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Color My World Storytime Featuring Miss St. Croix Valley

Explore feelings and emotions with Whitney McClain
2026-01-29 10:30:00 2026-01-29 11:30:00 America/Chicago Color My World Storytime Featuring Miss St. Croix Valley Join us for a royally special Storytime featuring MN's own Whitney McClain - current Miss St. Croix Valley 2026. Whitney will share stories that explore the connection between feelings and colors. Detroit Lakes Public Library -

Thursday, January 29
10:30am - 11:30am

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Join us for a royally special Storytime featuring MN's own Whitney McClain - current Miss St. Croix Valley 2026. Whitney will share stories that explore the connection between feelings and colors.

Join us for a royally special Storytime featuring Minnesota's own Whitney McClain - former Miss Moorhead and current Miss St. Croix Valley 2026. Whitney will share stories that explore the connection between feelings and colors, followed by a fun craft activity for everyone to enjoy. This program is geared for youth ages 4-6, but all ages are invited to join the fun. 

Whitney will visit locations across Lake Agassiz Regional Library's seven-county region. Catch her at any of these programs:

Moorhead Public Library
Wednesday, January 14 2026 from 10:30am - 11:30am

Ada Public Library
Friday, January 16 2026 from 10:30am - 11:30am

Breckenridge Public Library
Thursday, January 22 2026 from 10:30am - 11:30am

Fertile Public Library
Friday, January 23 2026, 10:30am - 11:30am

Detroit Lakes Public Library
Thursday, January 29 2026 from 10:30am - 11:30am

Climax-Shelly Public School
Friday, January 30 2026 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Crookston Public Library
Tuesday, February 03 2026 from 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Barnesville Public Library
Friday, February 06 2026 from 10:30am - 11:30am

Cormorant LINK Site
Thursday, February 12 2026, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Frazee LINK Site
Thursday, February 12 2026, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Hawley Public Library
Friday, February 13 2026, 11:00am - 12:00pm

AGE GROUP: | Pre-Schoolers (Ages 3-6) | K-5th Graders (Ages 5-10) |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime |

TAGS: | tour | storytime | royalty | royal | read | princess | minnesota | feelings | express | emotions | crown | craft | colors | colorful | books | ambassador |

Detroit Lakes Public Library
Phone: 218-847-2168
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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.

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4H Robotics Club for Tweens - Introduction to Robotics
Thu, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids ages 10-13 are invited to learn about creating and programming robots in this free 3 week class series taught by 4H. Registration is required.
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After Hours Book Club - At Bucks Mill Brewing
Thu, Oct 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us at Bucks Mill Brewing for the After Hours Book Club meeting to discuss this month's book, "Quarry Girls" by Jess Lourey.
Tween & Teen Anime Club - What makes a fandom?
Fri, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Tween and teens are invited to learn about anime, manga, and try some Asian snacks.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Mon, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us on Monday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.
Tech Help - Drop-in technology assistance
Mon, Oct 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Get help from library staff with your technology and electronic device questions monthly on the first Monday. Registration preferred.
Garden Talks: Pumpkins, Gourds, and Squash - Featuring Local Master Gardeners
Tue, Oct 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Join us for a presentation by Master Gardener Linda Perrine on pumpkins, gourds, and squash.
Writer's Group - Share your work and learn from other writers!
Wed, Oct 07, 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.  
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Thu, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.
4H Robotics Club for Tweens - Introduction to Robotics
Thu, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids ages 10-13 are invited to learn about creating and programming robots in this free 3 week class series taught by 4H. Registration is required.
Rustic Pumpkin Centerpiece - Jump into a New Hobby
Sat, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Try out a new hobby at your library! Join Brenda as she teaches you to create a Rustic Pumpkin Centerpiece. Registration required.
Whimsical Wednesdays - Pressed Flower Bookmarks
Wed, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Join us for a fun, whimsy-inspired creative program for adults ages 18 and up.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Thu, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.
4H Robotics Club for Tweens - Introduction to Robotics
Thu, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids ages 10-13 are invited to learn about creating and programming robots in this free 3 week class series taught by 4H. Registration is required.
Paul Bunyan: Loggin', Legends & Lore - with David Ward
Fri, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join your library for a fun family-friendly presentation as retired Minnesota educator David Ward brings the colorful history of the logging and lumber industry to life.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Mon, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us on Monday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.
Genealogy 101 - Discover free Genealogy resources at your library!
Tue, Oct 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
Want to research your family history, but aren't sure where to start? Join us for a beginner class that will introduce you to the free genealogy databases available at the library.
Tuesday Afternoon Book Club - Join us to discuss " The Woman in Cabin 10" by Ruth Ware
Tue, Oct 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us to discuss this month's book, "The Woman in Cabin 10" by Ruth Ware. All are welcome including those who haven't read the book.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Thu, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.
Ghost Hunting 101 - With Midwest Paranormal Files
Fri, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us to learn about the basics of paranormal investigating with Midwest Paranormal Files.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
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.
Anime & Manga Club
Mon, Oct 26, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Anime fans are invited to this nerdy chat session to share their favorite anime and manga.
All Abilities Storytime - Neurodiverse friendly social time
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.  
Modern Storytelling with Erika Gilsdorf - Sponsored by Detroit Lakes Library Club
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.
Open Acoustic Jam - Come join us for an unplugged jam.
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!
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Thu, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.
Halloween Scavenger Hunt - Can you find the hiding book characters?
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.
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