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Books, Beasts, and Librarians Too!

$5 Admission - Library Day at the Chahinkapa Zoo

2025-07-30 13:00:00 2025-07-30 17:00:00 America/Chicago Books, Beasts, and Librarians Too! Explore wild tales and animals—let your imagination soar at the Chahinkapa Zoo! Breckenridge Public Library -

Wednesday, July 30
1:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-30 13:00:00 2025-07-30 17:00:00 America/Chicago Books, Beasts, and Librarians Too! Explore wild tales and animals—let your imagination soar at the Chahinkapa Zoo! Breckenridge Public Library -

Explore wild tales and animals—let your imagination soar at the Chahinkapa Zoo!

Join the Breckenridge Public Library and the Leach Public Library at the Chahinkapa Zoo for a day of fun, learning and adventure! This event is designed for kids ages 4-12 and is packed with exciting activities, from lively storytimes to an exciting animal scavenger hunt.

Activities:

  • Free books for kids to take home
  • Animal-themed craft station
  • Engaging Storytimes presented by a local librarian
  • Story strolls along zoo paths
  • Go on the prowl with a fun animal scavenger hunt
  • Q&A with a zookeeper—learn all about your favorite animals!

Admission Info:

  • Kids (ages 4–12) get in for just $5 with a library card (limit up to 4 kids per card)
  • If you're already a zoo member, you'll receive a complimentary carousel ticket
  • Adults pay standard zoo admission
  • Event is limited to 150 total participants, so arrive early—space is first come, first served!

Come for the animals, stay for the stories, and leave with a new book and memories. It’s a day where adventure and imagination meet in the heart of the zoo!

A big thank you to the Friends of the Breckenridge Public Library and the Friends of the Leach Public Library for making this event possible!

Breckenridge Public Library

breckenridge@larl.org
Phone: 218-643-2113
Branch manager
Kelsey Solberg

Hours
We're closed Friday July 04 due to Closed in observance of Independence Day.
Mon, Jun 30 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 Closed
(Closed in observance of Independence Day.)
Sat, Jul 05 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 Closed

About the branch

Join us to explore different themes with stories, songs, rhymes, flannel boards, special guests and more! Storytime typically lasts for 45 minutes and is geared for children ages 3-6, although children of all ages are welcome to join the fun. This month our theme is turtles.
 
 

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Tue, Jul 01, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Wed, Jul 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Thu, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Fri, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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Wed, Jul 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Fri, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Thu, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Sat, Jul 26, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Join the library's monthly Writers Group! This will be a place for writers of all levels to come together to share their work, ideas and encouragement with one another. Writers of all genres welcome

Wed, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Explore wild tales and animals—let your imagination soar at the Chahinkapa Zoo!