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Reading the World: A Map Adventure

Charting the timeless story of our world

2026-06-26 10:00:00 2026-06-26 11:00:00 America/Chicago Reading the World: A Map Adventure Map out summer fun and explore maps from the past and present. You can even create a map of your own! Fertile Public Library -

Friday, June 26
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2026-06-26 10:00:00 2026-06-26 11:00:00 America/Chicago Reading the World: A Map Adventure Map out summer fun and explore maps from the past and present. You can even create a map of your own! Fertile Public Library -

Map out summer fun and explore maps from the past and present. You can even create a map of your own!

Explore maps at the Fertile Public Library! We have a variety of highway & other maps to look at and take home.

Minnesota Digital Library Square logo in Color

Where do you see maps? Minecraft maps, Google Maps, building maps, treasure maps, land maps, atlases, globes, old maps, or new maps?

Browse historical maps in the Minnesota Digital Library, check out the Polk County GIS map, view a variety of paper maps, and talk about other kinds of maps.

Finish up by making your own map; a fantasy map, map your room, map the library, map inspired by your favorite game, map Fertile, or what every you decide.

We have 50 Minnesota highway maps plus many other state highway maps to give away.

Fertile Public Library

Fertile@larl.org
Phone: 218-945-6137
Branch manager
Laura Gullickson

Hours
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We're closed Friday June 19 due to Juneteenth
Mon, Jun 15 Closed
Tue, Jun 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jun 17 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 19 Closed
(Juneteenth)
Sat, Jun 20 Closed
Sun, Jun 21 Closed

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.

Upcoming Events

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Tue, Jun 16, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Tue, Jun 16, 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.

Wed, Jun 17, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Wed, Jun 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join the Resolute Readers Book Club to discuss Nathaniel Hawthorne's 'The Scarlet Letter.'

Thu, Jun 18, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Thu, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Join the Fertile Public Library to learn how to crochet a Yip Yip bag charm, inspired by the iconic "Martian" characters from Sesame Street.

Fri, Jun 19, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Sat, Jun 20, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Sun, Jun 21, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Mon, Jun 22, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Tue, Jun 23, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Tue, Jun 23, 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.

Wed, Jun 24, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Thu, Jun 25, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Fri, Jun 26, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Fri, Jun 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Map out summer fun and explore maps from the past and present. You can even create a map of your own!

Sat, Jun 27, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Sun, Jun 28, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Mon, Jun 29, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Tue, Jun 30, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Tue, Jun 30, 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.

Tue, Jun 30, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Travel back to 1848 for a timeless pioneer adventure! Based on the legendary 1970s game, this interactive experience puts you in the driver’s seat of a covered wagon.

Wed, Jul 01, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Wed, Jul 01, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Travel back to 1848 for a timeless pioneer adventure! Based on the legendary 1970s game, this interactive experience puts you in the driver’s seat of a covered wagon.

Wed, Jul 01, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Celebrate the United States Semiquincentennial by crafting a patriotic 3D paper star!

Wed, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Learn how seasonal foods support nutrition, save money, and inspire simple meals.

Thu, Jul 02, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Thu, Jul 02, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Travel back to 1848 for a timeless pioneer adventure! Based on the legendary 1970s game, this interactive experience puts you in the driver’s seat of a covered wagon.

Fri, Jul 03, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Fri, Jul 03, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Travel back to 1848 for a timeless pioneer adventure! Based on the legendary 1970s game, this interactive experience puts you in the driver’s seat of a covered wagon.

Sat, Jul 04, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Sun, Jul 05, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Mon, Jul 06, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Tue, Jul 07, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Tue, Jul 07, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Travel back to 1848 for a timeless pioneer adventure! Based on the legendary 1970s game, this interactive experience puts you in the driver’s seat of a covered wagon.

Wed, Jul 08, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Wed, Jul 08, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Travel back to 1848 for a timeless pioneer adventure! Based on the legendary 1970s game, this interactive experience puts you in the driver’s seat of a covered wagon.

Wed, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults and teens are invited to join us for a free watercolor painting class. Our class is suitable for all experience levels. Materials will be provided. Limited availability of watercolor pencils.

Thu, Jul 09, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Thu, Jul 09, 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.

Thu, Jul 09, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Travel back to 1848 for a timeless pioneer adventure! Based on the legendary 1970s game, this interactive experience puts you in the driver’s seat of a covered wagon.

Fri, Jul 10, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Fri, Jul 10, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Travel back to 1848 for a timeless pioneer adventure! Based on the legendary 1970s game, this interactive experience puts you in the driver’s seat of a covered wagon.

Sat, Jul 11, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Sun, Jul 12, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Mon, Jul 13, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Tue, Jul 14, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Wed, Jul 15, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Wed, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join the Resolute Readers Book Club to discuss Lorna Landvik's 'Chronicles of a Radical Hag.'

Thu, Jul 16, All day
Trails
Enjoy the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center trails while reading our "Reading is Timeless"-themed books.

Thu, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Capture your favorite summer memories in 3D! Join us to create a vintage-inspired "Polaroid" shadow box using intricate paper designs.