2024 Two Harbors Public Library Summer Reading Program

Important Dates

Monday, June 10 -

Reading Program Starts

Monday, July 1 -

Prizes can start being picked up

Wednesday, July 31 -

Reading Program Ends, Reading Logs & Beanstack Logging Due

Thursday, August 1 -

Drawings will take place, winners will be contacted

Friday, August 30 -

Last day to pick up prizes

 

Prizes for Reading

Kids

• Drink mix
• Slime
• Play dough
• Stickers
• Culver’s Single Scoop Custard & Kids’ Meal

Teens & Adults

• Drink mix
• Washi Tape
• Bookmarks
• Mini Blizzard from Dairy Queen for Teens

Grand Prizes

Kids

• Great Lakes Aquarium
• Bluey Pack
• Adventure Park Pack
• Duplo & More

Teens

• Hammock & $25 Kwik Trip Gift Card
• $25 Target & $25 Kwik Trip Gift Card
• Adventure Park Pack
• Magic Bullet & $25 Kwik Trip Gift Card

Adults

• Chocolate Gift Basket
• Castle Danger Pack
• Utility Wagon & $25 Kwik Trip Gift Card
• North Shore Scenic Railroad Pack

 

Upcoming Closures

June 19th - Juneteenth

July 4th - Independence Day

 

Reoccurring Weekly Events

LOTS (Learning Opportunities Through Stories)

June 3, 10, 17, 24 & July 1, 8, 22 (Mondays)

9:30-10:30 am

Library Meeting room

For Parents and Caregivers with children birth to age five

Come hear stories, share in fun activities, and take home a free book. Older siblings are welcome to attend and receive a free book. Generous financial support by Cooperative Light and Power Operation Round Up®.

 

Storytime

10:30-11:00 am, Wednesdays

For Children and their Caregivers, Children's Area or Patio

Enjoy a few stories and a craft or activity.

 

Game Day for Adults with Community Partners

1:00-3:00 pm, Wednesdays

For Adults, Library Meeting Room

Chess, cribbage, cards, and more! Adults are invited to a drop-in game afternoon. Light refreshments will be provided. We are excited to present this series in collaboration with Community Partners.

 

June 3-7

Memory Magic Open House

Thursday, June 6th, 2:00-3:00 pm

For Adults, Library Meeting Room

Relive fads, fashions, and more from your favorite eras with the library's new Reminiscence Kits. We will have kits about the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s out for this open house. Stop by and check out a kit after the program! These items were purchased through the generosity of the Blandin Foundation.

 

June 10-14

Morning Book Circle

Monday, June 10th, 11:00 am-12:00 pm

For Adults, Library Meeting Room

Discussing: Sea of Tranquility, by Emily St. John Mandel

Join us the second Monday of each month. Limited copies are available at the front desk.

 

LEGO® Architecture

Tuesday, June 11th, 2:00-3:00 pm

For Ages 9-18, Library Meeting Room

Do you love LEGO®? Teens and Tweens can join us as we work on LEGO® Architecture kits. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required the Monday before.

 

Cricut Crafts

Thursday, June 13th, 2:00-3:00 pm

For Teens and Adults, Library Meeting Room

Do you love to do paper crafts? Join us as we do special Cricut paper crafts! Each week will involve a different craft that you can take home at the end. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required the Monday before.

 

Chalk Art

Friday, June 14th, 2:00-3:00 pm

For All Ages, Outside of Library

All ages are welcome to come and draw with chalk on the sidewalk outside the library. If the weather is unsuitable for being outside, we'll be in the meeting room doing art with chalk and oil pastels. No sign-up required.

 

June 17-21

Comic Stunt Juggler

Tuesday, June 18th, 1:00-1:45 pm

For All Ages, Library Meeting Room

From the simplicity of tricks with a fifty-cent piece and yoyo, to the complexity of his ten part combination trick, Tuey runs the gamut, throwing cups about, spinning ropes, balls and rings, and one stunt involving three Nerf arrows, two spinning balls, and the ladder. For all ages. Youth under the age of 8 require an adult present. This program, sponsored by Arrowhead Library System, was funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (ACFH).

 

Pollinator Party Storytime

Tuesday, June 18th, 5:30 pm

For All Ages, Little Waldo Farm, 1845 Waldo Road, TH

Family friendly outdoor pollinator party from 3:00-6:00 pm.

 

Books and Brews

Tuesday, June 18th, 6:00-8:00 pm

For Adults, Castle Danger Brewery Taproom

Book lovers will gather the third Tuesday of the month at the long table 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!

Closed Wednesday, June 19th in observation of Juneteenth.

 

Cricut Crafts

Thursday, June 20th, 2:00-3:00 pm

For Teens and Adults, Library Meeting Room

Do you love to do paper crafts? Join us as we do special Cricut paper crafts! Each week will involve a different craft that you can take home at the end. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required the Monday before.

 

Short and Sweet Book Club

Thursday, June 20th, 6:00-6:45 pm

For Adults, Library Meeting Room

Discussing: “Five Orange Pips” (Sherlock Holmes), by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Grab your copy at the front desk!

 

Origami

Friday, June 21st, 2:00-3:00 pm

All Ages, Library Meeting Room

Enjoy doing origami? Want to learn origami? Join us and show off your origami skills or learn easy origami. All ages and experiences are welcome. No registration required.

 

June 24-28

CareerForce Corner

Monday, June 24th, 10:00 am-3:00 pm

For Adults, Archives Room

Stop in for free advice on navigating your job search, career change, unemployment insurance, and more.

 

LEGO® Architect

Tuesday, June 25th, 2:00-3:00 pm

For Ages 9-18, Library Meeting Room

Do you love LEGO®? Teens and Tweens can join us as we work on LEGO® Architecture kits. Space is limited.

Pre-registration is required the Monday before.

 

Dragon Hoard Escape Room

Thursday, June 27th

2:00 pm, 2:45 pm, 3:30 pm (30 minutes sessions, 6 people max)

For Ages 12-18, Library Meeting Room

Can you find the ultimate treasure AND escape? Sign-up deadline is the Monday before each date at the front desk. Both June and July dates are the same escape room.

 

Last Entry Point: Stories of Death and Danger in the Boundary Waters

Thursday, June 27th, 5:00-6:00 pm

For Teens and Adults

Hypothermia, lightning strikes, high winds, medical emergencies—all can befall unsuspecting visitors to canoe country. Journalist Joe Friedrichs provides true stories of life and death in the Boundary Waters of Northern Minnesota in his new book, Last Entry Point. Come meet the author, have your book signed, and hear stories from the BWCA.

 

Paleontologist in the Classroom

Friday, June 28th, 2:00-3:00 pm

For Elementary School Aged Patrons & Families

Discover what we can learn about the past and what life was like here during the Cretaceous Period. John Westgaard of Minnesota Discovery Center’s Hill Annex Paleontology Project will provide a hands-on lesson with Iron Range fossils! No registration required. Sponsored by the Two Harbors Federal Credit Union.

 

July 1-5

LEGO® Architect

Tuesday, July 2nd, 2:00-3:00 pm

For Ages 9-18, Library Meeting Room

Do you love LEGO®? Teens and Tweens can join us as we work on LEGO® Architecture kits. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required the Monday before.

 

Patriotic Music Concert with John Agacki

Tuesday, July 2nd, 5:30-6:30 pm

For Adults

We are excited to welcome back musician John Agacki for a special patriotic themed concert - including a song about Two Harbors' own Edna G! All ages welcome. No registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Two Harbors Public Library.

 

Closed Thursday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day

 

Chalk Art

Friday, July 5th, 2:00-3:00 pm

For All Ages, Outside the Library

All ages are welcome to come and draw with chalk on the sidewalk outside the library. If the weather is unsuitable for being outside, we'll be in the meeting room doing art with chalk and oil pastels. No sign-up required.

 

July 8-12

Morning Book Circle

Monday, July 8th, 11:00 am-12:00 pm

Discussing: Rolling Warrior: The Incredible, Sometimes Awkward, True Story of a Rebel Girl on Wheels Who Helped Spark a Revolution, by Judith Heumann with Kristen Joiner

For Adults, Library Meeting Room

Join us the second Monday of each month. Limited copies are available at the front desk.

 

Snacks Around the World

Tuesday, July 9th, 2:00-2:30 pm

For Ages 8-18, Library Meeting Room

Try snacks from around the world! Guess the countries and rank the snacks to determine the ultimate best snack. No registration required.

 

Cricut Crafts

Thursday, July 11th, 2:00-3:00 pm

For Teens and Adults, Library Meeting Room

Do you love to do paper crafts? Join us as we do special Cricut paper crafts! Each week will involve a different craft that you can take home at the end. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required the Monday before.

 

Origami

Friday, July 12th, 2:00-3:00 pm

All Ages, Library Meeting Room

Enjoy doing origami? Want to learn origami? Join us and show off your origami skills or learn easy origami. All ages and experiences are welcome. No registration required.

 

July 15-19

Will Hale and the Tadpole Parade

Monday, July 15th, 10:30-11:15 am

For Families with Children 2-10, Library Meeting Room

Kids are the rock stars. The kid tested, parent approved and teacher recommended concerts of Will Hale and the Tadpole Parade create a fun atmosphere filled with plenty of audience participation, excitement, and dynamic learning. Youth under the age of 8 require an adult present. No registration required. This program, sponsored by Arrowhead Library System, was funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (ACFH).

 

Dragon Hoard Escape Room

Tuesday, July 16th

2:00 pm, 2:45 pm, 3:30 pm

(30 minutes sessions, 6 people max)

For Ages 12-18, Library Meeting Room

Can you find the ultimate treasure AND escape? Sign-up deadline is the Monday before each date at the front desk. Both June and July dates are the same escape room.

 

Books and Brews

Tuesday, July 16th, 6:00-8:00 pm

For Adults, Castle Danger Brewery Taproom

Book lovers will gather the third Tuesday of the month at the long table 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!

 

Cricut Crafts

Thursday, July 18th, 2:00-3:00 pm

For Teens and Adults, Library Meeting Room

Do you love to do paper crafts? Join us as we do special Cricut paper crafts! Each week will involve a different craft that you can take home at the end. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required the Monday before.

 

Short and Sweet Book Club

Thursday, July 18th, 6:00-6:45 pm

For Adults, Library Meeting Room

Discussing: The Song of Hiawatha (Chapter 9),

by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Grab your copy at the front desk!

 

Did you know?

Want more library news? Madeline and Michelle chat about the library at 8:10 the first and third Thursday of the month on KTWH. Listen live at 99.5 FM or on https://ktwh.org/

 

July 15-19

Two Harbors Carnegie 115th Birthday Celebration

The grand opening for the Two Harbors Carnegie Library was held July 20, 1909. Join us to celebrate the building's 115th birthday on Friday, July 19th!

• Explore the library's history at the Archives Open House 10:00-11:00 am.
• Enjoy birthday cake in the library's community room 12:00-1:00 pm.
• Share your memories of the library throughout the month of July. Memories collected will be kept in the library's Archives Room.
• Help shape the library's future. Copies of the library's 2025-2028 strategic planning survey will be available beginning July 1st.

 

Peregrine Falcons with Jackie Fallon

Friday, July 19th, 3:30-4:15 pm

For Ages 8 and up, Library Meeting Room

Join peregrine falcon researcher, Jackie Fallon, and her live birds for an up-close look at several types of raptors. Participants will learn the past, present, and future of

peregrine falcons in Minnesota, why they are important, and what you can do to help them survive in the 21st Century. Make sure to bring a camera! Family-friendly program

for ages 8 to adult. This program is sponsored by Arrowhead Library System.

 

July 22-26

CareerForce Corner

Monday, July 22nd, 10:00 am-3:00 pm

For Adults, Archives Room

Stop in for free advice on navigating your job search, career change, unemployment insurance, and more.

 

Snacks Around the World

Tuesday, July 23rd, 2:00-2:30 pm

For Ages 8-18, Library Meeting Room

Try snacks from around the world! Guess the countries and rank the snacks to determine the ultimate best snack. No registration required.

 

Cricut Crafts

Thursday, July 25th, 2:00-3:00 pm

For Teens and Adults, Library Meeting Room

Do you love to do paper crafts? Join us as we do special Cricut paper crafts! Each week will involve a different craft that you can take home at the end. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required the Monday before.

 

Duluth Children’s Museum

Bubbles: Science and Inquiry

Friday, July 26 10:00-11:00 am

For Children/families, Library Meeting Room

Join our friends at the Duluth Children's Museum as we learn about the science of bubbles! Youth under the age of 8 require an adult present. Registration required - cap at 25 kids.

 

Teen Advisory Group

Friday, July 26th, 2:00-2:30 pm

For Teens ages 12-18, Library Meeting Room

Calling all teens! Help design library programs, earn volunteer hours, and make your voice heard.

 

July 29-August

Snacks Around the World

Tuesday, July 23rd, 2:00-2:30 pm

For Ages 8-18, Library Meeting Room

Try snacks from around the world! Guess the countries and rank the snacks to determine the ultimate best snack. No registration required.