Friends of the Fargo Public Library
The Friends of the Fargo Public Library is an advocacy group that promotes the library through fundraising, sponsoring events and organizing used book sales. The Friends also host an informal monthly book discussion group, Book Talk, at Barnes and Noble (1201 42 St. S).
More than 250 individuals and families were charter members of the Friends organization. The group officially formed in March 1995.
To join the Friends, pick up a membership application (link to 2MB PDF file) at any branch of the library. For more information about the Friends, e-mail them at fargofriends@gmail.com or call the Information Desk at 241-1492. The Friends can also be contacted by mail at: P.O. Box 1365, Fargo ND 58107.
Book Bags for Sale
Large book bags (green & burgundy) are $9 each. The small ones (blue & purple) are $7 each. They are available for purchase at all library locations.
Book Talk
Mark your calendars for the Book Talk sessions held at Fargo's Barnes and Noble. They take place on the second Thursday of every month at 10 a.m.
September 11, 2008— Those Who Save Us by Jenna Blum
October 09, 2008— Five Quarters of the Orange by Joanne Harris
November 13, 2008— Broken for You by Stephanie Kallos
December 11, 2008— Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
January 08, 2009— 33-Year-Old Rookie by Chris Coste
February 12, 2009— The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
March 12, 2009— Dear Senator by Essie Mae Washington-Williams
April 09, 2009— Fidelity: Poems by Grace Paley
May 14, 2009— The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway
For more information, call the Information Desk at 241-1492 or email the friends at fargofriends@gmail.com.