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Red Cross "Battle of the Badges" Blood Drive

Blood Donations (and First Responders) Save Lives!
2025-08-27 12:00:00 2025-08-27 18:00:00 America/Chicago Red Cross "Battle of the Badges" Blood Drive Moorhead Public Library is partnering with the Red Cross for a "Battle of the Badges" blood drive! Sign up to help save lives and cast your vote for local first responders. Moorhead Public Library -

Wednesday, August 27
12:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-27 12:00:00 2025-08-27 18:00:00 America/Chicago Red Cross "Battle of the Badges" Blood Drive Moorhead Public Library is partnering with the Red Cross for a "Battle of the Badges" blood drive! Sign up to help save lives and cast your vote for local first responders. Moorhead Public Library -

Moorhead Public Library is partnering with the Red Cross for a "Battle of the Badges" blood drive! Sign up to help save lives and cast your vote for local first responders.

Moorhead Public Library is partnering with the Red Cross and local first responders for a "Battle of the Badges" blood drive! Cast your vote for the Moorhead Fire Department or Moorhead Police Department when you donate; whichever department motivates more donations will be first to win the honor of displaying the traveling trophy for the upcoming year, until the next Battle of the Badges drive in Moorhead. Sign up to support your favorite first responders, and help save lives! Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. A single donation can save the lives of up to three people!

Donors will be eligible for a $15 e-gift card and can also get free A1C blood sugar testing, along with other goodies!

To sign up for an appointment time, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or Register here.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Office Hours |

TAGS: | saving lives | save lives | red cross | police department | first responders | fire department | blood drive | blood donor | battle of the badges | american red cross |

Moorhead Public Library
moorhead@larl.org
Phone: 218-233-7594
Branch manager
Megan Krueger
Hours
Mon, Jul 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 31 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 Closed
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About the branch

The Moorhead Public Library is located in downtown Moorhead behind the Rourke Art Gallery. The library offers free WiFi, wireless printing and friendly staff to help you access the library's many resources.

Upcoming Events

Silent Book Club - Monday Meetup
Mon, Jul 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us to enjoy some quiet reading time.
CAP-LP Housing Office Hours - Tuesday Afternoons
Tue, Jul 29, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership (CAP-LP) helps families seeking housing assistance, and more.   
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Tue, Jul 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. This week's theme is MUSIC!
MN Recovery Connection Office Hours - Wednesdays
Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Minnesota Recovery Connection seeks to strengthen the community and support long-term recovery through peer-to-peer support services, education, and advocacy.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is MUSIC!
Learn about Tri-Valley Opportunity Council programs - a Senior Social SPECIAL EVENT
Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 11:30am
Join us to learn more about Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, which provides opportunities to improve the quality of life for people and communities in the region.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Thu, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. This week's theme is MUSIC!
Wild About Reading - The Grand Finale!
Thu, Jul 31, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Turn in your reading logs, participate in our annual pet show and dunk your favorite librarian in the dunk tank!
Disability Pride Festival - Celebrate Disability Pride Month!
Thu, Jul 31, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Join the Arc of Minnesota for a Disability Pride Festival in the library parking lot, featuring games, food, music, and community celebration.
Craft Connection for Adults - Monday Meetup
Mon, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us to craft and chat! Bring whatever project you are working on and meet up with other local crafters. Refreshments will be provided.
CAP-LP Housing Office Hours - Tuesday Afternoons
Tue, Aug 05, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership (CAP-LP) helps families seeking housing assistance, and more.   
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Tue, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. This week's theme is BABIES!
Mobile Mental Health Crisis Response Office Hours - Here at the Moorhead Library on First Wednesday of the Month
Wed, Aug 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
In a crisis or not the Mobile Mental Health Crisis Response team is here to help you find resources in our community.   
MN Recovery Connection Office Hours - Wednesdays
Wed, Aug 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Minnesota Recovery Connection seeks to strengthen the community and support long-term recovery through peer-to-peer support services, education, and advocacy.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Wed, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is BABIES!
Senior Social - Join us for a social hour!
Thu, Aug 07, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meet up with friends at Moorhead Public Library for a weekly social hour to connect over coffee, play games, and chat.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Thu, Aug 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. This week's theme is BABIES!
Caregiver Connection - Join us for an educational meet and greet with CAPLP!
Thu, Aug 07, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Meet up with fellow caregivers the first Thursday of each month for connection, collaboration, and community! This month's Caregiver Connection will feature CAPLP.
2SLGBTQIA+ 101: Understanding a Diverse Community - An Informational Conversation
Fri, Aug 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Ever have questions about the 2SLGBTQIA+ community? OutFront Minnesota will be here to help guide us through the ABC's of the LGBT.
2SLGBTQIA+ 201 Intersectionality and Liberation Histories - An Informational Conversation
Sat, Aug 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
This 2SLGBTQIA+ 201: Intersectionality and Liberation Histories presentation covers key concepts and general terms relating to gender and sexuality to create safer, more inclusive environments.
Lutheran Social Services for Seniors Office Hours - On the Second Monday of the Month from 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Mon, Aug 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Office hours from Lutheran Social Services are here to connect you to resources in our community that help you where you need it most.
Best Sellers Book Club - Join us to discuss "James" by Percival Everett.
Mon, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Discuss the latest best sellers with the Moorhead Public Library! This month we'll meet to discuss "James" by Percival Everett.
CAP-LP Housing Office Hours - Tuesday Afternoons
Tue, Aug 12, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership (CAP-LP) helps families seeking housing assistance, and more.   
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Tue, Aug 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. This week's theme is BEACH!
MN Recovery Connection Office Hours - Wednesdays
Wed, Aug 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Minnesota Recovery Connection seeks to strengthen the community and support long-term recovery through peer-to-peer support services, education, and advocacy.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Wed, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is BEACH!
MN State Park Trivia - Featuring a Park Naturalist from the MN DNR
Wed, Aug 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Grab your friends to test your knowledge on all things Minnesota State Parks with a fun afternoon of trivia with a Buffalo River State Park naturalist! Team sizes are limited to 6 people.
Origami Club at the Moorhead Library - Origami Club
Wed, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us at the Moorhead Public Library for a twice monthly origami club. All are welcome to come and practice this paper folding skill.
Senior Social - Join us for a social hour!
Thu, Aug 14, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meet up with friends at Moorhead Public Library for a weekly social hour to connect over coffee, play games, and chat.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Thu, Aug 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. This week's theme is THE BEACH!
Mini Used Book Sale - Shop used books and support the library!
Thu, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Support the Friends of the Moorhead Library by shopping our outdoor mini used book sale. Items individually priced.
Summer Concert - featuring Fargo Spelemannslag Hardanger Fiddlers!
Thu, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us at the Moorhead Library for free outdoor concerts the second Thursday of the month, all summer long!
Game Night for Adults - Monday Meetup
Mon, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us to play games and chat. Bring your favorite card or board game, or try one of ours! Refreshments will be provided.
CAP-LP Housing Office Hours - Tuesday Afternoons
Tue, Aug 19, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership (CAP-LP) helps families seeking housing assistance, and more.   
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Tue, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. This week's theme is HEDGEOGS!
MN Recovery Connection Office Hours - Wednesdays
Wed, Aug 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Minnesota Recovery Connection seeks to strengthen the community and support long-term recovery through peer-to-peer support services, education, and advocacy.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Wed, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is HEDGEHOGS!
From Caterpillar to Monarch Butterfly - with local children's author Kim Larson
Wed, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Come see local author Kim Larson as she shares some of her experiences as a writer, and explore the life cycle of the butterfly with stories and songs!
Senior Social - Join us for a social hour!
Thu, Aug 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meet up with friends at Moorhead Public Library for a weekly social hour to connect over coffee, play games, and chat.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Thu, Aug 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. This week's theme is HEDGEHOGS!
Lyrical Listening with John Trelstad - It's about the Songs
Thu, Aug 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us on the third Thursday of each month as John Trelstad, of Tucker'd Out, performs a variety of tunes by various songwriters, and discusses some of the stories that play out in the lyrics.
Food Preservation: Safety Tips - Learn basic steps for preserving fruits and vegetables
Mon, Aug 25, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Join us to learn some food preservation basics with Jillian Patrie, University of MN Extension Clay County Horticulture Educator.
Silent Book Club - Monday Meetup
Mon, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us to enjoy some quiet reading time.
CAP-LP Housing Office Hours - Tuesday Afternoons
Tue, Aug 26, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership (CAP-LP) helps families seeking housing assistance, and more.   
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Tue, Aug 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. This week's theme is PIGS!
MN Recovery Connection Office Hours - Wednesdays
Wed, Aug 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Minnesota Recovery Connection seeks to strengthen the community and support long-term recovery through peer-to-peer support services, education, and advocacy.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Wed, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is PIGS!
Red Cross "Battle of the Badges" Blood Drive - Blood Donations (and First Responders) Save Lives!
Wed, Aug 27, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Moorhead Public Library is partnering with the Red Cross for a "Battle of the Badges" blood drive! Sign up to help save lives and cast your vote for local first responders.
Register
Origami Club at the Moorhead Library - Origami Club
Wed, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us at the Moorhead Public Library for a twice monthly origami club. All are welcome to come and practice this paper folding skill.
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