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Imagination Theater with Michael Paul Gallo

Join us for a performance featuring puppetry and stories

2023-09-16 10:30:00 2023-09-16 11:00:00 America/Chicago Imagination Theater with Michael Paul Gallo Join us for Imagination Theater by Michael, a family-friendly literacy-based show featuring puppetry, songs, stories and audience participation. Moorhead Public Library -

Saturday, September 16
10:30am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2023-09-16 10:30:00 2023-09-16 11:00:00 America/Chicago Imagination Theater with Michael Paul Gallo Join us for Imagination Theater by Michael, a family-friendly literacy-based show featuring puppetry, songs, stories and audience participation. Moorhead Public Library -

Join us for Imagination Theater by Michael, a family-friendly literacy-based show featuring puppetry, songs, stories and audience participation.

Come enjoy a special performance at the Moorhead Public Library! Our special guest performer, Michael Paul Gallo, is a former early childhood educator and professor in the field at both MSUM and UND. He has been a storyteller and puppeteer for over 35 years, having performed throughout the upper Midwest and Canada. His Imagination Theater performance combines puppetry, storytelling, songs, and poems that delight audiences of all ages. Audience participation is encouraged. This program is offered free-of-charge.

Moorhead Public Library

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

Hours
Mon, Mar 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Mar 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Mar 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Mar 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Mar 30 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, Mar 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Today we'll be talking about opposites!

Wed, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us at the Moorhead Public Library for a twice monthly origami club. All are welcome to come and practice this paper folding skill.

Wed, Mar 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for themed conversations on a variety of topics to practice your multilingual skills! The fourth Wednesday of the month will be dedicated to practicing Spanish language proficiency.

Wed, Mar 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Experience the history and art of Minnesota barns and barn quilts.

Thu, Mar 27, 10:00am - 11:30am
Join us to learn more about Senior LinkAge Line, which helps older Minnesotans and their caregivers connect to the services and support they need.

Thu, Mar 27, 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 OPPOSITES!

Sat, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Do you have what it takes to complete Pokémon Training school? Join the Moorhead Public Library to celebrate the 29th anniversary of the Pokémon games! This program is geared for youth ages 5-18.

Mon, Mar 31, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for a discussion and workshop about zines, featuring the Red River Creatives Collective.

Tue, Apr 01, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership (CAP-LP) helps families seeking housing assistance, and more.   

Tue, Apr 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. This week's theme is SILLY STORIES!

Wed, Apr 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.   

Wed, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is SILLY STORIES!

Wed, Apr 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for themed conversations on a variety of topics to practice your multilingual skills! The first Wednesday of the month will be dedicated to practicing French language proficiency.

Thu, Apr 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.

Thu, Apr 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 SILLY STORIES!

Thu, Apr 03, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Meet up with fellow caregivers the first Thursday of each month for connection, collaboration, and community!

Thu, Apr 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Learn more about Clay County's new withdrawal management and detox treatment facility in Moorhead.

Sat, Apr 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Minnesota poets Sara Dovre Wudali, Athena Kildegaard, Michael Kleber-Diggs, and Su Love will be at the library to read some of their poems, followed by Q & A and conversation.

Sat, Apr 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us for friendly, informal meetings for those learning English to practice their conversational skills. English language-learners of all proficiencies are welcome!

Sun, Apr 06, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Don't miss an afternoon of entertainment, light appetizers and a rare book and art sale. This event is offered free-of-charge and sponsored by the Friends of the Moorhead Library.

Mon, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us to craft and chat! Bring whatever project you are working on and meet up with other local crafters. Refreshments will be provided.

Tue, Apr 08, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership (CAP-LP) helps families seeking housing assistance, and more.   

Wed, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us at the Moorhead Public Library for a twice monthly origami club. All are welcome to come and practice this paper folding skill.

Wed, Apr 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for themed conversations on a variety of topics to practice your multilingual skills! The second Wednesday of the month will be dedicated to practicing Italian language proficiency.

Wed, Apr 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us on the second Wednesday every month to discuss the works of Diana Gabaldon and books similar to the “Outlander” series. This month, we are discussing “Guilty Pleasures" by Laurell K Hamilton.

Thu, Apr 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.

Thu, Apr 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 the GARDEN!

Sat, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:30pm
Join us for our Spotlight Storytime series with local businesses and community members. April will highlight Mayor Shelly Carlson as our guest reader!

Sat, Apr 12, 12:00pm - 10:00pm
Join the Friends of the Moorhead Library for a National Library Week celebration including a flash tattoo fundraiser and beer launch party at Swing Barrel Brewing!

Sat, Apr 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us for friendly, informal meetings for those learning English to practice their conversational skills. English language-learners of all proficiencies are welcome!

Mon, Apr 14, 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, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Discuss the latest best sellers with the Moorhead Public Library! This month we'll meet to discuss "The Housemaid" by Freida McFadden.

Mon, Apr 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join your library for a visit by Minnesota author Leif Enger. Leif will share about his latest book, "I Cheerfully Refuse," and his experience as an author.

Mon, Apr 14, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Join us for Marker League, hosted by the Red River Creatives Collective!

Tue, Apr 15, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership (CAP-LP) helps families seeking housing assistance, and more.   

Wed, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for themed conversations on a variety of topics to practice your multilingual skills! The third Wednesday of the month will be dedicated to practicing Portuguese language proficiency.

Thu, Apr 17, 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 17, 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!

Thu, Apr 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us on the third Thursday of each month as John Trelstad, of Tucker'd Out, performs a variety of tunes by various songwriters, and discusses some of the stories that play out in the lyrics.

Fri, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Join local guest artist Sacred Chaos for a collage workshop at the Moorhead Library!

Sat, Apr 19, 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, Apr 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Join us for friendly, informal meetings for those learning English to practice their conversational skills. English language-learners of all proficiencies are welcome!

Mon, Apr 21, 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.

Tue, Apr 22, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership (CAP-LP) helps families seeking housing assistance, and more.   

Tue, Apr 22, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Join your library for a family-friendly literacy-based show featuring puppetry, poetry, songs, stories and audience participation.

Wed, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us at the Moorhead Public Library for a twice monthly origami club. All are welcome to come and practice this paper folding skill.

Wed, Apr 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for themed conversations on a variety of topics to practice your multilingual skills! The fourth Wednesday of the month will be dedicated to practicing Spanish language proficiency.

Thu, Apr 24, 10:00am - 11:30am
Join us to learn more about the mission and work of the Audubon Society, and play Bird Bingo!

Thu, Apr 24, 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 SHEEP!