Heid E. Erdrich and Louise Waakaa'igan read and discuss their poetry.Register here: https://galenapubliclibrary.eventbrite.com or by emailing distlerl@galenalibrary.orgHeid E. Erdrich is the author of six collections of poetry. Her writing has won fellowships and awards from the National Poetry Series, Native Arts and Cultures Foundation, McKnight Foundation, Minnesota State Arts Board, Bush Foundation, Loft Literary Center, First People’s… Continue reading She Speaks: An Evening of Indigenous Poetry and Conversation

Nicholas Ward reads from his essay collection which examines whiteness, masculinity, and a Midwest upbringing. Register here: https://galenapubliclibrary.eventbrite.com or email distlerl@galenalibrary.org.The Zoom capacity for this event is limited, alternatively the event can be watched live on our Facebook page.Nicholas Ward reads from his first essay collection, All Who Belong May Enter , which examines whiteness, masculinity, and a… Continue reading All Who Belong May Enter

Kids Create in-person craft session making upcycled cat planters! For kids in kindergarten through 4th grade.

A free writing workshop from award winning indie author, Hollie Smurthwaite.Register here: https://galenapubliclibrary.eventbrite.com or by emailing distlerl@galenalibrary.org. Alternatively the event can be watched live on our Facebook page.An inspired writer is an unstuck writer. Dig deep and find something that will spark creation and lead to a richer more unique story.Hollie Smurthwaite is the author of The… Continue reading Brainstorming: How to Unstick What’s Stuck