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Paul Bunyan: Loggin', Legends & Lore

with David Ward

2026-10-13 13:30:00 2026-10-13 14:15:00 America/Chicago Paul Bunyan: Loggin', Legends & Lore Join your library for a fun family-friendly presentation as retired Minnesota educator David Ward brings the colorful history of the logging and lumber industry to life. Hawley Public Library - Hawley Public Library

Tuesday, October 13
1:30pm - 2:15pm

Hawley Public Library

Hawley Public Library

Join your library for a fun family-friendly presentation as retired Minnesota educator David Ward brings the colorful history of the logging and lumber industry to life.

Step right up and join actor, storyteller, and retired educator David Ward for a lively, fast-paced journey into the legendary world of Paul Bunyan! In this fun and fact-filled performance, David brings the colorful history of the logging and lumber industry to life by recreating unforgettable characters from Paul Bunyan's era, including "Ole the Big Swede" and camp cook "Hot Biscuit Slim."

Come enjoy a presentation packed with exciting, outrageous tales. We would love to see you there!

This program is offered free of charge thanks in part to funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund and is geared for elementary aged children but all ages are welcome.

Hawley Public Library

hawley@larl.org
Phone: 218-483-4549
Branch manager
Melissa Larson

Hours
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We're closed Wednesday November 11 due to Veterans Day
Mon, Nov 09 Closed
Tue, Nov 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Nov 11 Closed
(Veterans Day)
Thu, Nov 12 1:00PM to 7:00PM
Fri, Nov 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 14 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, Nov 15 Closed

About the branch

The Hawley Public Library is located on Hartford Street near the Hawley Fire Department. The library offers five public computers and several tables for studying and working space.

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