Minnesota Humanities Center
  • POSTPONED – Mankato – Poetry in the Parks

    Blue Earth County Library 100 East Main Street, Mankato, MN, United States

    Students in grades 5-8 are invited to join Minnesota’s Poet Laureate Gwen Westerman and fellow poet Michael Torres* for a daylong writing workshop at Minnesota State Parks. Alongside the poets, students will explore the beauty of nature and write their own poems. Students will receive instruction and encouragement to write in their home languages as well as English.

    Free
  • Hastings – We Are Water MN

    Pleasant Hill Library 1490 South Frontage Road, Hastings, Minnesota, United States

    The We Are Water MN traveling exhibit examines three ways of knowing water: personal stories, historical content, and scientific information. Visitors can explore stories both local and statewide and share their own stories of water’s importance in their life.

    Free
  • Eagan – We Are Water MN

    Lebanon Hills Visitor Center 860 Cliff Road, Eagan, MN, United States

    The We Are Water MN traveling exhibit examines three ways of knowing water: personal stories, historical content, and scientific information. Visitors can explore stories both local and statewide and share their own stories of water’s importance in their life.

    Free
  • POSTPONED – Austin – Poetry in the Parks

    Austin Public Library 323 4th Avenue Northeast, Austin, MN, United States

    Students in grades 5-8 are invited to join Minnesota’s Poet Laureate Gwen Westerman and fellow poet Michael Torres* for a daylong writing workshop at Minnesota State Parks. Alongside the poets, students will explore the beauty of nature and write their own poems. Students will receive instruction and encouragement to write in their home languages as well as English.

    Free
  • POSTPONED – Worthington – Poetry in the Parks

    Nobles County Library 407 12th Street, Worthington, MN, United States

    Students in grades 5-8 are invited to join Minnesota’s Poet Laureate Gwen Westerman and fellow poet Michael Torres* for a daylong writing workshop at Minnesota State Parks. Alongside the poets, students will explore the beauty of nature and write their own poems. Students will receive instruction and encouragement to write in their home languages as well as English.

    Free
  • Becker – We Are Water MN

    Sherburne History Center 10775 27th Ave SE, Becker, United States

    The We Are Water MN traveling exhibit examines three ways of knowing water: personal stories, historical content, and scientific information. Visitors can explore stories both local and statewide and share their own stories of water’s importance in their life.

  • Pine River – We Are Water MN

    Happy Dancing Turtle 2331 Dancing Wind Rd SW, Ste 1, Pine River, MN, United States

    The We Are Water MN traveling exhibit examines three ways of knowing water: personal stories, historical content, and scientific information. Visitors can explore stories both local and statewide and share their own stories of water’s importance in their life.

    Free
  • St. Paul – Children’s Book Week Celebration

    Minnesota Humanities Event Center 987 Ivy Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Join the Minnesota Humanities Center for a celebration on the lawn honoring Children’s Book Week, with guest author readings, book art workshops, story walks, games, crafts, book sales, and special giveaways.

    Free
  • Minneapolis – We Are Water MN

    Augsburg University, Oren Gateway Center Lobby 610 22nd Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    The We Are Water MN traveling exhibit examines three ways of knowing water: personal stories, historical content, and scientific information. Visitors can explore stories both local and statewide and share their own stories of water’s importance in their life.

    Free
  • St. Paul – Minnesota Writers Series: Rose McGee Children’s Book Release

    Minnesota Humanities Event Center 987 Ivy Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Minnesota Humanities Center, in partnership with Minnesota Historical Society Press, is pleased to host the launch of Rose McGee's new children's book, "Can't Nobody Make a Sweet Potato Pie Like Our Mama!”

    Free
  • St. Paul – National Read a Book Day

    Minnesota Humanities Event Center 987 Ivy Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) invites book lovers of all ages to the lawn of MHC for a read-in gathering to celebrate National Read a Book Day. Bring the book of your choice, a blanket or chair, and join in celebration by reading in community.

    Free
  • St. Paul – Cambodian Heritage Celebration

    Minnesota History Center 345 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN, United States

    Join us for the first Cambodian Heritage Day as we celebrate the beauty of the Cambodian Minnesota community and its complex culture. This event features an evening of performances, music, food, and history.

    Free