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Fargo Public Library buildings to reopen July 13

Curbside pick-up services will end once the libraries reopen.
Kendra Johnson,

FARGO, N.D.–All Fargo Public Library locations are set to reopen to the public on Monday, July 13. Regular summer hours and COVID-19 guidelines will be in place. Library patrons will be asked to social distance and wear a mask when visiting any of the locations. Plexiglass has been installed at check-out desks and high-touch areas will be cleaned frequently. Some…

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Moorhead Public Library offering no-contact curbside delivery amid pandemic

The program is also available at the Detroit Lakes, Crookston and Barnesville public libraries
Raya Quttaineh,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — For libraries across the metro, being open to the public goes beyond lending people books. “The services don’t stop just because the building’s closed,” says West Fargo Public Library Director Carissa Hansen. Although they can’t provide all services they did before their buildings were shut, librarians are still trying to reach community members while maintaining physical distancing…

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Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo Public Libraries Announce Virtual Learning and Entertainment Options

A full list of free online resources are available on the libraries' websites.
Kendra Johnson,

FARGO, N.D.–Local libraries in Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo have announced various ways students and parents can access virtual learning and entertainment tools since schools have closed. More than 55,000 eBooks and eAudiobooks are available for cardholders of all three libraries through OverDrive. Additionally, Fargo and West Fargo cardholders have access to 700,000 movies, comic books and music downloads available…

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LIVE: Design A Bookmark Contest

Winners Will Have Their Bookmarks Printed By The Fargo Public Library
Adam Ladwig,

Your creativity could be on display for everyone in the metro to see. The Fargo Public Library is hosting its annual “design a bookmark” contest through the end of the month. I tried my hand at designing a bookmark live on the show this morning…with mixed results. There will be seven winners: three in the kids’ category and two each…
Community, Local News, North Dakota News

Kids Celebrate National Engineers Week

Chris Howard,

FARGO, N.D. – Fargo Public Library and NDSU School of Engineering teamed up to teach kids a little bit about engineering. To celebrate National Engineers Week, kids ages 7 to 10 are learning about the contributions of engineers to our society. Activities included a reading of the children’s book ‘Rosie Revere, Engineer’, and a construction competition where kids built towers…
Community, Local News, North Dakota News

Kids Celebrate the New Year With A Frozen Themed-Party

Kids were able to do crafts, bean bag toss, snow pits, ice horse races, Olaf bowling and slime
Paola Belloso,

FARGO, N.D.- The Fargo Public Library hosts the event every year and wants kids to be able to celebrate the New Year since most won’t be awake at midnight. They also want people to know that the Library is not just for books and learning, but a place where the community can gather. “We like to be able to give…
Community, Health, Local News, North Dakota News

“More Than Sad” Suicide Awareness Talk In Fargo

This session is just one in many the group does with the local community
Anthony Fridgen,

  FARGO N.D. — More Than Sad is a national program meant to help educate people about suicide prevention. That’s why the North Dakota Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is hosting talks to help bring awareness to a serious issue. The event held at the Dr.James Carlson Fargo Public Library focused on working with parents on how…
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Google to Host Free ‘Grow with Google’ Workshops in Fargo

Google staff will provide resources for getting a business up and running online.
Kendra Johnson,

FARGO, N.D.–Google has announced it will host free “Grow with Google’ Workshops at the Fargo Public Library from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on October 30. The workshops aim to help job seekers and small businesses navigate the ins and outs of operating a business online. Local non-profits, libraries, government agencies and educational institutions will also be invited. Google staff…
Community, North Dakota News

Organizations Help People With Disabilities With Housing Rights

They are trying to inform them of their rights under The Fair Housing Act.
Paola Belloso,

FARGO, N.D. – An event is trying to help people with disabilities know their rights. In North Dakota, one of the biggest problems is discrimination against people with disabilities We’re here at the Fargo Public library where two organizations are trying to advise people with disabilities to know their rights under the fair housing act. That’s when organizations like the…
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LIVE: Moon Rocks Land In Fargo

Fargo Public Library Hosting Actual Moon Rocks Friday
Adam Ladwig,

  They’re over the Moon at the Fargo Public Library over the opportunity to share actual moon rocks and meteorite pieces with the community. The library is hosting real moon rocks this Friday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for the Rockin’ On and Spacin’ Out event. They partnered with the North Dakota State Library to display the rare cosmic…