Grand Forks Public_ is a playground for curious minds.

The Grand Forks Public Library is a cornerstone of the community, committed to meeting the public’s evolving needs by engaging minds and transforming lives.

We support a mission to connect the community, inspire innovation, and encourage curiosity.

Our core values include:

Compassion & Connection

• We strive to take care of our patrons & each other.
• We warmly welcome all & treat everyone with respect.
• We connect people to ideas, possibilities, & our community.
• We spread kindness throughout the GFP_ experience.

Inspiration & Innovation

• We challenge the norm & invite solutions through bold thinking.
• We serve as a catalyst for innovation & idea generation.
• We encourage people to overcome barriers & drive change.
• We believe our community is our inspiration & our reason for being.

Discovery & Curiosity

• We inspire lifelong adventure, exploration, & growth.
• We spark curiosity by providing access to fresh materials & resources.
• We explore stories & play with ideas.
• We infuse fun into everything we do.

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