access to genealogy research tools? Join us to get assistance navigating the library's resources. Registration required.
Anime & Manga Club
Mon, Jun 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Anime fans are invited to geek out over their favorite shows. This month we are talking about amazing attractions in Kyoto, Japan such as the Kyoto International Manga Museum & Toei Kyoto Studio Park.
Garden Talks with Local Master Gardeners - Indoor Growing: Hydroponics & Aeroponics with Nick Williams
Tue, Jul 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Join us for a presentation with Master Gardener Nick Williams on hydroponics and aeroponics.
Writer's Group - Share your work and learn from other writers!
Wed, Jul 02, 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, Jul 03, 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.
Campfire Stories - Choose Your Own Adventure
Thu, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us to turn day into night with campfire stories. Kids will decide as group how the story will unfold in a choose your own adventure experience.
After Hours Book Club: "I Hope This Finds You Well" - At Bucks Mill Brewing
Thu, Jul 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us at Bucks Mill Brewing for the After Hours Book Club meeting to discuss this month's book, " I Hope This Finds You Well" by Natalie Sue.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Mon, Jul 07, 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, Jul 07, 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.
Book Bike Storytime - at the Becker County Museum
Wed, Jul 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Visit the Becker County Museum and enjoy a Storytime with the Detroit Lakes Public Library Book Bike on the rooftop patio. Admission is free.
Sunshine Storytime - An early literacy experience
Thu, Jul 10, 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.
Turtle Walk - Find the Hidden Turtles At Detroit Lakes City Park
Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Enjoy the summer sun at the Detroit Lakes City Park. Make a turtle buddy and walk around the park to find all of the hidden turtles. If weather is unpleasant, this event will be moved to the Library.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Mon, Jul 14, 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 How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley
Tue, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us to discuss this month's book, "How to Age Disgracefully" by Clare Pooley. All are welcome including those who haven't read the book.
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