Skip to main content
close
font 1 font 2 font 3
Reset to standard size
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Yellow on Black White on Black Soft Greys Black on Linen Black on White
Reset to default contrast
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.
Image for event: "The Thirteenth Crime" with author Janet Preus

"The Thirteenth Crime" with author Janet Preus

The Ghosts of Injustice in Frontier Otter Tail County
2025-10-15 14:00:00 2025-10-15 15:00:00 America/Chicago "The Thirteenth Crime" with author Janet Preus 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." Hawley Public Library -

Wednesday, October 15
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-15 14:00:00 2025-10-15 15:00:00 America/Chicago "The Thirteenth Crime" with author Janet Preus 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." Hawley Public Library -

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."

Minnesota author Janet Preus takes us back in time to 1887's Ottertail County in her book "The Thirteenth Crime." Come along as we delve into the true story of Lillie Field and her untimely death at the hands of another. Decide for yourself if Lillie's ghost still roams this plain, begging for her story to be told. Q&A and book signing to follow the presentation.

Admission is free, thanks in part to funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

Find The Thirteenth Crime in our collection here. 

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

EVENT TYPE: | Legacy Events | Author Visits |

TAGS: | |

Hawley Public Library
hawley@larl.org
Phone: 218-483-4549
Branch manager
Melissa Larson
Hours
Mon, Sep 29 Closed
Tue, Sep 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Oct 01 1:00PM to 7:00PM
Thu, Oct 02 1:00PM to 7:00PM
Fri, Oct 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 04 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, Oct 05 Closed
previous
this week
next
About the branch

The Hawley Public Library is located on Hartford Street near the Hawley Fire Department. The library offers five public computers and several tables for studying and working space.

Upcoming Events

Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Fri, Oct 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow.
Kitchens of Hope with Lee Svitak Dean - author of "The Ultimate Minnesota Cookie Book"
Tue, Oct 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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.
Hawley Writers Group - Share your work and learn from other writers!
Tue, Oct 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meet and build a community of writers in Hawley to get creative with your words and receive feedback.
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Fri, Oct 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow.
"The Thirteenth Crime" with author Janet Preus - The Ghosts of Injustice in Frontier Otter Tail County
Wed, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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."
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Fri, Oct 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow.
Houseplants 101 - with Jillian Patrie
Tue, Oct 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join us to learn more about houseplant care throughout the winter season with Jillian Patrie from University of Minnesota Extension.
Register
Hawley Writers Group - Share your work and learn from other writers!
Tue, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meet and build a community of writers in Hawley to get creative with your words and receive feedback.
Genealogy 101: Discover Free Research Tools at Your Library - with genealogy expert Rick Crume
Wed, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Celebrate family history month by learning how to utilize the free genealogy tools offered at your library!
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Fri, Oct 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow.
Hawley Book Club - "The House in the Cerulean Sea" by T.J. Klune
Tue, Oct 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Join the Hawley Public Library's Book Club for a discussion of "The House in the Cerulean Sea" by T.J. Klune.
Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Oct 31, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Stop by the Hawley Library for a scavenger hunt and receive a treat!
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Fri, Oct 31, 11:00am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow.
See all events