Summer has flown by, but as we reach the middle of July, there are still library events to be enjoyed. Grand Marais Public Library’s summer reading program began June 10, but children ages birth to 18 can sign up at any time. Materials and instructions are available at the library, or by mail. The program runs until August 9th, and features “Crafternoons” on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m. Also part of the reading program is a weekly RPG Club that meets on Wednesdays from 4 to 6 p.m., and a children’s storytime on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
Four special events were scheduled for July at the library. On July 13 a haiku workshop was held with Sandra Hisakuni, who was from Minnesota but moved to Japan, raising her two children there, before returning to the United States. July 17, Jackie Fallon of the Midwest Peregrine Society visited with her peregrine falcon program. The Midwest Peregrine Society was formed to ensure the survival of peregrine falcons in the Midwest and Canadian Great Lakes Region. July 18 a program on invasive aquatic species was presented by Aquatic Invasive Species Program Supervisor Amanda Weberg. Coming up on July 27th is the final special event of the month, one last chance to see “Will Hale and the Tadpole Parade”, an interactive children’s concert held at 11 a.m.
As is the theme of the 2024 summer reading program, keep reading, renewing, and repeating the process! The Grand Marais Public Library is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
