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Pokémon 30th Anniversary Bash!

Crafts, Trading, and Training at the Library
2026-02-27 15:30:00 2026-02-27 17:30:00 America/Chicago Pokémon 30th Anniversary Bash! Calling all Trainers! It’s been 30 years since Pokémon first began, and the Crookston Public Library is celebrating in style. Bring your cards to trade, enjoy a craft and more! Crookston Public Library -

Friday, February 27
3:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-27 15:30:00 2026-02-27 17:30:00 America/Chicago Pokémon 30th Anniversary Bash! Calling all Trainers! It’s been 30 years since Pokémon first began, and the Crookston Public Library is celebrating in style. Bring your cards to trade, enjoy a craft and more! Crookston Public Library -

Calling all Trainers! It’s been 30 years since Pokémon first began, and the Crookston Public Library is celebrating in style. Bring your cards to trade, enjoy a craft and more!

Calling all Trainers! It’s been 30 years since Pokémon first began, and the Crookston Public Library is celebrating in style. Whether you’re a long-time collector or just starting your journey, come hang out with fellow fans for an afternoon of all things Pokémon.

Activities include:

  • The Trading Post: Bring your card binder to trade and show off your collection.
  • The Poké-Lab: Craft your own Pikachu or Eevee headbands and design a functional Pokéball that actually opens!
  • The Training Zone: Relax with themed coloring pages and word searches.

Plus, fuel up for your next battle with Pokémon-themed fruit snacks (available while supplies last). This program is geared for youth ages 10 and up. See you there!

AGE GROUP: | Teens (Ages 13-18) | Middle Grade (Ages 10-13) |

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

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Crookston Public Library
Phone: 218-281-4522
Branch manager
Chris Boike
Hours
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Mon, Jan 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jan 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 31 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, Feb 01 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Crookston Public Library is located at 110 N. Ash St. next to the old Carnegie Library. The Crookston Library offers study carrels, a private meeting room, and the beautiful River Room for your individual use or group meeting needs.

Upcoming Events

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Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Thu, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Tue, Feb 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us the first and third Tuesday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.
Color My World Storytime Featuring Miss St. Croix Valley - Explore feelings and emotions with Whitney McClain
Tue, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Thu, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow.
Manga and Pokemon Club
Fri, Feb 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join the library in discussing your favorite Manga fandoms as well as trading Pokémon cards with your friends.
STEMsational Tuesdays
Tue, Feb 10, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Join us for a new STEM experiment every second Tuesday of the month.
Nighttime Storytime and Craft
Tue, Feb 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Step into a world of wonder at our Nighttime Storytime! Cozy up with enchanting tales and get creative with a themed craft. Don’t forget to bring your favorite blanket to snuggle on while we read!
Bird-Stravaganza Presentation - Hear from avian ecologist and professor Dr. John Loegering.
Wed, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us during our series of bird-related events for an entertaining and engaging presentation by certified wildlife biologist and professor of wildlife ecology Dr. John Loegering.
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Thu, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow.
Bird-Stravaganza - Celebrate birds with the Crookston Library!
Sat, Feb 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Join us for bird-related crafts and activities. This event is geared for kids and families, but people of all ages are welcome to join us.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Tue, Feb 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us the first and third Tuesday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Thu, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow.
Hygge & Fika Hangout - Enjoy two cozy Scandinavian concepts together at the library
Fri, Feb 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a program exploring Hygge, the Danish art of relaxing and Fika, the Swedish coffee break. Enjoy the coziness of winter together with fellow community members.
Rescheduled
Bird-Stravaganza: Presentation - Art, Birds, & Life with Ross H. Hier
Fri, Feb 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New date Thursday, February 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for our final program in our series of bird-related events for an entertaining and engaging presentation by retired MN DNR Wildlife Manager, and local bird enthusiast Ross H. Hier.
Library Learning Lab - Hands-On Learning Through Games, Activities & Resources!
Mon, Feb 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us for the next event in a series designed to allow children to explore learning in a hands on and fun way! This event's topic is the Winter Olympics!
Library Learning Lab - Hands-On Learning Through Games, Activities & Resources!
Tue, Feb 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us for the next event in a series designed to allow children to explore learning in a hands on and fun way! This event's topic is the Winter Olympics!
Books and Brews Book Club at Drafts Sports Bar and Grill - Join us to discuss "Mother-Daughter Murder Night"
Tue, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us at Drafts Sports Bar and Grill to discuss "Mother-Daughter Murder Night" by Nina Simon, The Books and Brews Book Club meets the fourth Tuesday of every other month.
Cebrate the Young Child Artist - With Local Creatives and ECFE
Tue, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join the Crookston Public Library and ECFE in celebrating the Young Child through art!
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Thu, Feb 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow.
Bird-Stravaganza: Presentation - Art, Birds, & Life with Ross H. Hier
Thu, Feb 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for our final program in our series of bird-related events for an entertaining and engaging presentation by retired MN DNR Wildlife Manager, and local bird enthusiast Ross H. Hier.
Pokémon 30th Anniversary Bash! - Crafts, Trading, and Training at the Library
Fri, Feb 27, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Calling all Trainers! It’s been 30 years since Pokémon first began, and the Crookston Public Library is celebrating in style. Bring your cards to trade, enjoy a craft and more!
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