April 2019
Baby/Toddler Storytime
For children from birth to 36 months and their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format perfect for babies. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Baby/Toddler Storytime gives your baby the opportunity to hear lots of language while you get to know other families with little ones. No registration required.
Find out more »Preschool Storytime (Evening)
Preschool storytime is for children ages 3-6. No registration required! Stories come alive with books, puppets, rhymes, and songs! This program is designed to support early literacy skills in preschoolers, while encouraging them to love books at an early age.
Find out more »Preschool Storytime
Preschool storytime is for children ages 3-6. No registration required! Stories come alive with books, puppets, rhymes, and songs! This program is designed to support early literacy skills in preschoolers, while encouraging them to love books at an early age.
Find out more »La Leche League Monthly Meeting
Congratulations! Becoming a parent is life-changing, whether it is your first or tenth time. Breastfeeding comes with its own unique experiences, and that's where we come in! Join us every month to receive support, talk over triumphs and challenges, and make new friendships that will last a lifetime.
Find out more »Preschool Storytime
Preschool storytime is for children ages 3-6. No registration required! Stories come alive with books, puppets, rhymes, and songs! This program is designed to support early literacy skills in preschoolers, while encouraging them to love books at an early age.
Find out more »Crocheting for Absolute Beginners
Learn the essential stitches and how to read a pattern. By the end of this 4-week class, you will be able to complete 1-3 basic projects. Bring a G or H crochet hook. All yarn and instructions are provided.
Find out more »Baby/Toddler Storytime
For children from birth to 36 months and their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format perfect for babies. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Baby/Toddler Storytime gives your baby the opportunity to hear lots of language while you get to know other families with little ones. No registration required.
Find out more »Design-A-Mug for Kids
Use stencils and special paint markers to draw on a plain white mug. You’ll end up with a creative mug perfect for a gift or a drink of hot chocolate for yourself. All materials provided. This event is free for kids ages 6-12. Registration is required. Please call 320-762-3013.
Find out more »Design-A-Mug for Teens
Use stencils and special paint markers to draw on a plain white mug. You’ll end up with a creative mug perfect for a gift or a hot cup of coffee for yourself. All materials provided. This event is free for teens ages 13-18. Registration is required. Please call 320-762-3013.
Find out more »Planting New Trees
University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardeners of Douglas County want to get you off to a great gardening season. Join them for a series of informative gardening sessions offered April – August free of charge without pre-registration. These lunch-time sessions from noon to 1 p.m. are offered in conjunction with the Douglas County Library. Bring your lunch or snack to the Douglas County Library Meeting Room and explore Minnesota Gardening! • Monday, April 29 – Planting New Trees by John…
Find out more »Design-a-Mug for Adults & Teens
Decorate a mug in your own unique style for yourself or for someone you love (Mother’s Day is right around the corner). This event is completely free. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited.
Find out more »May 2019
Handicraft Support Group & More!
Knitters, crocheters, & stitchers of all skill levels are welcome to bring their work, share ideas, & problem solve. If you are interested in learning to knit or crochet, stop by for a one-on-one lesson. The group also helps others as they are send completed projects to the Snuggles & Binky Patrol organizations. Stop by for details or to donate extra yarn. Feel free to bring your lunch.
Find out more »Writers Group
Are you looking for a group to share the challenges, joys, and ideas for writing? Whatever your style, genre, or interests, you are welcome at the Douglas County Library’s Writers Group which meets on the first Wednesday of every month from 6-7 pm from September to May. The group discusses the different challenges of writing and being a writer, partakes in free writing with writing prompts, and all writers are welcome to share their work with the group as they feel comfortable doing.
Find out more »Crocheting for Absolute Beginners
Learn the essential stitches and how to read a pattern. By the end of this 4-week class, you will be able to complete 1-3 basic projects. Bring a G or H crochet hook. All yarn and instructions are provided.
Find out more »The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings, & All Things Tolkien Celebration
Come celebrate all things Tolkien in honor of the upcoming biographical movie of the famous fantasy author. There will be a trivia contest, a costume contest, prizes, treats from Middle Earth, and all sorts of festive touches that would make a Hobbit proud. Prizes will include t-shirts, books, and movie posters. Costumes are optional, but having fun will not be. Don’t miss this one-time event.
Find out more »Mother’s Day Card Making Class
Create your own special card for your mom or any special someone. Many paper and design options will be available. This class is free and for all skill levels. No experience required. Class size is limited so pre-registration is required.
Find out more »Magazine Article Discussion Group
Each month a new set of magazine articles are discussed. Articles can be found in the magazine area of the library. All are welcome to join this discussion group.
Find out more »Robots with Mechatronics 3313
Join the winning Alexandria Area High School’s Mechatronics 3313 team as they show off their robot and discuss with kids and teens the building process. This is a great STEM opportunity for kids of all ages!
Find out more »Daytime Book Group
The Daytime Book Group meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 2 pm to 3 pm. We read a wide variety of titles, and all are welcome to join us at the Douglas County Library to discuss every month. Daytime Book Selections 2019 (January-June) 2nd Wednesday of each month at 2 pm in Large Meeting Room January Beartown – Fredrik Backman February Medea – Euripides (play) March Heartland: a memoir…
Find out more »Climb Your Family Tree: An Introduction to MyHeritage genealogical resource
Are you a veteran genealogist or just getting into exploring your family tree? No matter your expertise, all are welcome to come to learn about the library’s new family tree resource: MyHeritage-Library Edition. If you have your own laptop, please bring it so you can personalize your learning. Don’t forget your library card! This class is free and open to all.
Find out more »Gardening Brown Bag Class: Pests
How can you win the fight against garden pests? Come and learn how to maintain a healthy balance in your garden. Taught by Master Gardener, Joel Kanga. Calling all Gardeners! University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardeners of Douglas County and the Douglas County Library are co-sponsoring a series of informative sessions on gardening topics sure to be of interest to every gardener. These lunchtime sessions are free of charge with no pre-registration and are led by Master Gardener volunteers. Bring…
Find out more »Pests
University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardeners of Douglas County want to get you off to a great gardening season. Join them for a series of informative gardening sessions offered through August free of charge without pre-registration. These lunch-time sessions from noon to 1 p.m. are offered in conjunction with the Douglas County Library. Bring your lunch or snack to the Douglas County Library Meeting Room and explore Minnesota Gardening! • Tuesday, May 14 – Pests by Joel Kangas. How can…
Find out more »Handicraft Support Group & More!
Knitters, crocheters, & stitchers of all skill levels are welcome to bring their work, share ideas, & problem solve. If you are interested in learning to knit or crochet, stop by for a one-on-one lesson. The group also helps others as they are send completed projects to the Snuggles & Binky Patrol organizations. Stop by for details or to donate extra yarn. Feel free to bring your lunch.
Find out more »Allan Eskens: Author Talk & Book Signing
Allen Eskens is the bestselling author of The Life We Bury, The Guise of Another, The Heavens May Fall, The Deep Dark Descending, and The Shadows We Hide. He is the recipient of the Barry Award, Minnesota Book Award, Rosebud Award (Left Coast Crime), and Silver Falchion Award and has been a finalist for the Edgar® Award, Thriller Award, Anthony Award, and Audie Award. His books have been translated into 21 languages and his novel, The Life We Bury is…
Find out more »Evening Book Group
All are welcome to join this group! Please contact or stop by the library to request a copy of the upcoming book. 2019 Reading List January No meeting due to holiday February No meeting due to holiday March 18 Macbeth by William Shakespeare April 15 Macbeth by Jo Nesbo May 20 Black Swan: impact of the highly improbable by Nassim Taleb (KIT) June 17 Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towle July 15 Americanah by Chimananda Ngozi Adichie August 19 …
Find out more »BYOB: Bring Your Own Book Book Club
A new kind of book group comes to the Douglas County Library. Bring a book to share with the group and maybe discover new authors and titles to try.
Find out more »La Leche League Monthly Meeting
Congratulations! Becoming a parent is life-changing, whether it is your first or tenth time. Breastfeeding comes with its own unique experiences, and that's where we come in! Join us every month to receive support, talk over triumphs and challenges, and make new friendships that will last a lifetime.
Find out more »Gardening Brown Bag: Monarchs
Help maintain the diminishing monarch population by hearing how you can help them with habitat and food. Learn about the different types of milkweed and how to protect the monarch’s eggs and caterpillars. Taught by Master Gardener, Daisy Stahlberg. Calling all Gardeners! University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardeners of Douglas County and the Douglas County Library are co-sponsoring a series of informative sessions on gardening topics sure to be of interest to every gardener. These lunchtime sessions are free of…
Find out more »June 2019
Design a Mug for Adults & Teen
Decorate a mug in your own unique style for yourself or for someone you love (Father’s Day is right around the corner). This event is completely free. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited.
Find out more »Magazine Article Discussion Group
Each month a new set of magazine articles are discussed. Articles can be found in the magazine area of the library. All are welcome to join this discussion group.
Find out more »Preschool Storytime (Evening)
Preschool storytime is for children ages 3-6. No registration required! Stories come alive with books, puppets, rhymes, and songs! This program is designed to support early literacy skills in preschoolers, while encouraging them to love books at an early age.
Find out more »Preschool Storytime
Preschool storytime is for children ages 3-6. No registration required! Stories come alive with books, puppets, rhymes, and songs! This program is designed to support early literacy skills in preschoolers, while encouraging them to love books at an early age.
Find out more »Amazing Animals with Bricks 4 Kidz
LEGO® Bricks Amazing Animals: One of the wonderful parts about childhood is discovering all the AMAZING animals that live on this awesome planet. We will learn about animals and their habitat through building models of cool creatures with LEGO® Bricks, while learning about what makes these animals special and unique. (Sponsored by Bricks 4 Kidz.) REGISTRATION REQUIRED as space is limited. Registration begins May 28. Please call 320-762-3013. Ages 6 and older.
Find out more »Daytime Book Group
The Daytime Book Group meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 2 pm to 3 pm. We read a wide variety of titles, and all are welcome to join us at the Douglas County Library to discuss every month. Daytime Book Selections 2019 (January-June) 2nd Wednesday of each month at 2 pm in Large Meeting Room January Beartown – Fredrik Backman February Medea – Euripides (play) March Heartland: a memoir…
Find out more »Pallet Board Painting for Kids & Teens
Pallet Board Painting—Join Backyard Creations to create a fun sign to hang in your bedroom! Ages 3-17. Registration is required as space is limited. Must visit the library and select a design. Phone registration not accepted. Registration begins May 28 for this event.
Find out more »Baby/Toddler Storytime
For children from birth to 36 months and their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format perfect for babies. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Baby/Toddler Storytime gives your baby the opportunity to hear lots of language while you get to know other families with little ones. No registration required.
Find out more »Movie: Sherlock Gnomes
Sherlock Gnomes is rated PG and runs for 86 minutes. Popcorn is provided. Covered drinks are allowed.
Find out more »Evening Book Group
All are welcome to join this group! Please contact or stop by the library to request a copy of the upcoming book. 2019 Reading List January No meeting due to holiday February No meeting due to holiday March 18 Macbeth by William Shakespeare April 15 Macbeth by Jo Nesbo May 20 Black Swan: impact of the highly improbable by Nassim Taleb (KIT) June 17 Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towle July 15 Americanah by Chimananda Ngozi Adichie August 19 …
Find out more »BYOB: Bring Your Own Book Book Club
A new kind of book group comes to the Douglas County Library. Bring a book to share with the group and maybe discover new authors and titles to try.
Find out more »Preschool Storytime (Evening)
Preschool storytime is for children ages 3-6. No registration required! Stories come alive with books, puppets, rhymes, and songs! This program is designed to support early literacy skills in preschoolers, while encouraging them to love books at an early age.
Find out more »Preschool Storytime
Preschool storytime is for children ages 3-6. No registration required! Stories come alive with books, puppets, rhymes, and songs! This program is designed to support early literacy skills in preschoolers, while encouraging them to love books at an early age.
Find out more »Friendship Bracelets
This event will focus on creating one simple friendship bracelet. All materials will be precut and provided. Ages 7 and older.
Find out more »Magician Matt Dunn
Matt Dunn may be a name you know from his 16 year career entertaining as a comedy magician. He has been performing magic full time all over Minnesota and the midwest since he was six, having performed over 4,000 shows!. You may recognize him from his countless appearances on Kare11, KSTP, Twin Cities Live, as well as magazine covers, and billboards around the cities. He has been featured as a top Twin Cities performer and recognized for his entrepreneurship in…
Find out more »Baby/Toddler Storytime
For children from birth to 36 months and their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format perfect for babies. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Baby/Toddler Storytime gives your baby the opportunity to hear lots of language while you get to know other families with little ones. No registration required.
Find out more »Movie: The House with a Clock in its Walls
The House with a Clock in its Walls is rated PG and runs for 104 minutes. Popcorn provided. Covered drinks allowed.
Find out more »In Capable Hands
In Capable Hands is a husband and wife comedy juggling duo. Steve Russell and Kobi Shaw began their careers separately and joined forces in 1996. They are both trained by Ringling Brothers Circus and have appeared at such venues as cruise ships worldwide, Atlantic City, and Disney theme parks. Ages 4 and older recommended. This event is sponsored by the Douglas County Friends and Foundation.
Find out more »Community Read “Shelterbelts”
University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardeners of Douglas County want to get you off to a great gardening season. Join them for a series of informative gardening sessions offered through August free of charge without pre-registration. These lunch-time sessions from noon to 1 p.m. are offered in conjunction with the Douglas County Library. Bring your lunch or snack to the Douglas County Library Meeting Room and explore Minnesota Gardening! • Tuesday, June 25 – Community Read “Shelterbelts” by Robin Trott…
Find out more »Preschool Storytime (Evening)
Preschool storytime is for children ages 3-6. No registration required! Stories come alive with books, puppets, rhymes, and songs! This program is designed to support early literacy skills in preschoolers, while encouraging them to love books at an early age.
Find out more »Preschool Storytime
Preschool storytime is for children ages 3-6. No registration required! Stories come alive with books, puppets, rhymes, and songs! This program is designed to support early literacy skills in preschoolers, while encouraging them to love books at an early age.
Find out more »La Leche League Monthly Meeting
Congratulations! Becoming a parent is life-changing, whether it is your first or tenth time. Breastfeeding comes with its own unique experiences, and that's where we come in! Join us every month to receive support, talk over triumphs and challenges, and make new friendships that will last a lifetime.
Find out more »Kenny Ahern, Physical Comic
Kenny Ahern’s shows are filled with AMAZING comedy antics, HILARIOUS physical comedy and FUN audience play! Kenny has toured the planet, building a stellar reputation as a world-class family entertainer. He creates a comic world filled with spectacular artistry and heartwarming charm. No matter the age. No matter the stage. Kenny’s family stage show To Laugh is to Live! is a delightful escapade for all ages! This performance has been presented to wonderful reviews on variety stages and in…
Find out more »Baby/Toddler Storytime
For children from birth to 36 months and their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format perfect for babies. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Baby/Toddler Storytime gives your baby the opportunity to hear lots of language while you get to know other families with little ones. No registration required.
Find out more »Movie: Beauty and the Beast (Live Version)
Beauty and the Beast is rated PG and runs 129 minutes. Popcorn provided. Covered drinks allowed.
Find out more »July 2019
Dog Man Fun!
Have some fun with Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man characters with crafts and games. Ages 7 and older.
Find out more »Magazine Article Discussion Group
Each month a new set of magazine articles are discussed. Articles can be found in the magazine area of the library. All are welcome to join this discussion group.
Find out more »Preschool Storytime (Evening)
Preschool storytime is for children ages 3-6. No registration required! Stories come alive with books, puppets, rhymes, and songs! This program is designed to support early literacy skills in preschoolers, while encouraging them to love books at an early age.
Find out more »Preschool Storytime
Preschool storytime is for children ages 3-6. No registration required! Stories come alive with books, puppets, rhymes, and songs! This program is designed to support early literacy skills in preschoolers, while encouraging them to love books at an early age.
Find out more »Baby/Toddler Storytime
For children from birth to 36 months and their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format perfect for babies. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Baby/Toddler Storytime gives your baby the opportunity to hear lots of language while you get to know other families with little ones. No registration required.
Find out more »Lilies
University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardeners of Douglas County want to help you have a wonderful gardening season. Join them for a series of informative gardening sessions offered through August free of charge without pre-registration. These lunch-time sessions from noon to 1 p.m. are offered in conjunction with the Douglas County Library. Bring your lunch or snack to the Douglas County Library Meeting Room and explore Minnesota Gardening! • Tuesday, July 9 – Lilies by Kathy Janke. Do you love…
Find out more »Preschool Storytime (Evening)
Preschool storytime is for children ages 3-6. No registration required! Stories come alive with books, puppets, rhymes, and songs! This program is designed to support early literacy skills in preschoolers, while encouraging them to love books at an early age.
Find out more »Preschool Storytime
Preschool storytime is for children ages 3-6. No registration required! Stories come alive with books, puppets, rhymes, and songs! This program is designed to support early literacy skills in preschoolers, while encouraging them to love books at an early age.
Find out more »Button-Making
Spend some time designing your own buttons to give as gifts or keep for yourself. For kids and teens ages 6-17.
Find out more »Daytime Book Group
The Daytime Book Group meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 2 pm to 3 pm. We read a wide variety of titles, and all are welcome to join us at the Douglas County Library to discuss every month. Daytime Book Selections 2019 (January-June) 2nd Wednesday of each month at 2 pm in Large Meeting Room January Beartown – Fredrik Backman February Medea – Euripides (play) March Heartland: a memoir…
Find out more »The Big Fun Show with Dave Walbridge
The Big Fun Show with Dave Walbridge will be visiting the library! This show is a comedy juggling, magic, modern vaudeville, one-man circus event. Recommended for ages 4 and older. This program is sponsored by Douglas County Library and Viking Library System. This project was funded in part or in whole with monies from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.
Find out more »Baby/Toddler Storytime
For children from birth to 36 months and their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format perfect for babies. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Baby/Toddler Storytime gives your baby the opportunity to hear lots of language while you get to know other families with little ones. No registration required.
Find out more »Movie: Scooby-Doo and the Gourmet Ghost
Scooby-Doo and the Gourmet Ghost is not rated and runs 72 minutes. Popcorn provided. Covered drinks allowed.
Find out more »BYOB: Bring Your Own Book Book Club
A new kind of book group comes to the Douglas County Library. Bring a book to share with the group and maybe discover new authors and titles to try.
Find out more »Houseplants
University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardeners of Douglas County want you to have a wonderful gardening season. Join them for a series of informative gardening sessions offered through August free of charge without pre-registration. These lunch-time sessions from noon to 1 p.m. are offered in conjunction with the Douglas County Library. Bring your lunch or snack to the Douglas County Library Meeting Room and explore Minnesota gardening! • Tuesday, July 23 – Houseplants by Robin Trott, Extension Educator. Don’t suffer…
Find out more »La Leche League Monthly Meeting
Congratulations! Becoming a parent is life-changing, whether it is your first or tenth time. Breastfeeding comes with its own unique experiences, and that's where we come in! Join us every month to receive support, talk over triumphs and challenges, and make new friendships that will last a lifetime.
Find out more »August 2019
Seed Collecting
University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardeners of Douglas County want you to have a wonderful gardening season. Join them for a series of informative gardening sessions offered through August free of charge without pre-registration. These lunch-time sessions from noon to 1 p.m. are offered in conjunction with the Douglas County Library. Bring your lunch or snack to the Douglas County Library Meeting Room and explore Minnesota gardening! • Tuesday, August 6 – Seed Collecting by Shauna Loxtercamp and Daisy Stahlberg.…
Find out more »Sauerkraut
Join University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardeners for their last informative gardening session of this series free of charge without pre-registration. This lunch-time session from noon to 1 p.m. is offered in conjunction with the Douglas County Library. Bring your lunch or snack to the Douglas County Library Meeting Room and explore Minnesota gardening! • Tuesday, August 20 – Sauerkraut by Lowell Anderson. Come and hear about the benefits and fun of making sauerkraut at home. We will talk about…
Find out more »La Leche League Monthly Meeting
Congratulations! Becoming a parent is life-changing, whether it is your first or tenth time. Breastfeeding comes with its own unique experiences, and that's where we come in! Join us every month to receive support, talk over triumphs and challenges, and make new friendships that will last a lifetime.
Find out more »September 2019
La Leche League Monthly Meeting
Congratulations! Becoming a parent is life-changing, whether it is your first or tenth time. Breastfeeding comes with its own unique experiences, and that's where we come in! Join us every month to receive support, talk over triumphs and challenges, and make new friendships that will last a lifetime.
Find out more »October 2019
La Leche League Monthly Meeting
Congratulations! Becoming a parent is life-changing, whether it is your first or tenth time. Breastfeeding comes with its own unique experiences, and that's where we come in! Join us every month to receive support, talk over triumphs and challenges, and make new friendships that will last a lifetime.
Find out more »November 2019
La Leche League Monthly Meeting
Congratulations! Becoming a parent is life-changing, whether it is your first or tenth time. Breastfeeding comes with its own unique experiences, and that's where we come in! Join us every month to receive support, talk over triumphs and challenges, and make new friendships that will last a lifetime.
Find out more »December 2019
La Leche League Monthly Meeting
Congratulations! Becoming a parent is life-changing, whether it is your first or tenth time. Breastfeeding comes with its own unique experiences, and that's where we come in! Join us every month to receive support, talk over triumphs and challenges, and make new friendships that will last a lifetime.
Find out more »January 2020
La Leche League Monthly Meeting
Congratulations! Becoming a parent is life-changing, whether it is your first or tenth time. Breastfeeding comes with its own unique experiences, and that's where we come in! Join us every month to receive support, talk over triumphs and challenges, and make new friendships that will last a lifetime.
Find out more »February 2020
La Leche League Monthly Meeting
Congratulations! Becoming a parent is life-changing, whether it is your first or tenth time. Breastfeeding comes with its own unique experiences, and that's where we come in! Join us every month to receive support, talk over triumphs and challenges, and make new friendships that will last a lifetime.
Find out more »March 2020
La Leche League Monthly Meeting
Congratulations! Becoming a parent is life-changing, whether it is your first or tenth time. Breastfeeding comes with its own unique experiences, and that's where we come in! Join us every month to receive support, talk over triumphs and challenges, and make new friendships that will last a lifetime.
Find out more »