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Fargo Public Library - Children's Department

The Children's Services Department offers a variety of materials and programming for children and their families.

 
Design a Bookmark Contest

colored pencils
Calling all artists! The Fargo Public Library has run out of bookmarks and we need help! So get out your pens and pencils and create something original for our 5th annual Design a Bookmark Contest. Kids ages 12 and under are invited to enter up to 3 bookmark designs. Entry forms are available online or at any Fargo Public location. Entries will be accepted at all locations from March 1-31. One winner will be chosen from each age group: 0-5, 6-8, 9-12. The top three designs (as chosen by library staff) will be made into full color bookmarks that will be printed and distributed at all Fargo Public Library locations and at library events. View past year's winners anytime at the Main Library Children's Department!

 
Little Little SquirtSquirt Science

“Why is the sky blue?” “How do boats float?” “Why do leaves turn colors?” As any parent of a young child knows, kids have an endless supply of questions about the world around them. Now preschoolers ages 3-5 can learn about their world at the Fargo Public Library’s new science program, “Little Squirt Science.” Each month through May, science activities and stories will provide a little knowledge and a lot of fun! Our next sessions will be held on March 13 at 11 a.m. at the Dr. James Carlson Branch and 6:30 p.m. at the Main Library. A third session will be take place at the Main Library on March 14 at 11 a.m. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required and may be completed online or by calling Children’s Services at 241-1495.

Earthquake 
Magic Tree House Book Club


Join us in the Magic Tree House! Kids in grades 1-4 are invited to explore with Jack and Annie at the Dr. James Carlson Branch on Sunday, March 16 when we meet for the next session of the Magic Tree House Book Club. This month we'll take a look at the book, Earthquake in the Early Morning. Discussion and other fun activities begin at 2 p.m. Pick up a copy of the book at the Dr. James Carlson Branch Information Desk. Pre-registration is required and may be completed at the information desk, or by calling 241-1495.

Penultimate
A Series of Unfortunate Events Book Club


In the words of Lemony Snicket, if you are interested in stories with happy endings, you would be better off joining some other book club. But if you insist on reading the heartbreaking tales of the Baudelaire orphans, the “A Series of Unfortunate Events” Book Club is open to kids in grades 3-6, and will next meet at the Main Library on Tuesday, March 18 at 4 p.m. We’ll discuss The Penultimate Peril. Readers new to the series and re-readers are welcome! Registration is required and may be completed at the Main Library's Children’s desk. Copies of the book are available for pick up.

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Baby Rhyme Time


Babies ages birth to 18 months are invited to join us on Thursday, March 20 for the next sessions of lapsit storytimes. Held the first and third Thursdays of each month, Baby Rhyme Time takes place at the Dr. James Carlson Branch at 10 a.m., and at the Main Library at 6:30 p.m. Share songs, fingerplays, short books, rhythms and rhymes with baby while introducing your little one to books and the library! Each session concludes with open play time. No registration is required. One child per grown-up lap please.

 Pete the Cat
Pete the Cat Party


This event is for anyone who loves Pete the Cat! Kids of all ages are invited to join us at 11 a.m. on Thursday March 20 at the Main Library, as we read some Pete the Cat books and make some cool crafts. Refreshments will also be served. No registration is required for this event. As Pete says, "It's all good!"

Chess Pieces 
Chess Club


All ages and skill levels are invited to a participate in the Fargo Public Library’s Chess Club. Meetings are held every Thursday between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. in the Fercho Room at the downtown Main Library. Our March meetings take place on March 6, 13, 20, and 27. No registration is required. For more information, contact Children's Services at 241-1495.

 
LotsRed blue green yellow of Legos at the Library


Do you love LEGOs? Join us for an afternoon of LEGOs, crafts, and activities at the Fargo Public Library! Sessions will be held at the Dr. James Carlson Branch on Friday, March 21 at 1 p.m. and at the Main Library on Monday, March 24 at 2 p.m. This event is open to children 12 years old and younger. Pre-registration is required and may be completed online or by calling Children's Services at 241-1495.

Boy with goop 
Kids and Chemistry


Dr. Graeme Wyllie is back at the Main Library and he’s brought his bag of science tricks! Kids in grades 4-6 grades are invited to sign up for more science fun on Saturday, March 22. Choose either the 9:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. session (activities will be repeated). Registration is required and may be completed online or by calling Children’s Services at 241-1495. Come prepared to get messy!
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