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'Little Women' book cover by Louisa May Alcott 150th Annotated Edition • Green dress : Blue dress : Purple dress : Red dress all with corresponding colored clouds on the dresses

Resolute Readers Book Club

Join us to discuss "Little Women"
2025-07-16 16:00:00 2025-07-16 16:45:00 America/Chicago Resolute Readers Book Club Discuss the classic novel "Little Women' by Louisa May Alcott. It chronicles the joys and sorrows of the four March sisters as they grow into young ladies in mid-nineteenth-century New England. Fertile Public Library -

Wednesday, July 16
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-16 16:00:00 2025-07-16 16:45:00 America/Chicago Resolute Readers Book Club Discuss the classic novel "Little Women' by Louisa May Alcott. It chronicles the joys and sorrows of the four March sisters as they grow into young ladies in mid-nineteenth-century New England. Fertile Public Library -

Discuss the classic novel "Little Women' by Louisa May Alcott. It chronicles the joys and sorrows of the four March sisters as they grow into young ladies in mid-nineteenth-century New England.

Join the Fertile Public Library to discuss Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.

The classic story of the March family whose four daughters are growing up in New England in the mid-1800s. Little Women is the heartwarming story of the March family that has thrilled generations of readers. It is the story of four sisters—Jo, Meg, Amy and Beth—and of the courage, humor and ingenuity they display to survive poverty and the absence of their father during the Civil War. There are numerous sequels, for example, Little Men and Jo's Boys. 

All are welcome, including those who haven't read "Little Women." 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 LitLovers.

Read the Book:

The catalog has multiple formats to choose from.

MNLink (add "need extra copy for book club" to patron notes)

AGE GROUP: | Young Adults | Teens (Ages 13-18) | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs |

TAGS: | young women | United States Civil War period | sisters | New England | mothers and daughters | historical fiction | family life | Family Events | domestic fiction |

Fertile Public Library
Fertile@larl.org
Phone: 218-945-6137
Branch manager
Laura Gullickson
Hours
We're closed Thursday June 19 due to Closed in observance of Juneteenth.
Mon, Jun 16 Closed
Tue, Jun 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jun 18 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 19 Closed
(Closed in observance of Juneteenth.)
Fri, Jun 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 21 Closed
Sun, Jun 22 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

Story Stroll Featuring 'The Jungle Run' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Tue, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. It's OK to be early, the city has the building open. All are welcome to bring their projects.
Story Stroll Featuring 'The Jungle Run' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Wed, Jun 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.
Take & Make Kit: Helicopter Woodworking - Create your own wooden helicopter!
Wed, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Create your very own wooden helicopter by picking up a free take and make kit from the library; while supplies last. And, if you're looking for something to enter into the fair this could be it!
Resolute Readers Book Club - Join us to discuss "People We Meet on Vacation"
Wed, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Discuss "People We Meet on Vacation" by Emily Henry. A novel about two best friends. Ten summer trips. One last chance to fall in love.
Story Stroll Featuring 'The Jungle Run' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Thu, Jun 19, 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.
Story Stroll Featuring 'The Jungle Run' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Fri, Jun 20, 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.
Birds & Beyond - Featuring Rydell Wildlife Refuge
Fri, Jun 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Get up close and personal with the habitats and various species of birds native to our area. This program is offered in partnership with Rydell Wildlife Refuge.
Author Visit - Featuring MN Author Jeff Krogstad
Fri, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us to hear from Minnesota author Jeff Krogstad about his latest book "Altered Vows" and how his writing grows out of the fields and woods of northern Minnesota.
Story Stroll Featuring 'The Jungle Run' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Sat, Jun 21, 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.
Story Stroll Featuring 'The Jungle Run' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Sun, Jun 22, 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.
Story Stroll Featuring 'The Jungle Run' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Mon, Jun 23, 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.
Story Stroll Featuring 'The Jungle Run' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Tue, Jun 24, 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, Jun 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. It's OK to be early, the city has the building open. All are welcome to bring their projects.
Story Stroll Featuring 'The Jungle Run' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Wed, Jun 25, 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.
Dazzling Dave - National Yo-Yo Master
Wed, Jun 25, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Join your library for a showcase of yo-yo tricks with national yo-yo master Dazzling Dave!
Story Stroll Featuring 'The Jungle Run' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Thu, Jun 26, 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.
Color Theory for Watercolor - Watercolor Painting Class for Teens & Adults
Thu, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults and teens are invited to join us for a free watercolor painting class. Our class is suitable for all experience levels. Materials will be provided.
Story Stroll Featuring 'The Jungle Run' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Fri, Jun 27, 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.
Wild About Bugs - a STEAM event
Fri, Jun 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
We're going "bug crazy!" Join us to talk about insects, make your own brushbot, race your friends or even paint a wooden lizard.
Story Stroll Featuring 'The Jungle Run' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Sat, Jun 28, 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.
Story Stroll Featuring 'The Jungle Run' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Sun, Jun 29, 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.
Story Stroll Featuring 'The Jungle Run' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Mon, Jun 30, 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.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hidden in the Jungle' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Tue, Jul 01, All day
It's a Search-and-Find book! Can you find all 20 creatures on each page? Mid-July the book will move from the river loop trail to Duckstad woods by the sports complex.
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Jul 01, 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.
Wild About Jungle Journals - Create your own jungle journal
Tue, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Stop in to decorate a jungle journal in the library or grab a take home kit any time this week to record your Independence Day & Polk County Fair adventure. Available while supplies last.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hidden in the Jungle' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Wed, Jul 02, All day
It's a Search-and-Find book! Can you find all 20 creatures on each page? Mid-July the book will move from the river loop trail to Duckstad woods by the sports complex.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hidden in the Jungle' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Thu, Jul 03, All day
It's a Search-and-Find book! Can you find all 20 creatures on each page? Mid-July the book will move from the river loop trail to Duckstad woods by the sports complex.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hidden in the Jungle' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Fri, Jul 04, All day
It's a Search-and-Find book! Can you find all 20 creatures on each page? Mid-July the book will move from the river loop trail to Duckstad woods by the sports complex.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hidden in the Jungle' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Sat, Jul 05, All day
It's a Search-and-Find book! Can you find all 20 creatures on each page? Mid-July the book will move from the river loop trail to Duckstad woods by the sports complex.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hidden in the Jungle' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Sun, Jul 06, All day
It's a Search-and-Find book! Can you find all 20 creatures on each page? Mid-July the book will move from the river loop trail to Duckstad woods by the sports complex.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hidden in the Jungle' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Mon, Jul 07, All day
It's a Search-and-Find book! Can you find all 20 creatures on each page? Mid-July the book will move from the river loop trail to Duckstad woods by the sports complex.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hidden in the Jungle' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Tue, Jul 08, All day
It's a Search-and-Find book! Can you find all 20 creatures on each page? Mid-July the book will move from the river loop trail to Duckstad woods by the sports complex.
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Jul 08, 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.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hidden in the Jungle' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Wed, Jul 09, All day
It's a Search-and-Find book! Can you find all 20 creatures on each page? Mid-July the book will move from the river loop trail to Duckstad woods by the sports complex.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hidden in the Jungle' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Thu, Jul 10, All day
It's a Search-and-Find book! Can you find all 20 creatures on each page? Mid-July the book will move from the river loop trail to Duckstad woods by the sports complex.
Funday Stampers - Crafting event for cardmakers, scrapbookers, & stampers
Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Join us for a fun day of card-making! Each month we learn a new technique or have a challenge. Work, visit, or get new ideas.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hidden in the Jungle' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Fri, Jul 11, All day
It's a Search-and-Find book! Can you find all 20 creatures on each page? Mid-July the book will move from the river loop trail to Duckstad woods by the sports complex.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Fri, Jul 11, 10:15am - 11:00am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is the Jungle!
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hidden in the Jungle' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Sat, Jul 12, All day
It's a Search-and-Find book! Can you find all 20 creatures on each page? Mid-July the book will move from the river loop trail to Duckstad woods by the sports complex.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hidden in the Jungle' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Sun, Jul 13, All day
It's a Search-and-Find book! Can you find all 20 creatures on each page? Mid-July the book will move from the river loop trail to Duckstad woods by the sports complex.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hidden in the Jungle' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Mon, Jul 14, All day
It's a Search-and-Find book! Can you find all 20 creatures on each page? Mid-July the book will move from the river loop trail to Duckstad woods by the sports complex.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hidden in the Jungle' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Tue, Jul 15, All day
It's a Search-and-Find book! Can you find all 20 creatures on each page? Mid-July the book will move from the river loop trail to Duckstad woods by the sports complex.
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Jul 15, 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.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hidden in the Jungle' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Wed, Jul 16, All day
It's a Search-and-Find book! Can you find all 20 creatures on each page? Mid-July the book will move from the river loop trail to Duckstad woods by the sports complex.
Resolute Readers Book Club - Join us to discuss "Little Women"
Wed, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Discuss the classic novel "Little Women' by Louisa May Alcott. It chronicles the joys and sorrows of the four March sisters as they grow into young ladies in mid-nineteenth-century New England.
Story Stroll Featuring 'Hidden in the Jungle' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Thu, Jul 17, All day
It's a Search-and-Find book! Can you find all 20 creatures on each page? Mid-July the book will move from the river loop trail to Duckstad woods by the sports complex.
Playing with Watercolor Colors - Watercolor Painting Class for Teens & Adults
Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults and teens are invited to join us for a free watercolor painting class. Our class is suitable for all experience levels. Materials will be provided.
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