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SUMMARY:Bird and Bug Brigade Nature Hike with Author and iNaturalist Teresa Veraguth
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever listened to the chirping birds and wondered which ones they were? Imagine finding a caterpillar and knowing which butterfly or moth it would will become. The book “Small Hands Can Help – Minnesota” is all about nature and adventure! \nWe’ll start at the Community Building to listen to a poem about how the loons change their eye color\, then we’ll head over to Wagon Wheel Trail (starting at the pedestrian bridge) for the “Bird & Bug Brigade” nature hike. \nGrown-ups: Bring a smartphone to learn community science apps or have your kiddos just use their eyes and ears to find the items on scavenger hunt handouts.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/bird-and-bug-brigade-nature-hike-with-author-and-inaturalist-teresa-veraguth/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Macrame' a Produce Hanger
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique workshop where you will delve into the art of creating a one-of-a-kind macramé produce hanger\, just in time for Farmer’s Market season! Let your creativity flourish as you learn foundational macramé knots to set your macramé journey into motion. \nUnder the expert guidance of Megan\, Macramé Mama WI\, all necessary supplies will be provided for you to craft your own masterpiece.\nBest for ages 12+. \nThis program is free to attend\, but registration is required as supplies are limited. Please sign up using this link: https://forms.gle/pjvAa6BazfAqG2kD6
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/macrame-a-produce-hanger/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:MatchMakers Book Club: One Golden Summer
DESCRIPTION:Like reading romance? Join the library for our summer pop-up book club featuring romance reads and craft time! Enjoy light discussion and crafts over your beverage of choice. Bring a project you’ve been working on\, mending\, or peruse idea books from the library and coloring pages. \nABOUT THE BOOK – One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune\nGood things happen at the lake. That’s what Alice’s grandmother says\, and it’s true. Alice spent just one summer there at a cottage with Nan when she was seventeen—it’s where she took that photo\, the one of three grinning teenagers in a yellow speedboat\, the image that changed her life. \nNow Alice lives behind a lens. As a photographer\, she’s most comfortable on the sidelines\, letting other people shine. Lately though\, she’s been itching for something more\, and when Nan falls and breaks her hip\, Alice comes up with a plan for them both: another summer in that magical place\, Barry’s Bay. But as soon as they settle in\, their peace is disrupted by the roar of a familiar yellow boat\, and the man driving it. \nCharlie Florek was nineteen when Alice took his photo from afar. Now he’s all grown up—a shameless flirt\, who manages to make Nan laugh and Alice long to be seventeen again\, when life was simpler\, when taking pictures was just for fun. Sun-slanted days and warm nights out on the lake with Charlie are a balm for Alice’s soul\, but when she looks up and sees his piercing green gaze directly on her\, she begins to worry for her heart. \nBecause Alice sees people—that’s why she is so good at what she does—but she’s never met someone who looks and sees her right back.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/matchmakers-book-club-one-golden-summer/
LOCATION:Groovy Grounds Bistro + Coffee\, 28 North Walnut Street\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T150000
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SUMMARY:Casting Lead Free Pewter with Pedal to the Metal!
DESCRIPTION:Cast your own small sculpture\, pendant\, keychain\, pin\, magnet or more with Pedal to the Metal : traveling foundry! You will be able to make at least one small sculpture\, finish the sculpture using basic metalworking hand tools and inks\, and take it home with you. All ages are encouraged to participate however children under the age of 9 should plan to have an adult assistant. \nThis program is part of the library’s summer reading program\, “Plant a Seed\, Read!” and is sponsored by the MN Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/casting-lead-free-pewter-with-pedal-to-the-metal/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T160000
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SUMMARY:Happy Dancing Turtle presents: Pollinator Pals
DESCRIPTION:Buzz\, flutter\, and fly along with Happy Dancing Turtle as we explore the amazing world of pollinators. Discover why pollinators are so important and go on a pollinator hunt in your local park!
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/happy-dancing-turtle-presents-pollinator-pals/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Light for the World - La Crescent: Community Conversations featuring Real Stories
DESCRIPTION:This month\, we welcome guests from Puentes Bridges who will share their own personal stories about immigration and their connection to the women featured in the Chicāhuac exhibit at La Crescent Public Library. Listen and learn about the positive impact their work on farms has in our local communities and for their families in Mexico. \nThis program is co-hosted by Light for the World – La Crescent. We are an ecumenical group sponsored through Prince of Peace\, Crucifixion\, and United Methodist Churches\, and the La Crescent Public Library. We invite you to come learn and grow with us through monthly conversations. The focus for 2026 will be on immigration.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/light-for-the-world-la-crescent-community-conversations-featuring-real-stories/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Abolitionists of Southeast Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:This program explores the role of abolitionists who migrated west in the decades leading up to the U.S. Civil War\, including those who settled in Minnesota during the 1850s. Project Get Outdoors Coordinator and Naturalist Sara Holger shares stories gathered through oral history interviews with descendants of abolitionists who lived in southeast Minnesota\, some of whom were involved in the Underground Railroad before slavery was abolished. \nThis program is sponsored by the MN Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/abolitionists-of-southeast-minnesota/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T140000
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SUMMARY:Community Read Book Discussion: Solito
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Community Read Book Discussion of Solito: a Memoir by Javier Zamora. This program is for folks interested in discussing the book. We’ll meet on the patio if the weather permits\, otherwise\, we’ll be inside. \nFood and beverage available for purchase by our host site\, Groovy Grounds Bistro + Coffee. \nThis program is sponsored by Light for the World – La Crescent. Copies of the book were made available thanks to a Peace and Justice Grant from the MN United Methodist Church.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/community-read-book-discussion-solito/
LOCATION:Groovy Grounds Bistro + Coffee\, 28 North Walnut Street\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T083000
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SUMMARY:Audiobook Walk
DESCRIPTION:Bring your headphones and your favorite walking shoes and spend some time with the audiobook of your choice as we hit the La Crescent trails together! We’ll meet at a local trailhead and walk together\, then stop for refreshments at a local business afterward. \nSaturday\, June 13th\, 8:30am at Wagon Wheel\nTrail — meet at the pedestrian bridge \nParking available in the lot next to the bridge\, behind\nthe Wieser Professional Building\, 33 S. Walnut St. \nRefreshments at Groovy Grounds after the hike.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/audiobook-walk-2/
LOCATION:Wagon Wheel Bridge Trail Head\, 33 South Walnut\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T190000
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SUMMARY:Botanical Mocktail Experience
DESCRIPTION:Space is limited\, so registration is required. Please follow this link to register: https://forms.gle/affZQ4HqoJTYpJs37 \nTogether\, we’ll explore the art of crafting herbal mocktails from garden to glass. You’ll learn how to thoughtfully incorporate fresh and dried herbs into beautiful\, functional drinks while gaining practical knowledge you can easily recreate at home. \nThroughout the workshop\, you’ll:\n~ Discover beginner-friendly gardening tips for growing herbs suited for teas\, syrups\, and infusions\n~ Learn the foundations of mocktail formulation\n~ Taste a variety of seasonal herbal mocktail samples\n~ Leave with recipes and inspiration to bring herbal beverages into your everyday routine \nThis workshop blends education\, storytelling\, and sensory experience — perfect for groups looking to slow down\, connect\, and learn something new together. \nThis activity is funded in collaboration with Gundersen Medical Foundation and the All of Us Research Program. \nKristy Honaker is the heart behind Hona Goods\, where she brings together her passion for gardening\, herbal education\, and hands-on learning to create meaningful\, accessible experiences for her community. With a background in Public Health (MPH) and Psychology (BA)\, Kristy approaches her work through a lens of wellness\, connection\, and lifelong learning. \nYour health and safety are important to us. Please take precautions if you have any known food allergies. Ingredient lists and recipes will be provided at the demonstration. The La Crescent Public Library\, our class instructor\, and the sponsors are not responsible for any illness or injury that may occur.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/botanical-mocktail-experience/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T160000
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SUMMARY:Animals on the Road
DESCRIPTION:Eagle Bluff’s Animals on the Road program brings live animal ambassadors for an exciting\, interactive learning experience led by a professional educator. Each session sparks curiosity\, builds environmental awareness\, and inspires meaningful connections with wildlife through engaging presentations featuring skunks\, raptors\, reptiles\, or amphibians. \nThis program is part of the library’s summer reading program “Plant a Seed\, Read!” and is sponsored by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/animals-on-the-road/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T190000
DTSTAMP:20260602T130443Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception for Art Exhibition - Chicāhuac Exhibition: Women’s Stories of Strength & Sacrifice from Rural Mexico to the Midwest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening reception of the traveling Chicāhuac Exhibition: Women’s Stories of Strength & Sacrifice\nfrom Rural Mexico to the Midwest on Thursday\, June 4th! \n5:30pm open house\, 6:00pm program \nCelebrate these incredible women from Mexico with us. Enjoy refreshments\, make a marigold craft\, walk through the exhibit\, and hear about the inspiration behind the creation of this exhibition and why these six women are heroes to their families. Guests from Puentes Bridges and family members of those featured will be present and leading the program. \nThis program is connected with Light for the World – La Crescent and our community conversations around immigration. You’re invited to learn more about the impact of this work at our June community conversation\, which focuses on real stories. Save the date: June 17th at 6:00pm at the La Crescent Community Building.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/opening-reception-for-art-exhibition-chicahuac-exhibition-womens-stories-of-strength-sacrifice-from-rural-mexico-to-the-midwest/
LOCATION:La Crescent Public Library\, 321 Main St.\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T170000
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SUMMARY:Happy Dancing Turtle presents: Frogs
DESCRIPTION:Leap into spring by celebrating frogs! Learn about special frog adaptations\, what types of frogs we have in our region\, and try your hand at being a frog. How many insects can you catch in our Frog Frenzy game?
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/happy-dancing-turtle-presents-frogs/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T190000
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SUMMARY:It Takes a Village: Supporting Youth\, Families\, and Schools in a Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:Our kids are growing up in a world we never imagined—where friendships\, play\, and even self-worth are shaped by a screen. Anxiety\, depression\, and disconnection are rising\, and it’s not by accident. The digital world is designed to consume their time\, their attention\, and sometimes… their childhood. But we don’t have to let it. Join us as we unpack The Anxious Generation and learn how we\, as a community\, can reclaim what matters most. \nNo pre-reading is required to attend. \n4 Door Prize Winners will receive a book!\nSponsored by the La Crescent Public Library \nThis program is sponsored by Winona State University COUNSELOR Education\, La Crescent Public Library\, La Crescent Emotional Wellness Connection\, and Hiawatha Valley Education District.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/it-takes-a-village-supporting-youth-families-and-schools-in-a-digital-age/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T170000
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SUMMARY:Happy Dancing Turtle presents: The Water Cycle
DESCRIPTION:Explore the wonders of water and how we can help keep it clean. Become a water droplet and take a journey through the water cycle!
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/happy-dancing-turtle-presents-the-water-cycle/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T190000
DTSTAMP:20260319T122600Z
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SUMMARY:Boggle Poetry
DESCRIPTION:April is National Poetry Month\, so come get creative in this collaborative and fun workshop with H. Murray Valentine.\nWe’ll listen to music\, enjoy snacks\, and write poems together in this generative workshop. \nH. Murray Valentine is a writer\, diviner\, and zinemaker who facilitates generative and playful poetry workshops. He co-owns and operates the forthcoming pottery studio and art space\, Railroad Avenue Community Kiln\, in Viroqua\, WI. Find him online at hmurrayvalentine.net.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/boggle-poetry/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T210000
DTSTAMP:20260310T153452Z
CREATED:20260310T153452Z
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SUMMARY:"The Librarians" Documentary Film Screening and Discussion Panel
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free screening of the documentary\, “The Librarians\,” from director Kim A. Snyder. A professional panel and Q&A session will follow the screening. Film run time is 88 minutes. \nABOUT THE FILM:\nOnce upon a now\, in today’s America\, political polarization finds librarians under siege as an unprecedented wave of book banning is sparked in Texas\, Florida\, and beyond. As the crisis escalates\, they join forces as unlikely defenders on the frontlines of democracy. \nIn October 2021\, Texas House Representative Matt Krause issued a list of 850 books for schools to review for obscene and race-related content\, urging officials to develop standards to ensure “pornography” and anything that may make students feel “discomfort\, guilt or anguish” be removed. The majority of content flagged had racial or LGBTQia+ themes. Parental Rights groups like Moms for Liberty dug in nationwide and book challenges escalated exponentially and became more coordinated. Vulnerable librarians were\, and continue to be\, targeted. \nWith unique access to a new movement in the making\, librarians take us on an odyssey across America to tell their story to resist censorship efforts. We meet a US Army veteran who was fired for refusing to remove books with racial content — and whose County Commissioners\, in the wake of a lawsuit filed by local community members alleging First and Fourteenth Amendment Rights infringements\, attempted to close the public library itself. A librarian in New Jersey investigates coordinated efforts between Parental Rights organizations and a national effort to undermine public education that landed in her own school district with direct attacks\, calling her a “pornographer\, pedophile\, and groomer of children”. A nationally lauded librarian is besieged with death threats in her native Louisiana parish where she lost 12 students to suicide because to feeling “othered.” Tensions escalate as legislation spreads proposing to criminalize librarians for distributing alleged pornographic materials to minors. \nIn a dystopian saga akin to a real-lifeFahrenheit451 sequel\, director KIM A. SNYDER’s gripping documentary THE LIBRARIANS traverses small-town U.S.A. with riveting interviews and troves of archival material to reveal the story of the country’s heroic librarians\, everyday Americans who have become unlikely defenders of democracy\, risking everything to uphold our most fundamental of rights.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/the-librarians-documentary-film-screening-and-discussion-panel/
LOCATION:La Crescent-Hoka High School Fine Arts Center\, 1301 Lancer Blvd\, La Crescent\, Minnesota\, 55947
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T193000
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SUMMARY:Community Conversations: a Faith Look at Immigration
DESCRIPTION:This month\, we welcome the faith leaders of our community churches for a roundtable discussion on the intersections of immigration and Christianity. What are we called to do by the Lord?
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/community-conversations-a-faith-look-at-immigration/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T200000
DTSTAMP:20260310T124641Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime for Adults: Trivial Pursuit
DESCRIPTION:Why should kids have all the fun? Join us to hear your favorite local librarians and performers read some of our favorite short stories and essays. This month’s theme is Trivial Pursuit\, featuring fun facts and rabbit holes to go down in.  \nFood and both alcoholic and NA beverages are available for purchase. \nFor ages 21+ only. Caution: stories may include adult content. Listener discretion is advised.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/storytime-for-adults-trivial-pursuit/
LOCATION:Saxon Hall\, 702 Main St.\, Brownsville\, MN\, 55919\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T190000
DTSTAMP:20260310T153519Z
CREATED:20260310T153519Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Health: The Food-Hormone Connection
DESCRIPTION:Join Hy-Vee Dietitian Ruthie Chipps (La Crosse & Winona) for a FREE presentation and taste-testing. Discover the power of nutrition for women’s health to thrive through every phase! \nRegistration is required. Scan the QR code to sign up or use the following link: https://forms.gle/p1rQYD2sgjnx8vim9
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/womens-health-the-food-hormone-connection/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T153000
DTSTAMP:20260310T124657Z
CREATED:20260310T124657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T124657Z
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SUMMARY:The Spheres of Women: Women's Influence on the Civil War
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn how women\, in varying degrees and on different levels\, were affected by the Civil War\, while contributing to the success of the war’s end.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/the-spheres-of-women-womens-influence-on-the-civil-war/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T193000
DTSTAMP:20260310T124710Z
CREATED:20260310T124710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T124710Z
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SUMMARY:Community Conversations: a Historical Look at Immigration
DESCRIPTION:This month’s guest speaker will be Chuck Berendes\, an immigration attorney\, discussing the history of immigration and visa policies. We’ll learn how the process changed over time and where we are today.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/community-conversations-a-historical-look-at-immigration/
LOCATION:La Crescent United Methodist Church\, 520 North Elm St.\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T170000
DTSTAMP:20260310T124723Z
CREATED:20260310T124723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T124723Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Dancing Turtle presents: Insects in Winter
DESCRIPTION:Discover where our insects go in the cold winter months. Take a closer look at the life cycle of an insect\, and dissect a gall to find out what is inside!
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/happy-dancing-turtle-presents-insects-in-winter/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T180000
DTSTAMP:20260310T124736Z
CREATED:20260310T124736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T124736Z
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SUMMARY:Thank You for Being a Friend Party
DESCRIPTION:Help us celebrate and thank the retiring members of our Friends of the Library Board! Join us at the library for cake\, coffee\, tea\, cocoa\, and time to visit with Friends and community. \nJoan is retiring after 17 years of service\, and Barb is retiring after 10 years of service! Help us show our appreciation for these wonderful Friends\, and everything they’ve done for the library over the years.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/thank-you-for-being-a-friend-party/
LOCATION:La Crescent Public Library\, 321 Main St.\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T193000
DTSTAMP:20260310T124752Z
CREATED:20260310T124752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T124752Z
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SUMMARY:Driftless Mysteries: a Community Read and Author Talk with Sue Berg
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Community Read of Driftless Gold by local author Sue Berg. \nLearn how Sue Berg gets her ideas for the Drifless Mystery series\, begins writing her book\, and develops plot\, setting\, & characters. Plus\, hear a reading from her latest novel. There will be a Q & A with the author and time to purchase books and/or have yours signed. \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the La Crescent Library.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/driftless-mysteries-a-community-read-and-author-talk-with-sue-berg/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T193000
DTSTAMP:20260127T182841Z
CREATED:20260127T182841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T182841Z
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SUMMARY:La Crescent Community Read: Driftless Mysteries with Sue Berg
DESCRIPTION:Learn how Sue Berg gets her ideas for the Drifless Mystery series\, begins writing her book\, and develops plot\, setting\, & characters. Plus\, hear a reading from her latest novel. There will be a Q & A with the author and time to purchase books and/or have yours signed. \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the La Crescent Library.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/la-crescent-community-read-driftless-mysteries-with-sue-berg/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T193000
DTSTAMP:20260210T130807Z
CREATED:20260210T130807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T130807Z
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SUMMARY:Community Conversations: Refugees
DESCRIPTION:This month\, we’ll dig deeper into refugee experiences. What are our current policies\, our historical approach to refugees\, and what are some of the lived experiences of these people? \nOur speaker this month will be Adam Jarvis\, Director of Refugee Services of Catholic Charities in Rochester\, MN. We will also talk about some action steps you can take if interested in helping put welcome kits together for refugee families in our area. \nThis program is sponsored by Light for the World – La Crescent. We are an ecumenical group sponsored through Prince of Peace\, Crucifixion\, and United Methodist Churches\, and the La Crescent Public Library. We invite you to come learn and grow with us through monthly conversations. The focus for 2026 will be on immigration.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/community-conversations-refugees/
LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260113T132223Z
CREATED:20260113T132223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T132223Z
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SUMMARY:Hygge: After Hours at the Library
DESCRIPTION:Hygge is a Nordic word meaning “cozy”. Wear comfy clothes & bring a warm blanket to stay cozy at the library after hours. Enjoy a hot beverage (tea or cocoa) and quiet reading or crafting time. Library DJ Jess will spin vinyl featuring relaxing tunes. We’ll be hosting a book giveaway as well: anyone who joins us can enter the raffle for a chance to win a free book. \nAny book you read during January or February can count toward the Hot Reads for Cold Nights winter reading program. Pick up extra book review sheets while you’re here! \nHot Reads for Cold Nights is our winter reading program for teens & grown-ups. Fill out book reviews to earn prizes & raffle entries for the grand prize:\n~ 1st & 2nd book reviews: Hot cocoa & raffle entry\n~ 3rd book review: Raffle entry\, library mug (new design this year!)\, and library book light (all new prize this year!)\n~ Grand prize: sponsored by Emplify Health
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/hygge-after-hours-at-the-library/
LOCATION:La Crescent Public Library\, 321 Main St.\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260127T175805Z
CREATED:20260127T175805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T175805Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime for Adults: You've Got a Pizza My Heart
DESCRIPTION:Why should kids have all the fun? Join us to hear your favorite local librarians and performers read some of our favorite short stories and essays. This month’s theme is Pizza My Heart – featuring all things romance & food. \nFood and both alcoholic and NA beverages are available for purchase. \nFor ages 21+ only. Caution: stories may include adult content. Listener discretion is advised. Registration is not required.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/storytime-for-adults-youve-got-a-pizza-my-heart/
LOCATION:Saxon Hall\, 702 Main St.\, Brownsville\, MN\, 55919\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T200000
DTSTAMP:20260113T133033Z
CREATED:20260113T133033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T133033Z
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SUMMARY:Hygge: After Hours at the Library
DESCRIPTION:Hygge is a Nordic word meaning “cozy”. Wear comfy clothes & bring a warm blanket to stay cozy at the library after hours. Enjoy a hot beverage (tea or cocoa) and quiet reading or crafting time. Library DJ Jess will spin vinyl featuring relaxing tunes. We’ll be hosting a book giveaway as well: anyone who joins us can enter the raffle for a chance to win a free book. \nAny book you read during January or February can count toward the Hot Reads for Cold Nights winter reading program. Pick up extra book review sheets while you’re here! \nHot Reads for Cold Nights is our winter reading program for teens & grown-ups. Fill out book reviews to earn prizes & raffle entries for the grand prize:\n~ 1st & 2nd book reviews: Hot cocoa & raffle entry\n~ 3rd book review: Raffle entry\, library mug (new design this year!)\, and library book light (all new prize this year!)\n~ Grand prize: sponsored by Emplify Health
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/hygge-after-hours-at-the-library-2/
LOCATION:La Crescent Public Library\, 321 Main St.\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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