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Fargo Public Library - Children's Department


The Children's Services Department offers a variety of materials and programming for children and their familiPajama Jamboreees.

 
Pajama Jamboree


Get cozy at the library as we read bedtime stories during our monthly Pajama Jamboree! Kids are welcome to dress in jammies and cuddle with their favorite stuffed friend at the Dr. James Carlson Library on Thursday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m., or at the Main Library on Monday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m. No registration is required.

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Baby Rhyme Time


Babies ages birth to 18 months are invited to join us on Thursday, May 17 for the next session of lapsit storytimes. Held the first and third Thursday of each month, Baby Rhyme Time takes place at the Dr. James Carlson Library at 10 a.m., and at the Main Library at 6:30 p.m. Share songs, fingerplays, short books, rhythms and rhymes with your baby while introducing them to books and the library! Each session concludes with open play time. No registration is required. One child per grown-up lap please.

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Magic Tree House Book Club


Join us in the Magic Tree House! Each month we explore with Jack and Annie in the Magic Tree House Book Club at the Dr. James Carlson Library. On May 20 we'll take a look at Midnight on the Moon. Meetings begin at 2 p.m. and include discussions and/or activities, games, crafts, and snacks. The Magic Tree House Book Club is open to children in grades 1-4. Copies of the current book may be picked up at the Carlson Library Information Desk. Please attend even if you didn't finish the book!

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"Dream Big - Read!"


Celebrate the nighttime and dreams both big and small this summer at the library! Join us for the 2012 Summer Reading Program from June 1 through August 4. Track your summer reading to earn prizes and a free book, and join us for some big fun at our dreamy events! Reading Logs will be available at all library locations, and online, beginning Friday, June 1.

June 4-8: Chasing Dreams

  • Salute to the Summer Olympics: Join us as we hold our own Summer Reading Program opening ceremony and games in salute to the upcoming Summer Olympics! All ages.
    June 4, 2 p.m., Main Library

  • Olympic Games Storytime and Craft: Get into the competition as we listen to some sports stories and then make our own winning medal! All ages.Racer final
    June 4, 6:30 p.m., Dr. James Carlson Library
    June 6, 11 a.m., Northport Library

  • Race Day at the Library: Meet regional race car driver Cody Skytland and check out his race car! Then listen to some racing stories and make your own race track. All ages.
    June 5, 2 p.m., Main Library

  • "A Musical Slumber Party" with the Groove Club: There'll be no nodding off when we rock out at this musical slumber party! But wear your jammies and bring along youSRP Rockr favorite stuffed friend anyway! All ages.
    June 6, 2 p.m., Main Library

  • Free Friday Movie - Cars (Rated G)
    June 8, 1 p.m., Dr. James Carlson Library
    June 8, 1 p.m., Main Library