"Monsters We Have Made: A Novel" with Lindsay Starck

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Fine Arts Center

Minneapolis-based author Lindsay Starck will talk about her second novel, "Monsters We Have Made." Lindsay will also take audience questions.

 

Bio:

Lindsay Starck is a writer, editor, and professor based in Minneapolis. Her first novel, Noah’s Wife, was published in 2016 by G.P. Putnam’s Sons, and her second novel, Monsters We Have Made, was recently released by Vintage / Anchor Books.

"Typewriter's Block" with Robert Walker

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Fine Arts Center

Robert Walker will talk about the inspiration and writing process for his recently published novel, "Typewriter's Block," and provide additional insights into the world of typewriter collecting.

 

Bio:

Robert Walker is a retired journalist and communications professional. He has a collection of more than 20 typewriters, including all of the machines mentioned in his debut novel, "Typewriter's Block." Walker and his wife live in central Wisconsin and enjoy winter getaways in the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area.

 

"Reclaim Your Story" with Dr. Carrie Jarosinski

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All-Purpose Room, Fine Arts Center

Dr. Carrie Jarosinski will talk about seeking joy and contentment through every day wellness practices. You will explore what it really means to be healthy and well, what that looks like in action and easy to implement interventions that you can start doing today to support your wellness journey.

 

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Red Cross Blood Drive

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All-Purpose Room

The Red Cross will be holding a blood drive that is open to the public.  You can save up to 3 lives just by donating blood.  Adults and teens 16 and over are eligible to donate.  Visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767 to register for an appointment between 10am and 3pm.  You can also drop by to see if there are any openings to donate.  Thank you for saving lives!

Family Fun - Zoozort

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Fine Arts Center

Come to McMillan to meet some unusual animals! Noelle's live animal program is fun and educational.  She has great information about each of the animals that she brings with her.

Baby Storytime

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Children's Area

Baby storytime will be Tuesday mornings at 10:30am on the 2nd floor in the youth services storytime area. 

We will read stories, sing songs and rhymes, and end with a play time. 

This program is geared towards kiddos 0-2 years old.

"Beyond the Flames" with Gregory Lee Renz

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All-Purpose Room, Fine Arts Center

Gregory Renz will talk about his latest novel and share riveting stories from his career as a firefighter.

Wisconsin Multi-Award-Winning author and Hall of Fame Fire Captain Gregory Lee Renz is out with the eagerly-anticipated follow-up novel, BEYOND THE FLAMES, to his highly acclaimed debut, BENEATH THE FLAMES. In the novel, embittered Fire Captain LEE GARRISON joins forces with retired Police Captain BRIGID O’BRIEN in a life-and-death struggle to save an African-American family that’s being terrorized by a savage outlaw motorcycle gang.

 

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Rapid Chess Society

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Meeting/Training Room

Come play some rapid chess games, share ideas, and discuss all things chess at our new chess club!

We will provide some boards and clocks, but feel free to bring your own!

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