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Iditarod: What Does it Take to Win the Last Great Race?
Fargo Public Library 102 3rd ST N., Fargo, ND, United StatesMushers and their dog teams have participated in the Iditarod race for the past half century. This grueling race is held each year to commemorate the 1925 Serum Run, when dog sled teams relayed life-saving medicine from Nenana to Nome, AK after an outbreak of diphtheria. What does it take to run the 1,000 mile race through some of the harshest winter conditions? What is packed on a sled to help both dogs and their musher survive the many days […]
PBS “All Creatures Great and Small” Free Screening
Fargo Public Library 102 3rd ST N., Fargo, ND, United StatesJoin us for a FREE screening of the first episode of the newest “All Creatures Great and Small” season from PBS! 🐾✨ 📅 Mark your calendars: 📍 Fargo Public Library on December 4 at 6:30 PM Gather your friends and family for an evening filled with heartwarming tales, adorable animals, and cozy moments. 🐶❤️ Let’s kick off the season together! See you there! 🎬✨ #AllCreaturesPBS #FreeScreening Creatures Great and Small Season 4 premieres on Sunday, January 7 at 9/8c on […]
Living With Dementia
Fargo Public Library 102 3rd ST N., Fargo, ND, United StatesThe Living With Dementia event, sponsored by Hospice of the Red River Valley, the Alzheimer’s Association, and House Calls, will provide practical advice, resources, and stories to offer hope and guide those living with dementia and their caregivers.
Annual Fall Book Sale
Fargo Public Library 102 3rd ST N., Fargo, ND, United StatesThe Friends of the Fargo Public Library will hold an Annual Fall Used Book Sale in the breezeway of the downtown Main Library on Friday, Oct. 6 from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You are invited to come and enjoy browsing the stacks of gently used books to find bargains and treasures. There is something for everyone with a wide assortment of books, including fiction, non-fiction, and reference books as […]
Annual Fall Book Sale
Fargo Public Library 102 3rd ST N., Fargo, ND, United StatesThe Friends of the Fargo Public Library will hold an Annual Fall Used Book Sale in the breezeway of the downtown Main Library on Friday, Oct. 6 from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You are invited to come and enjoy browsing the stacks of gently used books to find bargains and treasures. There is something for everyone with a wide assortment of books, including fiction, non-fiction, and reference books as […]
It’s a Mystery: Archeology & Fiction with Children’s Book Author Deb Watley
Fargo Public Library 102 3rd ST N., Fargo, ND, United StatesDeb Watley, author of Summer Ruins, the 2023 selection for the Red River Valley Kids Read program, will share what she has learned about the science of archeology and how she researches and writes her novels. An archeology activity will follow the presentation, and books will be available for purchase. This event is most appropriate for kids ages 8 and older. Since two previously scheduled appearances by Watley were canceled due to separate blizzards earlier this year, let’s hope this […]
Basics of Outdoor Recreation
Fargo Public Library 102 3rd ST N., Fargo, ND, United StatesAs part of the 2023 One Book, One Community reading project, the Fargo Public Library will host an event introducing attendees to outdoor recreation Thursday, Sept. 21, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the downtown Main Library. Curious about a more outdoorsy lifestyle? Presenter Jenny Sheets, founder of Discover Outdoors, will teach a class about the Basics of Outdoor Recreation. Sheets will provide guidance on clothing and gear for every season, outdoor safety, camp and trail food, and share some of her favorite outdoor spots […]
The Cropdusters at the downtown Main Library
Fargo Public Library 102 3rd ST N., Fargo, ND, United StatesFeaturing a rotating cast of local musicians, The Cropdusters perform duo and trio sets. The free concert is open to all ages and pre-registration is not required to attend. The concert will take place during the Friends of the Fargo Public Library Spring Used Book Sale.
SPRING USED BOOK SALE
Fargo Public Library 102 3rd ST N., Fargo, ND, United StatesThe Friends of the Fargo Public Library will hold a Spring Used Book Sale in the breezeway of the downtown Main Library on Friday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 6 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You are invited to come and enjoy browsing the stacks of gently used books to find bargains and treasures. There is something for everyone with a wide assortment of books, including fiction, non-fiction, and reference books as well […]
Craft Supply Swap
Fargo Public Library 102 3rd ST N., Fargo, ND, United StatesArea crafters are invited to free up some space or freshen up their craft supply stash at the Fargo Public Library’s spring craft supply swap Saturday, April 15, starting at noon at the downtown Main Library. Area residents can drop off new or gently used craft supplies at any Fargo Public Library location through April 14 and receive a ticket for early entry to the swap. On Saturday the swap will be open to everyone starting at noon; however, those […]
Uncovering Pieces of the Past
Fargo Public Library 102 3rd ST N., Fargo, ND, United StatesArcheology is the study of the past using materials that people left behind. It’s practiced in every country in the world. Archeology is even happening in the Fargo-Moorhead area! On our site, archaeologists study the Native American past and the history of the more recent 19th and early 20th centuries. Dr. George Holley, an archeologist and retired MSUM professor will visit the Main Library to explain the practice of archeology. He’ll provide hands-on opportunities and a chance to view artifacts […]
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