IF YOU HAVEN’T VISITED THE LIBRARY FOR AWHILE

We’re fine free! If you have books that you checked out prior to the pandemic, you can return them to the library without incurring overdue fines. If you’ve been charged for a lost book but know where the book is, simply return the book and the charge will be removed.

It’s easy to renew your library card if necessary. Simply bring a photo ID with you the next time you visit the library.

You can check your account and pay any library fees (for lost books) at home. Head to our library website (duluthlibrary.org), click on “My Account” on the menu bar, and scroll down to “Make a Payment.”

NEWBORN PARENTS WILL SOON BEGIN RECEIVING LITERACY BAGS FROM THE DULUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY

St. Louis County home visiting nurses will soon begin distributing literacy bags from the Duluth Public Library to newborn parents. Each literacy bag will contain books, tips for reading to babies and toddlers and information about getting a library card.

“We want children to have access to books as soon as they’re born,” explained librarian Carmella Hatch, “so they have as many opportunities as possible to build early literacy skills and develop a love of reading.”

The literacy bags are part of the library’s Every Child Ready Duluth initiative. Through Every Child Ready Duluth, the library is focused on helping ensure that every child in Duluth is ready for kindergarten.

The first 200 literacy bags have been paid for by the Rotary Club of Duluth, Essentia Health and Duluth Library Foundation. The library is hoping to find funding to expand the program in the future.

THE DULUTH SUPERIOR PRIDE ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION IS COMING TO THE DULUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Duluth Superior Pride Art Exhibition will be on view at the main library from August 5th through October 14th. This art exhibition will feature work by Jill Kari, Amber Boettcher, Cassandra Quinn, Wilk Jane Art and other local artists. All are welcome to stop by the library to view this free exhibition when the library is open. 

We will host a "Meet the Artists" reception on September 2nd from 3-5pm. Stay tuned for details!

CITY SOUNDS CONCERT SERIES

Thursdays at 6pm |  August 5th & 12th

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Our CITY SOUNDS CONCERT SERIES held each Thursday evening at 6pm on the Duluth Public Library’s plaza. We have two more FREE concerts coming up in August!

UPCOMING CONCERTS

• 8/5 - Big Time Jazz Orchestra
• 8/12 - North Shore Big Band

MESSY ART ON THE PLAZA

August 19th | 4:00-5:00pm

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Messy art at the Main Library plaza! Challenge what you consider art. Finger painting, squirt guns, pouring… there are so many ways to create unconventional art. Be prepared to get messy. MESSY ART ON THE PLAZA is for teens entering grades 6-12.

KALEIDOSCOPE: BRODINI COMEDY MAGIC SHOW

Tuesday, August 3rd at 10:30am and 1:30pm

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Our final KALEIDOSCOPE performance of the summer: Brodini Comedy Magic Show. Brodini will perform two shows, beginning at 10:30am and 1:30pm. Each show lasts ~45 minutes. We'll have a sign language interpreter at the 1:30pm show.  

UPCOMING PERFORMANCE

• 8/3 - Brodini Comedy Magic Show

STORYTIME AT THE PARK

Mondays at 9:30am | August 2 - August 23

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Our brand new STORYTIME AT THE PARK series! STORYTIME AT THE PARK events take place on Mondays at 9:30am at parks around Duluth.

Each event begins with a 30 minute storytime with Lynn and Carmella. After storytime, stick around for an interactive story stroll and activities led by Duluth Parks and Recreation and the Duluth Children's Museum. All kids leave with a FREE book!

UPCOMING STORYTIMES

• 8/2 – MEMORIAL PARK - 5315 Grand Ave St
• 8/9 – ENGER PARK - 16th Ave West & Skyline Parkway
• 8/16 – PORTLAND SQUARE - 1016 East 5th St
• 8/23 – WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK - 4215 East Superior St