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Fargo Public Library brings books to the doors of seniors and people with disabilities

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…

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

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…

City of Grand Forks in LEGO form

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – A tradition in Grand Forks continues, with the LEGO version of the city being displayed at the public library. The LEGO user group for the town put together a creative design that shows off different parts of Grand Forks, but in LEGO format. As one kid exclaimed, there’s even a Happy Harry’s. According to the…

Displays at Fargo libraries show books that could be removed under two N.D. bills

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Workers at Fargo’s three public libraries put together displays to show which books could no longer be offered if two bills in the North Dakota Legislature become law. “We do not have adult porn available in our public schools, so why are we finding persuasive, obscene pornographic images and materials in our schools? In testimony we…

Dakota Girls & Boys Ranch to use Kiwanis grant to renovate Dakota Memorial School

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Kiwanis Club of Fargo awards the Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch with a $2,500 grant. It will help renovate and furnish their library and media center at Dakota Memorial School The school educates students with complex learning needs due to psychiatric, behavioral, social/emotional, and trauma challenges. “The kids use this area for their library. They…

Fargo libraries transition to no contact operations

Items may be requested via online catalog

FARGO, N.D. — Due to rising COVID-19 numbers and increased restrictions, the Fargo Public Library has chosen to transition to non-contact operations for the safety of everyone. All three Fargo public libraries are closed to public access. They are offering curbside pickup. Library card holders will continue to have access to some of the library’s resources once they’ve requested items…

West Fargo Public Library to reopen to the public July 13

The first hour of the day will be devoted to seniors over the age of 65 or high-risk individuals.

WEST FARGO, N.D.–The West Fargo Library will reopen to the public with modified hours on July 13. The library will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. The library will be closed on Sundays through Labor Day. While the library opens…

Barnesville Celebrates Leap Year With A Frog-Themed Party

The kids took part in some friendly competitions

FARGO, N.D- Once a year, the museum brings out all kinds of crazy hair colors, gels, and pipe cleaners for kids to wear on their hair. The hairstyles that they see the most are ponytails with rainbow colors and pipe cleaners curled on the hair. They also say green and purple are the most popular colors. For the museum, it’s…