John Linklater, of Anishinaabeg, Cree, and Scottish ancestry, and his wife, Tchi-Ki-Wis, of the Lac La Croix First Nation, lived in the canoe and border country of Ontario and Minnesota from the 1870s–the 1930s. Timothy Cochrane tells their story, including their mentoring of conservationists. This event was made possible by the voters of Minnesota through…
Dr. Aziz Gazipura will discuss how to stop people pleasing. You’ll learn how to say “no” when you want and need to, confidently ask for what you want and eliminate feelings of guilt, anxiety, and worry about what others will think. These events are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided…
Library staff will ask thriller authors Jennifer Hillier (Things We Do in the Dark), Allen Eskens (Forsaken Country), Stacy Willingham (A Flicker in the Dark), and Rachel Howzell Hall (We Lie Here) the secrets behind the stories that keep us reading while on the edge of our seats. Register These events are made possible by…
CNN Anchor Zain E. Asher will discusses her moving and inspiring memoir Where the Children Take Us. Zain E. Asher tells the story of her mother's harrowing fight to raise four children as a widowed immigrant in South London and how these children exceeded all expectations. October 18th 6 PM Virtual Event Register These events…
Join us for a captivating conversation with historical fiction writer Kate Quinn as she discusses her newest release, The Diamond Eye, and her other works. Quinn is the author of several bestsellers, including The Alice Network, The Huntress, and The Rose Code. Register These events are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a…
You’re invited to an enlightening hour with highly acclaimed writer, journalist, and broadcaster Lisa Napoli as she discusses her group biography of the four women whose voices defined NPR, Susan, Linda, Nina, and Cokie. Register here. These events are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des Sioux…
Join us for a captivating conversation with romcom writer Bonnie Garmus. Laugh-out-loud funny, shrewdly observant, and studded with a dazzling cast of supporting characters, Lessons in Chemistry is as original and vibrant as its protagonist. Register here. These events are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant provided by the Traverse des…
