With a series of writing prompts Lisa M. Bolt Simons will have participants write about the grief they've been forced to bear. Lisa has taught grief writing classes, as well as co-hosted three-day grief retreats, to give people a way to explore and express their experiences with not only grief but also the lighthearted/humorous memories […]

Join our discussion of Susan Orlean's The Library Book.

Adult Painting Class

Adult Painting Class

Minnesota is fortunate to have several Barn Quilt Trails across the state – pieces of art that adornthe side of barns and buildings that are created to not only pay homage to heritage or interests,but to bring people into an area. Instructor Jay Grammond will lead attendees around the state togive folks a sampling of […]

Please RSVP at 218-749-8161. On the Iron Range we have a short but productive growing season. Plant seeds and discover tips for local gardening.

Linda LeGarde Grover is a member of the Bois Forte Band of Ojibwe and a professor emeritus of American Indian Studies at the University of Minnesota, Duluth. Her works reflect her scholarly research on federal policy and American Indian families. Her fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction have received the Flannery O’Connor Award, the Northeastern Minnesota […]

Join us for our Active Play in the library’s event room! Our play-based stations will include sensory bins, an activity course, a baby play area, block building, and more. Stations are designed for children developmental ages 0-5, but all are welcome!

Come join us for a fun evening at the Virginia Public Library while we host three fabulous authors; Jess Lourey, Kristi Belcamino, and Sarah Stonich. The night will feature talks and a Q & A session by the authors as well a selection of salty snacks and mocktails to enjoy during the presentation! This program, […]