Skip to main content
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.
Image for event: Author Visit & Writing Workshop

Author Visit & Writing Workshop

Featuring Authors Selina Li Bi and Tory Christie

2025-12-02 16:30:00 2025-12-02 18:00:00 America/Chicago Author Visit & Writing Workshop Explore what it's like to be an author with an author visit featuring Selina Li Bi and Tory Christie. The program will feature an interactive Q&A session followed by a creative writing workshop. Detroit Lakes Public Library -

Tuesday, December 02
4:30pm - 6:00pm

Explore what it's like to be an author with an author visit featuring Selina Li Bi and Tory Christie. The program will feature an interactive Q&A session followed by a creative writing workshop.

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be an author? Join young adult author Selina Li Bi and middle grade author Tory Christie for an engaging event exploring their creative processes, their writing journeys and the importance of diverse voices in literature.

Through an interactive presentation and Q&A session followed by a creative writing workshop, the authors will share how different perspectives shape the connections between readers and characters. Selina Li Bi will discuss her debut young adult novel, "Sunlight Playing over a Mountain," a mythology-infused coming-of-age story, and Tory Christie will follow with insights from her thirteenth children’s book, "A Touch of Blue," from her perspective as an Earth scientist.

This program is open to the public and is geared for teens and young adults, as well as anyone interested in writing for these age groups.

Paper and writing utensils will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own.

Detroit Lakes Public Library

Phone: 218-847-2168

Hours
Skip Open Hours widget
Mon, Oct 19 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Oct 20 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Oct 21 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Oct 22 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Oct 23 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 24 9:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Oct 25 Closed

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

Skip Upcoming Events widget
Thu, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.

Fri, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us to learn about the basics of paranormal investigating with Midwest Paranormal Files.

Mon, Oct 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us on Monday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.

Mon, Oct 26, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Anime fans are invited to this nerdy chat session to share their favorite anime and manga.

Tue, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us for an engaging, interactive and inclusive story and play time. Our library offers a welcoming, accessible space where children of all abilities can enjoy the magic of storytelling.  

Tue, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join Erika Gilsdorf as she discusses the various storytelling tools she has utilized over the years, focusing on her latest one: podcasting. Sponsored by the Detroit Lakes Library Club.

Wed, Oct 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Come join us for an unplugged jam. All experience levels are welcome to this supportive and family-friendly event. Bring your acoustic instrument and come have some fun!

Thu, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.

Sat, Oct 31, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Beloved book characters are hiding in costumes all around the Detroit Lakes Library. Stop in on Halloween Day to find them all and win a prize! Appropriate for ages 3 and up.

Mon, Nov 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us on Monday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.

Mon, Nov 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Get help from library staff with your technology and electronic device questions monthly on the first Monday. Registration preferred.

Wed, Nov 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Our monthly Writers' Group is a place for writers of all levels to come together and share your work, ideas, and encouragement with each other. All genres welcome.  

Thu, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.

Thu, Nov 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us at Bucks Mill Brewing for the After Hours Book Club meeting to discuss this month's book, "American Born Chinese" by Gene Luen Yang.

Fri, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Tween and teen anime and manga fans are invited to learn how to make the most famous Japanese meal: Ramen.

Sat, Nov 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Try out a new hobby at your library! Join Brenda as she teaches you to create a Glass Painting. Registration required.  

Mon, Nov 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us on Monday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.

Thu, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.

Mon, Nov 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us on Monday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.

Tue, Nov 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us to discuss this month's selection, "If You Lived Here You’d Be Home Now" by Christopher Ingraham. All are welcome including those who haven't read the book.

Thu, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.

Thu, Nov 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Relax before the holiday season with LEGOs at the Library. Stop in any time between 3:30 and 5 pm to put your kids' imagination to the test!