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.
Upcoming Events for Kids and Families
1975 Time Capsule Opening Celebration
Kids, teens and adults are all invited to join us on the lawn outside of the Main Library on June 26 from 4-6 p.m. for a special celebration as we open the time capsule buried there in 1975. For more details on this and other, related events, see our Fargo '70s Retro Rewind: 1975 Time Capsule Opening page!
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.
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.
June 12 @ 10 a.m.
July 10 @ 10 a.m.
August 14 @ 10 a.m.
Tiny Art Show
Be a part of coloring our world at our Tiny Art Show! Join us for an in-house painting session at the Dr. James Carlson Library on June 14 at 10 a.m. to create a unique work of art. Paintings will be displayed at all three Fargo Public Library locations throughout the summer. Can't make it on the 14th? Stop by any of our locations no later than July 19 to pick up a canvas. Paint it at home and then return it to any location for display in our Tiny Art Show! This program is for all ages. One canvas per person while supplies last.
Fabric Art Collages
Create a masterpiece at the library! Kids ages 4 and older, teens and adults are invited to design a fabric art collage using fabric scraps, paper, and cardboard backing. Young children may work together with their adults and older kids may choose to work on their own. Follow an example for inspiration or create your own design. Pre-registration is required and opens June 2.
June 16 @ 10 a.m., Dr. James Carlson Library
June 19 @ 6 p.m., Main Library
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.
June 19 @ 10 a.m.
July 3 & 17 @ 10 a.m.
August 7 & 21 @ 10 a.m.
Funky Tie Dye Towels
Kids ages 8-12 are invited to tie-dye a beach towel for summer! Add your name with tape resist, twist it, or create your design - the funkier the better! All supplies will be provided. Pre-registration is required and opens June 9.
June 23 @ 2 p.m., Dr. James Carlson Library
June 24 @ 2 p.m., Main Library
June 25 @ 2 p.m., Northport Branch
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.
June 24
July 29
August 26
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.
June 24 @ 6 p.m.: Fabric Art
July 8 @ 6 p.m.: Papermaking
July 22 @ 6 p.m.: Fairy Homes & Toad Abodes
Mixed Nuts Comedy Show
They're back! Kids of all ages are invited to experience “Mixed Nuts,” a wacky, family-friendly comedy show at the Main Library on June 27 at 1 p.m.! Join them for age-appropriate humor, physical comedy and uproarious audience participation. This talented twosome will tickle your funny bone with their special blend of hilarious hijinks, guaranteed to produce side-splitting laughter! No pre-registration is required.
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.
June 27: Paddington in Peru (PG)
July 11: Moana 2 (PG)
July 25: Dog Man (PG)
August 8: Mufasa: The Lion King (PG)
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!