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STOP BY THE MT. ROYAL BRANCH TO VIEW OUR NEW MURAL "GRANDMA'S LAP"

"Grandma's Lap" by Sarah Agaton Howes depicts the bond created when we share stories with one another. You can view this beautiful mural in person whenever our library is open.

NEW CABINETS NOW HOUSE OUR TOY COLLECTION

We are excited about our newly installed toy collection cabinets. Our toy collection has been expanding, and we needed more cabinet space to hold and display our toys. A big thank you to the Duluth Library Foundation for purchasing these cabinets.

Why borrow toys from the Duluth Public Library?

Easy on the budget.
Good for the environment.
Perfect for grandparents and part-time caregivers entertaining kids.

One of the primary ways children learn is through play. The library's toy collection promotes learning, discovery, curiousity, creativity and entertainment.

OUR NEW MURAL WAS UNVEILED ON OCTOBER 19TH

It was a joy to gather for the unveiling of the library's new mural "Grandma's Lap" by Anishinaabe/Ojibwe artist Sarah Agaton Howes.

The library's Diversity in Action group received submissions from several talented and qualified local artists. Sarah Agaton Howes was chosen because her vision resonated with the library's goals for the project. At the library, we want all Duluthians represented in our artwork as well as in our book, movie and music collections.

"Libraries are just this incredible equalizer. They give everybody access to stories, and stories are what really formulate what we think about ourselves, our value system, and who we are."

-Sarah Agaton Howes

Thank you to the Arrowhead Library System, Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the Duluth Public Arts Commission for funding this new mural.

LAKE LEVELS & THE LAND

November 4th | 6:00-7:00pm | Online

Join us for...

Join City of Duluth staff and climate change experts to learn about Lake Superior water level changes, storms and the impacts they are having on our shoreline parks. Are you surprised by the Lakewalk changes? ...curious about construction plans at Brighton Beach Park? Attend this session to learn about likely weather events and the future of our outdoor waterfront experiences in Duluth.

STACY'S PICK

Warmth: Coming of Age at the End of Our World by Daniel Sherrell

"This memoir speaks deeply to the psychology of climate grief and anxiety. It is beautiful and heartbreaking; loving and rageful; despairing and hopeful."

~~OUTDOOR~~ NATURE CRAFTS FOR TEENS

November 18th | 4:00-5:00pm | West Duluth

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Join us for our third installment of ~~Outdoor~~ Nature Crafts for Teens at our West Duluth branch. In November, we will be moving inside and making driftwood hangers for jewelry, scarves, hats etc. ?

KRISTY'S PICK

With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo

"Emoni dreams of being a chef one day, but navigating high school is challening while balancing school, work, and caring for her young daughter. When she has an opportunity to take a class with a professional chef, will Emoni prove herself?" Ages 14+

DINOvember

November | all 3 library locations

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Join us at all library locations throughout the month of November for DINOvember. Participate in STEM activities, go on a dino hunt, learn fun dinosaur facts and more!

SARAH'S PICK

Across the Desert by Dusti Bowling

"Jolene follows the wilderness adventures of a girl her age who goes by Addie Earhart. One day, Addie's ultralight crashes. Jolene sneaks out to save Addie, equipped only with meager supplies, her mother's cellphone and a homemade map." Ages 8-12

WEEKLY OUTDOOR STORYTIMES HAVE BEEN EXTENDED THROUGH NOVEMBER

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Weekly storytimes at all three of our library locations are continuing through November. Bundle up and join us! “Det finnes ikke dårlig vær, bare dårlig klær!”

MAIN STORYTIME & PLAY - Wednesdays 10:15am to noon

WEST STORYTIME - Wednesdays 10:15-11:00am

MT. ROYAL STORYTIME - Thursdays 10:15-11:00am

CARMELLA'S PICK

Animals Brag About Their Bottoms by Maki Saito

"This is a delightful celebration of all kinds of bottoms, great and small, with the most beautifully illustrated animal butts you'll ever see! Not only is this book cute and silly, but it promotes body positivity and explores concepts like opposites." Ages 2-6

EBOOKS & AUDIOBOOKS

You can borrow up to ten ebooks, emagazines and audiobooks at a time from the Duluth Public Library using the LIBBY APP.

Download the LIBBY APP.
Find Duluth Public Library.
Enter your library card number.
Borrow a title & start reading.

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