Contact the Library

General questions about library cards and library hours may be directed to the Circulation Desk at 701.241.1472 or send an email. Information-related and event-related questions may be directed to the Information Desk at 701.241.1492 or send an email. Questions regarding children's activities and events may be directed to the Children's Services Dept. at 701.241.1495 or send an email.

Library Locations and Hours (starting January 1, 2025)

Fargo Public Library hours are as follows:
Main Library* (101 4th St. North)
• Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Friday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sunday: Closed

Dr. James Carlson Library (2801 32nd Ave. South)
• Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Friday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sunday: Closed

Northport Library (2714 N. Broadway)
• Monday – Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Wednesday – Thursday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Friday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sunday: Closed

Holidays and Closed Days

View the Holidays and other Closed Days in which the Library locations will be closed.

Parking at the Main Library

Parking at the downtown Main Library is free and easily accessible. Parking is available in the Civic Center/Library (V1 Lot) parking lot located on the east side of the building along 3rd Street North. Additional parking is also available on the west side of the Main Library (V2 Lot) along 4th Street North.

Handicapped accessible parking spaces are available for library patrons in both of these parking lots.

Library patrons park for free when using these parking lots.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or comments, please contact us.