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Library Club

Presentation and Q&A by producer Carl Oberholtzer

2023-10-24 14:00:00 2023-10-24 15:00:00 America/Chicago Library Club Join us for a viewing of the documentary, The Mission of Herman Stern, with a Q&A from historian and producer, Carl Oberholtzer to follow. Feel free to come early for refreshments. Detroit Lakes Public Library -

Tuesday, October 24
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-24 14:00:00 2023-10-24 15:00:00 America/Chicago Library Club Join us for a viewing of the documentary, The Mission of Herman Stern, with a Q&A from historian and producer, Carl Oberholtzer to follow. Feel free to come early for refreshments. Detroit Lakes Public Library -

Join us for a viewing of the documentary, The Mission of Herman Stern, with a Q&A from historian and producer, Carl Oberholtzer to follow. Feel free to come early for refreshments.

Join the Detroit Lakes Library Club for a presentation with historian and producer Carl Oberholtzer and a viewing of the documentary, The Mission of Herman Stern. This is the true story of how one person rescued 125 German Jewish refugees from persecution and possible death from within Nazi Germany during the 1930’s and World War II. An immigrant from Germany, Mr. Stern worked from his Valley City, North Dakota clothing store to rescue refugees. Though humble, his heroics eventually became known and was awarded the Theodore Roosevelt Roughrider Award, the highest civic award in North Dakota. Q&A follows.

About Carl Oberholtzer:

Carl served as a teacher of regular and advanced placement history courses at North High School in Fargo for many years. He would go on to serve as the History Specialist when Fargo won the coveted American History Grant through the Department of Education. Carl served as the historian, co-writer and co-producer on the Stern documentary. The film is scheduled to be viewed at the Global Peace Film Festival in Florida, 2023.

Refreshments will be served prior to the program so arriving early is encouraged. 

AGE GROUP: | Young Adults | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Presentations |

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Detroit Lakes Public Library

Phone: 218-847-2168
Branch manager
Pamela Westby

Hours
We're closed Monday September 02 due to Closed in observance of Labor Day.
Mon, Sep 02 Closed
(Closed in observance of Labor Day.)
Tue, Sep 03 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Sep 04 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Sep 05 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Sep 06 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 07 9:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Sep 08 Closed

About the branch

The Detroit Lakes Public Library is located in downtown Detroit Lakes at the intersection of Washinton Ave. and Frazee Street. The library offers two meeting rooms, four study rooms, a legal kiosk, free Wi-Fi and much more.

Upcoming Events

Mon, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us on Monday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.

Tue, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Relax with the family and enjoy taking on a LEGO blocks challenge or do a puzzle, color or play a game.

Thu, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.

Thu, Sep 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.

Mon, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us on Monday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.

Mon, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Do you have a phone, tablet, laptop, iPad, Kindle or other device that you’re struggling to use? We can help!

Tue, Sep 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us to discuss this month's book, " What We Hunger For: Refugee and Immigrant Stories about Food and Family edited by Sun Yung Shin." All are welcome, even if you haven't read the book.

Thu, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.

Fri, Sep 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Did you know the library offers free access to genealogy research tools? Join us to get assistance navigating the library's resources. Registration required.

Sat, Sep 21, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Four Shillings Short will perform for audiences of all ages using more than 30 instruments.

Mon, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us on Monday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.

Mon, Sep 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.

Mon, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Anime and manga fans are invited to geek out over their favorite shows and stories at the Detroit Lakes Public Library. This month we are talking about school life in anime.

Tue, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join Matt Davis, Regional Trail Coordinator for ND, MN, and WI, to learn more about the nation's longest hiking trail and where you can enjoy it in our area. Feel free to come early for refreshments.

Wed, Sep 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Come join us for an unplugged jam every fourth Wednesday. All experience levels are welcome to this supportive and family-friendly event. Bring your acoustic instrument and come have some fun!

Thu, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.

Thu, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hear about Lourey’s journey to become an author, her experiences writing and get the scoop on her latest book.

Mon, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us on Monday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.

Mon, Sep 30, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Want to research your family history, but aren't sure where to start? Join us for a beginner workshop that will introduce you to the free genealogy databases available at the library. 

Tue, Oct 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Join us for a presentation by Master Gardener Nick Williams on unusual trees for the Minnesota landscape.

Tue, Oct 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hear all about his new memoir, "A Wild Path," as well as his experience as an author, artist, musician, naturalist and wilderness guide.

Wed, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Our monthly Writers' Group is a place for writers of all levels to come together and share your work, ideas, and encouragement with each other. All genres welcome.  

Thu, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.

Thu, Oct 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us at Bucks Mill Brewing for our After Hours Book Club meeting to discuss this month's book, "You're Invited" by Amanda Jayatissa.

Mon, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join us on Monday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.

Mon, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Do you have a phone, tablet, laptop, iPad, Kindle or other device that you’re struggling to use? We can help!