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Concert for Kids

Featuring Gaelynn Lea

2023-06-08 14:00:00 2023-06-08 15:00:00 America/Chicago Concert for Kids Join musician and composer Gaelynn Lea for an educational children’s concert featuring her original music and learn about using a loop to record sounds and how to add layers to music you are playing. Moorhead 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 Concert for Kids Join musician and composer Gaelynn Lea for an educational children’s concert featuring her original music and learn about using a loop to record sounds and how to add layers to music you are playing. Moorhead Public Library -

Join musician and composer Gaelynn Lea for an educational children’s concert featuring her original music and learn about using a loop to record sounds and how to add layers to music you are playing.

Join musician and composer Gaelynn Lea for an educational children’s concert featuring her original music. Kids will learn about using a loop to record sounds and how to add layers to music you are playing. This program is offered free-of-charge thanks in part to funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund. 

About Gaelynn Lea
Gaelynn is a disability advocate who speaks about her experience with brittle bone disease and her journey learning to play the violin like a cello. Since winning NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Contest in 2016, she has captivated audiences around the world with her haunting original songs and traditional fiddle tunes. She most recently composed and performed the music for Macbeth on Broadway, which was nominated for three Tony Awards, including one for Best Sound Design. 

Bagley Public Library
Tuesday, June 6 at 6 p.m.

Westgate Park Shelter, 1307 Joseph St., Hawley
Wednesday, June 7 at 3 p.m.

Moorhead Public Library
Thursday, June 8 at 2 p.m.

McIntosh Public Library
Wednesday, July 26 at 1 p.m.

Climax Public Library
Thursday, July 27 at 1 p.m.

JD Mason Park Farmer’s Market, 400 2nd St. SW., Fertile
Thursday, July 27 at 5:30 p.m.

Westside Park Picnic Shelter, 4th Ave. and 3rd St., Ada
Friday, July 28 at 1:30 p.m.

Moorhead Public Library

moorhead@larl.org
Phone: 218-233-7594
Branch manager
Megan Krueger

Hours
Mon, Apr 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 28 Closed

About the branch

The Moorhead Public Library is located in downtown Moorhead behind the Rourke Art Gallery. The library offers free WiFi, wireless printing and friendly staff to help you access the library's many resources.

Upcoming Events

Wed, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.

Wed, Apr 24, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Join us at the Moorhead Public Library for a live watch party with Minnesota author and sports expert Ross Bernstein.

Thu, Apr 25, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meet up with friends at Moorhead Public Library for a weekly social hour to connect over coffee, play games, and chat.

Thu, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.

Thu, Apr 25, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Support the Friends of the Moorhead Library by shopping our used books sale. Items individually priced Thursday, April 25 and Friday, April 26. Fill a bag for $5 on Saturday, April 27.

Thu, Apr 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us during National Park Week to learn about hiking safety and essentials.

Fri, Apr 26, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Support the Friends of the Moorhead Library by shopping our used books sale. Items individually priced Thursday, April 25 and Friday, April 26. Fill a bag for $5 on Saturday, April 27.

Sat, Apr 27, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Support the Friends of the Moorhead Library by shopping our used books sale. Items individually priced Thursday, April 25 and Friday, April 26. Fill a bag for $5 on Saturday, April 27.

Mon, Apr 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for weekly LEGO build challenges where we work on problem solving, engineering, and critical thinking!

Tue, Apr 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Afterward, kids can create simple crafts to take home.

Wed, May 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
In a crisis or not the Mobile Mental Health Crisis Response team is here to help you find resources in our community.   

Wed, May 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.

Wed, May 01, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Join us to learn more about running for office, with the League of Women Voters of the Red River Valley and West Central Initiative's Run4Rural.

Thu, May 02, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meet up with friends at Moorhead Public Library for a weekly social hour to connect over coffee, play games, and chat.

Thu, May 02, 10:30am - 11:15am
This week's theme is TRAINS! Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.

Mon, May 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Join us for a special night discussing all things NAMI 

Tue, May 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Afterward, kids can create simple crafts to take home.

Wed, May 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.

Wed, May 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join your library for an author visit with multi-award winning Minnesota author and poet Candace Simar. Simar's latest novel, Sister Lumberjack, is set in the forests of northern Minnesota.

Wed, May 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us on the second Wednesday every month to discuss the works of Diana Gabaldon and books related to the “Outlander” series. This month, we are discussing “Terminal Alliance” by Jim C. Hines.

Thu, May 09, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meet up with friends at Moorhead Public Library for a weekly social hour to connect over coffee, play games, and chat.

Thu, May 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. This week's theme is ON THE FARM!

Sat, May 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
What do you want to be when you grow up?  Join us for a new "Curious about Careers" Storytime series. 

Mon, May 13, 10:00am - 11:30am
Office hours from Lutheran Social Services are here to connect you to resources in our community that help you where you need it most.

Mon, May 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Learn how to change the narrative on mental health and suicide, with information about identifying risk factors, how to respond to someone in distress, and more.

Tue, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Discuss the latest best sellers with the Moorhead Public Library. This month we'll meet to discuss "The House in the Cerulean Sea" by TJ Klune.

Tue, May 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Afterward, kids can create simple crafts to take home.

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

Thu, May 16, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meet up with friends at Moorhead Public Library for a weekly social hour to connect over coffee, play games, and chat.

Thu, May 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. This week's theme is FOOD!

Thu, May 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us on the third Thursday of the month to discuss classic books. All are welcome to drop-in and share their reading experience! In May we will discuss "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen.

Sat, May 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
Spanish speakers and learners alike are welcome for a Spanish Storytime at the Moorhead Public Library. Join local Spanish Immersion teacher Sra. Mónica Olivares for stories and language exchange!

Sat, May 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Join Moorhead's royalty Miss Whitney McClain as she encourages young children to know they are always enough.

Mon, May 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Join us to learn about recent research studies and stats regarding suicide, identifying risk factors, and being proactive in offering assistance to those struggling.

Tue, May 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Afterward, kids can create simple crafts to take home.

Wed, May 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.

Thu, May 23, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meet up with friends at Moorhead Public Library for a weekly social hour to connect over coffee, play games, and chat.

Thu, May 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. This week's theme is BIRDS!