Reoccurring Weekly Events

The Teacher is In: Adult Education Office Hours

Mondays, 9:30 am-5:00 pm

For adults, Library Archives Room

Visit with Deann about completing your GED, gaining basic computer skills, increasing reading, writing, and math abilities, improving your English language skills, preparing for college, and more.

 

Storytime

Wednesdays, 10:30-11:00 am

For Children and their Caregivers, Children's Area

Enjoy a few stories and a craft or activity.

 

Game Day for Adults with Community Partners

Wednesdays, 1:00-3:00 pm

For Adults, Library Meeting Room

Chess, cribbage, cards, and more! Adults are invited to a drop-in game afternoon. Light refreshments will be provided.

 

LEGO Open Build

Thursdays in October and November, 4:00-5:00 pm

For all ages, Children’s Area

Ready... set...build! Join us for some construction fun. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a caregiver.

 

Crazy 8's Math Club

Fridays, October 3-November 21, 2:00-3:00pm

For children in grades 3-5, Library Meeting Room

Program reminder for those who’ve registered!

 

September 29-October 3

Elf House Build

Thursday, October 2, 11:30 am-6:45 pm

For all ages, Library Meeting Room

Artists Jerry Carlson and Cyrus Carlson are building an elf house for our pollinator garden! Drop by the library's meeting room any time during our open hours on Thursday, September 30, to watch their creative process and take part in some self-guided art activities. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Two Harbors Public Library.

 

Elf House Install

Friday, October 3, 9:30 am-11:30 am

For all ages, Library Pollinator Garden

Rain or shine, the garden elves will soon have a roof over their heads! Watch the artists install a new permanent piece of art in our pollinator garden. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Two Harbors Public Library.

 

Artist Open House with Sho Nikaido

Friday, October 3, 12:00-1:00 pm

For all ages, Library Meeting Room

Meet our featured October artist, photographer Sho Nikaido. Sho's photography will be displayed on the Art Wall through the month of October. Warm beverages will be served. Learn more about his work at https://www.shonikaidophotography.com/

 

October 6-10

Community Creations with Park Naturalist Mic

Tuesday, October 7, 4:30-6:30 pm

For all ages, Library Meeting Room

Come to the meeting room in the library to relax and be creative. Park naturalist Mic will have a variety of natural and recycled craft materials for you to explore and use to make a take-home craft. This month’s limited supplies include materials for a dried wreath arrangement! All ages are welcome, and participants may come and go as they please. All youth must be accompanied by an adult.

 

Count Week Volunteers Needed for October 20-24

We need volunteers to count people visiting the library. Sign up for hour-long slots at the front desk or online via our website.

October 13-17

Songbird Musical Stories with Miss Rebecca

Monday, October 13, 10:00-11:00 am

For children and their caregivers, Library Meeting Room

Enjoy rhymes, rhythms, and songs with Miss Rebecca. No musical background required! This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Two Harbors Public Library.

 

Afternoon Book Circle

Monday, October 13, 2:00-3:00 pm

For adults, Library Meeting Room

This month's book is The Second Mountain by David Brooks. Limited copies are available at the front desk.

 

Native Pollinator Plant Seed Collecting

with Little Waldo Farm

Wednesday, October 15, 3:30-5:00 pm

For all ages, Library Meeting Room

Join Jadell Cavallin owner of Little Waldo Farm and local University of Minnesota Extension Pollinator Ambassador for a free Native Pollinator Garden Seed Collection event. We will discuss seed collection and storage methods as well as how and when to sow them. We’ll also spend a little time in the pollinator garden identifying and collecting seeds to sow for the next growing season if weather is permitting. Gather some seeds for growing your own pollinator promoting spaces.

 

Short and Sweet Bookclub

Thursday, October 16, 6:00-6:45 pm

For adults, Library Meeting Room

This month we are reading "Ken’s Mystery" by Julian Hawthorne. Copies are available at the front desk.

 

Youth Library Program with Park Naturalist Mic

Friday, October 17, 11:00 am-12:00 pm

For ages 3-14, Library Meeting Room

Celebrate the leaves hitting the ground this MEA weekend with Park Naturalist Mic! Join us to learn about the trees of Two Harbors. Please plan to spend half of our time together outside! We will be going on a tree scavenger hunt, weather permitting. Program is designed for ages 3-14 in mind. All youth must be accompanied by an adult.

 

October 20-24

Author Visits with Dean Hovey and Anne Flagge

Tuesday, October 21, 1:00-2:00 pm

For adults, Library Meeting Room

Meet the Authors of Whistling Librarian!

A door alarm, mysterious desk drawer, rock star, and even a baby in a bar—Two Harbors’ accidental sleuth Peter Rogers is back to unravel another quirky mystery in Whistling Librarian, the tenth installment in Dean L. Hovey’s beloved Whistling Pines series. This time, Dean is joined by co-author Anne Flagge, bringing new energy and insights to the series. Join them as they discuss the joys and challenges of co-writing. Whether you're a long-time fan of the series or a curious newcomer, come for the mystery and stay for the laughter!

 

Teen Open House

Tuesday, October 21, 4:00-5:00 pm

For teens, ages 12-18, Library Meeting Room

Have snacks and relax with friends. Make bracelets and 3D art, or play Jackbox games. Come and go as you need!

 

Books and Brews

Tuesday, October 21, 6:00-8:00 pm

For adults, Castle Danger Brewery Taproom

Book lovers will gather the third Tuesday of the month in the taproom and discuss what we’re reading. Castle Danger will give you $1 off your first drink if you show them your book on Books and Brews night.

 

Friends of the Two Harbors Public Library Book Sale

• Thursday, October 23, 8 am-10 am (Members Only)
• Thursday, October 23, 10 am-6 pm (All Welcome)
• Friday, October 24, 10 am-6 pm (All Welcome)
• Saturday, October 25, 10 am-3 pm $7 bag sale (2nd bag $3) (All Welcome)

For all ages, Aspirus Lake View Hospital Conference Room

Support the Friends of the Library and stock up your shelves! Member special: Spend $15 to get $5 off.

 

They Brought Their Songs: International Folk Music in Minnesota with musical trio Caleigh

Thursday, October 23, 1:00-2:00pm

Ages 10 and up, Library Meeting Room

They Brought Their Songs weaves together stories and history of Minnesota with musical genres that highlight the diverse ethnic make-up of the state. Caleigh pairs harp, fiddle, bodhran, banjo, accordion, guitars, mandolin, congas, viola, contra bass, and captivating vocals for a program that is a perfect harmony of Minnesota history. This delightful musical experience connects listeners with musical selections including Scandinavian, German, Italian, Finnish, Native American, French-Canadian, Irish and more. This program, sponsored by Arrowhead Library System, was funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (ACHF).

 

 

Basic Still Life Pencil Drawing

Friday, October 24

2 sessions offered: 10:00am-12:00pm; 1:00-3:00pm

For ages 10 and up, Library Meeting Room

Join Two Harbors Public Library Artist in Residence Eric Klepinger in an intro to still life drawing. Participants will be guided on basics of drawing objects including scale, shading, and creating cast shadows. All supplies are provided and all skill levels welcome. Pre-registration required; register by emailing us at thpl@alslib.info or stopping by the library's front desk.

October 27-30

Ship Building in the Twin Ports

presented by the Bong Center

Thursday, October 30, 5:30-6:30 pm

For adults, Library Meeting Room

Learn about the history of ship building in the Twin Ports from John Gidley, Executive Director of the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center.

 

Halloween Diamond Art

Friday, October 31st, 10:00-10:30 am

For teens and tweens, ages 8-18

Celebrate the spookiest day of the year and decorate a Halloween-themed diamond art sticker.

 

November 3-7

History of Split Rock Memorial Beacon Lighting

Presented by Lighthouse Keeper Hayes Scrivener

Tuesday, November 4, 2:00-3:00 pm

For adults, Library Meeting Room

Join us to hear about Split Rock Lighthouse history with Hayes Scrivener, who has been the current Lighthouse Keeper since November 2019.

 

Author Talk with Michael Risku

Thursday, November 6, 5:30-6:30 pm

For adults, Library Meeting Room

Learn about the region's history of commercial fishing from Michael Risku, author of the upcoming book Following the Fish: A History of Commercial Fishing Along Minnesota's North Shore.

 

Open Art Studio Hours

Friday, November 7, 10:00 am-12:00 pm

For ages 10 and up, Library Meeting Room

Join Two Harbors Public Library Artist in Residence Eric Klepinger in open art studio hours. Continue working on your project from Basic Still Life Pencil Drawing or bring a creative project to work on. This program is drop-in and registration is not required.

 

November 10-14

• The library is closed Monday, November 10 for staff training and carpet cleaning.
• The library is closed Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

 

Friends of the Two Harbors Public Library 25 Cent Sale

Thursday, November 13, 12:00-5:00 pm

For all ages, Library Meeting Room

Bargain hunters rejoice -- the popular 25 cent sale is back! All items are priced at just a quarter and all proceeds go to support the Friends of the Two Harbors Public Library.

 

November 17-21

Songbird Musical Stories with Miss Rebecca

Monday, November 17, 10:00-11:00am

For children and their caregivers, Library Meeting Room

Enjoy rhymes, rhythms, and songs with Miss Rebecca. No musical background required! This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Two Harbors Public Library.

 

Afternoon Book Circle

Monday, November 17, 2:00-3:00pm

For adults, Library Meeting Room

This month's book is North Woods by Daniel Mason. Limited copies are available at the front desk.

 

 

How Minnesota Aging Pathways Can Help AND Money Saving Programs and Services

Tuesday, November 18, 2:00-3:00pm

For adults, Library Meeting Room

Minnesota Aging Pathways helps older Minnesotans and their caregivers find answers and connect to the services and support they need. We can help with Medicare, find prescription drug cost assistance, complete forms and applications, provide long-term care counseling, find resources in your community, connect people with caregiver support and much more. Learn about programs that can lower Medicare premiums, deductibles and out-of-pocket costs. Find out about who qualifies, how to apply for assistance and learn about program benefits. We'll also cover Medicare preventive services, like free screenings, vaccines and wellness visits.

 

Books and Brews

Tuesday, November 18, 6:00-8:00 pm

For adults, Castle Danger Brewery Taproom

Book lovers will gather the third Tuesday of the month in the taproom and discuss what we’re reading. Castle Danger will give you $1 off your first drink if you show them your book on Books and Brews night.

 

Changes to Medicare 2026

Presented by Minnesota Aging Pathways

Thursday, November 20, 4:00-5:00 pm

For adults, Library Meeting Room

Medicare can be complicated, and it changes from year to year. Come learn about what’s new in Medicare for 2026, so you can choose the best plan for your needs. This presentation is offered in the fall of each year during Medicare Open Enrollment.

 

Short and Sweet Bookclub

Thursday, November 20, 6:00-6:45 pm

For adults, Library Meeting Room

This month we are reading selected chapters from Mary Poppins, by P. L. Travers. Copies are available at the front desk.

 

Introduction to Perspective Drawing

Friday, November 21

2 sessions offered: 10:00am-12:00pm; 1:00-3:00pm

For ages 10 and up, Library Meeting Room

Join Two Harbors Public Library Artist in Residence Eric Klepinger in introduction to perspective drawing. During this workshop, we will learn about one and two point perspective, and what a horizon line is. This knowledge is critical to any form of art composition. Pre-registration required; register by emailing us at thpl@alslib.info or stopping by the library's front desk.

 

November 24-28

The library is closed Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 in observance of Thanksgiving.