DULUTH — While it was a wet weather day outdoors, that was motivation for many to enjoy the indoors with a book in hand.

Dozens ventured to the Duluth Public Library between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to participate in the first Great North Star Read Together, which was part of a statewide “read-in” rally inviting people of all ages to show support for their libraries by doing something simple and powerful — reading. More than 50 libraries statewide participated in the inaugural event. Organizers around the state plan to meet to set a permanent annual date, according to a news release from the Duluth Library Foundation.

Duluth’s event was originally planned for the plaza outside, but the morning rain moved the gathering inside, with participants finding a quiet spot to open a book, including in

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