Teen Programs & Events
The library offers a variety of materials, activities, and events for teens.
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.
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'Color Our World' Summer Reading Challenge
Teens are invited to add some color to their summer by participating in the 'Color Our World' summer reading challenge. The program is designed for teens ages 11 to 18 to encourage life-long reading habits. The program runs June 9 – August 23. Each day that you read, log your reading* in Beanstack. For every 10 days that a teen reads they will earn a prize. Once a teen has logged 40 days of reading they will receive a free book and a special prize! Prizes can be picked up from any one of our three FPL locations. Days do not need to be consecutive to count towards prizes.
* Paper reading logs for Teens are available beginning June 9 at all Library locations.
Be a College SAVE Reading Champion!
Teens who complete the Fargo Public Library’s 2025 Summer Reading Challenge and who are North Dakota residents will automatically receive a certificate for a contribution to a new or existing College SAVE account. New account owners receive $25; existing account owners receive $10. Avid readers will be entered for a drawing for one of 10 – $529 scholarships to a College SAVE account. For more information about the College Save Reading Champion program, visit the Bank of North Dakota at collegesave4u.com.
Summer Teen Volunteers
Volunteer at the Fargo Public Library this summer!
Every week teen volunteers will be at the Main Library shelving, tidying, prepping crafts, and more. Join us any Tuesday (June 10 – August 19) to earn volunteer hours for clubs or scholarships, and have fun at the same time. No registration is required and teens do not need to attend every session.
Participants must be 12 to 18 and need a signed Teen Volunteer Permission Form from a parent or guardian. The Teen Volunteer Permission form can be downloaded and printed here. Teens can bring the completed form with them to their first volunteering session.
For any questions, call Anna at 701.298.6960 or use the Contact Us link at the bottom of the page.
Volunteer sessions are scheduled every Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. at the downtown Main Library from June 10 – August 19.
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Suminagashi: Japanese Marbling
Teens ages 12 to18 are invited to learn about the Japanese art of Suminagashi with Mika Usuki of the Plains Art Museum. Teens will create their own marbling designs on paper using this traditional method of suspending ink in water. Registration is required, and can be done online starting May 30.
Saturday, June 14 – Main Library at 10 a.m.
Teen Book Club
Read Etiquette and Espionage by Gail Carriger to learn about the genteel arts of spying, assassination, and entertaining vampires at Mademoiselle Geraldine’s. Next, join fellow teens at the Teen Book Club to chat, enjoy refreshments, and decorate fans. This program is for teens going into Grades 8-12. Registration is required, pick up a copy of the book and register at the Dr. James Carlson Library or call the Information Desk at 701.476.5980.
Monday, June 16 – Dr. James Carlson Library at 6 p.m.
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Teen Craft: Needle Felt Bird
Learn to needle felt and make your own wool bird buddy. Needle felting is an easy, quick, and relaxing technique for beginner crafters and experienced artists alike. It can be used for 3-dimensional art and to decorate clothing, bags, and anything else made of fabric. This event is for teens, ages 12 to 18. Registration is required, and can be done online starting June 2.
Wednesday, June 25 – Dr. James Carlson Library at 1 p.m.
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