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Storytime at The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum

an outdoor early literacy experience!
2023-06-14 10:30:00 2023-06-14 11:15:00 America/Chicago Storytime at The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum Stop by the courtyard of the Rourke Art Gallery + Museum each week on Wednesdays to enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and activities. Moorhead Public Library -

Wednesday, June 14
10:30am - 11:15am

Add to Calendar 2023-06-14 10:30:00 2023-06-14 11:15:00 America/Chicago Storytime at The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum Stop by the courtyard of the Rourke Art Gallery + Museum each week on Wednesdays to enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and activities. Moorhead Public Library -

Stop by the courtyard of the Rourke Art Gallery + Museum each week on Wednesdays to enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and activities.

Join the Moorhead Public Library for a special outdoor Storytime in the courtyard of The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum. Each week, we explore different themes with stories, songs, rhymes, flannel boards, special guests and more! Storytime typically lasts for 45 minutes and is geared for children ages 3-6, although children of all ages are welcome to join the fun.

AGE GROUP: | Pre-Schoolers (Ages 3-6) | Infants + Toddlers (Ages 0-3) |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Entertainment |

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Moorhead Public Library
moorhead@larl.org
Phone: 218-233-7594
Branch manager
Megan Krueger
Hours
Mon, Sep 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Sep 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 11 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 14 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Sep 15 Closed
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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

Tech Tuesday: Learn Some Basics - ChatGPT
Tue, Sep 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Local IT professional, Jeff Carney, will teach us about ChatGPT, a virtual assistant that uses Artificial Intelligence.
Storytime + Craft - an early literacy experience
Tue, Sep 10, 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. Today we'll be learning about turtles!
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Wed, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Today we'll be learning about turtles!
Author Visit Featuring Cary J. Griffith - Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in the Boundary Waters
Wed, Sep 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join the library and author Cary J. Griffith to discuss his book "Gunflint Falling" and the true accounts of what happened during the 1999 storm that tore across northern Minnesota.
Waiting for Outlander Book Club - Join us to discuss "Disturbing the Dead"
Wed, Sep 11, 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 “Disturbing the Dead” by Kelley Armstrong.
Senior Social - Join us for a social hour!
Thu, Sep 12, 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.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Thu, Sep 12, 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 TURTLES!
Used Book Sale - Shop used books and support the library!
Thu, Sep 12, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Support the Friends of the Moorhead Library by shopping our used books sale. Items individually priced Thursday, September 12 and Friday, September 13. Fill a bag for $5 on Saturday, September 14.
Winds of Change: Local Agriculture through History - A One Book, One Community Program
Thu, Sep 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us to view local aerial farm photos from WWII days to the present and learn about changes in local agriculture over the last 60 years.
Used Book Sale - Shop used books and support the library!
Fri, Sep 13, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Support the Friends of the Moorhead Library by shopping our used books sale. Items individually priced Thursday, September 12 and Friday, September 13. Fill a bag for $5 on Saturday, September 14.
Food and Community - with Beth Dooley and Noreen Thomas
Fri, Sep 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join your library for a presentation featuring renowned Minnesota cookbook author Beth Dooley and celebrated Minnesota farmer and advocate Noreen Thomas on the impact of food on the community.
Used Book Sale - Shop used books and support the library!
Sat, Sep 14, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Support the Friends of the Moorhead Library by shopping our used books sale. Items individually priced Thursday, September 12 and Friday, September 13. Fill a bag for $5 on Saturday, September 14.
Curious about Careers Storytime - Meet our local Moorhead heroes for Storytime
Sat, Sep 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
What do you want to be when you grow up?  Join us for a new "Curious about Careers" Storytime series. 
Game Night for Adults - Monday Meetup
Mon, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us to play games and chat. Bring your favorite card or board game, or try one of ours! Refreshments will be provided.
Tech Tuesday: Learn Some Basics - Gmail for Email
Tue, Sep 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Local IT professional, Jeff Carney, will show us how to set up and use a free Gmail account for e-mail.
Name That Minnesota Town - Featuring Photographer and Storyteller Doug Ohman
Tue, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Journey throughout the state of Minnesota with photographer and storyteller Doug Ohman as he explores towns and villages.
Storytime + Craft - an early literacy experience
Tue, Sep 17, 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. Today we'll be talking about moose!
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Wed, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Today we'll be talking about moose!
Senior Social - Join us for a social hour!
Thu, Sep 19, 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.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Thu, Sep 19, 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 MOOSE!
Around the World in 30 Instruments - with Four Shillings Short
Thu, Sep 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Four Shillings Short will perform for audiences of all ages using more than 30 instruments.
Classics Book Club - Join us to discuss "Ivanhoe" by Sir Walter Scott
Thu, Sep 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us on the third Thursday of each month to discuss different classic books. All are welcome to drop-in and share their reading experience! In September we'll discuss "Ivanhoe" by Sir Walter Scott.
Spanish Storytime with Sra. Mónica Olivares - Join us for a Spanish Immersion Storytime!
Sat, Sep 21, 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!
Don't Know Much About History - Contributions of American Indians in History
Mon, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for a presentation with historian Travis Zimmerman on the history and culture of the Indigenous peoples of Minnesota, including Ojibwe culture and American Indian contributions to history.
Tech Tuesday: Learn Some Basics - Google Workspace
Tue, Sep 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Local IT professional, Jeff Carney, will give an overview of free web-based Google Workspace software, including: documents, spreadsheets, slides, calendar, storage with Google Drive, and more.
Storytime + Craft - an early literacy experience
Tue, Sep 24, 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. Today we'll be talking about Fall!
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Wed, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Today we'll be talking about Fall!
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Thu, Sep 26, 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 AUTUMN!
Author Visit featuring Jess Lourey - A Journey to Becoming an Author
Thu, Sep 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hear about Lourey’s journey to become an author, her experiences writing and get the scoop on her latest book.
Cancelled
Rock Painting for Adults - Monday Meetup
Mon, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us at the Moorhead Library for a rock painting party! Add a little extra color to your porch, window sill, planter, or garden. Materials will be provided by FM Rocks and the library.
Adult Craft Night: Let's Create Bookmarks! - Join us for a Monday Meetup
Mon, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Create your own bookmark and get to know your community with a Monday Meetup! Join us for a craft session to create a variety of bookmarks. Materials will be provided.
The Canyons of the Rio Grande River - A One Book, One Community Program
Tue, Oct 01, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Join us for this One Book, One Community program about a grand river adventure!
Mobile Mental Health Crisis Response Office Hours - Here at the Moorhead Library on First Wednesday of the Month
Wed, Oct 02, 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.   
Adulting 101: Money Matters - Make the most of your finances
Wed, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us to learn smart money tips from a local banker.
A Wild Path: Author Visit with Douglas Wood - Hear about Wood's experience as an author, artist and more
Wed, Oct 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hear all about his new memoir "A Wild Path" as well as his experience as an author, artist, musician, naturalist and wilderness guide.
Senior Social - Join us for a social hour!
Thu, Oct 03, 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.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Thu, Oct 03, 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 DINOSAURS!
Vaccines and Disease Transmission 101 - Learning Series with Clay County Public Health
Thu, Oct 03, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Want to learn how to prevent the spread of diseases in our community and at home? Join us for a presentation on how infectious diseases are transmitted and ways to prevent transmission.
Craft Connection for Adults - Monday Meetup
Mon, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us to craft and chat during the chilly months! Bring whatever project you are working on, and meet up with other local crafters. Refreshments will be provided.
Senior Social - Join us for a social hour!
Thu, Oct 10, 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.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
Thu, Oct 10, 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 talking about fears!
Domestic Violence: Learn about local resources, stats & more - A One Book, One Community Program
Thu, Oct 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Join us during Domestic Violence Awareness Month to learn more about domestic violence stats, resources for getting help, signs to look for, and more.
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