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The Great North Star Read Together

Support Minnesota Libraries!
2025-09-20 11:00:00 2025-09-20 13:00:00 America/Chicago The Great North Star Read Together Minnesotans are invited to gather at participating libraries across the state to show support for libraries and the vital role they play in our communities, creating a statewide show of appreciation. Moorhead Public Library -

Saturday, September 20
11:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-20 11:00:00 2025-09-20 13:00:00 America/Chicago The Great North Star Read Together Minnesotans are invited to gather at participating libraries across the state to show support for libraries and the vital role they play in our communities, creating a statewide show of appreciation. Moorhead Public Library -

Minnesotans are invited to gather at participating libraries across the state to show support for libraries and the vital role they play in our communities, creating a statewide show of appreciation.

Minnesotans are invited to gather at libraries across the state to show support for all libraries and the vital role they play in our communities.

The Moorhead Public Library will host a reading party and invites local library supporters to join us for some peaceful reading time! Find a spot in the grass outside the library, or come inside to read in a meeting room with a little background music from the Kringen Accordion Band, which will be playing at the library from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm.

The Great North Star Read Together is a collaborative effort of library supporters from the Minnesota Library Association, CRPLSA, the Multicounty Multitype Library Systems, Minitex, MELSA, and ITEM. Find participating libraries here.

AGE GROUP: | Young Adults | Teens (Ages 13-18) | Seniors | Pre-Schoolers (Ages 3-6) | Middle Grade (Ages 10-13) | K-5th Graders (Ages 5-10) | Infants + Toddlers (Ages 0-3) | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Entertainment | Arts, Crafts and Hobbies |

TAGS: | supporting libraries | reading party | great mn read together |

Moorhead Public Library
moorhead@larl.org
Phone: 218-233-7594
Branch manager
Megan Krueger
Hours
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Mon, Jan 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jan 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jan 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jan 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jan 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jan 18 Closed
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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.

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CAP-LP Housing Office Hours - Tuesday Afternoons
Tue, Jan 20, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership (CAP-LP) helps families seeking housing assistance, and more.   
Plant Propagation - Turn one plant into many!
Tue, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn how to turn one houseplant into many, with Clay County Extension.
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Tue, Jan 20, 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 BEARS!
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Wed, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is BEARS!
The Language Exchange - Portuguese Edition
Wed, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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, Jan 22, 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, Jan 22, 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 BEARS!
Job Seeker Series - Learn about securing employment in today's workforce
Thu, Jan 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us for a series of informational sessions for job seekers, with Samantha Ramirez, Job Counselor at Rural Minnesota CEP (Concentrated Employment Program, Inc.).
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An evening with playwright Jayne Deely - Offered in partnership with Theatre B
Thu, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Kids Craft Fair
Sat, Jan 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Take a break from the cold and join us at the library for an interactive Kids Craft Fair! Stop in for a variety of crafting activities that you can make and take home with you!
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Tue, Jan 27, 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 SILLY STORIES!
The Language Exchange - Spanish Edition
Wed, Jan 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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.
Memoir Writing Workshop with Kevin Zepper - a Senior Social Special Event
Thu, Jan 29, 10:00am - 11:30am
Have you ever wondered how to preserve your memories for future generations? Join us as local author Kevin Zepper shares tips for writing your memoir.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Thu, Jan 29, 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 SILLY STORIES!
Job Seeker Series - Learn about securing employment in today's workforce
Thu, Jan 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us for a series of informational sessions for job seekers, with Samantha Ramirez, Job Counselor at Rural Minnesota CEP (Concentrated Employment Program, Inc.).
Johnny Avalanche and the Trek to Everest Base Camp - at the Hjemkomst Center
Sat, Jan 31, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Join your library for a Frostival presentation at the Hjemkomst Center with local author, photographer, videographer and adventurer Lee Hoedl!
Trek Toward the Top of the World: Everest Base Camp with Lee - at the Hjemkomst Center
Sat, Jan 31, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Join your library for a Frostival presentation at the Hjemkomst Center with local author, photographer, videographer and adventurer Lee Hoedl!
Craft Connection - Monday Meetup
Mon, Feb 02, 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.
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Tue, Feb 03, 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!
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Wed, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is MUSIC!
Language Exchange - French Edition
Wed, Feb 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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, Feb 05, 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, Feb 05, 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!
Turning the Page: Moorhead Public Library Building Farewell - It’s not Goodbye, It’s, We’ll See You Soon!
Thu, Feb 05, 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Bid farewell to the Moorhead Public Library’s current location at 118 5th Street South and celebrate the memories and milestones that made the library the heart of the community over the years.
Day of Play - STEM Activities With Brainy Ink!
Fri, Feb 06, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for hands-on learning, joyful play, and a fun-filled day of STEM-inspired stations designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and learning through play with Brainy Ink!
Lutheran Social Services for Seniors Office Hours - On the Second Monday of the Month from 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Mon, Feb 09, 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 "Shark Heart" by Emily Habeck!
Mon, Feb 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Discuss the latest best sellers with the Moorhead Public Library! This month we'll meet to discuss "Shark Heart: A Love Story" by Emily Habeck.
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Tue, Feb 10, 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 BEING ME!
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Wed, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is BEING ME!
Waiting for Outlander Book Club - Let's discuss "Dungeon Crawler Carl" by Matt Dinniman!
Wed, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us on the second Wednesday every month to discuss books similar to the “Outlander” series. This month, we are discussing “Dungeon Crawler Carl" by Matt Dinniman.
The Language Exchange - Italian Edition
Wed, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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.
Senior Social - Join us for a social hour!
Thu, Feb 12, 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, Feb 12, 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 BEING ME!
Seed Starting Workshop - Join us for a plant swap and seed starting workshop!
Thu, Feb 12, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Get a jumpstart on your garden! Join Clay County Extension to learn about starting seeds indoors, and bring your favorite seeds and houseplants to swap and share with others.
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Tue, Feb 17, 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 HEDGEHOGS!
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