Duluth Raleigh Academy PAC

Duluth Public Library Events, for the week of February 16-21, 2026. Access full details here: https://tr.ee/j90KGYoCvD

REMINDER:
All library locations are closed on Monday, February 16, for Presidents’ Day and will open on Tuesday, February 17 at 10:00 a.m.

FOR EVERYBODY:
Dance for All with Dance Artist Sophia McLaughlin
Tuesday, February 17, 3:30-4:30 p.m., at Mt. Royal.
Using improvisation and dance sequences set to music, this class will focus on moving together to create joyful community. For an intergenerational and interabled audience. This program, sponsored by Arrowhead Library System, was funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (ACHF).

Book Bingo
Tuesday, February 17, 6:00-7:00 p.m., at West Duluth.
Never judge a book by its cover... unless you're playing Book Bingo! The theme is graphic novels.

Chess Club
Thursday, February 19, 5:00-7:00 p.m., at West Duluth.
Learn how to play the exciting game of chess from experienced players in the Twin Ports Chess Club! All ages and experiences welcome, and all supplies provided. Registration is encouraged at bit.ly/chess0219

FOR ADULTS:
Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club
Tuesday, February 17, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Main Library.
This month we are discussing Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert by Bob the Drag Queen.

West Duluth Book Club
Friday, February 20, 3:45-4:45 p.m., at West Duluth.
This book club meets monthly and is open to the public. Check in with the circulation desk at the West Duluth Branch Library for the current book of the month.

FOR ALL YOUTH:
Winter Break Beach Party
Wednesday and Thursday, February 18-19, at the Main Library.
Winter blahs got you down? Take a break from the cold at our Beach Party in the Green Room! We'll have yard games, beachy crafts and family-friendly beach themed movies to chase your winter blues away. Follow our social media stories for the movie schedule.

K-Pop Demon Hunters Party
Friday, February 20, 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Main Library.
For grades 4-12. Join us for an epic celebration inspired by K-Pop Demon Hunters! Get ready to unleash your creativity with fun K-pop-themed crafts, show off your K-Pop Demon Hunters knowledge with trivia, dress upand strike a pose in style in our photo booth, all while singing to your favorite K-pop beats.

Glow in the Dark Creature Workshop with Z Puppet Rosenschnoz!
Friday, February 20, 2:30-4:00 p.m. at Mount Royal.
For grades 1-12. Jump into the future with Z Puppets Rosenschnoz from Minneapolis and make a glow in the dark animal puppet. If you were to travel through space and time, what creatures would you find? Tap into your imagination through the wonders of blacklight and create an amazing critter to take home with you.

Saturday Morning Art Studio
Saturday, February 21, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., at the Main Library.
For grades K-12. Local artist Serenity Kenan will provide all the materials and guidance as needed to learn new skills and create art in the library. Bring your sense of adventure and creativity!

Read to a Dog, with Cruz!
Saturday, February 21, 2:00-3:00 p.m., at the Main Library.
For grades K-8. Practice reading aloud with Cruz the dog. Cruz loves to cuddle up and listen to kids read him their favorite stories. Each reader will sign up for a 10-minute reading slot when they arrive. Borrow a library book or bring your own!

FOR TEENS:
Dungeons and Dragons
Wednesday, February 18, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., at Mount Royal.
For grades 6-12. All experience levels are welcome. Please register to reserve your spot at bit.ly/dnd0218

FOR KIDS:
Color Changing Slime
Tuesday, February 17, 1:00-1:30 and 2:00-2:30 p.m. at Mount Royal.
For grades 2-5. Explore how chemical reactions work through slime! Offered at two different times. Registration required at bit.ly/slime0217

Builders Club
Tuesday, February 17, 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the Main Library.
For kids grades K-7. Partake in a special building challenge or free-build and let your imagination guide you. Kids under age seven must be with a caregiver.

STAR TURTLE with Z Puppet Theater
Wednesday, February 18, 3:00-4:00 p.m. at West Duluth.
Join the dynamic duo of of Dagsi Turtle & Jisdu Wabbit for a screening of their video adventures to race through time and space on a musical quest to help Grandmother Turtle! Dagsi Turtle & Jisdu Wabbit will be live in person to take viewers on this exuberant ride into Cherokee language and culture.

Art Studio with Local Artist Serenity Kenan
Thursday, February 19, 2:00-3:00 p.m. at West Duluth.
For grades 2-5. All supplies and materials provided. Bring your sense of adventure and creativity!

FOR KIDS AND CAREGIVERS:
¡Cuentacuentos!
Wednesday, February 18, 2:30-3:00 p.m., at Mount Royal.
For kids birth - PreK and their caregivers. Join us for family fun as we share stories, rhymes and art in Spanish. All are welcome!

Ojibwe Family Storytime
Friday, February 20, 10:15-10:45 a.m., at West Duluth.
Stories, songs, and rhymes in the Ojibwe language. Geared to kids PreK-Grade 3, but all are welcome!

Play Date for Family, Friends, and Neighbor Care Providers
Friday, February 20, 10:15-11:30 a.m., at the Main Library.
Are you caring for the child or children of a family member, friend, or neighbor? Bring the kids you care for to a play date at the library! Enjoy light snacks, learn more about monthly FFN programs at the library, and leave with free books and other resources. This program is provided in part by the State of Minnesota with the support of the Northland Foundation. Drop-ins welcome!

It can be hard to maintain reading habits when there's a change in daily routines. Whether you have travel plans, winter camps, or just want to "chill," break time always seems to shake things up a bit...

Duluth Public Library has just the thing to add a little extra incentive! There are still 2 weeks left in their Winter Reading Bingo Challenge, plenty of time to get at least one bingo (kids get a free book) and earn entries into Grand Prize drawings. All ages can participate and earn rewards! It's a great way to encourage reading & quality family time. Kids have the option to read 30 minutes or complete a specific activity to cross off squares. Pick up some paper bingo cards at any branch location, or sign up at the link on the website.

Do you ever feel like it's just too much to squeeze school fundraising into your family's busy life? Raleigh's Book Bonanza makes it easy for families to start fundraising with an online payment option! You can simply post this graphic and link to your socials. No need to collect cash & checks. And no pick-up/distribution required because all the money goes to the school!

During I Love to Read Month, Raleigh is holding a Book Bonanza. The goal is for students to read and reach out to family and friends to sponsor their reading efforts. We are hoping to raise money to buy books and a book vending machine for our school! All money raised stays with our school and goes directly to this project. We would love any and all help and support with this project!

Below is a link to our online donation page, or you can use the QR code. https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/Y9ACJB74QWCDC

I Love to Read Month event calendar reminders:

Thursday 2-12: 100th day of school, dress like you are 100 years old!

Friday 2-13: We LOVE to read! Wear pink, white, and red!

I Love to Read Month is getting a little competitive for students at Raleigh Academy with the launch of our Raleigh Book Bonanza! Check your student's backpack and ParentSquare for full details.

This exciting fundraiser is designed to be simple and flexible for students, families, and donors. ALL funds raised will be used to benefit students. Our goals are to get students excited about reading, purchase a book vending machine, and purchase enough books to ensure every student can get a free book from the vending machine at least once per year.

Check out the Book Bonanza website (link below) for FAQs, classroom progress tracker, and more!

https://sites.google.com/duluthedison.com/raleigh-book-blast-2026/home

PAC needs volunteers to sell pixie sticks and glow sticks at the Winter Ball! If tou can help out please let us know!

Want more Book Fair? No problem! Keep the party going online. All book purchases over $35 ship free and every purchase benefits our school! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/raleighedisonacademy

We had a great first day of the book fair! We loved to see the excitement when the kids walked in and saw the books! Students got to browse the store, and some purchased some excellent reading material!

Tomorrow and Wednesday, 5 more classes will visit the book fair. Then hopefully Thursday the book fair will be open during conferences from 11:00-6:30.

Can't make it to the book fair? You can still shop the fair online. Your purchases made now until November 30th will still benefit our school!

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/raleighedisonacademy