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Take & Make Kit: Helicopter Woodworking

Create your own wooden helicopter!

2025-06-18 13:00:00 2025-06-18 20:00:00 America/Chicago Take & Make Kit: Helicopter Woodworking 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! Fertile Public Library -

Wednesday, June 18
1:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-18 13:00:00 2025-06-18 20:00:00 America/Chicago Take & Make Kit: Helicopter Woodworking 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! Fertile Public Library -

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!

Stop by the Fertile Public Library to pick up a free woodworking kit for kids and create your very own helicopter! The kit contains everything you need, with the exception of an adult helper, a cup of water, a hammer and a toothpick or other small object to help apply glue.

Did you know you can enter items in the Polk County Fair for free? If your entry receives a ribbon you also win prize money. Visit the fair premium list for all the details on how to enter.

Finished Helicopter ImageHelicopter pieces kit image

From the manufacturer: Small parts; Not for children under 3 years. Kits are intended for children age 7 and up.

Request some helicopter & aerodynamic books to continue learning about helicopters for your summer reading!

To find more woodworking projects request some beginning woodworking books.

AGE GROUP: | Teens (Ages 13-18) | Middle Grade (Ages 10-13) | K-5th Graders (Ages 5-10) |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading Program | STEM | Arts, Crafts and Hobbies |

TAGS: | woodworking | kit | helicopter |

Fertile Public Library
Fertile@larl.org
Phone: 218-945-6137
Branch manager
Laura Gullickson
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 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, May 28 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 31 Closed
Sun, Jun 01 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
Sat, May 31, 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 01, 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 02, 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 03, 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 03, 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.
Story Stroll Featuring 'The Jungle Run' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Wed, Jun 04, 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: Watercolor Drop Painting - Learn all about how water and oil interact!
Wed, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Explore how water reacts when dropped on oil in this fun take-home STEAM activity. This is a great outdoor activity.
Story Stroll Featuring 'The Jungle Run' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Thu, Jun 05, 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 06, 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.
Parking Lot Petting Zoo - Check out some big machines up close!
Fri, Jun 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kick off the summer by visiting our parking lot to get an up-close look at some of the big machines seen around town.
Story Stroll Featuring 'The Jungle Run' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Sat, Jun 07, 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 08, 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 09, 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 10, 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 10, 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.
Funky Colored Sloths - Craft Activity for Teens
Tue, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens are invited to create a 3D paper sloth in a range of colors. Bring a friend and create a paper sloth to hang out with. Materials available throughout the week while supplies last.
Story Stroll Featuring 'The Jungle Run' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Wed, Jun 11, 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
Thu, Jun 12, 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.
Funday Stampers - Crafting event for cardmakers, scrapbookers, & stampers
Thu, Jun 12, 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 'The Jungle Run' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Fri, Jun 13, 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.
Hungry, Hungry Hippos - Take on the Hungry, Hungry Hippos game, library style!
Fri, Jun 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Learn all about hippos at the library! We will learn some hippo facts, play a life-sized game, color some jungle leaves with oil pastels, plus more!
Story Stroll Featuring 'The Jungle Run' - at the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center
Sat, Jun 14, 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 15, 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 16, 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 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.
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