Children's Department
The Children's Services Department offers a variety of materials and programming for children and their families.
Check out this short introductory video to meet the Children's Librarians at the Fargo Public Library.
If you need any accommodation in order to participate, we are happy to help to the best of our ability. Please contact us at accessibility@fargolibrary.org or call 701.241.1495 with at least 3 business days advance notice.
Northern Narratives Jr.
The latest issue of Northern Narratives Jr. is here! Be sure to check out stories, poetry and photos from some very talented kids in this 2025 edition. Thank you to all who contributed!
Upcoming Events for Kids and Families
Color Our World Summer Reading Challenge
All ages are invited to take part in the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge from June 9-August 23 as we "Color Our World” at the library! Simply register online in Beanstack (or pick up a paper book log at any library location) and then start reading to earn prizes! Kids win a spin of the prize wheel for every 10, 20, and 30 days of reading and a free book after 40 days. Additional weekly prize drawings are conducted from the names of those kids who have logged online at least one day of reading each week. For more information, visit our Summer Reading Challenge page!
For more information, visit www.fargolibrary.org.
Summer Storytime Series
Join us for weekly storytimes from June 10-July 30 at our Summer Storytime series. Kids ages 2-6 are invited to discover the magic of books through music, rhymes and stories! Storytimes will be held at the Main Library on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and at the Dr. James Carlson Library on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. No pre-registration is required for this event.
Meet the Fargo-Moorhead Derby Girls
Meet members of the Fargo-Moorhead Roller Derby League at the Main Library on July 1 at 6:30 p.m. and get a first-hand demo of what they do. Learn about gear, safety tips, and create your roller derby alter ego name! A wheelie-good time is in store for everyone! All ages are welcome. No pre-registration is required.
Baby Rhyme Time
Babies ages birth to 24 months are invited to join us for the next sessions of lapsit storytimes at the Dr. James Carlson Library. Baby Rhyme Time is an opportunity for parents to share songs, fingerplays, short books, rhythms and rhymes with baby while introducing books and the library! Each session concludes with open play time. No pre-registration required. One child per grown-up lap please.
July 3 & 17 @ 10 a.m.
August 7 & 21 @ 10 a.m.
Life-Size Candyland
It's Candyland taken to a whole new level - life size! On July 7 between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. at the Main Library, kids ages 5 and up are invited to spin the wheel and follow the candy road to earn sweets and prizes! No pre-registration is required.
Craft Nights for All Ages
Join us for a creative summer experience at the Dr. James Carlson Library! Everyone is invited to participate. During each crafting session, you'll have a selection of materials tailored to different ages and skill levels.
July 8 @ 6 p.m.: Papermaking
July 22 @ 6 p.m.: Fairy Homes & Toad Abodes
Namaste Toddler/Preschool Yoga
Introducing Toddler/Pre-School Yoga by Mojo Fit! It's never too soon to learn how to relax, breathe, pose, and find your center, all while having fun at the Main Library with a certified yoga instructor from Mojo Fit. Come dressed to stretch and move. We have a few mats available for kiddos to use, but if you have your own, bring it along! This class is best suited for ages 2-6. No pre-registration required.
July 10 @ 10 a.m.
August 14 @ 10 a.m.
Summer Movies
Join us for free movies and popcorn this summer at the Dr. James Carlson Library. Movies begin at 1 p.m. Adults must accompany children ages 9 and younger.
July 11: Moana 2 (PG)
July 25: Dog Man (PG)
August 8: Mufasa: The Lion King (PG)
Going Places Book Club: Summer Edition
We're reading all over the place! On July 15 at 4 p.m. kids in grades 3 to 7 are invited to join us at the Main Library as we experience this summer's featured book, Max and the Midknights by Lincoln Peirce, through related activities, discussion, snacks and crafts. Pick up a book and register at the children's desk at the Main Library.
Color Rocks Our World
The world beneath our feet is filled with amazing colors - you just have to know where to look! Kids of all ages are invited to discover the beautiful, often surprising colors found in rocks, gems and minerals, learn how they're formed, and find out where to look when Amy and Terry Hamilton from Emporium 706 rock shop visit the library. Amy is a Certified Diamond Grader and an Accredited Jewelry Professional who attended the Gemological Institute of America. She has worked with lapidary and silversmithing and has been an amateur geologist for 27 years. No pre-registration is required.
July 22 at 2 p.m. - Main Library
July 23 at 2 p.m. - Dr. James Carlson Library
Family Reading Rumpus
Let the rumpus begin! Designed for families to enjoy together, these interactive events invite children and parents to dive into the world of books through storytelling and hands-on activities at the Main Library at 6 p.m. Create lasting memories and bond over stories - all before bedtime! Storytime/activities are geared towards ages 2-6, but children of all ages are welcome to attend. No pre-registration is required.
July 29
August 26
Kindergarten Success! Storytime
Get your child ready for Kindergarten by exploring literacy and STEAM topics through music, stories, songs, and play at the Main Library. Library staff will share tips you can use to instill a love of reading in your child. Activities follow each storytime and all children receive a FREE book! These events are appropriate for children ages 3-5.
August 2 @ 10 a.m.
Dial-A-Story
If you’ve ever wished you could listen to a story, a poem, or even a joke at any time, day or night, now you can! Call the Library’s Dial-A-Story phone line at 701.298.6927 anytime and choose the children’s option; new recordings are available every Monday. Selections are recorded by Children’s Library staff and are up to 5 minutes in length. Dial-A-Story recordings can be accessed by any phone.
Library Program Evaluation
Attended one of our programs? Tell us about your experience! This is a post-program survey to help us bring more events to our patrons. Your feedback means a great deal to us; thank you for your time in filling out this form.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or comments, please contact the Children's Services Department. We'll be happy to help!