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Waiting for Outlander Book Club

Let's discuss "When the Moon Hits Your Eye" by John Scalzi!
2025-10-08 19:00:00 2025-10-08 20:00:00 America/Chicago Waiting for Outlander Book Club Join us on the second Wednesday every month to discuss books related to Diana Gabaldon's “Outlander” series. This month, we are discussing "When the Moon Hits Your Eye" by John Scalzi. Moorhead Public Library -

Wednesday, October 08
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-08 19:00:00 2025-10-08 20:00:00 America/Chicago Waiting for Outlander Book Club Join us on the second Wednesday every month to discuss books related to Diana Gabaldon's “Outlander” series. This month, we are discussing "When the Moon Hits Your Eye" by John Scalzi. Moorhead Public Library -

Join us on the second Wednesday every month to discuss books related to Diana Gabaldon's “Outlander” series. This month, we are discussing "When the Moon Hits Your Eye" by John Scalzi.

Calling all Outlander fans! Join the Waiting for Outlander Book Club to discuss When the Moon Hits Your Eye by John Scalzi. This book club is sponsored by The Friends of the Moorhead Library and meets each month to discuss the works of Diana Gabaldon and books similar to the Outlander series.

Check it out in our catalog here!

AGE GROUP: | Young Adults | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs |

TAGS: | sci fi | john scalzi | humor | fantasy | book discussion | book club |

Moorhead Public Library
moorhead@larl.org
Phone: 218-233-7594
Branch manager
Megan Krueger
Hours
Mon, Sep 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Sep 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 05 Closed
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Upcoming Events

Rescheduled
Lending for All with Dakota Business Lending - Informational Workshop about Small Business Loans
Tue, Sep 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
New date Tuesday, October 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Join us to learn about small business loans with a representative from Dakota Business Lending. We will discuss how small businesses can prepare and apply for loans to get started, or to grow.
CAP-LP Housing Office Hours - Tuesday Afternoons
Tue, Sep 30, 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, Sep 30, 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 OWLS!
Collage Workshop - Learn how to create a collage with a local artist
Tue, Sep 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Join local guest artist Sacred Chaos for a workshop about collage history and styles!
Mobile Mental Health Crisis Response Office Hours - Here at the Moorhead Library on First Wednesday of the Month
Wed, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is OWLS!
The Language Exchange - French Edition
Wed, Oct 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for themed conversations on a variety of topics to practice your multilingual skills! The first Wednesday of the month will be dedicated to practicing French language proficiency.
Senior Social - Join us for a social hour!
Thu, Oct 02, 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, Oct 02, 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 OWLS!
Caregiver Connection - Join us for an educational meet and greet!
Thu, Oct 02, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Meet up with fellow caregivers the first Thursday of each month for connection, collaboration, and community!
Conversation Corner - Practice for English Language Learners
Sat, Oct 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us for friendly, informal meetings for those learning English to practice their conversational skills. English language-learners of all proficiencies are welcome!
Craft Connection for Adults - Monday Meetup
Mon, Oct 06, 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.
Kitchens of Hope with Lee Svitak Dean - author of "The Ultimate Minnesota Cookie Book"
Mon, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join your library to hear from author Lee Svitak Dean about her latest book celebrating the recipes and stories of immigrants from more than thirty countries.
CAP-LP Housing Office Hours - Tuesday Afternoons
Tue, Oct 07, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership (CAP-LP) helps families seeking housing assistance, and more.   
Norwegian Heritage Series - Red River Girl, Orabel Thortvedt - A One Book, One Community Event
Tue, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us Tuesday evenings in October to learn about local Norwegian history, with Petra Gunderson-Leith. This week's presentation will be about Red River historian and artist, Orabel Thortvedt.
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Tue, Oct 07, 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 DINOSAURS!
MN Recovery Connection Office Hours - Wednesdays
Wed, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is DINOSAURS!
Origami Club at the Moorhead Library - Origami Club
Wed, Oct 08, 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.
The Language Exchange - Italian Edition
Wed, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for themed conversations on a variety of topics to practice your multilingual skills! The second Wednesday of the month will be dedicated to practicing Italian language proficiency.
Waiting for Outlander Book Club - Let's discuss "When the Moon Hits Your Eye" by John Scalzi!
Wed, Oct 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us on the second Wednesday every month to discuss books related to Diana Gabaldon's “Outlander” series. This month, we are discussing "When the Moon Hits Your Eye" by John Scalzi.
Senior Social - Join us for a social hour!
Thu, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 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 DINOSAURS!
A Minnesota Original: Governor Rudy Perpich - with Author Ben Schierer
Thu, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join your library to hear from author Ben Schierer about one of Minnesota's longest-serving and most intriguing governors as is chronicled in his book "Perpich: A Minnesota Original"
Spotlight Storytime - Featuring special guests from the community!
Sat, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join us for a special Spotlight Storytime with the Red Cross and a local Moorhead Firefighter!
Conversation Corner - Practice for English Language Learners
Sat, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us for friendly, informal meetings for those learning English to practice their conversational skills. English language-learners of all proficiencies are welcome!
Cancelled
Lutheran Social Services for Seniors Office Hours - On the Second Monday of the Month from 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Mon, Oct 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
Office hours from Lutheran Social Services are here to connect you to resources in our community that help you where you need it most.
CAP-LP Housing Office Hours - Tuesday Afternoons
Tue, Oct 14, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership (CAP-LP) helps families seeking housing assistance, and more.   
Norwegian Heritage Series - Lefse Factories in Clay County - A One Book, One Community Event
Tue, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us Tuesday evenings in October to learn about local Norwegian history, with Petra Gunderson-Leith. This week's presentation will be about lefse factories in Clay County, past and present!
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Tue, Oct 14, 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 FEARS!
MN Recovery Connection Office Hours - Wednesdays
Wed, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is FEARS!
"The Thirteenth Crime" with author Janet Preus - The Ghosts of Injustice in Frontier Otter Tail County
Wed, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Minnesota author Janet Preus takes us back in time to 1887's Ottertail County and the true events surrounding the death of Lillie Field in her book "The Thirteenth Crime."
The Language Exchange - Portuguese Edition
Wed, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for themed conversations on a variety of topics to practice your multilingual skills! The third Wednesday of the month will be dedicated to practicing Portuguese language proficiency.
Senior Social - Join us for a social hour!
Thu, Oct 16, 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, Oct 16, 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 FEARS!
Lyrical Listening with John Trelstad - It's about the Songs
Thu, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us as John Trelstad of Tucker'd Out performs tunes by various songwriters, and discusses some of the stories that play out in the lyrics.
Conversation Corner - Practice for English Language Learners
Sat, Oct 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us for friendly, informal meetings for those learning English to practice their conversational skills. English language-learners of all proficiencies are welcome!
Houseplants 101 - Learn how to keep your plants happy and healthy
Mon, Oct 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us to learn more about houseplant care throughout the winter season with Jillian Patrie from University of Minnesota Extension.
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Game Night for Adults - Monday Meetup
Mon, Oct 20, 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.
Move Better, Feel Better - A Physical Therapy Workshop for Everyday Life
Tue, Oct 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Join to learn practical tips for posture, stretching, balance, and joint health -- suitable for all fitness levels. Come ready to move, learn, and leave feeling better! Registration is encouraged.
CAP-LP Housing Office Hours - Tuesday Afternoons
Tue, Oct 21, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership (CAP-LP) helps families seeking housing assistance, and more.   
Norwegian Heritage Series - The Hopperstad Stave Churches - A One Book, One Community Event
Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us Tuesday evenings in October to learn about local Norwegian history, with Petra Gunderson-Leith. This week's presentation will be about Hopperstad Stave Churches, including a local replica.
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Tue, Oct 21, 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 NIGHT!
MN Recovery Connection Office Hours - Wednesdays
Wed, Oct 22, 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, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is NIGHT!
Rescheduled
Origami Club at the Moorhead Library - Origami Club
Wed, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Wednesday, October 29, 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.
The Language Exchange - Spanish Edition
Wed, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for themed conversations on a variety of topics to practice your multilingual skills! The fourth Wednesday of the month will be dedicated to practicing Spanish language proficiency.
Senior Social - Join us for a social hour!
Thu, Oct 23, 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, Oct 23, 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 NIGHT!
"It Took Courage: Eliza Winston's Quest for Freedom" - with Author Christopher Lehman
Sat, Oct 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join your library to hear about the true story of Eliza Winston and how she found freedom and escaped slavery in Minnesota as chronicled in Dr. Lehman's book "It Took Courage."
Conversation Corner - Practice for English Language Learners
Sat, Oct 25, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us for friendly, informal meetings for those learning English to practice their conversational skills. English language-learners of all proficiencies are welcome!
Silent Book Club - Monday Meetup
Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us to enjoy some quiet reading time.
Genealogy 101: Discover Free Research Tools at Your Library - with genealogy expert Rick Crume
Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Celebrate family history month by learning how to utilize the free genealogy tools offered at your library!
Lending for All with Dakota Business Lending - Informational Workshop about Small Business Loans
Tue, Oct 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Join us to learn about small business loans with a representative from Dakota Business Lending. We will discuss how small businesses can prepare and apply for loans to get started, or to grow.
CAP-LP Housing Office Hours - Tuesday Afternoons
Tue, Oct 28, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership (CAP-LP) helps families seeking housing assistance, and more.   
Norwegian Heritage Series - Speaking the Language - A One Book, One Community Event
Tue, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us Tuesday evenings in October to learn about local Norwegian history, with Petra Gunderson-Leith. This week's presentation will be about the Norwegian Language in Clay County.
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Tue, Oct 28, 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 HALLOWEEN!
Collage Workshop - Learn how to create a collage with a local artist
Tue, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Join local guest artist Sacred Chaos for a Spooky collage workshop at the Moorhead Library!
MN Recovery Connection Office Hours - Wednesdays
Wed, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is HALLOWEEN!
Origami Club at the Moorhead Library - Origami Club
Wed, Oct 29, 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.
Baby Bounce and Senior Social Halloween Special! - A Halloween social for children 0-3, families, & seniors
Thu, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us this Thursday morning for Halloween songs, stories and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers, all in community with our Senior Social!
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