Community Read 2021

 After having to cancel the 2020 Community Read we are happy to announce that we are able to gather together again!

The Community Read strives to bring our community together to read, discuss and celebrate books and writers.

 

2021 Selection:

THE LAGER QUEEN OF MINNESOTA

by J. RYAN STRADAL

Join us for fun activities celebrating our community-wide reading of The Lager Queen of Minnesota. Multiple copies of the book are available for checkout at the Douglas County Library. Please register for these events through Alexandria Community Education at: alexandria.ce.eleyo.com

 

 

 

Covid 19 protocols will be followed for all events.

 

Community Read: Virtual Author Talk with J. Ryan Stradal

J. Ryan Stradal was born in Waconia and grew up in Hastings, MN. He now lives in Burbank, CA, where he is co-producer and host of the literary/culinary series Hot Dish. The Lager Queen of MN, his second novel, follows his successful debut novel Kitchens of the Great Midwest.

Screening Location: Douglas County Library Meeting Room

Free, Monday, June 14, 4:30-6:00 pm; CR20

 

Book Discussion and Beer Trivia

Location: Copper Trail Brewing Co.

Free, Monday, June 14, 6:30 – 8:00 pm; CR21

 

Community Read: Book Discussion of "The Lager Queen of Minnesota" and Brewer Talk

Location: 22 Northmen Brewing Company

Free, Monday, Jun 21, 4:00 - 5:30 pm; CR22

 

Community Read: Coffee Break in the Gardens

Join us in the garden for pie, coffee, and a discussion of The Lager Queen of Minnesota. Pre-registration is required at alexandria.ce.eleyo.com and space is limited. Registration closes on June 17.

Location: Legacy of the Lakes Museum Gardens

$7, Wednesday, June 23, 2:00 - 4:00 pm; CR23

 

Community Read: Book Discussion of "The Lager Queen of Minnesota"

Location: Douglas County Library Meeting Room

Free, Monday, June 28, 6:30 - 8:00 pm; CR24

This program is sponsored by Douglas County Library, Douglas County Friends of the Library, Alexandria Community Education and Viking Library System.
This project was funded in part or in whole with monies from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.

Click here for a printable flyer with all the events, dates, and times.