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SUMMARY:Bad Art Night for Teens
DESCRIPTION:Join this friendly competition to be crowned the absolute worst artist at bad art night! This event is open to teens aged 12 and up. Participants must arrive before 5 p.m. to enter the library. FREE pizza and pop provided BY THE FRIENDS OF THE VIRGINIA PUBLIC LIBRARY! This is an after hours library event.
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/bad-art-night-for-teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T130000
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SUMMARY:Summer Wrap-Up Party
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the end of Summer Reading at the library!  Play life-size Chutes & Ladders\, board games\, and dunk your teachers in the Dunk Tank!Don’t forget to bring your Summer Reading Game Board to receive your level prizes\, free book\, and enter to win our prize baskets! We’ve got so much in store\, so don’t miss out!
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/summer-wrap-up-party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T103000
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SUMMARY:Kids Stuff: Dinosaurs w/ the Science Museum
DESCRIPTION:Find out what fossils teach us about dinosaurs with the Science Museum of Minnesota! learn how scientists compare the physical features left behind by dinosaurs in fossils to animals we know today. uncover fossils from the past and assemble a life-size dinosaur skeleton puzzle in this interactive and engaging event!  This program is sponsored by the Arrowhead Library System.
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/kids-stuff-dinosaurs-w-the-science-museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250729T130000
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SUMMARY:William Burleson Author Visits and Book Talk
DESCRIPTION:In addition to his novel\, Ahnwee Days (2024 Blackwater Press)\, William Burleson’s short stories have appeared in numerous literary journals and anthologies. Burleson has also published extensively in non-fiction\, most notably his book\, Bi America\, as well as in Hennepin History Magazine and other publications. Burleson is the founding editor at Flexible Press\, LLC.
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/william-burleson-author-visits-and-book-talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250728T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250728T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T174230
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T175227Z
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SUMMARY:Crafternoon: Friendship Bracelets
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/crafternoon-friendship-bracelets
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T174230
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T174009Z
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SUMMARY:Sing! Karaoke
DESCRIPTION:Sing your heart out at Karaoke!
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/sing-karaoke
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T113000
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SUMMARY:Hula Hoop Competition
DESCRIPTION:Compete for the title of Hula Hoop Champion at the library!
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/hula-hoop-competition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250723T163000
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CREATED:20250410T162236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T162408Z
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SUMMARY:Anime Club
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re into classic anime or discovering new series\, Anime Club is the perfect place to watch Anime\, celebrate your passion and meet fellow fans. Grace Sushi and the Friends of the Virginia Public Library will be providing free dumplings!  Held in the library event room.
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/anime-club-3/2025-07-23
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250722T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T174230
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T173138Z
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SUMMARY:Sacred Serpents Reptile Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Sarah Glessner of Sacred Serpents has a wild adventure in store during reptile storytime.  Meet your favorite shelled creatures and the most slithery friends!  You won’t want to miss this event!  CAUTION: LIVE ANIMALS AT THIS EVENT
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/sacred-serpents-reptile-storytime
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T140000
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SUMMARY:1920's Speakeasy
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy mocktails\, music\, 1920’s dance demonstrations\, and open mic in celebration of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s book the “Great Gatsby” 100th anniversary!
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/1920s-speakeasy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T171715Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime with a Firefighter
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Fire Department will be visiting the library during storytime to read and share about their role in the community!
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/storytime-with-a-firefighter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T143000
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CREATED:20250428T171058Z
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SUMMARY:Bookclub "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
DESCRIPTION: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 Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald via phone at 218-748-7525 or on the library website and pick it up at any Arrowhead Library System location.
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/bookclub-the-great-gatsby-by-f-scott-fitzgerald
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T174230
CREATED:20250703T211803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T211805Z
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SUMMARY:Art Deco Crafternoon
DESCRIPTION:All ages welcome!  Held in the library event room.
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/art-deco-crafternoon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250715T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T174230
CREATED:20250703T212258Z
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SUMMARY:"Great Gatsby" Movie Screening
DESCRIPTION:Come watch the screening of the “Great Gatsby” in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the book the “Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald.  Held in the library event room.  Rated PG-13
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/great-gatsby-movie-screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250714T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T174230
CREATED:20250428T170544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T170549Z
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SUMMARY:Gatsby Week
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald.  The week will be filled with roaring twenties inspired events each day!
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/gatsby-week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T174230
CREATED:20250508T171346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T171351Z
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SUMMARY:Building Block Free Play
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to come build\, invent\, and play using the library’s building block collection!
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/building-block-free-play-10
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250711T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250711T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T174230
CREATED:20250508T155818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T155825Z
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SUMMARY:Chalk Obstacle Course
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the library where our parking lot will turn into a large chalk obstacle course!  Create your own obstacles and have a fun day outdoors!
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/chalk-obstacle-course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T173000
DTSTAMP:20260416T174230
CREATED:20250707T211419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T211422Z
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SUMMARY:Genealogy Research w/ Regan Richardson
DESCRIPTION: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.  Held in the library event room.
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/genealogy-research-w-regan-richardson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T174230
CREATED:20250410T175438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T175440Z
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SUMMARY:Big Truck Day
DESCRIPTION:Big Truck Day is back! Check out vintage cars\, big machines\, and the vehicles that help keep our community safe at the Virginia Public Library!  The street in front of the library (5th Avenue) will be blocked off for this event.
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/big-truck-day-2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250709T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T174230
CREATED:20250703T211312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T215614Z
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SUMMARY:Kids for Kids Concert
DESCRIPTION:Visit the library to hear young musicians from the Northern Lights Music Festival perform classical music!  All ages welcome!
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/kids-for-kids-concert-3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250702T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250702T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T174230
CREATED:20250410T174927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T174929Z
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SUMMARY:Kindness Rocks
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the library and paint a rock with a kind message!
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/kindness-rocks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250701T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250701T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T174230
CREATED:20250410T174414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T174417Z
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SUMMARY:Indoor Drive-In
DESCRIPTION:Watch DogMan in your cardboard car during our indoor “Drive-In”.  Free popcorn provided by the Friends of the Virginia Public Library.  Held in the library event room.
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/indoor-drive-in
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250630T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250630T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T174230
CREATED:20250410T174113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T210925Z
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SUMMARY:STEM: Cardboard Cars
DESCRIPTION:Use ordinary cardboard boxes to create your dream car!  Come back on July 1st and watch a movie in your cardboard creation during our indoor “Drive-In” in the library event room!
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/stem-cardboard-cars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T174230
CREATED:20250410T173038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T173042Z
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SUMMARY:Active Play Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an Activity Play Event in the library’s event room! Our play-based stations will include sensory bins\, an activity course\, a baby play area\, and block building.  All ages are welcome!
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/active-play-event-12
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T174230
CREATED:20250212T175036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T210610Z
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SUMMARY:Author Visit and Book Talk w/ J. Ryan Stradal
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at the library as author of “The Lager Queen of Minnesota” J. Ryan Stradal presents and tells us about his Midwest inspired stories! Held in the library event room.
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/author-visit-and-book-talk-w-j-ryan-stradal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T174230
CREATED:20250516T162901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T162906Z
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SUMMARY:Crafternoon: DIY Kite
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URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/crafternoon-diy-kite
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250623T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T174230
CREATED:20250410T172827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T172829Z
UID:10000811-1750683600-1750687200@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info
SUMMARY:Brodini Comedy Magic Show w/ Magician Graylyn Morris
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/brodini-comedy-magic-show-w-magician-graylyn-morris
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T174230
CREATED:20250410T172632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T161628Z
UID:10000810-1750415400-1750420800@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info
SUMMARY:Family Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Come join Family Storytime and participate with the FUN colorful parachute!
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/storytime-with-a-dentist
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T174230
CREATED:20250508T203817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T203823Z
UID:10000870-1750330800-1750356000@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info
SUMMARY:LIBRARY CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:The library will be CLOSED Thursday\, June 19th in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/library-closed-33
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T174230
CREATED:20250410T161958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T162001Z
UID:10000806-1750168800-1750174200@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info
SUMMARY:Rubik’s Cube Competition
DESCRIPTION:Compete against fellow puzzlers to solve the cube!  Held in the library event room.
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/rubiks-cube-competition-4
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