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"The Thirteenth Crime" with author Janet Preus

The Ghosts of Injustice in Frontier Otter Tail County
2025-10-16 14:00:00 2025-10-16 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." Crookston Public Library -

Thursday, October 16
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-16 14:00:00 2025-10-16 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." Crookston 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 |

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Join us for a new STEM experiment every second Tuesday of the month.
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Tue, Feb 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Step into a world of wonder at our Nighttime Storytime! Cozy up with enchanting tales and get creative with a themed craft. Don’t forget to bring your favorite blanket to snuggle on while we read!
Bird-Stravaganza Presentation - Hear from avian ecologist and professor Dr. John Loegering.
Wed, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us during our series of bird-related events for an entertaining and engaging presentation by certified wildlife biologist and professor of wildlife ecology Dr. John Loegering.
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Thu, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Sat, Feb 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Tue, Feb 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Thu, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Fri, Feb 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Bird-Stravaganza: Presentation - Art, Birds, & Life with Ross H. Hier
Fri, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Thursday, February 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for our final program in our series of bird-related events for an entertaining and engaging presentation by retired MN DNR Wildlife Manager, and local bird enthusiast Ross H. Hier.
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Tue, Feb 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Tue, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us at Drafts Sports Bar and Grill to discuss "Mother-Daughter Murder Night" by Nina Simon, The Books and Brews Book Club meets the fourth Tuesday of every other month.
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Thu, Feb 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow.
Bird-Stravaganza: Presentation - Art, Birds, & Life with Ross H. Hier
Thu, Feb 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for our final program in our series of bird-related events for an entertaining and engaging presentation by retired MN DNR Wildlife Manager, and local bird enthusiast Ross H. Hier.
Pokémon 30th Anniversary Bash! - Crafts, Trading, and Training at the Library
Fri, Feb 27, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Calling all Trainers! It’s been 30 years since Pokémon first began, and the Crookston Public Library is celebrating in style. Bring your cards to trade, enjoy a craft and more!
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Tue, Mar 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us the first and third Tuesday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Thu, Mar 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow.
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