National Library Week Full Schedule

National Library Week Full Schedule

Join the Duluth Library Foundation for a jam-packed week celebrating all things books and reading! Our schedule is filled with exciting events, from author readings and storytime with otters to trivia night and a brewery book fair. Don't miss out on a week of free, family-friendly events all across the city. Whether you're a bookworm or just looking for a fun time, there's something for everyone at Duluth's National Library Week!

NLW Exploration Adventure & Quest for the Golden Bookmark National Library Week | April 6 - 12 | Citywide Explore the community, solve riddles, and celebrate the library’s impact! Be sure to follow the Duluth Library Foundation on Facebook and Instagram, and check the website every morning for new clues in our destination challenge scavenger hunt. 

Family Day Kickoff Celebration April 6 | 10 AM - 12 PM | Great Lakes Aquarium Join our family-friendly celebration at the Great Lakes Aquarium! Enjoy free admission, craft stations, and interactive storytime with Minnesota children’s author Mary Casanova, featuring her books One-Dog Canoe and Utterly Otterly Day. 

Are You Smarter Than a Librarian? Trivia Night April 9 | 7 - 9 PM | Hoops Brewing Play Are You Smarter Than a Librarian? Trivia at Hoops Brewing! Come solo or with a team to challenge the Duluth Public Library Staff in a trivia competition for the chance to win prizes from local businesses & community partners. 

Library Week Book Fair April 12 | 11 AM - 3 PM | Ursa Minor Brewing Close out National Library Week with a book fair for grown-ups & families at Ursa Minor Brewing! Browse books from local bookstores, grab a beverage, and discover how the Duluth Public Library is building a thriving community. Visit our website for full event details and to register.

Info: Kickoff Celebration at Great Lakes Aquarium
? Sunday, April 6 | 10 AM – 12 PM
? Great Lakes Aquarium
Kick off National Library Week with a family-friendly celebration at the Great Lakes Aquarium! Enjoy free admission and an interactive storytime with Minnesota children's author Mary Casanova, featuring her books One-Dog Canoe and Utterly Otterly Day. Families can also enjoy craft stations around the aquarium and have the chance to win exciting door prizes.

Info: Are You Smarter Than a Librarian? Trivia Night
? Wednesday, April 9 | 7 – 9 PM
? Hoops Brewing
Get your game face on for Are You Smarter Than a Librarian? Trivia Night at Hoops Brewing! Challenge a team of Duluth Public Library staff in a fun-filled trivia competition for ultimate bragging rights and the chance to win prizes from local businesses and community partners. Come solo or bring a team, and enjoy a lively night with plenty of opportunities to win door prizes along the way!

Info: Library Week Book Fair at Ursa Minor
? Saturday, April 12 | 11 AM – 3 PM
? Ursa Minor Brewing
Who else misses elementary school book fairs? Come celebrate the close of National Library Week with a book fair for grown-ups and their families at Ursa Minor Brewing! Browse books from local bookstores, grab a beverage, and discover how the Duluth Public Library is building a thriving community. Don’t miss your chance to win door prizes throughout the event!

Info: NLW Exploration Adventure & Quest for the Golden Bookmark
? April 6 – 12
Explore the community, solve riddles, and celebrate the library’s impact! Be sure to follow the Duluth Library Foundation on Facebook and Instagram, and check the website every morning for new clues in our destination challenge scavenger hunt. Complete all seven daily tasks for a chance to win a special prize. Be the first to find Duluth’s Golden Bookmark, and win the brag-worthy bookmark itself and wear your title proudly all year long.

Host or Publisher Duluth Library Foundation