Teen Programs & Events
Trivia Events for Adults and Teens
Test your knowledge with our virtual library trivia events this fall! Gather your household or call up your friends to form your team and join us for an evening on online trivia from the comfort and safety of your own home. Space for these events is limited; pre-registration is required.Register online. Participants will receive an email the day before the event with details regarding the virtual sign-in. For details, contact Megan at 701.241.1492.
Upcoming dates and topics:
Monday, May 24 – 7 p.m. (Books: classics, children's books, bestsellers, etc.)
2021 Teen Summer Reading Program
Teens are invited to participate in the 2021 Fargo Public Library Summer Reading Program. Simply register starting May 24 and begin logging on the app or website to track your reading between June 7 and August 21 and win a free book!
Crafts to Go for Teens
Area teens are invited pick up a special craft to make at home the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month from June 14-July 25. Craft Pick up will be at the Children’s desk at the Main Library, and the Circulation desks at the Northport and Carlson Branches. 1 craft per teen. Due to limited supplies, there is a limit of 6 per family. Open for teens age 11-18. Pre-registration is required. Registration will open 2 weeks before each craft is dispensed. Register online or contact Bree at 701.476.5978 for more info.
June 14: Lego Bookmark
June 28: Popsicle Stick Bird Feeder
July 12: Photo Hoop
July 25: Friendship Bracelets
Virtual Pet Show and Tell with Bingo
Showcase your pet(s) at this all ages online event. All ages & pet types are welcome! We will also having a Bingo game for a chance to win prizes both for yourself and your pet. Registration is required for this event. Please note: you will be sent an email link so you must have a working email address to participate in this online program. Register online or use the contact form below for more info.
Wednesday, June 9 at 6 p.m.
Spray Dye T-shirts (in person)
Get creative with spray fabric paint to make a tie- dye effect on a white t-shirt. This outdoor event will take place on the north side of the Dr. James Carlson Library. All materials provided. Open for teens age 11-18. Pre-registration required. Register online or contact Bree at 701.476.5978 for more info. Registration opens June 7.
Tuesday, June 22 at 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Origami in Motion! (virtual)
Join magician & storyteller Yasu Ishida on a magical journey of origami, a paper folding art! Learn how to make amusing action origami which animates to fly, flip, jump and snap. This hands-on workshop focuses on folding 3-4 action origami designs, such as traditional flapping bird, jumping frog and even wiggling dinosaur. Origami paper will be available for teens to pick up at the Children’s desk at the Main Library, and the Circulation desks at the Northport and Carlson Branches beginning June 28 while supplies last. No registration required. Call 701.476.5978 for more info.
Link will be available June 28-July 3
Virtual Escape Room for Teens
Join us for a virtual version of our popular Escape the Library for Teens program! This program is very similar to an in-person Escape Room, but completely online. Open to teens in grades 6-12. Pre-registration is required. Registration opens June 21. Please note: you will be sent the Escape Room via an email link so you must have a working email address to participate in this online program. Register online or contact Bree at 701.476.5978 for more info.
Thursday, July 8 between 12 and 3 p.m.
Sun Art (in person)
Use objects from nature (or something from home) to create a silhouette print on special photo reactive paper. This outdoor event will take place on the north side of the Dr. James Carlson Library. All materials provided. Open for teens age 11-18. Pre-registration required. Register online or contact Bree at 701.476.5978 for more info. Registration opens July 5.
Tuesday, July 20 at 11 a.m. & 1 p.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.