June 2019
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: Book Discussion of “Shelterbelts”
Join the Douglas County Library, Friends of the Library, Alexandria Community Education and the Legacy of the Lakes Museum for fun activities celebrating our community-wide reading of "Shelterbelts." Limited copies of the book will be available at the Friends of the Library Bookstore beginning April 1. Shelterbelts chronicles the life of a rural Minnesota community struggling to return to normal after World War II, true to history of those difficult times while rich in the complications of the human spirit.
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 »Gardening Brown Bag / Community Read Event: Shelterbelts
UM Horticulture Extension Educator, Robin Trott, will speak about Victory Gardens and Master Garder Pat Jepsen will speak on the history of shelterbelts.
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 »Scams & Fraud Seminar
Learn how to protect yourself from scams and identity theft. Presented by Detective Tony Golden, Alexandria Police Department. This program is free & open to the public.
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 »Travel Around the World Without Leaving Home: an Introduction to Getting Started in PostCrossing
Postcrossing is a low commitment revolving penpal. A great activity for introverts, armchair travelers, and those who are unable to see the world in person at this time. What is Postcrossing? A great hobby to introduce kids and adults to the world, for shy or introverted people to connect to others, see the world from your mailbox, practice penmanship, it’s a more meaningful way to connect with others, it feels like receiving gifts in the mail, learn others’ perspectives,…
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 »Lilies: Gardening Brown Bag series
Do you love lilies? Have you wondered how to plant and care for them? What arieties will grow in our area? Learn the answers to these questions and more. Taught by Kathy Janke, Douglas County Master Gardener.
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 »Saturday Morning Gardening? What’s Wrong with My Plant?
Pests? Disease? Environmental? External? Me? Come learn how to figure out what is wrong with your plants. Instructor: Robin Trott, UM Extension Educator, Horticulture
Find out more »Crafts for the Un-Crafty: Christmas in July
Crafts for the Un-Crafty is back to celebrate Christmas in July. Come try your hand at making ornaments, garland, wreaths, and other holiday treasures you can save to use as gifts for others or your own enjoyment. Pre-registration is required. Please call the library 320-762-6014 or stop by the library to register.
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 »Minnesota Zoomobile
The Minnesota Zoomobile is visiting with some animal friends. Ages 4 and older recommended. This event is sponsored by the Douglas County Friends and Foundation.
Find out more »Nail Polish Gems
Create sparkly, colorful gems that can be used as decorations or magnets. For kids ages 8—17.
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: Smallfoot
Smallfoot is rated PG and runs for 96 minutes. Popcorn will be provided. Covered drinks are allowed.
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 »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 »Paper Plate Roller Coasters
Come prepared to cut, glue, and think creatively to create your own roller coaster out of paper plates. Test it out with marbles to see how it works! For ages 7 and older.
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 »The Bazillions
The Bazillions, a kid-friendly rock-and-roll band, will entertain with fun music! This program is perfect for all ages, even young kids. This program is sponsored by the Douglas County Library Friends and Foundation.
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 LEGO Movie 2
The LEGO Movie 2 is rated PG and runs for 107 minutes. Popcorn is provided. Covered drinks are allowed.
Find out more »Star Wars Painting with Art Bar 39
Star Wars painting with Art Bar 39. Registration is required as space is limited. Registration begins July 1. Please call 320-762-3013. Ages 5 and older welcome.
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 »Pirate’s Quest with Bricks 4 Kidz
LEGO® Bricks Pirate’s Quest: Shiver me timbers as we explore the popular culture behind the life of a pirate. Build a motorized pirate ship, a help and an anchor, as we baton down the hatches and prepare for mutiny. Protect the hands on deck as we build a catapult. Beware me mateys, if it is too late, you must abandon ship and build a rowboat to escape! REGISTRATION REQUIRED as space is limited. Registration begins July 1. Please…
Find out more »August 2019
Design a Pokéball
Get creative and design your own Pokéballs. Make an original or make your favorite character. For ages 6 and older.
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 »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 »Seed Collecting: Gardening Brown Bag series
It’s easy to save seeds and save $$$$. In the fall when seed heads dry you can harvest seeds from many flowers, herbs and vegetables like pumpkins, beans, etc. to use next spring. Just be sure the seeds are not from hybrid plants. Instructors: Shauna Loxtercamp & Daisy Stahlberg, Douglas County Master Gardeners
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 »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 »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 »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 »Sauerkraut: Gardening Brown Bag Series
Come and hear about the benefits and fun of making sauerkraut at home. We will talk about the old-fashioned way of making your own sauerkraut, a healthy food, full of probiotics. Instructor: Lowell Anderson, Douglas County Master Gardener
Find out more »LEGO® Bricks Reduce, Reuse and Recycle with Bricks 4 Kidz
LEGO® Bricks Reduce, Reuse and Recycle: Learn to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle in a fun way with LEGO® Bricks! REGISTRATION REQUIRED as space is limited. Registration begins August 1. Please call 320-762-3013. Ages 6 and older.
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
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 »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 »April 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 »May 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.
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