From gaming gadgets to gripping novels, 2025 was full of stories, adventures, and curiosity at Grand Forks Public Library. Kids laughed along with Dog Man and explored the wonders of science, while teens and adults got lost in thrilling mysteries, dystopian worlds, and inspiring memoirs.
2025 at a Glance
Top Checkouts Overall:
Gaming gadgets dominated: XBOX controllers and PS4 controllers.
Favorite kids’ titles included Dog Man, Happy Pig Day!, and I Really Like Slop!
Adult Fiction Favorites:
Readers loved mysteries, thrillers, and novels like James: a novel, I Hope This Finds You Well, and Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone.
Adult Nonfiction Hits:
Books on resilience and memoirs topped the list: Wintering, West With the Night, Fly Girl, and Grief is For People.
Young Adult Favorites:
Dystopian and fantasy series captured imaginations: Sunrise on the Reaping, The Assassin’s Blade, and The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
Children’s Fiction Standouts:
Kids couldn’t get enough of Dog Man, Smile, and I Broke My Trunk!
Children’s Nonfiction Stars:
True stories and science sparked curiosity: Stranded!, What is LEGO?, and Fiercest Feuds.
Top Adult Media:
Movie nights and TV binges included Silverado, The Goldbergs: Season Two, and Beetlejuice.
Children’s Media Favorites:
Storytime kits and family films were huge hits: Storytime Outreach kits, The Wild Robot, and The Spongebob Movie.
Thank you for making 2025 a year of imagination, learning, and shared adventures!