Author Cary J. Griffith: Gunflint Falling
Author Cary J Griffith (Minnesota Book Award and Midwest Book Award winner) wants to make the most of his visit to the Northland by giving one free book to one attendee for every free library program he attends! Read more to learn about this program tour and how you can (potentially) win:
Cary J Griffith is the author of bestselling nonfiction books Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in the Boundary Waters, Gunflint Burning: Fire in the Boundary Waters, and Lost in the Wild. His nonfiction titles share true stories of survival and courage in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Cary J Griffith’s library tour centers around his book Gunflint Falling, and attendees can learn more about the events of July 4, 1999 that led to the creation of his book. Griffith has also written a series of Mystery books, and his latest Sam Rivers Mystery Dead Catch (set on Lake Vermilion) will also be discussed during his free library programs. This program tour, sponsored by Arrowhead Library System, was funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (ACHF).
How can you earn a free book written by Cary J Griffith? Simply attend one of his upcoming public library events! During Griffith’s presentation he will provide attendees with the answer to three (very easy) true/false questions. Whoever answers all three questions correctly is in the running to win a free, signed copy of a Griffith-authored book. He will also have copies of all his books for sale, for interested attendees. Here are the library events to attend to (potentially) win:
Monday, February 3, 1:00pm – Hibbing Public Library
Tuesday, February 4, 1:00pm – Chisholm Public Library
Tuesday, February 4, 3:30pm – Virginia Public Library
Wednesday, February 5, 1:00pm – Duluth Public Library
Wednesday, February 5, 6:00pm – Grand Marais Public Library
Thursday, February 6, 1:00pm – Grand Rapids Area Library
Friday, February 7, 10:30am – Hoyt Lakes Public Library
Monday, February 10, 3:30pm – Babbitt Public Library
Tuesday, February 11, 10:00am – Baudette Public Library
Tuesday, February 11, 3:30pm – Coleraine Public Library
Wednesday, February 12, 1:00pm – Calumet Public Library
Wednesday, February 12, 6:00pm – Marble Public Library
Thursday, February 13, 3:30pm – Moose Lake Public Library
Cary J. Griffith had previously toured in December 2024 at the following locations:
Monday, December 2, 3:00pm – Ely Public Library
Tuesday, December 3, 10:00am – Cook Community Center, hosted by the Cook Public Library
Tuesday, December 3, 5:00pm – International Falls Public Library
Thursday, December 5, 10:00am – Mountain Iron Public Library
Thursday, December 5, 5:00pm – West Duluth Branch Library
Friday, December 6, 10:00am – Two Harbors Public Library
Friday, December 6, 2:00pm – Silver Bay Public Library
Saturday, December 7, 10:00am – Cloquet Public Library
Saturday December 7, 2:00pm – Carlton Area Public Library
Monday, December 9, 3:00pm – Mt Royal Branch Library, Duluth
Tuesday, December 10, 10:00am – Gilbert Public Library
Tuesday, December 10, 2:00pm – Aurora Public Library
Tuesday, December 10, 5:00pm – Eveleth Public Library
Minnesota author Cary J. Griffith will be visiting area libraries for presentations focusing on his latest book, Gunflint Falling: Blowdown in the Boundary Waters. On July 4, 1999, in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW), a bizarre confluence of meteorological events resulted in the most damaging blowdown in the region’s history. Gunflint Falling tells the story of this devastating storm from the perspectives of those who were on the ground before, during, and after the catastrophic event—from first-time visitors to the north woods to returning paddlers to Forest Service Rangers. Griffith is a recipient of the Minnesota Book Award and the Midwest Book Award. This free program is 1 hour long and is geared towards junior high students (ages 10+) and adults.
This program, sponsored by Arrowhead Library System, was funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (ACFH). To learn more about Arrowhead Legacy Events, please see our calendar at www.alslib.info or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/alslibinfo.
