Regionally planned programs

In 2019, Great River Regional Library had events with a variety of performers and presenters who toured the region to offer events at multiple library locations.

Authors/literary arts & history: In the first half of 2019, events included authors Brian Freeman, Frank Weber, Joe Kimball, Julie Klassen, Chad Lewis, and Doug Ohman. History presentations were done by Arn Kind.
It was very informative about happenings in Minnesota.
It is fun to get out and see so many others interest in the same subjects as I am.
The visuals and the history was a renewal of Minnesota awareness.
Saw scenery and heard stories we wouldn't get anywhere else. Very good and fun speaker. Easy way to learn stuff.
The program gave me more information on how to do more in-depth genealogy searches.
Encourages me to read more books by the author.
[Learned about] history of the area.
[Learned] Minnesota history and geography.
Love his storytelling and photography.
[Learned about] heritage of barns in Minnesota, history and development of the barn. Excellent speaker who engaged the audience, told stories well, and used slides of his photography to illustrate program.
It was absolutely enjoyable, very inspiring!
I learned more about Minnesota.
[Got] better insight into what my father experienced as a medic at Normany Beach. Amazing presentation. He sure knew his subject and covered so well.
[Learned] what was done to win and end WWII.
Extremely interesting and worthwhile.
Very interesting and information--also funny!
I learned about the author's professional life.
Interesting to hear background info of famous Minnesota story.
Learned about the writing process.

Art workshops: Art workshops were offered with Jen Anfinson, Peter Haakon Thompson & the Mobile Sign Shop, and Mark Rivard.
It was nice to have something creative and social to do. The activity was fun and the explanations were simple and easy to understand. Thanks!
I got to make a cool sign. Thank you for doing these special programs!
Learned something new. I've wanted to know what macrame was and learn how to make it.
Using your hands to create something pleasing, artistic, and even useful.
I learned a new skill and can't wait to share with others.
I can't wait to make more!
Had never done anything like this.
It was very interesting and I really enjoyed it.
It was a wonderful class! Thank you so much for providing it here!
Art can be fun.
[Learned] another way to look at art.
It is fun to draw.
So fun for all ages. [Me and] my two girls (3 and 5 years old) had such a great time!
Great information and demonstration.
Learned a lot of cultural things, too. Thank you!

Performing arts: Performers included singer/guitarist Dave Cofell, Fred Keller and his band Skally Line, Andrew Walesch, Robert Halbrook, Nathan Stockwell, Dave Walbridge, the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet, and the Oz Brothers.
Fun to learn the background of the music.
One of the best programs I've attended!
The quality was supreme.
I learned some music history and heard some great music.
[Gave me] an appreciation for music. Charming, enjoyable, fun.
[Liked] how interactive it was!
Very engaging for children of all ages.
Interesting history of songs and writers.
Interesting, educational, sooth, relaxing, comforting.
Exposure to new kinds of music.
Excellent music--filled my soul!
My boys learned things about the banjo, 12 string guitar, and got to ask many questions. I think it encouraged my children in their music journey.
It was great. Very good performer and storytelling.
Original songs and how to write them.
It was pleasant to have close contact with a talented musician, a wide variety of music and instruments made the show interesting.
My kids of different ages really enjoyed the show. Thank you!
Brought my grandchildren and loved hearing their laughter!
Thanks for quality programming.
It was interesting to hear some Minnesota history.
Interesting stories along with the music. Rural Minnesota and small town libraries really need these Legacy events.
It was fun and the kids were all engaged.
[Enjoyed] watching my kids laugh and learn at the same time.
Learned about the history of fur trading, ox cart trails, and rivers in Minnesota.