A Library Card Hits All the Right Notes!

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month

 

Reoccurring Weekly Events

The Teacher is In: Adult Education Office Hours

9:30 am-5:00 pm, Mondays starting September 14

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.

 

August 3-7

LOTS

Monday, August 3, 10:00-11:00 am

For children and their caregivers, Library Meeting Room

Children from birth to age five are invited to hear stories, share in fun activities, and take home a free book! Older siblings are welcome to attend and receive a free book. This week's theme is Madeline’s favorite silly books! This program is sponsored by the North Shore Collaborative.

 

 

Fiber Art: Demonstrations of a Sustainable Art Form

Drop-In Event

Presented by the Duluth Fiber Guild

Thursday, August 6, 11:30-3:30 pm

For all ages, Library Meeting Room

Ever wonder how clothes were made in the past, and why that is relevant today? In this drop-in event, all ages are invited to watch members of the Duluth Fiber Guild demonstrate spinning, weaving, and felting. Attendees may also learn about textile art by completing their own easy fiber art project.

 

Forensic Psychologist and True Crime author

Frank F. Weber

Friday, August 7, 2:00-3:00 pm

For adults, Library Meeting Room

Frank will have his 2025 release, Heartbreak Hollow, at the event. This involves the true crime case of a young woman. In addition Frank will talk about his 2026 release, A Superior Affair, which is a murder mystery that takes place in Duluth. Frank will walk attendees through profiling a case that lacked evidence, and give a live demonstration of a lie detector test (volunteer a friend). Frank will be available before and after the program for any questions and book signing. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Two Harbors Public Library.

 

August 10-14

LOTS

Monday, August 10, 10:00-11:00 am

For children and their caregivers, Library Meeting Room

Children from birth to age five are invited to hear stories, share in fun activities, and take home a free book! Older siblings are welcome to attend and receive a free book. This week's theme is school and buses! This program is sponsored by the North Shore Collaborative.

 

Afternoon Book Circle

Monday, August 10, 2:00-3:00 pm

For adults, Library Meeting Room

This month we will discuss The Professor and The Madman by Simon Winchester. Limited copies are available at the front desk.

 

Hospice Care 101

Tuesday, August 11, 1:00-2:00 pm

For adults, Library Meeting Room

Hospice care improves comfort and quality of life for patients with a terminal diagnosis. Hospice care is a benefit covered by Medicare/Medicaid and most private insurance. Learn more about what is - and isn't - hospice from Cheryl Zupec with St. Croix Hospice in this informative presentation.

 

Friends of the Two Harbors Public Library 25 Cent Sale

Thursday, August 13, 12:00 pm-6:30 pm

Friday, August 14, 9:30 am-3:00 pm

For all ages, Library Meeting Room

All items only 25 cents!

 

August 17-21

Books and Brews

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

For adults, Castle Danger Brewery Taproom

Book lovers will gather 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.

 

Gaelynn Lea Author Visit

Tuesday, August 18, 5:00-7:00pm

For all ages, Library Meeting Room

Meet musician, Broadway composer, and disability advocate Gaelynn Lea. Her memoir, It Wasn’t Meant to Be Perfect, is a love letter to every kind of body, to music, and to making it work––inviting us to embrace all of life’s experiences with heart and determination. Copies of the book will be available for purchase through Back Forty Books.

Masking is very welcome! To protect our friends who are immunocompromised, please do not attend if you are sick. Please contact the library for more information about event accessibility, including ASL interpretation. This program is sponsored by Above & Beyond with U, Back Forty Books, Co-Op Light and Power, Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation, and Lovin’ Lake County.

 

Short and Sweet Bookclub

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

For adults, Library Meeting Room

This month we are reading “The Bet,” by Anton Chekhov. Copies are available at the front desk.

 

August 24-28

DIY Watercolor - Pre-Registration Required

Thursday, August 27, 5:30-6:30 pm OR

Friday, August 28, 2:00-3:00 pm

For all ages, Library Meeting Room

Create your own watercolor painting! All supplies are provided. 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 Friends of the Two Harbors Public Library.

 

August 31-September 4

Build It! Perlers and Ponies

Friday, September 4, 2:00-4:00 pm (Drop-In Program)

For all ages, Library Meeting Room

Build It! is a space for all ages to come and create things at your own pace on the 1st Friday of the month. This month: make a perler magnet or a fun bracelet using pony beads!

 

September 7-11

The library is closed Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.

 

Cookbook Swap

Thursday, September 10, 11:30 am-7:00 pm

For all ages, Library Meeting Room

Drop off your pre-loved cookbooks at the library's front desk beginning September 1 and receive 1 ticket for every book. From 11:30 am-5:30 pm, spend tickets at our community Cookbook Swap. This drop-in swap is available while supplies last and what will be available depends on community donations. Free cookbooks will be available 5:30-7:00pm, no ticket required, depending on cookbooks available. Remaining items will be donated to the Friends of the Two Harbors Public Library fall book sale.

 

September 14-18

Afternoon Book Circle

Monday, September 14, 2:00-3:00 pm

For adults, Library Meeting Room

This month we will discuss Theo of Golden by Allen Levi. Limited copies are available at the front desk.

 

 

Books and Brews

Tuesday, September 15, 6:00-8:00 pm

For adults, Castle Danger Brewery Taproom

Book lovers will gather 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, September 17, 6:00-6:45 pm

For adults, Library Meeting Room

This month we are reading “Troll Bridge,” by Terry Pratchett. Copies are available at the front desk.

 

September 21-25

National Opioid and Substance Awareness Day:

Naloxone Training and Community Conversation

Monday, September 21, 1:00-4:00pm

For adults, Library Meeting Room

Naloxone is a lifesaving drug that can reverse an opioid overdose in minutes. Representatives from Wilderness Health and Steve Rummler Hope Network will provide Naloxone, Naloxone training, and host a community conversation about how we can fight opioid abuse in our community.

Refreshments are provided.

 

 

Pokémon Club

Tuesday, September 22, 5:00-6:00 pm

For ages 5-14, participants under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, Library First Floor

Join us for our new Pokémon Club! Activities may include learning and playing the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), trivia, crafts, and more! This program is sponsored by The Pokémon Company International and the American Library Association (ALA).

 

Sand Painting & Rangoli - Pre-Registration Required

Friday, September 25, 2:30-4:30 pm

Geared toward ages 10 and up, younger children can participate with adult assistance

Create your own mandala-like designs with chalk, sand, or rice flour in this interactive workshop presented by COMPAS Artist Shakuntala Maheshwari. Artists will learn about Indian culture, history, and celebrations through sand painting and rangoli. Rangoli designs are temporary floor art created to bring good luck and happiness to homes throughout India. Your stylized rangoli can be displayed temporarily or transferred to paper to bring home.

Pre-registration required; register by emailing us at thpl@alslib.info or stopping by the library's front desk.

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).

 

September 28-October 2

Pokémon Club

Tuesday, September 29, 5:00-6:00 pm

For ages 5-14, participants under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, Library First Floor

Join us for our new Pokémon Club! Activities may include learning and playing the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), trivia, crafts, and more! This program is sponsored by The Pokémon Company International and the American Library Association (ALA).

 

Build It! Suncatchers

Friday, October 2, 2:00-4:00 pm (Drop-In Program)

For all ages, Library Meeting Room

Build It! is a space for all ages to come and create things at your own pace on the 1st Friday of the month. This month: make suncatchers!

 

October 5-9

Yuya Mix: Live Japanese Music Program

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

For all ages, Library Meeting Room

Join Yuya Mix as he performs popular Japanese music from the world of anime, covers of English tunes, and contemporary songs of today. We'll discuss the cultural significance of these songs as well as the lyrics and meanings of each selection. Yuya Mix is a one-man band out of Duluth, MN providing a modern folk vibe featuring his ukulele/guitar combo with a suitcase drum and tambourine. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Two Harbors Public Library.

 

Superior: A 50-Year Photographic Journey

with Craig Blacklock

Thursday, October 8, 5:30-6:30 pm

For all ages, Library Meeting Room

This 60-minute presentation takes the audience on a stunning visual voyage around Lake Superior. Craig Blacklock has published numerous photography books, including the best-selling Lake Superior Images, Minnesota’s North Shore, Apostle Islands: From Land and Sea, and Pictured Rocks: From Land and Sea. His gallery is located in Moose Lake. Copies of Craig’s books will be available for sale following his presentation.

 

Save the Date - Friends Fall Book Sale

Friends of the Two Harbors Public Library Fall Book Sale

Location: Aspirus Lake View Hospital Community Room

325 11th Ave, Two Harbors, MN 55616

• Thursday, October 1st, 8:00-10:00 am for Members
• Thursday, October 1st & Friday October 2nd, 10:00 am-6:00 pm
• Saturday, October 3rd, 10:00 am-3:00pm $7 Bag Sale

(2nd Bag $3)

Memberships available for purchase at the sale!

 

Friends of the THPL Swag

The Friends of the Library have partnered with Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More to provide Friends of the Library with clothing and totes. Adult and youth clothing are printed on demand when ordered. A small inventory of tote bags will be available to purchase immediately at the library.

There are 2 ways to order:

• Use the paper order forms at the library. Prepay with cash/check at the front desk. The Friends will place the order for you, pick it up, and contact you when your items are available to pick up on the library hold shelf.

• Use the web site: https://twoharborspubliclibrary.itemorder.com

You can choose to pick up items or pay to have them shipped.

*If you choose pick up and would like the Friends to pick them up to place on the library hold shelf, please let Big Frog know when they inform you that the items are ready.