WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Around ten kids served up their most creative dishes in the “Chopped Challenge for Teens” at West Fargo Public Library. They had between ten to twelve minutes to create a dessert from a combination of three unique ingredients and one was pickles. Once time ran out, they went around to check out other contestants’ dishes,…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Dozens of kids showed up to start their own pollinators at West Fargo Public Library. Kids got to decorate a clay flowerpot filled with flower seeds to bring home. They also learned about flowers, how pollinators work and their importance to the environment. The event tied in with the summer theme of “All Together Now.”…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo Public Library now offering memory care kits to senior living communities across the city. The kits help those experiencing Alzheimer’s, dementia, memory loss or other cognitive decline. Each kit has CDs, essential oils, and other sensory tools like photos, puzzles and games. Friends of the West Fargo Library donated $1,000 for the project….
WEST FARGO, N.D.- The West Fargo Public Library hosts its annual Mitten Drive for kids in need. Every year, the library puts on a tree where community members can bring mittens, hats and scarves. The library says mittens and scarves are the most need items. The library brings them to the West Fargo Public Schools for them to hand out….
It’s an easy way to feel connected with your community during the age of social distancing. People across the Metro are digging into the same book as part of the 1 Book, 1 Community book program.This is the 9th year for the program. This year’s selection is “The Lager Queen of Minnesota” by Minnesota native J. Ryan Strahdal. Readers…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — If you have a fine with the West Fargo Public Library, good news: it is being forgiven. The Board of Directors has voted to no longer charge a fee for overdue materials. No new fines will accumulate on accounts except in the case of lost or damaged items. They say all previously assessed overdue fines on…
WEST FARGO, N.D.–The West Fargo Public Library will no longer be charging fines for overdue materials. Additionally, all existing overdue fines will be forgiven. Patrons should see the fines disappear in their accounts within the next few weeks. Library Director Carissa Hansen said, “Under this new policy, patrons with overdue items won’t be turned away due to financial circumstances. This…
KINDRED, N.D. — Kindred Public Library is making sure everyone still has access to good books to read during the pendemic. They are providing curbside pickup at the library and delivery in Kindred and Walcott for those who are unable to get to the library. Two Little Free Library sites are also available with disinfected books. And even though the…
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…
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…
