Stop in to any of the three Duluth Public Library locations and take in some tiny art! Each 4x4 inch canvas was submitted by a local artist.

The Summer Reading Program 2024 will be from June 1 to August 15!

This year’s theme is “Read, Renew, Repeat!”

More details will be shared soon.

The Twin Ports Genealogical Society (TPGS) will be holding an election for the Vice President and one board member. Please consider stepping up and becoming active in running our organization.

Join us for a brief storytime ideal for babies birth-24 months, then stay for some early literacy playtime and socialization. 

Teens in grades 6-12! Come to the teen space on the Superior street level to game. We will have a Nintendo Switch, plenty of board games and more available for you to use. Snacks will be served while quantities last.

Join us for some colorful and dazzling science experiments. We will learn about color and light as we build our own kaleidoscopes.  Then we will work with states of matter as we create our own lava lamps in this program focusing on STEM concepts.

This program is best suited for grades 2-5. Registration is required. Please enter only the names of the children who will be attending when registering.

Learn how to find medical information from reliable sources with the Essentia Health Library. This Zoom program will cover where on the web to find trusted health information, clinical trials info, pill identifier resources, and healthy living tips. Medical issues can be confusing and frustrating. Knowing more about a medical issue can help a person feel empowered to advocate for themselves or loved ones. Please register to receive Zoom link.

Join us for the second annual FREE craft supply exchange at the Mount Royal Branch Library! Pick up some new-to-you, gently used craft supplies to revitalize your stock. All items will be free, but please be mindful so that everyone has a chance to browse.

If you donate supplies in April, you’ll receive a ticket for early entry to the event! Early entry will begin at 2:00 PM. New or gently used craft supply donations will be accepted starting Monday, April 1, during normal library hours at the Mt. Royal Branch service desk. You do not have to donate to attend the swap in May.

Join us for a brief storytime ideal for babies birth-24 months. Then stay for some early literacy playtime and socialization. 

Join us each Thursday morning at 10:15 for stories, songs, and fingerplays for children from birth to preschool and their grownups.

Storytime is subject to location change or cancellation depending on weather, staffing, and current public health guidelines. Please check our website or call (218)730-4290 for more information.

Minnesota is fortunate to have several Barn Quilt Trails. Pieces of art that adorn the side of barns and buildings throughout the state are set up to not only pay homage to heritage or interests, but to bring people into an area. Instructor Jay Grammond will lead you around the state to give you a sampling of what is out there in the hope that you will create your own road trip!

Suitable for Adults and Teens. 

This program is made possible by LEGACY.

Join us for a brief storytime ideal for babies birth-24 months, then stay for some early literacy playtime and socialization.

Minnesota is fortunate to have several Barn Quilt Trails. Pieces of art that adorn the side of barns and buildings throughout the state are set up to not only pay homage to heritage or interests, but to bring people into an area. Instructor Jay Grammond will lead you around the state to give you a sampling of what is out there in the hope that you will create your own road trip!

Suitable for Adults and Teens. 

This program is made possible by LEGACY.

Want to take your gaming to a new level? Curious to try painting on a 28mm-sized sculpture? This program is just for you. We will be covering the basics of miniature painting and everything to get you started in this art. Due to the level of the craft this program is suitable only for teens and adults. Registration is required.

Family, Friend, and Neighbor care providers and children are invited to come to the library and get to know each other better in a play-based atmosphere. There will be gross and fine motor activities for all the ages, birth to 5. Resources and take-home supplies will be available for all.

Join us for a brief storytime ideal for babies birth-24 months, then stay for some early literacy playtime and socialization. 

Mocktails are some of the most flavorful and underrated beverages! Learn about how to make an excellent mocktail with Jordan from Vikre Distillery. Craft the perfect nonalcoholic drink to set your summer off right.

This program is suitable for adults. Registration is required.

Do you love to build stuff? Come join us for our Kid Construction Series! Our first gathering of the month we’ll have some fun with LEGO®! Our second gathering of the month, in addition to the LEGO®, we’ll get out an assortment of other cool building toys, as well as everyday household building materials like cardboard, popsicle sticks and recycled materials.

Each session participants can partake in different building challenges, or chose to free build and let their imaginations guide their creations! Geared to kids ages 5 and up.

Fresh off a 5-month trip in Alaska, Emily Ford and her 4-legged friend will be at the Mount Royal Branch Library on Wednesday, May 15, to share their adventures with us! Emily, the first woman to thru-hike Wisconsin's 1,200-mile Ice Age National Scenic Hiking Trail in winter, believes that everyone deserves to discover the outdoors, regardless of race, gender identity, or upbringing. Inspiring the community through her blog, films, and children’s book, join us as Emily shares photos and stories from her trip! All ages welcome.

*Please note: Emily will be accompanied by one of her sled dogs for this presentation* 

For more about Emily, check out her website at https://emilyontrail.com