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Resolute Readers Book Club

Join us to discuss "Sharks in the Time of Saviors"
2026-04-15 16:00:00 2026-04-15 17:00:00 America/Chicago Resolute Readers Book Club Join the Resolute Readers Book Club to discuss Kawai Strong Washburn's "Sharks in the Time of Saviors." Fertile Public Library -

Wednesday, April 15
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-15 16:00:00 2026-04-15 17:00:00 America/Chicago Resolute Readers Book Club Join the Resolute Readers Book Club to discuss Kawai Strong Washburn's "Sharks in the Time of Saviors." Fertile Public Library -

Join the Resolute Readers Book Club to discuss Kawai Strong Washburn's "Sharks in the Time of Saviors."

Join us to discuss Sharks in the Time of Saviors by Kawai Strong Washburn. This powerful debut blends Hawaiian mythology with a modern family saga, exploring themes of heritage, exile, and the search for belonging.

All are welcome, including those who haven't read the book. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at fertile@larl.org.

Find the book in our catalog.
Borrow the Book Club Kit if you'd like to read this with your book club.
No copies available? Need a different format? Check out a copy from MNLink (add "need extra copy for book club" to patron notes)

Preview the discussion questions. 

AGE GROUP: | Young Adults | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs |

TAGS: | sisters | siblings | sharks | paranormal fiction | mythology | Hawaii | family | domestic fiction | brothers | animal heroes |

Fertile Public Library
Fertile@larl.org
Phone: 218-945-6137
Branch manager
Laura Gullickson
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About the branch

The Fertile Public Library is tucked inside the Duane Knutson Community Center on Mill Street across the street from the Main Street Station & Deli. The Fertile Library is a large one-room library with access to a small meeting room and auditorium that can be reserved through the city office and 24-hour access to WiFi.

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Tue, Mar 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. All are welcome to bring their projects. It's OK to be early the city usually has the building open.
Watercolor Painting - Glazing & Clown Fish
Wed, Mar 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Paint a clown fish and learn about watercolor glazing this month. This project includes significant drying time for the glazing technique.
Funday Stampers - Crafting event for cardmakers, scrapbookers, & stampers
Thu, Mar 12, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Join us for a fun day of card-making! Each month we learn a new technique or have a challenge. Work, visit, or get new ideas.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Fri, Mar 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is puppets!
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Tue, Mar 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Resolute Readers Book Club - Discuss Reader's Choice True Crime—Serial Killers
Wed, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
It's a Reader's Choice month. We will be discussing a variety of books from the true crime genre, including book about serial killers, which were read by the Resolute Readers Book Club.
Storytime + Craft - An early literacy experience
Fri, Mar 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. This week's theme is mail! We will be making postcards to send.
Knitters Plus - Welcoming All Fiber Artists
Tue, Mar 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. All are welcome to bring their projects. It's OK to be early the city usually has the building open.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Fri, Mar 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Tue, Mar 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. All are welcome to bring their projects. It's OK to be early the city usually has the building open.
Needle Felt a Spiral Seashell - Felting Event for Adults & Teens
Tue, Mar 31, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults and teens are invited to join us for a free felting event. Our activity is suitable for all experience levels and all materials will be provided.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Fri, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is bugs!
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Tue, Apr 07, 10:00am - 2:00pm
What fiber project will you create? The first Tuesday of the month the group has their long day. It's ok if you are early the city has the building open.
Watercolor Painting - Abstract Octopus • letting go of control
Wed, Apr 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Paint a loose, colorful, abstract octopus with us. We will be letting the water do much of the work this month. Learn to let go of control.
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