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Explore Mixed Media Art

with Artist Mary Ann Papanek-Miller

2023-06-08 14:00:00 2023-06-08 15:00:00 America/Chicago Explore Mixed Media Art Join local artist Mary Ann Papanek-Miller as she talks about art inspired by stories and nature, and leads a mixed media craft for kids to take home. Supplies are limited and registration is required. Detroit Lakes Public Library -

Thursday, June 08
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-08 14:00:00 2023-06-08 15:00:00 America/Chicago Explore Mixed Media Art Join local artist Mary Ann Papanek-Miller as she talks about art inspired by stories and nature, and leads a mixed media craft for kids to take home. Supplies are limited and registration is required. Detroit Lakes Public Library -

Join local artist Mary Ann Papanek-Miller as she talks about art inspired by stories and nature, and leads a mixed media craft for kids to take home. Supplies are limited and registration is required.

Local artist Mary Ann Papanek-Miller will talk about her art inspired by stories and nature. Kids will be able to create their own mixed media art inspired by nature, animals, plants, and their favorite stories or books. All supplies are provided. This event is offered free-of-charge. Register by clicking the button on the left or by calling the library.

M.A. Papanek-Miller is an artist who creates layered mixed media/drawing related art works informed by our human relationships with animals, plants, water access and use which are seasoned with a bit of humor  and worry. Quiet color is explored on a variety of surfaces utilizing graphite, thin layers of acrylic paints, and photographs taken on-site on the land. Images are drawn from collected childhood and related objects  believing in the imbued spirt and inwardness of things and that in every object there is a story. Papanek-Miller was awarded an Artist Initiative Grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board with support from the National  Endowment for the Arts, received an Individual Artist Grant from the Seattle Arts Commission, and exhibits with Jean Albano Gallery in Chicago. She has an MFA in Art, from the University of Houston, TX, is a Professor and the Director of The Art School at DePaul University and served in similar positions at The University of Montana, Bemidji State University, and at Cornish College of the Arts. Her home base is in the Northwoods Lake Country of Minnesota. 

Detroit Lakes Public Library

Phone: 218-847-2168
Branch manager
Pamela Westby

Hours
Mon, Sep 25 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Sep 26 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 27 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Sep 28 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Sep 29 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 30 9:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Oct 01 Closed

About the branch

The Detroit Lakes Public Library is located in downtown Detroit Lakes at the intersection of Washinton Ave. and Frazee Street. The library offers two meeting rooms, four study rooms, a legal kiosk, free Wi-Fi and much more.

Upcoming Events

Mon, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us on Monday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.

Mon, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Anime and manga fans are invited to geek out over their favorite shows and stories at the Detroit Lakes Public Library. This month we are talking about shows that never seem to end.

Tue, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a presentation by Park Ranger Kelly Blackledge as she provides a virtual tour through Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge at the library. Feel free to come early for refreshments.

Tue, Sep 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Enjoy a family movie night at the Detroit Lakes Public Library featuring "Paddington". Snacks provided.

Wed, Sep 27, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Come join us for an unplugged jam every fourth Wednesday. All experience levels are welcome to this supportive and family-friendly event. Bring your acoustic instrument and come have some fun!

Thu, Sep 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.

Sat, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Each week we read and play with stories to encourage a love of reading. Family storytime lasts 30 minutes and includes a coloring sheet. All ages welcome.

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

Mon, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Do you have a phone, tablet, laptop, iPad, Kindle or other device that you’re struggling to use? We can help!

Wed, Oct 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Our monthly Writer's 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, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.

Thu, Oct 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us at Bucks Mill Brewing for our After Hours Book Club meeting to discuss this month's book, "The Hacienda" by Isabel Cañas.

Sat, Oct 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a playdate! Join Eliza from the Detroit Lakes Public Library for storytime and play with your stuffie in open gym activities at the Lincoln Education Center.

Thu, Oct 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.

Sat, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Each week we read and play with stories to encourage a love of reading. Family storytime lasts 30 minutes and includes a coloring sheet. All ages welcome.

Mon, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us on Monday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.

Mon, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Do you have a phone, tablet, laptop, iPad, Kindle or other device that you’re struggling to use? We can help!

Mon, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Did you know the library offers free access to genealogy research tools? Join us to get assistance navigating the library's resources. Registration required.

Tue, Oct 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us to discuss this month's book, "The Ballerinas" by Rachel Kapelke-Dale. All are welcome, even if you haven't read the book. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at detroit@larl.org.

Thu, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.

Sat, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Each week we read and play with stories to encourage a love of reading. Family storytime lasts 30 minutes and includes a coloring sheet. All ages welcome.

Mon, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us on Monday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.

Tue, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a viewing of the documentary, The Mission of Herman Stern, with a Q&A from historian and producer, Carl Oberholtzer to follow. Feel free to come early for refreshments.

Tue, Oct 24, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Create a Halloween Luminary at the the Detroit Lakes Public Library. Make a spooky design and use our supplies to light up the autumn nights. This program is for ages 6 and older.

Wed, Oct 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Come join us for an unplugged jam every fourth Wednesday. All experience levels are welcome to this supportive and family-friendly event. Bring your acoustic instrument and come have some fun!