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SUMMARY:Friday Makerspace
DESCRIPTION:Come create some unique and fun crafts by joining us for this month’s Friday Makerpsace!  Arts and crafts supplies provided.  All ages welcome!
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/friday-makerspace-3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T150000
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SUMMARY:Cricut Create Series
DESCRIPTION:RESERVATION ONLY participants must be present at all three classes.  Ages 12 and up.  All classes begin at 3 p.m.  Learn how to use Cricut Design Space\, then use your new knowledge to create decals\, Iron-On totes\, and vinyl mugs in this three-part series.  Wednesday\, September 30th using desing space & notebook decals.  Wednesday\, October 7th iron – on totes.  Wednesday\, October 21 vinyl mugs & bring your own materials to design with.
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/cricut-create-series/2026-09-30
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T110000
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SUMMARY:Healthcare Directive Community Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the library for… A free community workshop on advance care planning hosted by the Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging. Learn the essentials of healthcare directives\, pick up the necessary forms and a step-by-step guide\, and have a trained facilitator on hand to answer questions as you get started. This interactive session offers a supportive space to reflect on your wishes\, ask questions\, and take a meaningful first step toward putting them in writing. Space is limited – reserve your spot today! To register\, scan the QR code or visit: https://bit.ly/DucksinarowMNWorkshops
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/healthcare-directive-community-workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T103000
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SUMMARY:Craig Blacklock Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at the library for a presentation by Craig Blacklock all about his photography and being a photographer.  Held in the library event room.
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/craig-blacklock-presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T150000
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SUMMARY:Creative Writing Circle
DESCRIPTION: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.  All ages welcome!
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/creative-writing-circle-14
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T130000
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SUMMARY:Financial Stress Busters with Northern Communities Credit Union
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the library with Northern Communities Credit Union for some tips and tricks to keep you stress free when financial situations arrive.
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/financial-stress-busters-with-northern-communities-credit-union
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T130000
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SUMMARY:Live Well Leave Well
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the library for a Power of Attorney and Health Care Directive informative session with Justice North.
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/live-well-leave-well-3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T150000
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CREATED:20260928T141515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T141516Z
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SUMMARY:Beach Ball Tennis
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URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/beach-ball-tennis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T174500
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CREATED:20260813T164930Z
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SUMMARY:Spanish Conversation Club
DESCRIPTION:Practice your Spanish with other Spanish speakers.  This club is not intended for learning Spanish\, but instead for practicing the Spanish you already know.  Potluck – bring a Latin inspired dish
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/spanish-conversation-club-2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T164500
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SUMMARY:Lavender Bookclub
DESCRIPTION: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.  October’s Author: Sonido Reyes
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/lavender-bookclub-8
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T143000
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SUMMARY:Book Club "Are You There God?  It's Me\, Margaret." by Judy Blume
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 “Are You There God? It’s ME\, Margaret.” by Judy Blume 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/book-club-are-you-there-god-its-me-margaret-by-judy-blume
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T160000
DTSTAMP:20261015T193403Z
CREATED:20260928T142450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T193403Z
UID:10001606-1793113200-1793116800@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info
SUMMARY:Spy Week: Careers in Forensics
DESCRIPTION:Listen as Detective of Evidence and Digital Forensics\, Katie Kral\, shares career tips and personal experiences from her career.
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/spy-weeek-careers-in-forensics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T120000
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CREATED:20260928T142330Z
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SUMMARY:Genealogy in Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for an introduction into genealogy and learn some tips and tricks for starting your research journey into Minnesota specifically.
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/genealogy-in-minnesota
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T160000
DTSTAMP:20261015T193340Z
CREATED:20260928T142655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T193340Z
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SUMMARY:Spy Week: Invisible Ink Crafternoon
DESCRIPTION:Come learn a NEW spy skill in the art of secret codes by joining us for this Invisible Ink Crafternoon!
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/spy-weeek-invisible-ink-crafternoon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T120000
DTSTAMP:20261015T164004Z
CREATED:20260928T142049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T164004Z
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SUMMARY:Jacqueline Werket Author Visit
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/jacqueline-werket-author-visit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T163000
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CREATED:20260928T142822Z
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SUMMARY:Spy Week: Spy Kids Armageddon Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Watch Spy Kids Armageddon with free popcorn!
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/spy-weeek-spy-kids-armageddon-film-screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T123000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T192917Z
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SUMMARY:Costume Parade
DESCRIPTION:Stop in the library after Storytime to show off your costumes and do some indoor trick or treating!
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/costume-parade
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T150000
DTSTAMP:20260903T181635Z
CREATED:20260903T181634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T181635Z
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SUMMARY:Haiku Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Arrowhead Library System is pleased to present free writing workshops at participating ALS libraries from October 9-30\, 2026. These workshops\, presented by author Sandra Hisakuni\, are titled: The Northland Beckons: Writing in Haiku. \n\n\n\nGrow your creativity and writing skills in this fun haiku workshop. Writers will learn the structure and form of haiku\, its origins in Japanese literature\, and how Sandra Hisakuni connects this writing practice to Minnesota’s Northwoods. Workshop attendees will explore this powerful tool for mindfulness\, joyful reflection\, and playful expression. Writers will use words and art to create their own haiku masterpiece to take home. \n\n\n\nThis program is 1 hour long and suited for adults\, teens\, and children ages 10 and up.   \n\n\n\nThis 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\, like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/alslibinfo.
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/haiku-writing-workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T180000
DTSTAMP:20261021T193458Z
CREATED:20261021T193457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T193458Z
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SUMMARY:LIBRARY CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:The library will be CLOSED Wednesday\, November 11th in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/library-closed-53
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T181500
DTSTAMP:20260813T174314Z
CREATED:20260813T173351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T174314Z
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SUMMARY:Lavender Bookclub
DESCRIPTION: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.  November’s Author: Adam Silvera
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/lavender-bookclub-9
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T143000
DTSTAMP:20261007T200546Z
CREATED:20261007T200543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T200546Z
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SUMMARY:Book Club "The Quiet Librarian" by Allen Eskens
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 Quiet Librarian” by Allen Eskens 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/book-club-the-quiet-librarian-by-allen-eskens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T174500
DTSTAMP:20260813T180529Z
CREATED:20260813T180528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T180529Z
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SUMMARY:Spanish Conversation Club
DESCRIPTION:Practice your Spanish with other Spanish speakers. This club is not intended for learning Spanish\, but instead for practicing the Spanish you already know. Potluck – bring a Latin inspired dish.
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/spanish-conversation-club-3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261127T180000
DTSTAMP:20260813T181416Z
CREATED:20260813T181415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T181416Z
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SUMMARY:LIBRARY CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:The library will be CLOSED Thursday\, November 26th and Friday\, November 27th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/library-closed-50
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T181500
DTSTAMP:20260813T174240Z
CREATED:20260813T174239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T174240Z
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SUMMARY:Lavender Bookclub
DESCRIPTION: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.  December’s Author: Ashley Herring Blake
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/lavender-bookclub-11
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T164500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T174500
DTSTAMP:20260813T180725Z
CREATED:20260813T180724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T180725Z
UID:10001465-1797525900-1797529500@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info
SUMMARY:Spanish Conversation Club
DESCRIPTION:Practice your Spanish with other Spanish speakers. This club is not intended for learning Spanish\, but instead for practicing the Spanish you already know. Potluck – bring a Latin inspired dish.
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/spanish-conversation-club-4
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261225T180000
DTSTAMP:20260813T181912Z
CREATED:20260813T181911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T181912Z
UID:10001467-1798106400-1798221600@www.virginiapubliclibrary.info
SUMMARY:LIBRARY CLOSED
DESCRIPTION:The library will be CLOSED Thursday\, December 24th and Friday\, December 25th in observance of the Christmas holiday.
URL:https://www.virginiapubliclibrary.info/event/library-closed-51
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