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Reading By the Red Book Club

Join us to discuss "I Cheerfully Refuse" by Leif Enger
2025-06-24 18:00:00 2025-06-24 19:00:00 America/Chicago Reading By the Red Book Club Join the Reading by the Red Club for engaging conversation over tea and cookies in the River Room at the Crookston Library. This month we're discussing "I Cheerfully Refuse" by Leif Enger. Crookston Public Library -

Tuesday, June 24
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-24 18:00:00 2025-06-24 19:00:00 America/Chicago Reading By the Red Book Club Join the Reading by the Red Club for engaging conversation over tea and cookies in the River Room at the Crookston Library. This month we're discussing "I Cheerfully Refuse" by Leif Enger. Crookston Public Library -

Join the Reading by the Red Club for engaging conversation over tea and cookies in the River Room at the Crookston Library. This month we're discussing "I Cheerfully Refuse" by Leif Enger.

I Cheerfully Refuse is a dystopian novel set in near-future America. It follows a musician named  Rainy as he sails around Lake Superior in search of his book-loving wife, pursued by a ruthless villain. 

All adults are welcome and no registration is required.

Find I Cheerfully Refuse in our catalog. 

AGE GROUP: | Young Adults | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs |

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Crookston Public Library
Phone: 218-281-4522
Branch manager
Chris Boike
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 8:00PM
Wed, May 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 31 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, Jun 01 Closed
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About the branch

The Crookston Public Library is located at 110 N. Ash St. next to the old Carnegie Library. The Crookston Library offers study carrels, a private meeting room, and the beautiful River Room for your individual use or group meeting needs.

Upcoming Events

Storytime + Craft - an early literacy experience
Thu, May 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Afterward, kids can create simple crafts to take home.
Live Scandinavian Music - Featuring Project : Constellation
Fri, May 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join your library for an entertaining performance of Scandinavian music featuring Norwegian and Swedish songs sung in their original languages.
Storytime + Craft - an early literacy experience
Thu, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Afterward, kids can create simple crafts to take home.
Red River ZooMobile - Explore animals with the Red River Zoo!
Wed, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a visit by the Red River Zoomobile at the Crookston Public Library. Attendees will learn facts about different zoo animals and even get to interact with animals from the zoo.
Storytime + Craft - an early literacy experience
Thu, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Afterward, kids can create simple crafts to take home.
Summer Concert - featuring Fargo Spelemannslag Hardanger Fiddlers!
Thu, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us at the Crookston Library for free outdoor concerts the second Thursday of the month, all summer long!
Birds & Beyond - Featuring Rydell Wildlife Refuge
Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
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Storytime + Craft - an early literacy experience
Thu, Jun 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Afterward, kids can create simple crafts to take home.
Reading By the Red Book Club - Join us to discuss "I Cheerfully Refuse" by Leif Enger
Tue, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join the Reading by the Red Club for engaging conversation over tea and cookies in the River Room at the Crookston Library. This month we're discussing "I Cheerfully Refuse" by Leif Enger.
Dazzling Dave - National Yo-Yo Master
Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Join your library for a showcase of yo-yo tricks with national yo-yo master Dazzling Dave!
Storytime + Craft - an early literacy experience
Thu, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Afterward, kids can create simple crafts to take home.
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