FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — For the past 18 years, the Fargo Public Library has operated a service that offers a personalized library experience for senior citizens and people with disabilities. Outreach services serves twenty assisted living homes across the Fargo area. It’s operated by two librarians and other volunteers who provide personalized book selections. From popular authors such as James…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Dorothy Dodds Elementary School in Moorhead has taken a unique approach to getting kids excited about reading. Two years ago, the school installed Inchy’s Bookworm Vending Machine. The machine runs on special tokens that are given to the kids on their birthday – or half-birthday, for those born in the summer. They can also earn additional…
Shoppers check out the offerings on Independent Bookstore Day.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Book lovers turned out for a special occasion aimed at keeping their money in the local economy. Saturday was Independent Bookstore Day in the U.S., and Ferguson Books located in Roberts Alley celebrated the occasion accordingly. There were prize giveaways, like gift certificates to KingPinz, and author Lisa…
MOORHEAD, MN – Two different kinds of ink came together in a celebration of the arts at Swing Barrel Brewing. The event was called Bookmarked! and it was largely intended to benefit Moorhead Public Library. Representatives were on hand to sign people up for memberships and give book recommendations. Zoltar Tattoo was there, giving flash tattoos with 40% of the…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Turns out, sipping wine and tucking into your favorite novel isn’t just an activity for home. The Fargo Public Library hosted a “Silent” reading event at Uncorked Lounge. Participants were told to bring their own books or one of the two librarians on hand would be happy to provide them with recommended reading material. Uncorked Lounge…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A new bookstore has officially opened its doors in the downtown Roberts Alley. Ferguson Books, a family-run bookstore opened its fourth official location in Fargo. The store gives a chance for people to browse a small but wide selection of books. It also has a chance to donate used books to reshare with a new reader….
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Grand Forks School Board reviews a complaint about six books in school libraries. The board agreed with a committee recommendation that the books remain, though not all decisions were unanimous. Grand Forks County Commission recently received another complaint about two books. The State’s Attorney referred the complaint to police, and it was determined that no…
NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) — A house bill would make it a Class B misdemeanor for any business where minors can go that offer books showing at least partial nudity and sexual material. It was introduced by Republican House Majority Leader Mike Lefor of Dickinson. Supporters say it’s needed due to graphic images and the message it portrays about human sexuality….
BOSTON (AP) — Six Dr. Seuss books — including “And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street” and “If I Ran the Zoo” — will stop being published because of racist and insensitive imagery, the business that preserves and protects the author’s legacy said Tuesday. “These books portray people in ways that are hurtful and wrong,” Dr. Seuss…
WEST FARGO, N.D.- Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch Thrift Store in West Fargo is celebrating its ten year anniversary. Connie Marier, who has been working at the store since it first opened, says it has only gotten better through the years. She says that’s because of the community’s support that they’ve been able to not only remain open, but also…
