Events

Reoccurring Weekly Events

The Teacher is In: Adult Education Office Hours

9:30 am-5:00 pm, during dates listed below

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.

Monday, February 2
Monday, February 9
Wednesday, February 18
Monday, February 23
Monday, March 2
Monday, March 9
Monday, March 16
Monday, March 23
Monday, March 30

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.

February 2-6

Take and Make Kit:

What Does The Library Mean to Me? Painting Kit

All ages, available while supplies last beginning Monday, February 2.

Kits include acrylic paints, brushes, a sponge, a canvas, and an introductory guide from Artist in Residence Eric Klepinger. We encourage you to create an art piece that represents what the Two Harbors Public Library means to you. This activity can be worked on at home or during Open Studio Hours. This program is sponsored by the Two Harbors Area Fund.

Ukraine, As It Is

Thursday, February 5, 5:00-6:30 pm

For adults, Library Meeting Room

Come see a PowerPoint slide presentation from Two Harbors resident Dave Nonnemacher. Dave has made 8 trips into Ukraine since the beginning of the full Russian invasion. Pictures, stories, and anecdotes from Dave's experiences as he serves bringing humanitarian aid to Ukrainian civilians and military throughout Ukraine will be shared. It is his responsibility to "see, remember, tell"; come learn about the people living in the frontline communities.

Winter Frolic Coloring Contest for All Ages

Pictures available at the library and online at twoharborswinterfrolic.com. Entries must be returned to the Two Harbors Public Library by 5:00 pm on Friday, February 6. Sponsored by Northern Rail Traincar Inn and Back Forty Books.

Open Studio

Friday, February 6, 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 a previous session or bring a creative project to work on. This program is drop-in and registration is not required. This program is sponsored by the Two Harbors Area Fund.

Winter Frolic Kids’ Puzzle Contest

Friday, February 6, 3:30-4:30 pm

For kids ages 6-12, Library Meeting Room

Celebrate Winter Frolic and get ready to puzzle! Up to five teams of 2 to 4 people will work to complete a 100-piece puzzle within one hour. Every team will be able to keep their puzzle after the program. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams. Sponsored by Harbor Rail Pub. Register by visiting the front desk, calling 218-834-3148, or emailing thpl@alslib.info. This program is part of the Two Harbors Winter Frolic. View the full schedule at www.twoharborswinterfrolic.com

February 9-13

Afternoon Book Circle

Monday, February 9, 2:00-3:00 pm

For adults, Library Meeting Room

This month we will discuss The Girls of Atomic City: The Untold Story of the Women Who Helped Win World War II by Denise Kiernan. Limited copies are available at the front desk.

Book Bedazzling

Friday, February 13, 1:00-3:00 pm

For ages 8 and up, Library Meeting Room

Bring your favorite book and bedazzle it with rhinestones! All other supplies are provided. Pre-registration required; register by emailing us at thpl@alslib.info or stopping by the library's front desk.

February 16-20

The library is closed Monday, February 16 in observance of Presidents Day.

Books and Brews

Tuesday, February 17, 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.

Short and Sweet Bookclub

Thursday, February 19, 6:00-6:45 pm

For adults, Library Meeting Room

This month we are reading a selection from “Gulliver’s Travels” by Jonathan Swift.

Intro to Pastels

Friday, February 20, 10:00 am-12:00 pm OR 1:00-3:00 pm

For ages 10 and up, Library Meeting Room

Join Two Harbors Public Library Artist in Residence Eric Klepinger in an intro to soft pastels. In this workshop, we will learn the art of pastel drawing/painting, first discussing the difference between soft pastels and oil pastels. 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. This program is sponsored by the Two Harbors Area Fund.

February 23-27

Winter Sowing

Tuesday, February 24, 5:00-6:30 pm

All ages, Library Meeting Room

Join us for Winter Sowing! Winter Sowing is a low maintenance seed starting method that utilizes our outdoor environmental conditions. Join pollinator enthusiast Jadell Cavallin to learn how to utilize this method and plant some of your own milkweed seeds which were collected from the wonderful pollinator gardens on the Two Harbors Public Library Grounds. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. From Little Waldo Farms.

March 2-6

Dance For All with Dance Artist Sophia Mclaughlin

Thursday, March 5, 3:30-4:30 pm

For all ages, Library Meeting Room

All are welcome to this contemporary dance class. Using improvisation and set dance sequences the class will move together to create joyful community. Dancers will copy and create movements that represent shapes, qualities, and patterns. Together the group will learn how observations and imagination can create new and innovative movement possibilities. No previous dance training is required as this class will be accessible for everyone. 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).

Open Studio

Friday, March 6, 10:00 am-12:00 pm

For ages 10 and up, Library Meeting Room

March 9-13

Afternoon Book Circle

For adults, Library Meeting Room

This month we will discuss The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni. Limited copies are available at the front desk.

March 16-20

Mod Podge Pots

Monday, March 16, 1:00-2:00 pm

For ages 8-18, Library Meeting Room

Decorate your very own terracotta pot with gems, pictures, ribbon, and more! Pre-registration required; register by emailing us at thpl@alslib.info or stopping by the library's front desk.

Kit Show and Tell

Monday, March 16, 3:00-4:00 pm

For all ages, Library Meeting Room

Stop in and explore all the kits the library has to offer.

Open LEGOs

Tuesday, March 17, 3:00-4:00 pm

Ages 0-18, Library Meeting Room

Come play with LEGOs and LEGO DUPLOs®! Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Books and Brews

Tuesday, March 17, 6:00-8:00 pm

For adults, Castle Danger Brewery Taproom

The Skally Line Concert

Thursday, March 19, 12:30-1:30 pm

For ages 12 and up, Library Meeting Room

The Skally Line brings Minnesota history to life through storytelling and song. We'll beguile you with a broad repertoire of original music all about Minnesota people, places and events. We'll keep you riveted with the outrageous, funny, and touching stories of our ancestors, both native and European. Where else can you time travel for an hour with The Skally Line as guides? 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).

Short and Sweet Bookclub

Thursday, March 19, 6:00-6:45 pm

For adults, Library Meeting Room

This month we are reading excerpts from “Men Explain Things to Me,” by Rebecca Solnit.

Intro to Acrylics

Friday, March 20, 10:00 am-12:00 pm OR 1:00-3:00 pm

For ages 10 and up, Library Meeting Room

Join Two Harbors Public Library Artist in Residence Eric Klepinger in an intro to acrylic painting. In this workshop, we will explore the art of painting in acrylics, the different tools (such as brushes and palette knives), and mixing colors. We will apply all learning we have done through the Artist in Residence program and how diverse this medium is over the others discussed in past programs. Eric will discuss why this has become his most commonly used of the colorful mediums. 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. This program is sponsored by the Two Harbors Area Fund.

March 23-27

Discovering America One Marathon at a Time: Presented by Jim Anderson

Tuesday, March 24, 5:30-6:30 pm

For all ages, Library Meeting Room

Told he was too old to run a marathon in every state, Jim Anderson laced up his running shoes and took on the challenge. Twelve years later, he completed his goal and gained a unique appreciation for our nation and its history. Jim went on to run a marathon in all 10 provinces, and the Yukon and Northwest Territories -- and has run a marathon or half marathon on every continent except Antarctica. Learn more at this engaging presentation sponsored by the Friends of the Two Harbors Public Library.

Puzzle Swap

Thursday, March 26, 11:30 am-7:00 pm

For all ages, Library Meeting Room

Bring a gently used puzzle to the library's front desk during regular hours March 16-26 and receive a ticket for a new puzzle for each puzzle donated. 12:00-6:00 pm 1 ticket = 1 puzzle. Free puzzles from 6:00-7:00 pm.

Twin Ports Festival of History: Micro Lesson on Micro Film

Friday, March 27, 11:00 am-12:00 pm

For all ages, Library Archives Room

Library staff will be on hand to give a primer on archival material for local research. Take a peek at our local history and learn more about microfilm for your future research rabbit holes!

Twin Ports Festival of History: Santa Visits Minnesota –

A Reindeer Tale with Marlene Wisuri

Friday, March 27, 2:00-3:30 pm

For all ages, Library Meeting Room

Santa, his reindeer, and “Eskimo” helpers delighted thousands of Minnesotans of all ages with Christmas parades and holiday extravaganzas in the late 1920s and early 1930s. Learn about Santa’s adventure-filled journeys to Duluth, St. Cloud, St. Paul, and other cities and towns. Meet the reindeer and the colorful characters who were the stars of this little-known chapter of Minnesota history. Join Marlene Wisuri, Duluth researcher and long-time member of the North American Sámi community, as she chronicles the amazing tale of Minnesota’s reindeer and Santas.

Twin Ports Festival of History

Twin Ports Festival of History is a week long celebration of history with talks, activities, and workshops. Friday, March 27 is Two Harbors/Knife River Day. The Lake County Historical Society and other venues will be participating. Check out the schedule for the latest information!

https://sites.google.com/d.umn.edu/twinportsfestivalofhistory or scan the QR code on the left.

March 20-April 3

Open Studio

Friday, April 3, 10:00 am-12:00 pm

For ages 10 and up, Library Meeting Room

Winter Reading Program

Monday, January 1 to Thursday, February 28

Sign up online or at grab a paper version at the front desk. Fill out your bingo card to earn prizes. Anything read since January 1 counts. For all ages.

February/March 2026 – Newsletter