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Concert for Kids

Featuring Gaelynn Lea

2023-08-10 18:00:00 2023-08-10 19:00:00 America/Chicago Concert for Kids Join musician and composer Gaelynn Lea for a children’s concert featuring her original music. This program will be held at the JD Mason Park Farmer’s Market, 400 2nd St. SW. Fertile Public Library -

Thursday, August 10
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Join musician and composer Gaelynn Lea for a children’s concert featuring her original music. This program will be held at the JD Mason Park Farmer’s Market, 400 2nd St. SW.

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. 

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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.

Fertile Public Library

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

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Tue, Sep 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Sep 09 12:00PM to 8:00PM
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Sun, Sep 13 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.

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Tue, Sep 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Wed, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Wed, Sep 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Fri, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Fri, Sep 18, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
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Tue, Sep 22, 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.

Fri, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is dragons!

Tue, Sep 29, 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, Sep 29, 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.

Wed, Sep 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Learn how to press fabric scraps into grooved boards to craft beautifully textured, no-sew designs while giving old textiles new life.
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Fri, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is dinosaurs!

Tue, Oct 06, 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, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Connect with other family history & genealogy research enthusiasts. Learn more about the subject by asking and answering questions. All are welcome. View some of The Fertile Journal's big books!

Wed, Oct 07, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. We will be having a special Halloween theme.

Thu, Oct 08, 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, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is dogs!