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Bruce to speak May 20 at Lake City Public Library

May 10, 2017

Motivational Speaker Lin McLaughlin Bruce will make a presentation at the Lake City Public Library Saturday, May 20, at 10 a.m.“I’m here to tell you that it’s never too late to say ‘yes!’ to bigger things. Even when you’re just an ordinary person like me, you can have extraordinary successes,” says...

Deese to speak at public library May 9

May 3, 2017

Author Barbara Deese will be the guest speaker at the Lake City Public Library Tuesday, May 9, at 6:30 p.m.Growing up in Anoka, Minn. with a family of voracious readers, Deese feels at home with people who love a good story. Her twisty career path almost began in the foreign service after college,...

Gaskill will speak April 26 on West African kora harp

Apr 19, 2017

Sean Gaskill will share a combined musical and educational presentation at the Lake City Public Library Wednesday, April 26, at 6:30 p.m., featuring the West African kora, a 21-string harp that is native to the Mandinka people of Gambia, Senegal, Mali, Guinea and Guinea Bisau.The kora dates back...

Hot Reads for Cold Nights is back with Kerry Casey

Apr 12, 2017

Minnesota author Kerry Casey will once again present “Hot Reads for Cold Nights” at the Lake City Public Library Thursday, April 20, at 6:30 p.m.Casey will share his process and inspiration for writing his three novels, “Fall to Grace,” “Singer,” and “Slender Wish.”The library is located in...

Teresa Marrone to speak on edibles April 18

Apr 12, 2017

Teresa Marrone will present “Spring into Wild Edibles” at the Lake City Public Library Tuesday, April 18, at 6:30 p.m.Marrone is the author of “Dishing Up Minnesota” and she will be back to speak about her books “Wild Berries and Fruits: A Field Guide” and “Mushrooms of the Upper Midwest.”Teresa’s...

Golfers gather for creative putting event

Apr 5, 2017

More than 60 participants gathered on Thursday, March 30, at the Lake City Public Library for a free putting lesson from Dan Diggins of Mount Frontenac Golf Course. Golfers were divided into two sessions -- youth and adults -- and traveled through a creative maze of nine holes spread throughout the...

Library to host friend of Jackie Robinson on April 1

Mar 29, 2017

Ronnie Rabinovitz will share his friendship with Jackie Robinson during his presentation “My Friendship with Baseball Hall of Famer, Jackie Robinson: Saturday, April 1, at 1 p.m. at the Lake City Public Library.At the age of 7, Ron became a Jackie Robinson fan and soon after got to meet him.Ron and...

Public library to host state parks photographer

Mar 8, 2017

Freelance photographer and public speaker Doug Ohman will be at the Lake City Public Library on Saturday, March 11, at 10 a.m. Doug’s work has been widely published in magazines, calendars and books, and in the popular book series, “Minnesota Byways”. Doug will take people on a Minnesota vacation...

Public library to host cross stitch class

Feb 16, 2017

The Lake City Public Libary will hold a cross stitch how-to class Thursday, Feb. 16, at 6:30 p.m.This class is for beginners and is open to people age 10 and up. Materials will be provided. Registration is required.Cross stitch is just one of the many events occurring this month at the Lake City...

Public library to host jerky how-to class

Feb 8, 2017

The Lake City Public Libary will hold a jerky how-to class Saturday, Feb. 11, at 10 a.m.Ed Stern, a retired teacher and Goodhue County resident will share his experience on how to make jerky using a food dehydrator. He will provide samples and recipes for people to make at home.This event is open...