Friends of the Library Meeting
2025-10-14 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)

90s Rave Dance Party
2025-10-15 15:00 - 16:00
Come join us at the library for a TOTALLY awesome dance party! Wear your flyest neon and let’s get jiggy with it! All ages welcome.

Lavender Bookclub
2025-10-15 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-11-19 17:30 - 18:30
The Lavender Book Club is a welcoming and affirming book club for queer readers and allies. We explore fiction and nonfiction by LGBTQ+ authors, dive into queer themes, and build community. Please arrive by 5:30pm to participate.

Bookclub "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
2025-10-16 13:00 - 14:30
Join us for the Virginia Public Library Book Club! All are welcome, whether you read all of the book, part of the book, or none of the book! Join us for a lively discussion and light refreshments. You can request the book “The Handmaid’s” by Margaret Atwood via phone at 218-748-7525 or on the library website and pick it up at any Arrowhead Library System location.

They Brought Their Songs: International Folk Music in Minnesota with Caleigh
2025-10-17 13:00 - 14:00
The Arrowhead Library System is pleased to present They Brought Their Songs: International Folk Music in Minnesota with musical trio Caleigh. 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 is 1 hour long and is suited for adults and children ages 10 and up.

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). To learn more about Arrowhead Legacy Events, please see our calendar at www.alslib.info or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/alslibinfo.

Makerspace Day
2025-10-22 15:00 - 16:00
Come join us for a FUN afternoon of crafting and creating with the various art supplies provided!

After Life Planning Session
2025-10-28 10:00 - 12:00
Come to the funeral planning session with area funeral homes for help with after-life questions and how to plan for it.

House of Cards Buildings Challenge
2025-10-29 15:00 - 16:00
Come design, build, and see how large and tall you can build a house of cards! All ages welcome! Held in the library event room.

Timber! Tales of Lumberjacks, Settlers, and Lumber Barons in Northern Minnesota with Author Susan Hawkinson
2025-11-04 15:30 - 16:30
The Arrowhead Library System is pleased to host Timber! Tales of Lumberjacks, Settlers, and Lumber Barons in Northern Minnesota, a history presentation by local author Susan Hawkinson. Timber!: the sound that echoed throughout the forest of northern Minnesota at the turn of the 19th century when lumber barons, harvesting white pine, opened up Minnesota’s Northwoods to settlement. Join Susan Hawkinson as she tells the raucous and entertaining lumberjack and settler stories and the equally astounding tales of the Joyce lumber baron family from her co-authored book, Timber Connections: The Joyce Lumber Story, a past Minnesota Book Award finalist. Susan Hawkinson’s presentation includes a chance for one attendee at each library event to win a copy of her book Timber Connections! This program is one hour long and is appropriate for high school students and adults.

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). To learn more about Arrowhead Legacy Events, please see our calendar at www.alslib.info or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/alslibinfo.

Board Games
2025-11-05 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-03 15:00 - 16:00
Bored No More Board Games! Come try out NEW board games, meet NEW friends, and just have a FUN time at this event!

LIBRARY CLOSED
2025-11-11 10:00 - 18:00
The library will be CLOSED Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.

Creative Writing Circle
2025-11-12 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-10 15:00 - 16:00
Sessions will include guided writing prompts and exercises, as well as time to share and discuss Individual written works. Held in the library event room.

Genealogy Assistance
2025-11-13 13:00 - 17:00
Unlock Your Family Story is a genealogy assistance program taking place the second Thursday of the month at the library downstairs in the event room. Embark on a journey through time at our monthly genealogy session! Whether you’re just starting out or fine-tuning your research, join citizen historian Regan Richardson for personalized guidance.

Harry Potter Week
2025-11-14 10:00 - 2025-11-25 17:00
Join us for a magical celebration of all things Harry Potter! Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just discovering the wizarding world, we have a spellbinding lineup of events for witches, wizards, and Muggles of all ages. Explore the library and uncover hidden figures in our magical scavenger hunt. Spot the Witch and Wizard Scavenger Hunt Friday, November 21 – Tuesday, November 25.

All events are free and open to the public. Costumes welcome | Magic guaranteed

Preview of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: High School Edition w/ CHAIR
2025-11-14 15:30 - 16:30
Come see a preview of the production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: High School Edition! This production is put on by Cultures, Humanities, and Arts on the Iron Range.

Harry Potter Movie Screening
2025-11-18 15:00 - 17:00
Relive the magic of Harry’s very first adventure. dress up like your favorite character, get sorted into your Hogwarts house, and get ready for a magical time! Held in the library event room.

DIY Feather Quill Pen
2025-11-19 15:00 - 16:00
Come join us at the library for your chance to craft a magical feather quill pen during our Harry Potter Week! Held in the library event room. All ages welcome!

VPL Book Club
2025-11-20 13:00 - 14:30
This month VPL Book Club will be reading Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley.

Triwizard Tournament
2025-11-20 15:00 - 16:00
Games, trivia, crafts, and magical surprises — perfect for the whole family in the spirit of the Triwizard Tournament!

Join us for a magical celebration of all things Harry Potter! Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just discovering the wizarding world, we have a spellbinding lineup of events for witches, wizards, and Muggles of all ages.

All events are free and open to the public. Costumes welcome | Magic guaranteed

Potions Class
2025-11-25 15:00 - 16:00
Come invent a Harry Potter inspired concoction at Potions Class during Harry Potter Week at the library! This event is for all ages and held in the library event room.

LIBRARY CLOSED
2025-11-27 10:00 - 2025-11-29 18:00
The library will be CLOSED Thursday, November 27th through Saturday, November 29th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Lavender Bookclub
2025-12-10 17:30 - 18:30
The Lavender Book Club is a welcoming and affirming book club for queer readers and allies. We explore fiction and nonfiction by LGBTQ+ authors, dive into queer themes, and build community.

Bookclub "Reader's Choice"
2025-12-11 13:00 - 14:30
Join us for the Virginia Public Library Book Club! All are welcome, whether you read all of the book, part of the book, or none of the book! Join us for a lively discussion and light refreshments. This month is “Reader’s Choice”. Bring in one of your favorite books or the book you are reading at the moment!

Jólabókaflód Celebration
2025-12-13 10:30 - 13:30
Start you rholdiay season right by Joining us in celebrating the Icelandic tradition of the Yule Book Flood. Live music from Project Constellation, a free book for yourself and for a friend, and a chance to meet and purchase books from local Minnesota and Wisconsin authors.

Origami w/ Alaina
2025-12-17 15:00 - 16:00
Come try your hand at Origami! Whether this is your first time at the art of paper folding, or you have some tricks of your own, come join us at this event!

LIBRARY CLOSED
2025-12-20 10:00 - 14:00
The library will be CLOSED Saturday, December 20th.

LIBRARY CLOSED
2025-12-24 10:00 - 2025-12-25 18:00
The library will be CLOSED December 24th and 25th in observance of the Christmas Eve and Christmas holiday.
