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NEA Big Read in the St. Croix Valley

Join neighbors from throughout the St. Croix Valley in reading THE LATEHOMECOMER by Kao Kalia Yang. In June 2021, we will celebrate the arts with activities related to themes found in the book. See www.arts.gov/national-initiatives/nea-big-read/latehomecomer for reader resources and discussion questions.

Find the book at your local library, including book club kits. Free READ & RELEASE copies are available from ArtReach St. Croix.

Or, buy your own copy for 15% off at Valley Bookseller in Stillwater or Chapter2Books in Hudson.

Attend book discussions, speakers, virtual theatre performances and other Big Read events scheduled between May 20 & June 27, 2021.

Jun 14 - 20 2021

Book Hike in the Village Green

Presented by Bayport Public Library at Bayport Village Green Park, Bayport MN

In this traveling exhibit of two children’s picture books, you’ll stroll local parks urged on...

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Jun 15 2021

Write Your Life with the Loft

Presented by Stillwater Public Library at Online/Virtual Space

Whether you want to write your memories for family members and friends or hope to publish a memoir,...

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Jun 16 2021

Hmong Cooking with Chef Vang and Cooks of Crocus Hill - now on June 16

Presented by Cooks of Crocus Hill at Online/Virtual Space

In this Cooks of Crocus Hill online course led by Chef Vang, you’ll learn about authentic Hmong...

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Jun 21 - 25 2021

Book Hike in the Park

Presented by Somerset Public Library at Larry Forrest Memorial Park, Somerset WI

In this traveling exhibit of two children’s picture books, you’ll stroll local parks urged on...

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Jun 23 2021

Happy Hour Book Discussion - The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down

Presented by Stillwater Public Library and ArtReach St. Croix at Forge & Foundry Distillery, Stillwater MN

Join us at Forge & Foundry Distillery’s rooftop for Happy Hour, fabulous views of the St. Croix...

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Jun 24 2021

Voices of Father and Daughter Together: An Evening with Kao Kalia Yang and Bee Yang

Presented by ArtReach St. Croix at Carpenter Nature Center, Hastings MN

Kao Kalia will be joined by her father, Bee Yang who will open and close the evening with song...

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Associated Organizations

ArtReach St. Croix

ArtReach St. Croix is a non-profit organization whose mission is to connect the St. Croix Valley ...

Bayport Public Library

Public Libary

Carpenter Nature Center

Chapter2Books

Chapter2Books was opened by Brian and Sue Roegge in the summer of 2011. We are a general interest ...

Cooks of Crocus Hill

Joy and Connection. They are the things motivating our hearts and our lives. When Marie talks ...

Friday Memorial Library

Public Library

Hudson Area Library

The Hudson Area Library is in partnership with the city of Hudson, village of North Hudson, and the ...

Marine Community Library

The Marine Community Library is as unique as the residents it serves. A new partnership between ...

Marine Mills Folk School

The folk school tradition traces its origins to Scandinavian countries, with NFS Grundtvig of ...

Pleasant Hill Library

Pleasant Hill Library is part of the Dakota County Library system.

Prescott Public Library

Full service community library serving Prescott, Wisconsin, and surrounding areas.

River Falls Public Library

Public library hosting free events for people of all ages in addition to the usual library ...

Somerset Public Library

Public library in Somerset, WI

St. Croix Falls Public Library

The St. Croix Falls Public Library serves all members of the community by providing access to ...

St. Croix Festival Theatre

Festival Theatre’s mission is to make the arts welcoming to all people as an essential part of ...

Stillwater Public Library

The Stillwater Public Library is a rich community resource for all ages. Take advantage of this ...

StoryArk

We seek to nurture the creative spirit and develop writing skills in a supportive setting while ...

UWRF Chalmer Davee Library

Library on the campus of University of Wisconsin at River Falls.

Valley Bookseller

Valley Bookseller is an independently owned bookstore in historic downtown Stillwater. The store ...

Valley Branch Library

Valley Branch Library is part of the Washington County Library system.

Wilberg Memorial Public Library of Osceola

The Wilberg Memorial Public Library of Osceola provides professional and friendly service for ...

Associated Venues

ArtReach St. Croix

ArtReach sponsors community arts events and arts education, supports the work of artists and other ...

Carpenter Nature Center

Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center (CNC) provides a unique opportunity for you to learn and ...

Online/Virtual Space

This is an online/virtual space for events or activities with no physical address. This may include ...

St. Croix Falls Public Library

The St. Croix Falls Public Library serves all members of the community by providing access to ...

Stillwater Public Library

Welcome! The Stillwater Public Library is a rich community resource for all ages. Take advantage of ...

Water Street Inn

The Water Street Inn is a distinctive and romantic 41-room Historic Inn located on the St. Croix ...

NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.

NEA Big Read in the St. Croix Valley is presented by ArtReach St. Croix in conjunction with core program partners including Valley Bookseller, Marine Mills Folk School, Twin Cities PBS (TPT), Stillwater Public library and otherlibrary branches located between St. Croix Falls, WI, and Hastings, MN.

GO WITHIN is presented in partnership with the University of Minnesota Press. GO ON is co-sponsored by Foley Kalseim & Co and MidWestOne Bank.