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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.
Winter Reading Challenge for Teens
Teens are invited to take part in the 2026 Winter Reading Challenge "Happy Birthday, Fargo Public Library" from January 5 to February 28, 2026. The Winter Reading Challenge is free and open to all reading levels. Track your reading to earn prizes. Log on to the Fargo Public Library’s Beanstack App to chart your progress beginning Monday, January 5. Paper reading logs are also available at all FPL locations.
Or, download the Beanstack app:
• Apple Store
• Google Play
Crafts on your schedule
Teen Take and Make Crafts
It can be hard to make library events fit in your busy schedule, so we're bringing the craft events to you! Register for a Teen Take and Make, then pick up the instructions and supplies at the library branch of your choice. You will also get a link to a Discord channel where you can chat with other teens, ask questions, and share your progress. Pre-registration is required; register online or call701.241.1495.
Register for the location you want to pick your kit up from. You must register for each craft separately.
Crafts:
• Mini Gem Painting: Pick-up dates January 5-10
• Clay Button Heart: Pick-up dates February 2-7
• Bead Animal Keychain: Pick-up dates March 2-7
• DIY Mini Books: Pick-up dates April 6-11
• Marble Snails: Pick-up dates May 4-9
Library Lair
Weekly Library Lair at the Dr. James Carlson Library
Teens and tweens ages 10-18 are invited to Library Lair at the Dr. James Carlson Library. Library Lair is a weekly event where you can have snacks, do activities, and hang out for an hour. No registration is needed and you can come to any or all sessions.
Library Lair is every Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Dr. James Carlson Library (January 8 to June 4; except March 19). To celebrate Spring Break, there will be a special edition of Library Lair on March 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Dr. James Carlson Library Library.
Volunteer at the Fargo Public Library!
Teens, ages 12-18, are invited to volunteer once a month at the Fargo Public Library. Help the library, see behind the scenes, meet new people, and have fun while doing it!
Participants 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.
Separate registration is required for each session, register online or by calling 701.298.6960.
For any questions, call Anna at 701.298.6960 or use the Contact Us link at the bottom of the page.
Volunteer sessions are the 1st Saturday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. from Sept. – May.
Sessions will alternate between the Main Library and the Dr. James Carlson Library locations, please double-check which location we will be at each month:
Feb. 7 – Dr. James Carlson Library
March 7 – Main Library
April 4 – Dr. James Carlson Library
May 2 – Main Library
Contact Us!
If you have any questions or comments, please contact us.
