Fargo Public Library

“Share a Story” Literacy Event Cultivates a Lifelong Love for Reading

Kids could take home a free book and meet PBS character Daniel Tiger

FARGO, N.D. — Many children enjoyed the sunny day by learning about the wonders of reading. The Share a Story Family Literacy Event provided an opportunity for kids to pick up a book, play some fun games, and enjoy a nice day at Rheault Farm. Some kids even had the chance to meet Daniel Tiger, the main character of Daniel Tiger’s…

LIVE: Fargo’s Hidden History

Author of new book share stories of Fargo's past

  Author Danielle Teigen joins Adam to talk about her new book, Hidden History of Fargo. The book shares the stories of the people and events that shaped Fargo, starting in the early 1870’s. For example, did you know that Fargo started as two separate communities, one much more affluent than the other? Teigen is sharing some of the stories…

LIVE: Design a Bookmark Contest at Fargo Public Library

Winning Designs Will Be Made Into Bookmarks and Distributed

  Amber Emery, Children Services Manager at the Fargo Public Library joins Adam to talk about the Design-a-Bookmark contest for kids and teens. You can pick up a sheet at a Fargo Public Library location and design your bookmark through March 31st. The winning designs in different categories will be mass-produced and distributed to local libraries. Adam tried out his…

Fargo Public Library Announces Stage Production of “The Wizard of Oz”

it will premiere March 27 at Stage at Island Park

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Public Library is putting on its first ever play in March. They’re putting together a production of the Wizard of Oz and began rehearsals this evening. The library chose to do the Wizard of Oz because it’s a book and movie many kids and their parents are familiar with. They also say it gives kids ages…

Fall Story Time Series at the Fargo Public Library

14-Week Storytime Sessions are Offered For Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Families at the Fargo Public Library

FARGO, ND —  If you’re looking for a place that has a story time for your kid to enjoy, look no further. The Fargo Public Library officially started up their fall story time series for toddlers, preschoolers and families. The 14–week program is free and allows your kid to attend one session per week. Story time is offered at three…

“The World in Fargo-Moorhead Diversity” Exhibit Opens at the Fargo Public Library

Each individual photographed for the exhibit will tell their full stories in person at the library September 17

FARGO, ND — The Fargo Public Library’s is highlighting the importance of diversity. They are putting on “The World in Fargo-Moorhead Diversity” exhibit now through October 1 to show all the kinds of people that live in this community. The exhibit features pictures of people from around the area that were all born outside Fargo, each of them having their…

KVRR’s Rob Kupec Interrupts This Message with a Much More Important Message

The summer reading series runs from June 5th to August 5th with special events and prizes for reading for kids and adults

FARGO, ND — The Fargo Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is kicking off with the help of a familiar face. “We interrupt with this breaking news alert with another more important breaking news alert from the city of Fargo’s mayor’s office,” said KVRR Chief Meteorologist Rob Kupec. Rob serves as anchorman, along with reporter Page Turner and a guest spot…

1 Book, 1 Community: Bringing The Community Together Through Reading

Local Libraries Announce 2017 Book Selection

1 Book, 1 Community is a partnership between libraries in Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo, as well as at NDSU, MSUM and Concordia, Moorhead Community Education and the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County. The project centers around a single book for the year. This year’s choice is Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford….