Teen Programs & Events
Northern Focus 2025 Photography Project
In its 6th year, Northern Focus is a project conceived by the Fargo Public Library for regional photographers with the aim to provide a free space, for artist and viewer alike, to showcase up-and-coming or recreational photographers and share local perspectives. We are asking up-and-coming or recreational photographers from the region to send us their best photos taken in ND or MN to grace our downtown location in a photo exhibit. Photographs selected as honorable mentions will be specially featured, and the winning photo will become the front cover of Northern Narratives 2025. We are accepting online submissions from April 1 through May 31, 2025 at our Wufoo link. The program is open to adults and teens 13 years and older, and there is NO FEE to enter.
• Rules, Guidelines, and Information about Northern Focus 2025 is available here and on the Northern Narratives/ Norther Focus webpage. Contact Nicole at 701.476.5974 or email nhofer@fargolibrary.org for further information.
The Northern Focus project is supported by the Friends of the Fargo Public Library.
Teen Hangout
School’s out for the day, so let’s have some fun! Join us for snacks, a movie, and some optional activities. We’ll have art supplies available for those who like to draw and color, as well as coloring sheets, mazes, puzzles, and snap circuits electronics kit. This program is for teens ages 13-18, no registration is required. Drop in any time between 2-4pm.
Thursday, April 17 – Dr. James Carlson Library from 2 to 4 p.m.
Teen Book Club
Teens in grades 8-12 are invited to join us at the Carlson Library to discuss the book Danger and Other Unknown Risks by Ryan North and Erica Henderson. Enjoy snacks, a book related activity, and help choose the book club books for the rest of the year.
Pick up your book and register for the current month at the Information Desk in the Main Library, or call 701-241-1492.
Monday, May 5- Dr. James Carlson Library at 5pm
Teen Volunteers Wanted!
Interested in volunteering over the summer? You will have plenty of chances and details will be available soon!
Volunteer at the Fargo Public Library! You can make the library a great place to visit, earn volunteer hours for clubs or scholarships, and have fun at the same time. Participants must be 12 to 18 and need a signed Teen Volunteer Permission Form from a parent or guardian . The Teen Volunteer Permission form can be downloaded and printed here. Registration is required, register online.
For any questions contact Anna at 701.298.6960 or use the Contact Us form at the bottom of the page.
Monday, May 12 – Dr. James Carlson Library at 5 p.m.
Super Teens!
Teens age 14-18 are invited to apply to be a library Super Teen. Super Teens are volunteers who focus on more complex and self-directed projects than the Teen Volunteers. These tasks include helping staff run library programs and assisting others in redeeming summer reading program prizes. Interested teens should apply through the application form found here.
Applications will be accepted from April 14th through May 16th
Participants must attend a required orientation session at 1pm on May 24th at the Dr. James Carlson Library
For any questions call Anna at 701.298.6960 or use the Contact Us link at the bottom of the page.
Volunteer at the Fargo Public Library this summer!
Every week teen volunteers will be at the Main Library shelving, tidying, prepping crafts, and more. Join us any Tuesday to earn volunteer hours for clubs or scholarships, and have fun at the same time.
Participants must be 12 to 18 and need a signed Teen Volunteer Permission Form from a parent or guardian.The Teen Volunteer Permission form can be downloaded and printed here.
For any questions call Anna at 701.298.6960 or use the Contact Us link at the bottom of the page.
Volunteer sessions will occur every Tuesday from 2-4pm at the Main Library from June 10-August 19
Contact Us!
If you have any questions or comments, please contact us.