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Paul Bunyan: Loggin', Legends & Lore

with David Ward
2026-10-16 10:30:00 2026-10-16 11:15:00 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. Detroit Lakes Public Library -

Friday, October 16
10:30am - 11:15am

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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.

AGE GROUP: | Pre-Schoolers (Ages 3-6) | K-5th Graders (Ages 5-10) |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Presentations | Legacy Events | Entertainment |

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