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Read to a Dog

Practice your reading skills with Hattie
2023-10-14 11:00:00 2023-10-14 12:30:00 America/Chicago Read to a Dog Practice your reading skills by reading to a furry friend! This program is for ages 6-13. Sessions last 10 minutes. Registration required. Detroit Lakes Public Library -

Saturday, October 14
11:00am - 12:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-14 11:00:00 2023-10-14 12:30:00 America/Chicago Read to a Dog Practice your reading skills by reading to a furry friend! This program is for ages 6-13. Sessions last 10 minutes. Registration required. Detroit Lakes Public Library -

Practice your reading skills by reading to a furry friend! This program is for ages 6-13. Sessions last 10 minutes. Registration required.

Does your kiddo struggle with reading? Does reading out loud make your child nervous? Stop by the Detroit Lakes Public Library to meet Hattie and her handler, Beth! Hattie is a purebred German Shepherd and is 3 years old. She began her training in Puppy Kindergarten followed by Beginner Obedience, Intermediate Obedience, and Rally Obedience.  She moved on to complete Canine Good Citizen, CGC Community,  and CGC Urban. Reading to a friendly furry face can help boost reading confidence! Each session is 10 minutes long. This event is FREE. Reserve your spot by clicking the registration button.

AGE GROUP: | Middle Grade (Ages 10-13) | K-5th Graders (Ages 5-10) |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime |

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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
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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

Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
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.
Legos, Puzzles, and Games - Family Fun Night
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.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Thu, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.
Author Visit Featuring Cary J. Griffith - Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in the Boundary Waters
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.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
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.
Ask a Techspert - Drop-in technology assistance
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!
Tuesday Afternoon Book Club - Join us to discuss " What We Hunger For"
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.
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Thu, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.
Genealogy Work Session - Take on your family research project!
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.
Around the World in 30 Instruments - with Four Shillings Short
Sat, Sep 21, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Four Shillings Short will perform for audiences of all ages using more than 30 instruments.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
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.
Don't Know Much About History - Contributions of American Indians in History
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.
Anime & Manga Club
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.
Library Club with Matt Davis - Exploring Our North Country Trail in the Lakes Area
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.
Open Acoustic Jam
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!
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Thu, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.
Author Visit featuring Jess Lourey - A Journey to Becoming an Author
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.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
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.
Genealogy for Beginners - Discovering Your Roots
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. 
Garden Talks with Local Master Gardeners - Atypical Tree Choices for Landscapes with Nick Williams
Tue, Oct 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Join us for a presentation by Master Gardener Nick Williams on unusual trees for the Minnesota landscape.
Author Visit with Douglas Wood - A Wild Path
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.
Writer's Group - Share your work and learn from other writers!
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.  
Storytime - An early literacy experience
Thu, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.
After Hours Book Club - at Bucks Mill Brewing
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.
Baby Bounce - Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3
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.
Ask a Techspert - Drop-in technology assistance
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!
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