Adult Programs & Events
We welcome adults of any age to join us for author events, instructional classes, and more. Anyone is able to participate, even if you don't have a Fargo Public Library card. Some programs and events require registration, and others are first come, first serve. If registration is required, it will be listed in the details for each event.
"Silent" Reading Party @ Front Street Taproom Set for Saturday, April 20
B.Y.O.Book or check out a librarian-selected title. Find a cozy spot to read and enjoy a beverage with others who appreciate the same. Librarians will be on hand to provide snacks, reading suggestions, set up library accounts, and check out books. Note: This is a 21+ event. If you have questions, contact Sarah at 701.241.8295.
Saturday, April 20 – Front Street Taproom from 2 to 4 p.m.
"Josie Dances" Book Reading with Author Denise Lajimodiere
Join us as we welcome North Dakota Poet Laureate Denise Lajimodiere for a reading and book signing for Josie Dances, which was the children's book selected to represent North Dakota at the 2023 National Book Festival. As an enrolled citizen of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, Lajimodiere will also include a cultural show and tell. Books will be available for purchase. All ages are welcome. For details, contact Lori at 701.476.5977.
Monday, April 29 – Main Library at 6 p.m.
This event is part of the North Dakota Great Reads from Great Places program for the National Book Festival, and is sponsored by the Library of Congress and the North Dakota Center for the Book.
Tea Tasting Events at the Dr. James Carlson Library
Explore some of the many unique teas available. Samples of 4 different teas from around the globe will be provided each month, along with brewing tips and relevant information on the background of that month’s selection. Bring a friend so you can sip tea and socialize. This program is recommended for teens(13+) and adults. Pre-registration is required and can be done online. Contact Katrina at kgunderson@fargolibrary.org with any questions.
Tea Tasting events are held on select Saturdays at the Dr. James Carlson Library starting at 10 a.m.
Upcoming date: May 4
Community Game Nights at the Northport Library
Join us for Community Game Night at the Northport Library. A variety of tabletop games will be provided, and participants are also encouraged to bring a favorite game they would like to share. All tabletop gaming experience levels are welcome. Game Nights are scheduled for the 1st Monday of the month. Snacks will be provided. These sessions are recommended for ages 16+ and no registration is required.
Upcoming date:
1st Mondays at the Northport Library from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
May 6
ND Job Service Provides Monthly Walk-in Help Sessions at the Main Library
ND Job Service staff visits the downtown Main Library on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 2 to 4 p.m. to provide job-seeking support, training program information, unemployment assistance, including:
• ND Job Service staff will be available to offer:
• Job seeking assistance
• Veteran's services
• Information on training programs
• Resume building assistance
• Limited unemployment insurance assistance
• Migrant and seasonal farmworker services
Upcoming date:
May 21
Learn more about the services offered by Job Service North Dakota at https://www.jobsnd.com/
The 2024 FPL Reading Challenge Runs Through Dec. 31, 2024
The Fargo Public Library is excited to introduce the 2024 Fargo Public Library Reading Challenge! This challenge is designed for adult readers who are looking to add fun, discover a new favorite, or have a little extra motivation for reading during the year. Registration is open and participation starts January 1 in Beanstack. The challenge runs through Dec. 31, 2024. Throughout the year, participants complete any of the 12 reading prompts by keeping track and entering the title of what you read in Beanstack. Participants who complete 10 of the 12 prompts will be entered to win a grand prize drawing at the end of the year. If you need recommendations for the reading prompts, contact the Main Library's Information Desk at 701.241.1492 or email askreference@fargolibrary.org to request title suggestions.
To get started with the 2024 Reading Challenge, visit the Beanstack website. Or, download the Beanstack app:
• Apple Store
• Google Play
Ongoing Adult Events
Yoga for Beginners at the Dr. James Carlson Library
Yoga for Beginners is geared for those who haven’t tried yoga before or who want a refresher. Along with gentle stretching, this class will teach breathing exercises to provide calmness. Bring a yoga mat if you have one or a large towel and wear comfortable clothing that is easy to move in. This program is for adults. Fall classes are held most Thursday evenings at 6 p.m., at the Dr. James Carlson Library. Contact Lori W. at 701.476.5977 with questions.
Upcoming dates:
April 25 and May 9, 16, 23, and 30 (No yoga session on May 2)
Tech Help Sessions at the Dr. James Carlson Library on Tuesdays
Tech Help is offered weekly at the Dr. James Carlson Library Branch. Each Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. our tech expert staff are available in the Christianson Conference Room for one-on-one assistance with technology issues. Need help with getting connected to ebooks? Can’t quite understand your new “smart” device? Struggling with questions with such programs as Word or Excel? Call the Dr. James Carlson Adult Services Desk at 701.476.5980 to register for a 30-minute session. Drop-ins will be accepted based on availability of staff.
Upcoming Tech Help session dates at the Dr. James Carlson Library (Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.):
April 23 and 30; May 7, 14, 21, and 28
Tech Help Sessions at the Main Library on Wednesday Afternoons
Do you have difficulty with your phone, laptop, or tablet? Were computer basics just not taught when you were in school?
Our librarians are ready to help you, one-on-one, with your technology questions on Wednesday afternoons from 3 to 5 p.m. Call 701.241.1492 for an appointment or you may drop in at the Main Library Community Room (if time slots are still available). Please note: When attending Tech Help, please bring your device – laptop, smartphone, e-book reader, etc. – with you.
Upcoming Tech Help session dates at the Main Library (Wednesdays from 3 to 5 p.m.):
April 24 and May 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29
Monthly Jigsaw Puzzle Socials at the Main Library
Calling all puzzle lovers! Do you have lots of puzzles just taking up space in your closet? Do you want to meet other jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts? Let's work on a puzzle together while chatting and making friends. We’ll have puzzles available or you are welcome to bring some to swap. No registration is required. These sessions are recommended for adults and teens(16+). Snacks and beverages will be provided. Contact Christina at 701.241.8199 for details.
Select Saturdays at the Main Library at 9 a.m.
April 20, May 18, June 15, July 20, and August 17
Virtual Book Parties
It’s like a book club, but you can read whatever you want! Chat about the books you've been reading recently. Or, find out what our librarians recommend. No registration is required. We meet online on the library's Facebook page to discuss all things books. Contact Megan at 701.241.1492 for details.
Upcoming dates:
Thursday, May 16 – ONLINE on Facebook at 7 p.m.
Chess Club at the Main Library
All area kids, teens, and adults are invited to be part of the library's Chess Club. Whether you are an expert or are new to the game, chess players of all ages and abilities are invited to join. Chess Club meets Tuesday evenings from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Dawson Conference Room at the downtown Main Library. Newcomers and novice chess players are welcome. Local chess expert Joe McNamara will facilitate and lead the sessions. The library’s Chess Club is free and open to all ages; registration is not required. Adults must accompany children under 10 years old. For more information about this or any other Fargo Public Library program, please call Lori West at 701.476.5977.
Dial-a Story Available
If you ever wish you could have a story, a poem, or even a Shakespearean monologue read to you at any time, day or night, now you can. Call the Library’s Dial-A-Story line at 701.298.6927 anytime to listen to a short story, poem, Shakespearean monologue, or children's story. New recordings are available every Monday. Selections are recorded by Library Outreach Staff and are 3 to 5 minutes in length. Dial-A-Story can be accessed from any phone.
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