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Peace Corps Speaker Series

Explore the world with presentations at your library!

2026-02-03 18:30:00 2026-02-03 19:30:00 America/Chicago Peace Corps Speaker Series Join us for presentations by Peace Corps volunteers in your community, from Rwanda to Tonga to Ukraine. All are welcome! Moorhead Public Library -

Tuesday, February 03
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-03 18:30:00 2026-02-03 19:30:00 America/Chicago Peace Corps Speaker Series Join us for presentations by Peace Corps volunteers in your community, from Rwanda to Tonga to Ukraine. All are welcome! Moorhead Public Library -

Join us for presentations by Peace Corps volunteers in your community, from Rwanda to Tonga to Ukraine. All are welcome!

The Peace Corps is a service opportunity for motivated changemakers to immerse themselves in a community abroad, working side by side with local leaders to tackle the most pressing challenges of our generation. Peace Corps volunteers lead grassroots efforts to protect the environment and strengthen understanding of environmental issues in communities worldwide. Come and listen to local guest speakers share their stories of their travels across the globe. 

Feb 3 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm - Zoe Absey, Rwanda 

Feb 10 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm -  Bria (Chimenti) Eisen, Tonga

 

Feb 17 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm - Daniel Kase, Ukraine

AGE GROUP: | Young Adults | Teens (Ages 13-18) | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Presentations |

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Moorhead Public Library
moorhead@larl.org
Phone: 218-233-7594
Branch manager
Megan Krueger
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CAP-LP Housing Office Hours - Tuesday Afternoons
Tue, Jan 20, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership (CAP-LP) helps families seeking housing assistance, and more.   
Plant Propagation - Turn one plant into many!
Tue, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn how to turn one houseplant into many, with Clay County Extension.
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Tue, Jan 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. This week's theme is BEARS!
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Wed, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is BEARS!
The Language Exchange - Portuguese Edition
Wed, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for themed conversations on a variety of topics to practice your multilingual skills! The third Wednesday of the month will be dedicated to practicing Portuguese language proficiency.
Senior Social - Join us for a social hour!
Thu, Jan 22, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meet up with friends at Moorhead Public Library for a weekly social hour to connect over coffee, play games, and chat.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Thu, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. This week's theme is BEARS!
Job Seeker Series - Learn about securing employment in today's workforce
Thu, Jan 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us for a series of informational sessions for job seekers, with Samantha Ramirez, Job Counselor at Rural Minnesota CEP (Concentrated Employment Program, Inc.).
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An evening with playwright Jayne Deely - Offered in partnership with Theatre B
Thu, Jan 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Join us as we welcome playwright and performer Jayne Deely for a reading from their play "I Never Asked for a GoFundMe", followed by a conversation with Jayne about playwriting, and a Q&A session.
Kids Craft Fair
Sat, Jan 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Take a break from the cold and join us at the library for an interactive Kids Craft Fair! Stop in for a variety of crafting activities that you can make and take home with you!
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Tue, Jan 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. This week's theme is SILLY STORIES!
The Language Exchange - Spanish Edition
Wed, Jan 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for themed conversations on a variety of topics to practice your multilingual skills! The fourth Wednesday of the month will be dedicated to practicing Spanish language proficiency.
Memoir Writing Workshop with Kevin Zepper - a Senior Social Special Event
Thu, Jan 29, 10:00am - 11:30am
Have you ever wondered how to preserve your memories for future generations? Join us as local author Kevin Zepper shares tips for writing your memoir.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Thu, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. This week's theme is SILLY STORIES!
Job Seeker Series - Learn about securing employment in today's workforce
Thu, Jan 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us for a series of informational sessions for job seekers, with Samantha Ramirez, Job Counselor at Rural Minnesota CEP (Concentrated Employment Program, Inc.).
Johnny Avalanche and the Trek to Everest Base Camp - at the Hjemkomst Center
Sat, Jan 31, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Join your library for a Frostival presentation at the Hjemkomst Center with local author, photographer, videographer and adventurer Lee Hoedl!
Trek Toward the Top of the World: Everest Base Camp with Lee - at the Hjemkomst Center
Sat, Jan 31, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Join your library for a Frostival presentation at the Hjemkomst Center with local author, photographer, videographer and adventurer Lee Hoedl!
Craft Connection - Monday Meetup
Mon, Feb 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us to craft and chat! Bring whatever project you are working on and meet up with other local crafters. Refreshments will be provided.
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Tue, Feb 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. This week's theme is MUSIC!
Peace Corps Speaker Series - Explore the world with presentations at your library!
Tue, Feb 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for presentations by Peace Corps volunteers in your community, from Rwanda to Tonga to Ukraine. All are welcome!
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Wed, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is MUSIC!
Language Exchange - French Edition
Wed, Feb 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for themed conversations on a variety of topics to practice your multilingual skills! The first Wednesday of the month will be dedicated to practicing French language proficiency.
Senior Social - Join us for a social hour!
Thu, Feb 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meet up with friends at Moorhead Public Library for a weekly social hour to connect over coffee, play games, and chat.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Thu, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. This week's theme is MUSIC!
Turning the Page: Moorhead Public Library Building Farewell - It’s not Goodbye, It’s, We’ll See You Soon!
Thu, Feb 05, 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Bid farewell to the Moorhead Public Library’s current location at 118 5th Street South and celebrate the memories and milestones that made the library the heart of the community over the years.
Day of Play - STEM Activities With Brainy Ink!
Fri, Feb 06, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for hands-on learning, joyful play, and a fun-filled day of STEM-inspired stations designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and learning through play with Brainy Ink!
Lutheran Social Services for Seniors Office Hours - On the Second Monday of the Month from 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Mon, Feb 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Office hours from Lutheran Social Services are here to connect you to resources in our community that help you where you need it most.
Best Sellers Book Club - Join us to discuss "Shark Heart" by Emily Habeck!
Mon, Feb 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Discuss the latest best sellers with the Moorhead Public Library! This month we'll meet to discuss "Shark Heart: A Love Story" by Emily Habeck.
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Tue, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. This week's theme is BEING ME!
Peace Corps Speaker Series - Explore the world with presentations at your library!
Tue, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for presentations by Peace Corps volunteers in your community, from Rwanda to Tonga to Ukraine. All are welcome!
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Wed, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is BEING ME!
Waiting for Outlander Book Club - Let's discuss "Dungeon Crawler Carl" by Matt Dinniman!
Wed, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us on the second Wednesday every month to discuss books similar to the “Outlander” series. This month, we are discussing “Dungeon Crawler Carl" by Matt Dinniman.
The Language Exchange - Italian Edition
Wed, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for themed conversations on a variety of topics to practice your multilingual skills! The second Wednesday of the month will be dedicated to practicing Italian language proficiency.
Senior Social - Join us for a social hour!
Thu, Feb 12, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meet up with friends at Moorhead Public Library for a weekly social hour to connect over coffee, play games, and chat.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Thu, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. This week's theme is BEING ME!
Seed Starting Workshop - Join us for a plant swap and seed starting workshop!
Thu, Feb 12, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Get a jumpstart on your garden! Join Clay County Extension to learn about starting seeds indoors, and bring your favorite seeds and houseplants to swap and share with others.
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Tue, Feb 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. This week's theme is HEDGEHOGS!
Peace Corps Speaker Series - Explore the world with presentations at your library!
Tue, Feb 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for presentations by Peace Corps volunteers in your community, from Rwanda to Tonga to Ukraine. All are welcome!
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Wed, Feb 18, All day
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. This week's theme is HEDGEHOGS!
The Language Exchange - Portuguese Edition
Wed, Feb 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for themed conversations on a variety of topics to practice your multilingual skills! The third Wednesday of the month will be dedicated to practicing Portuguese language proficiency.
Senior Social - Join us for a social hour!
Thu, Feb 19, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meet up with friends at Moorhead Public Library for a weekly social hour to connect over coffee, play games, and chat.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Thu, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. This week's theme is HEDGEHOGS!
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