Children

Grand Forks Public is a place of adventure, learning, growing, and exploring for curious little minds. A staple in early literacy in Grand Forks, we take pride in the recurring programming we offer.

Collection

The Children’s Department maintains a collection of print, audio/visual, and electronic resources for parents, guardians, teachers, homeschoolers, and children through age 12. 

Our vast collection includes:

  • Books, eBooks and Audiobooks
  • DVDs and Kanopy Kids (streaming)
  • Library of Things
  • Music CDs
  • Video Games
  • Technology (hotspot, laptop/tablet)
  • Board Games
  • LEGO Kits
  • STEM Kits
  • Virtual Reality Books & more.

Programs

Storytime

There is nothing like storytime anywhere else in Grand Forks! Storytime includes picture books, puppet shows, music, and activities geared for different age groups. Each storytime lasts about 25 minutes. 

We have four storytimes per week, including:

  • Sensory Storytime: Mondays @ 10-10:30 a.m.
  • Preschool Storytime: Tuesdays @ 10-10:30 a.m.
  • Baby Storytime: Wednesdays @ 10-10:30 a.m.
  • Toddler Storytime: Thursdays @ 10-10:30 a.m. 

Recommended age for Baby Storytime is 0-18 months; Toddler Storytime is 18 months - 3 years; and Preschool Storytime is ages 4+. 

Chess Club

Does your child want to learn how to play chess? Play and learn with other kids to improve their game and build friendships in the process.

FIRST LEGO® League

The FLL® Explore (ages 6 to 10) and FLL® Challenge (ages 9 to 14) season runs from late August to early February. It is highly structured and requires each team to build, test, and program an autonomous robot to solve a set of missions. Grand Forks Public partners with the Greater Grand Forks Robotics Club to bring education and practice to local children. The library also offers a Robotics Club during the summer.

LEGO Club

Stop in to have some fun with our collection of LEGO bricks. No registration required; just bring your imagination and be ready to build! 

READ Dogs

This program gives young readers up to grade five the chance to build confidence and improve their reading skills with the help of a friendly, furry companion. Reading to a dog creates a calm, supportive environment, perfect for children who may be struggling or reluctant readers. 

STEM@ My Library

Events are done in partnership with the Dakota Science Center. Educators, university students, faculty, and volunteers share STEM education with children.

Summer & Winter Reading Programs

Designed to encourage a love of reading for all ages, these programs are generously sponsored by local businesses and organizations.