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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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Thursday, June 8 at 2 p.m.

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Wednesday, July 26 at 1 p.m.

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Thursday, July 27 at 1 p.m.

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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, Nov 10 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Nov 11 Closed
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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!