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Easter Closure

The Dickinson County Library-Main Branch will be CLOSED on Sunday, April 21 for the Easter holiday.
 

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Tiny Tales: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Read
Tuesday, April 23, 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM @ Main Branch
Thursday, April 25, 10:30 AM @ Solomonson Branch

Learn how to take care of our planet during this Earth Day storytime session for kids age 0-5! Required registration for the Main Branch sessions opens April 15.
NEW: Anyone planning to attend a storytime session at the Main Branch now must register ahead of time. We will offer one session in the morning and one in the afternoon; each will be capped at 12 children. A waiting list will be available. Please sign up at the circulation desk or call the Main Branch at 906-774-1218.
 

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Wiggle Worms: Opposites
Wednesday, April 24, 10:30 AM @ Main Branch

This special storytime session geared toward babies age 0 to 18 months will focus on songs and activities that increase coordination, muscle strength, and a love of reading! Required registration opens April 15.
NEW: Anyone planning to attend a storytime session at the Main Branch now must register ahead of time. This session will be capped at 12 children. A waiting list will be available. Please sign up at the circulation desk or call the Main Branch at 906-774-1218.
 

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And the Beat Goes On with Jan and Gino
Wednesday, April 24, 6-7 PM @ Main Branch

Enjoy a variety of songs from this high-energy vocal music duo! All ages welcome!
 

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Directed Discussions
Thursday, April 25, 2-4 PM @ Main Branch

This is your opportunity to speak with Library Director Megan Buck in an open forum. Stop by to say hello and bring questions, suggestions, or concerns regarding library services. No appointment is necessary.
 

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Tiny Tales: Catch the Reading Bug
Monday, April 29, 10:30 AM @ North Dickinson Branch
Tuesday, April 30, 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM @ Main Branch

Bug out at this storytime session for children age 0 to 5 that’s all about creepy, crawly creatures! Required registration for the Main Branch sessions opens April 22.
NEW: Anyone planning to attend a storytime session at the Main Branch now must register ahead of time. We will offer one session in the morning and one in the afternoon; each will be capped at 12 children. A waiting list will be available. Please sign up at the circulation desk or call the Main Branch at 906-774-1218.
 

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Stamp Camp
Tuesday, April 30, 6-8:30 PM @ Main Branch

The Northwoods Philatelic Society will host a Stamp Camp for kids, and parents are encouraged to join in on the fun! Participants will learn about stamps, collecting, how to remove stamps from paper, and other hands-on activities with catalogs, watermarking, and more.
 

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Directed Discussions
Monday, May 6, 2-4 PM @ Solomonson Branch
Monday, May 13, 2-4 PM @ North Dickinson Branch
Monday, May 20, 2-4 PM @ Main Branch

This is your opportunity to speak with Library Director Megan Buck in an open forum. Stop by to say hello and bring questions, suggestions, or concerns regarding library services. No appointment is necessary.
 

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Bow Wows and Books
Monday, May 6, 6-7:30 PM @ Main Branch

Kids of all ages can practice their literacy skills in a fun and accepting environment by reading to friendly canines at this popular monthly program! Therapy dogs Thor, an English Mastiff, and Clara, a Yorkshire Terrier, are your partners in this reading adventure. Please sign up at the circulation desk or call the Main Branch at 906-774-1218 to reserve a 10-minute time slot with either or both dogs!
 

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Tiny Tales: Books at the Barnyard
Tuesday, May 7, 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM @ Main Branch
Thursday, May 9, 10:30 AM @ Solomonson Branch

Learn all about fun at the farm during this storytime session for kids age 0 to 5! Required registration for Main Branch sessions opens Monday, April 29. Each session will be capped at 12 children, but a waiting list will be available. Please sign up at the circulation desk or call the Main Branch at 906-774-1218.
 

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Wiggle Worms: Barnyard Fun
Wednesday, May 8, 10:30 AM @ Main Branch

This special storytime session geared toward babies age 0 to 18 months will focus on books, songs, and activities about barnyard animals to help develop early literacy skills and a lifetime love of reading! Required registration opens Monday, April 29. The session will be capped at 12 children, but a waiting list will be available. Please sign up at the circulation desk or call the Main Branch at 906-774-1218.
 

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A Novel Bunch Book Club
Wednesday, May 8, 2 PM @ Solomonson Branch

This month’s selection is “George, Nicholas, and Wilhelm: Three Royal Cousins and the Road to World War I” by Miranda Carter. Reading guides for this book are available at the Solomonson Branch and on the Dickinson County Library website, www.dcl-lib.org/norwaybookclub. Novel Bunch book selections are chosen at each meeting for upcoming months; attend the program to cast your vote! New members are always welcome!
 

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Tea with Me
Saturday, May 11, 1-2 PM @ Main Branch

Kids of all ages and their parents are invited to a tea party storytime at the library! We will read “Tea Rex” by Molly Idle, decorate cookies, and do crafts. Required registration opens Monday, April 29. Attendance is capped at 20 children, but a waitlist will be available. Please call 906-774-1218 to register.
 

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Lego Challenge
Wednesday, May 15, 6-8 PM @ Main Branch

Legos aren’t just for kids; they can provide a fun and educational pastime for all ages! In this program for high-schoolers and adults, participants will get a challenge card to make a Lego creation. See how many cards you can complete in one hour!
 

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Drop In Game Day
Saturday, May 18, 9 AM-3:30 PM @ Main Branch

It’s all fun and games at the library! We’ll have a cart of board games ready to use and plenty of table space. Just bring a few of your best gaming friends and you’re all set! For all ages.
 

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Odyssey Seekers Club: The Wonder of Your Birthstone
Saturday, May 18, 2-3 PM @ Main Branch

Sherri Erickson from Erickson Jewelers will present fascinating information about birthstones at this program for kids in grades 3 through 8! She also will show how customized pieces are made from wax molds and sketches.
 

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Look Up to the Stars
Thursday, May 23, 7-9 PM @ Main Branch

Meet Kevin Manning, an astronomer who worked as a NASA consultant! He will teach kids in grade 2 and up about the moon, planets, and stars, and allow them to observe these celestial objects through high-powered telescopes. This will provide a great introduction to this year’s Summer Reading theme: Space!
 

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Memorial Day Closures

All branches of the Dickinson County Library will be closed on Sunday, May 26 and Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday.
Regular, year-round hours resume Tuesday, May 28 at all branches.
 

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Page by Page Book Club
Tuesday, May 28, 6 PM @ Main Branch

This month’s selection is “40 Autumns” by Nina Willner. Reading guides for this book are available at the Main Branch and on the Dickinson County Library website, www.dcl-lib.org/pbpbookclub. Page by Page book selections are chosen at each meeting for upcoming months; attend the program to cast your vote! New members are always welcome!