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Open House Discussion Regarding 32nd Avenue Reconstruction

Project officials plan to have the forum every other week, on Tuesdays, from 10:30-11:00 A.M.

May 6, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – The 32nd Avenue reconstruction efforts are moving forward, and project organizers want to make sure the community’s voices are heard. To that end, they’re holding informational, open-house style meetings at the John Carlson branch of the Fargo Public Library. Today, May 6, was the first one. City officials and contractors were on hand to answer any questions…

Fargo Public Library Director Says Vetoed Library Bill Would Have Been ‘Unenforceable’

April 24, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Across all three Fargo libraries, there is a collection of about 270,000 books. From children’s books, young adult books, and more. But under a Senate bill, libraries and public schools would have to relocate or remove books that are explicit sexual material to an area in the library not easily accessible to minors. “Our Northport branch…

Free Seed Library Returns to Fargo Public Library Branches

The event runs through the month of April - or for as long as supplies last.

April 2, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – If you’re looking for a free and easy way to begin gardening at home, the Fargo Public Library has you covered. April 2 marked the beginning of the seventh annual free seed library. You don’t even need to be a member of the library to participate. Anyone can drop by and pick up five seed packets…

Celebration of Chinese Culture Comes to Fargo Public Library

The event was the fourth in the running series "Know My Culture."

March 16, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – Traditional forms of Chinese dance were just some of the ways people got a taste of Chinese culture at the Fargo Public Library this weekend. The event was part of the “Know My Culture” series. This particular iteration came from the North Dakota Asian-American Arts and Cultural Initiative. It also featured a presentation on Chinese history, and…

Hygge Day Brings Coziness to Brewhalla

The term comes from the Danish, who use it to discuss a way of life that focuses on comfort and self-care.

February 9, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – Brewhalla is known for its lively atmosphere and exciting events. But Saturday – a different word defined the space – cozy! That’s because the venue hosted Hygge Day on Saturday. Hygge is a Danish term, used to signify coziness, warmth, relaxation – basically anything related to nice feelings and self care. So Brewhalla had a whole slate…

Fargo Public Library Brings “Silent” Reading to Uncorked Lounge

The library has one of these events every month at various locations around town.

January 5, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

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…

Mario Kart Tournament Returns to Fargo Public Library

$250 worth of gift cards were available as prizes for the winners.

December 29, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Public Library offered kids a chance to test their video game skills and maybe leave with some sweet prizes. The library hosted regular Mario Kart game nights over the summer, but slowed down when school started. Now that it’s winter break, though, event organizers decided it was high time for another tournament, and scheduled…

Man charged with assaulting Fargo police officers after urinating in elevator of downtown library

December 18, 2024

KVRR Staff,

Kevin Wright (Cass County Jail)FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A Fargo man is facing felony charges after allegedly fighting with officers who were trespassing him from the downtown Fargo library. Court documents say a librarian called police because Kevin Wright, 35, had urinated in the elevator. Officers told Wright he was being trespassed, but he would not leave. He was told he…

Fargo Public Libraries Start Annual Mitten Trees

November 21, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — All Fargo Public Libraries have put up their annual mitten trees. The trees brings in donations of mittens, hats, scarves and socks for people to take what they are in need of. The trees have been around for more than six years bringing in loads of donations every year. While it has started out slowly the…

Red River Modules Model Railroad Club shows off their impressive miniatures

November 17, 2024

Alex Bertsch,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – November is National Model Railroad Month, and the Red River Modules Model Railroad Club broke out their models to celebrate. There were a variety of models on display at the Fargo Public Library on Sunday, from a Lego model train, to steam engines to diesel trains. It’s a great chance to show people their work before…