Fargo Public Library - Event Registration
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Summer Tournament – Jr. Bracket
Age(s) 6 – 13
Engage in friendly multiplayer competition in a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament for the Nintendo Switch at the library! Jr. Bracket (Open to players 13 years old and younger) and Sr. Bracket (Open to players 14 years old and older). 150CC, Round Robin, CPUs on. Player Limit per bracket may be enforced based on attendance. A limited amount of controllers are available, and players are highly encouraged to bring their own. Space is limited; pre-registration is required for players* and opens Aug. 1. Prizes awarded for 1st through 4th place winners. Adults must accompany children under 10 years old. Contact Abby at 701.241.1472 for further details.
• Jr. Bracket – Starts at 10 a.m. (13 and under)
• Sr. Bracket – Starts at 1 p.m. (14 and up)
*Registration is required for tournament participants. Friends, family, and spectators are welcome and do not have to register.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament – Sr. Bracket
Age(s) 14 – Adult
Engage in friendly multiplayer competition in a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament for the Nintendo Switch at the library! Jr. Bracket (Open to players 13 years old and younger) and Sr. Bracket (Open to players 14 years old and older). 150CC, Round Robin, CPUs on. Player Limit per bracket may be enforced based on attendance. A limited amount of controllers are available, and players are highly encouraged to bring their own. Space is limited; pre-registration is required for players* and opens August 1. Prizes awarded for 1st through 4th place winners. Adults must accompany children under 10 years old. Contact Abby at 701.241.1472 for further details.
• Sr. Bracket – Starts at 1 p.m. (14 and up)
*Registration is required for tournament participants. Friends, family, and spectators are welcome and do not have to register.
"Grandma Joy and Me" featuring Author Brad Ryan & Grandma Joy
Age(s) 11 – Adult
Join author Brad Ryan for an unforgettable evening about family, forgiveness, resilience, and the cross-country adventure that brought him and his grandmother back to each other.
When Brad invited his 85-year-old grandmother, Joy, on a trip to see her first mountain, he hoped the experience might help repair a relationship that had been strained for nearly a decade. That tentative first journey grew into a seven-year adventure to visit all 63 U.S. National Parks. Along the way, the two encountered breathtaking landscapes, confronted long-held family wounds, and discovered new ways of understanding one another.
In his book, Grandma Joy and Me: A Journey of Healing, One National Park at a Time, Brad shares the true story of their travels and the lessons they learned about nature, aging, family, and the possibility of personal transformation at any stage of life. More than a travel story, the book is a moving reflection on what can happen when people choose to reconnect and begin again.
An audience Q&A moderated by Mayor Josh Boschee will follow the presentation. This in-person evening offers a chance to reflect on the relationships that shape us and the journeys, both physical and emotional, that can lead us back to one another.
Please note: Registration is requested, but not required for this event. Registration is for attendance planning purposes only. Register online, or contact the Adult Services at 701.241.1492
Copies of the book will be available for purchase from Overbooked.
This event is offered in partnership with The Study ND.
Teen Take and Make Paper Lantern
Age(s) 11 – 18
Make a paper lantern and learn about the Mid-Autumn Festival with this take and make craft. Register for the location where you want to pick up your kit, then pick up instructions and all the supplies you need during the week of September 8-12. If you're on Facebook or Instagram you can even post your project and tag Fargo Public Library to share the fun!