Whether you want to experience a nature walk, join your library’s book club, or participate in a learning opportunity for youth, the Crookston Public Library is offering a full calendar of engaging programs for all ages. All are welcome to join library staff for programs that engage and inspire, including:
Grief Support Group
Monday, October 19 at 1 p.m.
Hosted by Stenshoel-Houske Funeral & Cremation Service, the Grief Support Group meets monthly on the third Monday of the month.
Outdoor Adventures for All Ages
Friday, October 23 at 4 p.m.
Join a librarian on a walk and learn about all things nature! The event will feature a themed activity on the walk, followed by a nature-themed craft at the library. Geared for youth ages 5-13.
Library Learning Lab
Monday, October 26 at 6 p.m. and Tuesday, October 27 at 10:30 a.m.
Learn about Halloween chemistry with Crookston’s University of Minnesota C.R.E.S.T. program. This is a come and go event geared for children in elementary and middle school. Parents and caregivers are highly encouraged to attend with children and chemistry resources will also be on display and available to browse and check-out.
Books and Brews Book Club
Tuesday, October 27 at 6 p.m. at Drafts Sports Bar & Grill
Join your library for an off-site discussion of North Woods by Daniel Mason.
Writers Group
Wednesday, October 28 at 6 p.m.
The library’s monthly Writers Group is a place for writers of all levels to come together and share their work, ideas, and encouragement with one another.
Zombie Dolls for Teens
Saturday, October 31 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Shamble on down to the Crookston Public Library to make your own zombie doll! This event is for teens and tweens ages 10-17.
Boo Bash
Saturday, October 31 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
It’ll be a scary good time at the Crookston Public Library with trick-or-treating, crafts, games, face painting and sweet treats, all in celebration of the spooky season! This event is geared for all ages; costumes are encouraged!
Baby Bounce
Weekly on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Join the library for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.
Storytime
Weekly on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
Each week, the library explores different themes with stories, songs, rhymes, flannel boards, special guests and more! Storytime typically lasts for 45 minutes and is geared for children ages 3-6, although children of all ages are welcome to join the fun.
Tech Help
Weekly on Thursdays at 1 p.m.
Get help from library staff with your technology and electronic device questions weekly on Thursday afternoons. No appointment needed.
All events are offered free of charge and are open to the public. The library is located at 110 N. Ash Street, and a full list of events can be found at larl.org/events.
