News from the West Fargo Public Library

New services for job seekers available at West Fargo Library
Mahjong & More Game Time will switch to Wednesday afternoons in November.
Golden Drive Homeless Kids Sock Drive ends Oct. 31
One Book, One Community reading challenge open on Beanstack until Nov. 30. (It's not too late to read and participate in activities for your chance to win one of our awesome prizes from Indigenous businesses!)
Easily find new books and media in our online catalog with new carousels.
Teens are invited share their thoughts and ideas for programs at the library during monthly Teen Advisory Board meetings (first Thursday of each month.)
Our four book clubs are still going strong. Looking for a group of folks to chat about books with? Join one or join them all!

Featured Resources

Did you know your library card grants you access to tons of online resources? Explore all of the online resources available through the West Fargo Library here.

Peterson's Test & Career Prep - This tool is great for folks looking to strengthen job skills or practice for academic or career-related standardized tests.
Mango Languages - Use this free tool to practice over 70 different languages!
Beanstack - Beanstack is a hub for reading challenges at the library, but you can also find staff-made book lists, write and read book reviews, find out about upcoming events, track reading hours outside of challenges and more. Sign up for an account today!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

We have tons of fabulous opportunities to learn, meet, share, read, play and create coming up at the West Fargo Public Library! Find our full calendar of events online at westfargolibrary.org/libraryevents

Mojo Fit Parent/Child Yoga

10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15

Registration is required

Our friends from Mojo Fit will offer two special Family Yoga sessions on Saturday, Oct. 15 at the West Fargo Public Library! Mojo Fit Family Yoga is intended for family groups of 1 child and 1 adult. Limited spots are available, so register you and your child today at https://westfargolibrary.org/FormCenter/Library-Event-Registrations-40/Mojo-Fit-Family-Yoga-Saturday-Oct-15-202-336.

Monday Matinee Free Movies

1:30 p.m. Every Monday

All movies are free, open to the public and popcorn is included. This month's theme is Indigenous stories and the lineup is as follows:

Monday, Oct. 17 - Our Fires Still Burn
Monday, Oct. 24 - Wild Indian
Monday, Oct. 31 - More Than a Word

Let's Talk about Finances

6:30 - 8 p.m. Mondays in October

John O'Day from Thrivent Financial will be at the library Monday evenings in October to teach sessions that help set you and your family up for financial success. Attend one or attend them all! No registration is required.

Monday, Oct. 17 - Your Money, Your Goals
Monday, Oct. 24 - Financial Blueprint & Planning for Retirement

Storytelling with Ojibwe and Lakota Elders

Storytelling with Ojibwe/Lakota Elders

6 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18

Hear stories and songs about Ojibwe and Lakota life and culture during this free community conversation hosted by the West Fargo Public Library and Christy Goulet. No registration required.

Halloween Cupcake Wars (TEENS!)

2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20

Middle school and high school students (including homeschool or online learners) are invited to join us for our version of HALLOWEEN CUPCAKE WARS! Thursday, Oct. 20 is a no-school day for West Fargo Public Schools. Attendees will decorate spooky and delicious cupcakes and vote on them to determine the ultimate Halloween Cupcake Champion! The library will provide the cupcakes and everything you need to decorate them.

Halloween STEM Event for all ages!

2:30 - 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28

Kids of all ages are invited to visit the West Fargo Library to practice science, tech, reading, engineering, art and math skills during this open-house style event. We will have multiple spooky stations filled with experiments, crafts, treats, take-home activities and lots of other Halloween fun.