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  • LGBTQ+ Inclusive Picture Books from Perpich Library

    June 24, 2025

    In celebration of Pride Month, the Perpich Library is highlighting some amazing LGBTQ+ inclusive picture books which help promote conversations with the youngest readers.

    All items on this list are available at the Perpich library. Click on titles for more information.

    1. 47,000 Beads by…

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  • Perpich Arts High School Earns Arts Schools Network Exemplary School Designation

    June 3, 2025

    The Arts Schools Network Board of Directors has named Perpich Arts High School an Exemplary School in recognition of its commitment to excellence! The five-year designation is awarded for 2025-2030.

    “Being recognized as an Exemplary School by the Arts Schools Network (ASN) is…

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  • Novels about Mental Health from Perpich Library

    May 20, 2025

    May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The library Teaching Assistants put together a wonderful display of books focused on mental health to help people living with mental health conditions know they aren’t alone and to spread awareness by encouraging others to read their…

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  • Folktale Collections from Perpich Library

    April 22, 2025

    People in all societies have passed down stories for centuries in order to teach, entertain, and create a sense of cultural identity. Reading the folktales of another culture is helpful in understanding it on a deeper level. This is a selection of…

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  • Author Teresa Peterson Presents in Native Authors & Artists Series

    April 16, 2025

    Perpich Center for Arts Education welcomed Teresa Peterson (Sisseton Wahpeton Dakota and member of the Upper Sioux Community) as our guest on April 15, 2025 in our Native Authors & Artists Series. Teresa’s work has been recognized by the Minnesota State Arts…

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  • Allegra Smisek Named Executive Director of Perpich Center for Arts Education

    March 26, 2025

    We are happy to announce that Allegra Smisek (smee-sheck) was offered and accepted the role of executive director for Perpich Center for Arts Education after a public interview on March 25, 2025. Allegra has most recently served as Perpich’s interim executive director…

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  • Books with Female Protagonists from Perpich Library

    March 21, 2025

    To celebrate Women’s History Month, the library TAs, Aliya and Quinn, put together a fantastic display of novels with women protagonists. These are just a few of the books on display in the library this month.

    All items on this list are available…

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  • Author Kim Sigafus Presents in Native Authors & Artists Series

    March 12, 2025

    Perpich Center for Arts Education welcomed Kim Sigafus (White Earth Nation) as our guest on March 11, 2025 in our Native Authors & Artists Series. Kim is an internationally-published, award-winning author and speaker. She writes in many genres, and talked about bringing…

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  • Black Women Artists from Perpich Library

    February 21, 2025

    In honor of Black History Month, the library is highlighting some of our books featuring incredible Black women artists.

    All items on this list are available at the Perpich library. Click on titles for more information.

    1. Alma W. Thomas: Everything Is Beautiful edited by…

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