Fargo Public Library - Event Registration

Teen Take and Make Mystery Craft

Age(s) 10 – 18

Enjoy a library craft on your schedule! Register for a Teen Take and Make, then pick up your kit with instructions and all the supplies you need for that project. With a week to pick up your kit, these crafts can fit in even the busiest schedules.

Register for the library location where you want to pick up your kit. Registration for each craft will open one month before the kits are to be picked up.
Note: Be sure to choose the correct location for you. Register online or call 701.241.1495.

Summer Teen Volunteers 2026

Age(s) 12 – 18

Teens, ages 12-18, are invited to volunteer at the Fargo Public Library this summer. Help the library with things like preparing supplies for programs, shelving books, and finding books on the shelves. See behind the scenes, meet new people, and have fun while doing it!
Volunteer sessions are 2 hours long and happen every Thursday from 2-4pm at the Main Library.
Separate registration is required for each session.
Participants need a signed Teen Volunteer Permission Form from a parent or guardian. Teens can bring the completed form with them to their first volunteering session. The permission form can be found at fargolibrary.org/teens

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.