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Book cover of 'Hippos Go Berserk!'  by Sandra Boynton

Story Stroll Featuring 'Hippos Go Berserk!'

at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center

2025-08-16 00:00:00 2025-08-16 23:59:00 America/Chicago Story Stroll Featuring 'Hippos Go Berserk!' Find the all hippo chaos in the final Story Stroll of the summer in Duckstad Woods. Enter at the corner of Christian Street and Jefferson Avenue. Fertile Public Library -

Saturday, August 16
All day

Add to Calendar 2025-08-16 00:00:00 2025-08-16 23:59:00 America/Chicago Story Stroll Featuring 'Hippos Go Berserk!' Find the all hippo chaos in the final Story Stroll of the summer in Duckstad Woods. Enter at the corner of Christian Street and Jefferson Avenue. Fertile Public Library -

Find the all hippo chaos in the final Story Stroll of the summer in Duckstad Woods. Enter at the corner of Christian Street and Jefferson Avenue.

The Fertile Public Library has teamed up with the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center and Polk County Public Health to offer a series of Story Strolls this summer tied to our Summer Reading Program Jungle theme. Children and their families are invited to explore the trails as they read the book pages set up along the path. The trails will be marked.

The third Story Stroll features 'Hippos Go Berserk!' by Sandra Boynton and will be up in early August in Duckstad woods until after Labor Day. The story begins quite simply, with no hint of the chaos ahead: One hippo, all alone, calls two hippos on the phone… Exuberant hippopotamus guests show up in ever-increasing numbers, until an all-night party is inevitable.

How It Works
Find the Story Stroll on the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trail in Duckstad Woods that starts by the sports complex. The trail entrance at the corner of Christian St. and Jefferson Ave. Check the Library's Facebook Event page for any extras, updates, or changes.

Make It Count
Help us continue events like this by having everyone in your group grab a rock at the beginning to answer the question at the end of the book. We'd love for you share some pictures of you on the trail with us!

A big thanks to the Agassiz Environmental Leaning Center for hosting and Polk County Public Health's assistance in creating the Story Strolls.

 

Fertile Public Library

Fertile@larl.org
Phone: 218-945-6137
Branch manager
Laura Gullickson

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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.

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Tue, Apr 07, 10:00am - 2:00pm
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.

Wed, Apr 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Paint a loose, colorful, abstract octopus with us. We will be letting the water do much of the work this month. Learn to let go of control.

Thu, Apr 09, 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.

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Fri, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is bears!

Tue, Apr 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Wed, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join the Resolute Readers Book Club to discuss Kawai Strong Washburn's "Sharks in the Time of Saviors."

Fri, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is bees!

Tue, Apr 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Fri, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is birds!

Tue, Apr 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Tue, Apr 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults and teens are invited to join us for a free felting event. Our activity is suitable for all experience levels and all materials will be provided.

Fri, May 01, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. The first two weeks of May theme is gardens!