Children's Department
The Children's Services Department offers a variety of materials and programming for children and their families.
Check out this short introductory video to meet the Children's Librarians at the Fargo Public Library.
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.
Upcoming Events for Kids and Families
Unearth a Story: 2026 Summer Reading Challenge
We are ready to Unearth a Story this summer! Track your days spent reading from June 8 - August 15 and earn chances to spin the wheel for some great prizes and a free book during the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge.
School Supply Bingo
Join us for a fun game of Bingo and pick up supplies for the new school year. Perfect for school-age kids in Kindergarten and older. No pre-registration is required.
Aug. 17 @ 10 a.m. - Dr. James Carlson Library
Aug. 18 @ 10 a.m. - Northport Branch
Aug. 19 @ 10 a.m. - Main Library
Baby Rhyme Time
Babies ages birth to 24 months are invited to join us for the next sessions of lapsit storytimes at the Dr. James Carlson Library. Baby Rhyme Time is an opportunity for parents to share songs, fingerplays, short books, rhythms and rhymes with baby while introducing books and the library! Each session concludes with open play time. No pre-registration required. One child per grown-up lap please.
August 20 @ 10 a.m.
Mario Kart Deluxe Tournament
Engage in friendly multiplayer competition in a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament for the Nintendo Switch at the Main Library on Aug. 22 at 10 a.m.! Prizes will be awarded for 1st - 4th place winners in the Jr. Bracket (pages 13 and under) and Sr. Bracket (ages 14+). Player limit per bracket may be enforced based on attendance. A limited number of controllers are available, so players are highly encouraged to bring their own. Registration begins Aug. 1. Friends, family and spectators are welcome to attend. Adults must accompany children under 10 years old. Call 701.476.5971 for more details.
Sensory Storytime
Join us at the Dr. James Carlson Library at 10 a.m. for an inclusive, sensory-friendly storytime presented by Anne Carlson Early Intervention designed specifically for young children who benefit from a gentle, supportive environment. We'll explore stories, songs, and movement activities using visuals, repetition, and hands-on sensory elements. Families can expect a calm, flexible space where children are free to move, make noise, and participate in the ways that feel comfortable for them. Sensory storytime is appropriate for ages 0 to 5 (siblings welcome).
August 27: Community Helpers
Kindergarten Success! Storytime
Get your child ready for Kindergarten by exploring literacy and STEAM topics through music, stories, songs, and play at the Main Library. Library staff will share tips you can use to instill a love of reading in your child. Activities follow each storytime and all children receive a FREE book! These events are appropriate for children ages 3-5. No pre-registration is required.
Sept. 5 @ 10 a.m.
Oct. 3 @ 10 a.m.
Nov. 7 @ 10 a.m.
Dec. 5 @ 10 a.m.
Read to Comet
Comet the mini-horse is returning to the Dr. James Carlson Library to lend a listening ear! Kids in Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to sharpen their reading skills by reading to Comet in a 15-minute session. Reading times begin at 10:30 a.m. and last through 11:30 a.m. Bring your own books to read or choose from a selection of library books. Call the Children’s Services desk at 701.241.1495 to register, beginning two weeks in advance of the program.
Sept. 5
Nov. 7
Mind Mysteries LIVE
Stop by the third Saturday of the month between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. and join Dr. Ben Balas from NDSU Psychology for Mind Mysteries LIVE! We'll have an all-new experiment to help us learn how kids' brains help them understand what they see. Join us to make your mark for science! Mind Mysteries LIVE is for school-age kids.
Main Library:
Sept. 5
Oct. 3
Nov. 7
Dec. 5
Dr. James Carlson Library:
Sept. 19
Oct. 17
Nov. 21
Dec. 19
Namaste Toddler/Preschool Yoga
Introducing Toddler/Pre-School Yoga by Mojo Fit! It's never too soon to learn how to relax, breathe, pose, and find your center, all while having fun at the Main Library with a certified yoga instructor from Mojo Fit. Come dressed to stretch and move. We have a few mats available for kiddos to use, but if you have your own, bring it along! This class is best suited for ages 2-6. No pre-registration required.
Sept. 9 @ 10 a.m.
Oct. 8 @ 10 a.m.
Nov. 12 @ 10 a.m.
Dec. 10 @ 10 a.m.
Library Program Evaluation
Attended one of our programs? Tell us about your experience! This is a post-program survey to help us bring more events to our patrons. Your feedback means a great deal to us; thank you for your time in filling out this form.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or comments, please contact the Children's Services Department. We'll be happy to help!