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'Remarkably Bright Creatures' by Shelby Van Pelt

Resolute Readers Book Club

Discuss "Remarkably Bright Creatures"
2025-11-19 16:00:00 2025-11-19 16:45:00 America/Chicago Resolute Readers Book Club Join us to discuss "Remarkably Bright Creatures" an enjoyable exploration of friendship and hope featuring a widow's unlikely connection with a giant Pacific octopus. Fertile Public Library -

Wednesday, November 19
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-19 16:00:00 2025-11-19 16:45:00 America/Chicago Resolute Readers Book Club Join us to discuss "Remarkably Bright Creatures" an enjoyable exploration of friendship and hope featuring a widow's unlikely connection with a giant Pacific octopus. Fertile Public Library -

Join us to discuss "Remarkably Bright Creatures" an enjoyable exploration of friendship and hope featuring a widow's unlikely connection with a giant Pacific octopus.

Join the Fertile Public Library to discuss "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt. Remarkably Bright Creatures is a charming, witty and compulsively readable exploration of friendship, reckoning, and hope that traces a widow's unlikely connection with a giant Pacific octopus.

All are welcome, including those who haven't read "Remarkably Bright Creatures." If you have any questions, email us at fertile@larl.org.

The Resolute Readers Book Club meets the third Wednesday of the month at 4:00 pm.

Grab the reading guide from the publisher's website.

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Find the book in our catalog: Remarkably Bright Creatures

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AGE GROUP: | Young Adults | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs |

TAGS: | widows | octopuses | mothers and sons | cleaner | aquarium |

Fertile Public Library
Fertile@larl.org
Phone: 218-945-6137
Branch manager
Laura Gullickson
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Wed, Oct 22 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Oct 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 25 Closed
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About the branch

The Fertile Public Library is tucked inside the Duane Knutson Community Center on Mill Street across the street from the Main Street Station & Deli. The Fertile Library is a large one-room library with access to a small meeting room and auditorium that can be reserved through the city office and 24-hour access to WiFi.

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Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Oct 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. All are welcome to bring their projects. It's OK to be early the city usually has the building open.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Fri, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is unicorns!
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Oct 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. All are welcome to bring their projects. It's OK to be early the city usually has the building open.
Needle Felting - Create a felted miniature bird!
Tue, Oct 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a free felting class. Our class is suitable for all experience levels and all materials will be provided.
Eye-Spy 👁️ - Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Wed, Oct 29, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Stop by the library for a spooktacular scavenger hunt. Will you be able to answer all the questions and find the hidden eyes & bad guys?
Genealogy 101: Discover Free Research Tools at Your Library - with genealogy expert Rick Crume
Wed, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Celebrate family history month by learning how to utilize the free genealogy tools offered at your library!
Eye-Spy 👁️ - Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Oct 30, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Stop by the library for a spooktacular scavenger hunt. Will you be able to answer all the questions and find the hidden eyes & bad guys?
Eye-Spy 👁️ - Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Fri, Oct 31, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Stop by the library for a spooktacular scavenger hunt. Will you be able to answer all the questions and find the hidden eyes & bad guys?
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Fri, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is Halloween! Costumes welcome.
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Nov 04, 10:00am - 1:00pm
What fiber project will you create? The first Tuesday of the month the group has their long day. It's ok if you are early the city has the building open.
Genealogy Jam - Genealogy Chat & Library Resources Assistance
Wed, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Inspired by Rick Crume last week? Want to connect with other family history & genealogy research enthusiasts? Join us to learn more about the subject by asking and answering questions. All are welcome
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Fri, Nov 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is counting!
Funday Stampers - Crafting event for cardmakers, scrapbookers, & stampers
Wed, Nov 12, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for card-making! Each month we learn a new technique or have a challenge. Work, visit, or get new ideas. Join us for double header. The city will have the room open before noon on Wednesday.
Funday Stampers - Crafting event for cardmakers, scrapbookers, & stampers
Thu, Nov 13, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Join us for card-making! Each month we learn a new technique or have a challenge. Work, visit, or get new ideas. Join us for double header. The city will have the room open before noon on Wednesday.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Fri, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is trains!
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Nov 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. All are welcome to bring their projects. It's OK to be early the city usually has the building open.
Watercolor: Negative Space Painting - Watercolor Painting Class for Teens & Adults
Wed, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults and teens are invited to join us for a free watercolor painting class. Our class is suitable for all experience levels. Materials will be provided. Drying between layers will take a lot of time
Resolute Readers Book Club - Discuss "Remarkably Bright Creatures"
Wed, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Join us to discuss "Remarkably Bright Creatures" an enjoyable exploration of friendship and hope featuring a widow's unlikely connection with a giant Pacific octopus.
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