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"Vikings in the Attic" Author Visit

with Eric Dregni
2025-09-11 14:00:00 2025-09-11 15:00:00 America/Chicago "Vikings in the Attic" Author Visit Join Author Eric Dregni for a discussion of "Vikings in the Attic" and the impact of Scandinavians in the Midwest. Detroit Lakes Public Library -

Thursday, September 11
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-11 14:00:00 2025-09-11 15:00:00 America/Chicago "Vikings in the Attic" Author Visit Join Author Eric Dregni for a discussion of "Vikings in the Attic" and the impact of Scandinavians in the Midwest. Detroit Lakes Public Library -

Join Author Eric Dregni for a discussion of "Vikings in the Attic" and the impact of Scandinavians in the Midwest.

Author Eric Dregni (For the Love of Cod, In Cod We Trust) will discuss his book "Vikings in the Attic." Join your library as Dregni leads us through the historic sites, cultural impact and traditions of Scandinavians in the Midwest.

This program is offered free-of-charge thanks to funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

AGE GROUP: | Young Adults | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Legacy Events | Author Visits |

TAGS: | Vikings | Scandinavian | Eric Dregni | Author Visit |

Detroit Lakes Public Library
Phone: 218-847-2168
Hours
Mon, Sep 08 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Sep 09 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 10 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Sep 11 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Sep 12 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 13 9:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Sep 14 Closed
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About the branch

The Detroit Lakes Public Library is located in downtown Detroit Lakes at the intersection of Washinton Ave. and Frazee Street. The library offers two meeting rooms, four study rooms, a legal kiosk, free Wi-Fi and much more.

Upcoming Events

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"Vikings in the Attic" Author Visit - with Eric Dregni
Thu, Sep 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join Author Eric Dregni for a discussion of "Vikings in the Attic" and the impact of Scandinavians in the Midwest.
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Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Mon, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Mon, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Robotics in Healthcare - Sponsored by Detroit Lakes Library Club
Tue, Sep 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Open Acoustic Jam
Wed, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Sat, Sep 27, 10:00am - 3:00pm
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