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Changing the Narrative on Mental Health & Suicide

2022-10-25 14:00:00 2022-10-25 15:30:00 America/Chicago Changing the Narrative on Mental Health & Suicide Understanding the importance of language, ability to identify risk and protective factors, and be empowered to respond to people in distress. Fertile Public Library -

Tuesday, October 25
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Understanding the importance of language, ability to identify risk and protective factors, and be empowered to respond to people in distress.

Changing the Narrative:

Participants will leave with an understanding about the importance of language, be able to identify risk and protective factors, and be empowered to respond to people in distress.

Discuss the different feelings, beliefs, and attitudes talking about mental health and suicide.

We welcome back Destiny Brown from Northern Pines Mental Health Center to present Changing the Narrative on Mental Health & Suicide as part of our fall mental health programs. 

These trainings and presentations are made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Department of Health.

Give us a call (218-945-6137) if you have questions. Registration is required.

Register to attend virtually here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/432966312897

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Fertile Public Library

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

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 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Nov 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 14 Closed
Sun, Nov 15 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, Nov 17, 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, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Bring in your gifts and join our wrapping paper party. Wrap your gifts with wrapping paper & supplies provided by the Fertile Public Library & Polk County Family Resource Center.

Wed, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join the Resolute Readers Book Club to discuss Stephanie Dray's 'Becoming Madam Secretary.'

Cancelled
Fri, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is colors!

Tue, Nov 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.

Tue, Nov 24, 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.

Fri, Nov 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is colors & crayons!

Tue, Dec 01, 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.

Wed, Dec 02, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Bring in your gifts and join our wrapping paper party. Wrap your gifts with wrapping paper & supplies provided by the Fertile Public Library & Polk County Family Resource Center.

Wed, Dec 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join Polk County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Madison McConnell for an interactive conversation about practical winter preparedness.

Fri, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is narwhals!

Tue, Dec 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. What are you creating? If you come a little early that's OK the city has the building open.

Wed, Dec 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The inspiration for this event is winter or holidays. All supplies are provided but attendees are welcome to bring their own. Join us for a relaxing watercolor afternoon.

Thu, Dec 10, 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.

Fri, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is music!