10/12/2026
Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 13th at 3:30 come celebrate the arrival of fall weather by practicing writing Haikus!
Touring NOW: Haiku writing workshops with Sandra Hisakuni!
The Arrowhead Library System is pleased to present free writing workshops at participating ALS libraries from October 9-30, 2026. These workshops, presented by author Sandra Hisakuni, are titled: The Northland Beckons: Writing in Haiku.
Grow your creativity and writing skills in this fun haiku workshop. Writers will learn the structure and form of haiku, its origins in Japanese literature, and how Sandra Hisakuni connects this writing practice to Minnesota's Northwoods. Workshop attendees will explore this powerful tool for mindfulness, joyful reflection, and playful expression. Writers will use words and art to create their own haiku masterpiece to take home.
This program is 1 hour long and suited for adults, teens, and children ages 10 and up.
These free programs are being offered at the following locations:
Friday, October 9, 3:30 p.m. - Buhl Public Library
Tuesday, October 13, 3:30 p.m. - International Falls Public Library
Wednesday, October 14, 1:00 p.m. - Babbitt Public Library
Thursday, October 15, 10:00 a.m. - Chisholm Public Library
Thursday, October 15, 3:30 p.m. - Hibbing Public Library
Friday, October 16, 1:00 p.m. - Cloquet Public Library
Saturday, October 17, 10:15 a.m. - Duluth Public Library
Tuesday, October 20, 1:00 p.m. - Two Harbors Public Library
Tuesday, October 20, 6:00 p.m. - Silver Bay Public Library
Wednesday, October 21, 6:00 p.m. - Grand Marais Public Library
Thursday, October 22, 6:00 p.m. - Moose Lake Public Library
Friday, October 23, 10:15 a.m. - West Duluth Branch Library
Friday, October 23, 3:30 p.m. - Mount Royal Branch Library, Duluth
Monday, October 26, 1:00 p.m. - Grand Rapids Area Library
Monday, October 26, 6:00 p.m. - Calumet Public Library
Tuesday, October 27, 3:30 p.m. - Coleraine Public Library
Wednesday, October 28, 1:00 p.m. - Marble Public Library
Thursday, October 29, 10:00 a.m. - Cook Public Library
Thursday, October 29, 3:30 p.m. - Ely Public Library
Friday, October 30, 2:00 p.m. - Virginia Public Library
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). To learn more about Arrowhead Legacy Events, please see our calendar at www.alslib.info.
