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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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Sat, Sep 12, 10:00am - 3:00pm
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Mon, Sep 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Mon, Sep 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
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Fri, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Mon, Sep 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us on Monday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.
Pixel Art Painting
Mon, Sep 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Turn your favorite video game style into a pixelated masterpiece! Choose from sample ideas or make your own plan. Fill in building blocks with color and end up with fun, low-res art!
Exploring Alternative Paths to Everyday Wellness - Sponsored by Detroit Lakes Library Club
Tue, Sep 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join Nancy Herbert and Maddy Bowers to explore alternative paths to everyday wellness, such as: sound baths, energy work, and temperature therapy. Sponsored by the Detroit Lakes Library Club.
Open Acoustic Jam - Come join us for an unplugged jam.
Wed, Sep 23, 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, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.
Intro to Kinusaiga: Japanese "Quilting Without Thread" - with Bizzy Burslie
Sat, Sep 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Learn how to press fabric scraps into grooved boards to craft beautifully textured, no-sew designs while giving old textiles new life.
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Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Mon, Sep 28, 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, Sep 28, 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, Sep 29, 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.  
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Thu, Oct 01, 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 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.
After Hours Book Club - At Bucks Mill Brewing
Thu, Oct 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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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.
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