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Modern Storytelling with Erika Gilsdorf

Sponsored by Detroit Lakes Library Club

2026-10-27 14:00:00 2026-10-27 15:00:00 America/Chicago Modern Storytelling with Erika Gilsdorf Join Erika Gilsdorf as she discusses the various storytelling tools she has utilized over the years, focusing on her latest one: podcasting. Sponsored by the Detroit Lakes Library Club. Detroit Lakes Public Library -

Tuesday, October 27
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Join Erika Gilsdorf as she discusses the various storytelling tools she has utilized over the years, focusing on her latest one: podcasting. Sponsored by the Detroit Lakes Library Club.

In partnership with the Detroit Lakes Library Club, the Detroit Lakes Public Library is pleased to welcome Erika Gilsdorf to the library for a presentation on storytelling, including an overview of the various storytelling tools she has used over the years with a particular focus on her most recent storytelling tool - podcasting. All are welcome and the program is offered free-of-charge.

About the Presenter
Erika Gilsdorf became an Initiator Fellow in January 2026 through the Initiative Foundation and West Central Initiative. Through this fellowship, she has launched a podcast, The Global Grit Experience, that seeks to inspire and empower environmental stewardship and climate action in our communities. Erika has been involved in storytelling since 2007 using a variety of tools to reach people including video, social media, radio, print, television broadcast, and now a podcast.  She's worked with entities such as Lakes TV3/Leighton Media, National Geographic, The Nature Conservancy, and many others locally and worldwide. She has received multiple awards for her work. 

Sponsored by the Detroit Lakes Library Club. Come early for refreshments at 1:30 p.m.! Music will be provided by Heart o’ Lakes Harmony, which is a male chorus that consists of members throughout lakes country in NW Minnesota. They are an a cappella group whose harmonies are rooted in Barbershop. Their group is part of the Barbershop Harmony Society, which is an international organization which promotes and preserves the original art form of barbershop singing.

The mission of the Library Club is to promote interest in our Detroit Lakes Library and develop an understanding of culture, the arts, programs and affairs in our community since 1907.

AGE GROUP: | Young Adults | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Presentations | Informational Events |

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Detroit Lakes Public Library

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Tue, Oct 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
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Thu, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Mon, Oct 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Mon, Oct 26, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Tue, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us for an engaging, interactive and inclusive story and play time. Our library offers a welcoming, accessible space where children of all abilities can enjoy the magic of storytelling.  

Tue, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join Erika Gilsdorf as she discusses the various storytelling tools she has utilized over the years, focusing on her latest one: podcasting. Sponsored by the Detroit Lakes Library Club.

Wed, Oct 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Come join us for an unplugged jam. All experience levels are welcome to this supportive and family-friendly event. Bring your acoustic instrument and come have some fun!

Thu, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.

Sat, Oct 31, 10:00am - 3:00pm
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Mon, Nov 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us on Monday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.

Mon, Nov 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Wed, Nov 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Our monthly Writers' Group is a place for writers of all levels to come together and share your work, ideas, and encouragement with each other. All genres welcome.  

Thu, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Thu, Nov 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us at Bucks Mill Brewing for the After Hours Book Club meeting to discuss this month's book, "American Born Chinese" by Gene Luen Yang.

Fri, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Mon, Nov 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us on Monday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.

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Mon, Nov 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
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