Duluth Reads Together
OUR CITY. OUR STORIES. OUR LIBRARY.
Duluth Reads Together is a citywide celebration of books, community, and the Duluth Public Library, held September 18–20 as part of Minnesota Libraries Read Together.
Throughout the weekend, readers of all ages will be invited to gather at Duluth Public Library locations and partner businesses across the city. Together, these events will create a book and library crawl that encourages people to explore Duluth, experience welcoming community spaces, and discover more of what the library has to offer.
No matter where we gather or what we read, we will celebrate the stories that connect us and the library that helps make those connections possible.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18:
The Silent Set: All-Day Silent Reading Party
DPL Mount Royal Branch, 10 AM to 2 PM
Create your own bookmark, find a comfortable place to settle in, and enjoy reading alongside others at this relaxed all-ages celebration of books and community.
Off The Page: Painted Book Workshop for Teens
Downtown Duluth Public Library, 3 PM to 5 PM
Books meet art in this creative workshop for teens in grades 6 to 12. Bring your own book or use one of ours. Paint a unique design along the edges of a book’s pages.
B4 You Go: Book Bingo
Wild State Cider, 7 PM
Put your book knowledge to the test during a lively evening of library-inspired bingo at Wild State Cider.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19:
Strange New Worlds Sci-Fi and Fantasy Meet-up
The Loch Café, 10 AM to 12 PM
Science fiction and fantasy readers: gather to discuss favorite books, authors, fictional worlds, and the stories that have shaped how you imagine the future.
Stories From The Bowl Family Storytime
Chester Bowl Fall Fest, 11 AM and 12 PM
Join Little Library Go at Chester Bowl Fall Fest! Youth Services staff will be hosting storytimes as part of Duluth Reads Together. Come read with us!
Redacted: A Blackout Poetry Drop-in
Studio Café · 1 PM to 4 PM
Drop in to transform existing pages into original works of poetry. No previous writing or art experience is required.
Tales & Tails: Read to a Dog
Downtown Duluth Public Library · 2 PM to 3 PM
Young readers K-8 can practice reading aloud in a welcoming, low-pressure environment with Cruz, a trained therapy dog.
Of Mice & Manhattans: A Night Of Classics & Cocktails
The Boreal House · 6 PM to 8 PM
Sip handcrafted cocktails in a historic building while connecting with fellow readers for a lively discussion over the classic literature you love (or hate!).
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20:
The Great Duluth Book Exchange
Amity Coffee · 10 AM to 12 PM
Bring up to 3 books to swap, take some new favorites home and enjoy some fresh brewed coffee and company.