NEWS, EVENTS & BOOK PICKS - December 2021
| IT'S COZY UP WITH A GOOD BOOK SEASON Visit the Duluth Public Library to stock up on books to read this winter! To ensure that all patrons feels safe and welcome... Masks are required at the library, and free masks are always available. Patrons can check out books and materials without setting foot in the library via our WALK-UP WINDOW. Our WALK-UP WINDOW is available anytime the Main Library is open. We have an extensive collection of ebooks and audiobooks that patrons can can borrow from home. See instructions below to start borrowing ebooks and audiobooks, or give us a call at (218) 730-4200. It's easy!
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| THE LIBRARY'S WINTER READING PROGRAM RUNS FROM DECEMBER 1st THRU FEBRUARY 28th Would you like to motivate yourself or a family member to read more this winter? Sign up for our Winter Reading Program! We have programs for all ages: BIRTH to PREK, CHILDREN, TEENS and ADULTS. All kids who read 10 hours (or more) will win a free book of their choice! Adults are invited to take the library's 50-hour Winter Reading Program challenge. In addition, participants can increase their chance of winning one of our grand prizes by logging reading hours, writing book reviews or completing activities. |
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| THE DULUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY'S NEW TOTE BAGS ARE BIGGER AND BETTER The library has new tote bags available in exchange for a $5 donation to Friends of the Duluth Public Library. Our new tote bags are larger than our previous tote bags and perfect for carrying groceries, books and more. Stop by one of our three library locations to pick one up. |
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| MONTHLY BOOK CLUBS Mt. Royal Book Club: 1st Wednesdays | 6:30-7:30pm | Online West Duluth Book Club: 3rd/4th Mondays | 3:00-4:00pm | West Duluth Join us for... Our MT. ROYAL BOOK CLUB meets online on the first Wednesday of each month. To join, contact Emily Blomberg at [email protected] for the Zoom link. Our WEST DULUTH BOOK CLUB meets in person. Our next meeting is December 20th from 3:00-4:00pm at our West Duluth Branch. Drop in or contact Jodi Johnson at [email protected] for further information. Check out our event calendar for dates and times. New members are always welcome!
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| SARAH'S PICK Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao "I just finished Iron Widow, and it was the best book I have read this year! It's YA science fiction with some LGBTQ romance thrown in. Zetian is fierce, unapologetic, and the heroine we all need when it comes to gender disparity and blatant sexism." |
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| STAR WARS ESCAPE ROOM December 29th-January 22nd | various times | Main Library Join us for... Are you looking for a fun, memorable, and safe bonding activity to do with friends or family? Sign up for our STAR WARS ESCAPE ROOM! Our STAR WARS ESCAPE ROOM is fun for all ages: preK through seniors. We set up the escape room based on the ages of those participating. No prior knowledge of Star Wars is required to play, but true fans will appreciate the many Star Wars references. When you register, be sure to note the ages of those in your group so we can create the best experience for you. If you would like to play with only those in your group, email Heidi at [email protected] and we will close your time slot. Choose a time slot and register today! It's free! |
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| HEIDI'S PICK How It All Blew Up by Arvin Ahmadi "Eighteen-year-old Amir Azadi always knew coming out to his Muslim family would be messy. He just didn't think it would end in an airport interrogation room. When faced with a failed relationship and blackmail, running away to Rome is his only option, right?" Ages 14+ |
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| WEST DULUTH BOOK BINGO December 2nd | 6:00-7:00pm | West Duluth Join us for... All ages are invited to join us for WEST DULUTH BOOK BINGO. Play bingo! Win books! Both adult and children's bingo cards will be available. |
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| SARAH'S PICK Sydney A Frankel's Summer Mix-Up by Danielle Joseph "Sydney Frankel's mother signs her up for a dance class. Sydney's best friend Maggie is signed up for a reading class. The girls hatch a plan to solve both their problems by switching identities." Ages 8+ |
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INTERACTIVE ZOOM STORYTIMES December 1st-January 27th | Wednesdays & Thursdays 10:15am | Online Join us for... Join us from the comfort of your home for one of our weekly, 30-minute INTERACTIVE ZOOM STORYTIMES! Register to receive a Zoom link. While supplies last, each child registered receives a free storytime kit. Our storytime kits include a ladybug egg shaker, ribbon dancer, felt board, stick puppets, scarf and song and rhyme booklet. |
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| CARMELLA'S PICK Count to Love! by Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney "This book makes a sweet, snuggly, interactive lap read with babies and toddlers. It encourages counting too!" Ages 1-3 |
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| 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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| FEATURED DATABASE LearningExpress Library Do you know a highschooler getting ready to take the SAT or ACT? With this library database, we offer students free SAT and ACT test prep programs and practice tests. Access LearningExpress Library: |
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