West Fargo Public Library Events & Updates

Recurring Library Events

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Ready to Read Storytime Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Baby Boost Storytime Fridays at 10:30 a.m.

Technology tutors available by appointment

Library News & Updates

Find the latest press release from the West Fargo Public Library on our website.

NEW PROGRAM: Free Book Fridays!

Visit the West Fargo Public Library on Fridays to find free books you can add to your collection at home. Subject to availability, will have carts of free-to-take withdrawn books in the Lodoen Center lobby on Fridays! All items featured on the carts were removed from our collection per our Collection Management Policy. Come see what treasures you can find!

Library seeks volunteers

Looking for a fun way to support the community? Consider volunteering at the West Fargo Library! We have a variety of different opportunities available, like helping with storytime, shelving books, technology tutoring and more. Whether you are looking to reach a certain number of volunteer hours or you are just looking to make a difference in our community, we are sure to have something for you to do to help out. Express your interest here. We look forward to connecting with you!

One Book, One Community book announced

Area libraries have chosen "The Night Watchman" by Louise Erdrich for this year's One Book, One Community read. The award-winning book takes place near the Turtle Mountain Reservation in rural North Dakota. Learn more at 1book1community.org

August Events

Find our full event calendar with all the details online at WestFargoLibrary.org.

Little Red Reading Bus route continues through Aug. 11

We will be out and about on the Little Red Reading Bus for two more weeks!
Here's the schedule: (Find the full schedule with addresses and more information at thelittleredreadingbus.com)

Thursday, Aug. 4 - Rendezvous Park 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. & Shadow Wood Park 10 - 11 a.m.
Monday, Aug. 8 - Meadowlark Park 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. & Dakota Park 7 - 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 9 - Village West Park 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. & Tintes Park 7 - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 10 - Goldenwood Park 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. & Maplewood Park 10 - 11 a.m.
Thursday, Aug. 11 - Rendezvous Park 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. & Shadow Wood Park 10 - 11 a.m.
Friday, Aug. 12 - Little Red Reading Bus at RED Day Party 4 - 6 p.m. at West Fargo Library!

R.E.D Day End-of-Summer Party

4 - 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12 at West Fargo Library

Aug. 12 is RED (Read Every Day) Day in West Fargo. Come celebrate RED Day and the end of another successful Summer Boost reading program at the library with games, refreshments, prizes, The Little Red Reading Bus, special guests, crafts, a quiet reading room and more! Adult and teen grand prize winners will be announced at this party too. We are so excited to celebrate with you. Learn more...

New Director Meet and Greet
Public Input Open House

1 - 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 - 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16 at West Fargo Library

West Fargo Library Director Betty Adams invites YOU to come share your feedback about current and future library projects during this casual, conversational open house event. Can't make it? That's okay. Share your feedback with us online.

Traditional Red Willow Dreamcatcher Class with Christy Goulet

1 - 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20
at West Fargo Library

Learn about the cultural significance of red willow dreamcatchers to indigenous peoples and make your own during this class taught by Christy Goulet of The Indigenous Association. Limited seats available. Register today!

Discovering Your Roots: Searching in your Ancestors' Backyards

1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27
at West Fargo Library

This event is part of the West Fargo Public Library's series of genealogy video courses, all featuring content from The Great Courses presented by John Phillip Colletta Ph. D. No registration required. Learn more..

Help us improve! Take our End-of-Summer survey!

Did you or your family participate in Summer Boost this year either by doing our reading challenge, visiting the Little Red Reading Bus or participating in one of our events? If so, we want to hear from YOU! Take our quick survey by Friday, Aug. 19 at https://tinyurl.com/SummerBoostSurvey22