When you think of a library, you probably think of books. But there’s so much more to discover. Audiobooks, movies, video games, board games, technology, park passes, and other “things.” The list of offerings continually grows! Library programming brings the community together for laughter, learning, and connection. Interactive storytimes, lively book clubs, free movie showings,…
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Thoughts from Local Librarians: Reading Freedom & Book Banning
Freedom is a good thing. At the public library, you’re free to read whatever you want. Librarians will help point you in the right direction, but ultimately, it’s up to you. We’re experts in the field of information, and we’re passionate about getting the right information to the right person at the right time. At…
Make Kindness the Norm During Random Acts of Kindness Week & Beyond
There’s no sugarcoating how hard the past few years have been. But here’s some good news: creating a kinder world starts with us. One small act of kindness has the power to brighten someone’s day and ripple across other lives. There is no limit on the amount of goodness we can put into the world….
Get to Know Brad Sherwood, Library Board President
For the past seven months, Brad Sherwood has served as the Library Board President. Recently, we sat down with Brad to discover his background and interests. Learn more about Brad and why he’s passionate about Grand Forks Public. Q: Tell us about yourself. A: I come from a long line of music teachers. My grandfather,…
15 Ways the Grand Forks Public Friends Give Back to the Library
Grand Forks Public Friends is a group of enthusiastic volunteers that supports the library by raising funds and promoting library programs and services. In the last five years, the Friends have raised almost $75,000 for the library. Currently over 50 individual and business members contribute annually to the Friends, and many actively volunteer their time…
The Power of “NO”
No is a complete sentence. Oprah Winfrey In doing a little research for my writing today, I found a bunch of guides on how to say no. However, I had trouble finding out why we should say no. For much of human history, we have lived in a culture of achievement and busy-ness. Most of…
9 Reasons to Celebrate 121 Years of Sparking Curiosity in Grand Forks
Did you hear? We have a BIG birthday right around the corner. Grand Forks Public is turning 121 years old, and we’re celebrating with a Birthday Party & Grand Reopening on May 21 from 3-5 p.m. We’ll kick off the party with a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3 p.m., followed by an outdoor storytime at 4 p.m….
Haunted Quarantine
When 6’7” Marquis moved to Grand Forks from Missouri about a month ago, he didn’t expect a 5’2” elderly man and 4’ young boy as house guests. “I had this instinct when I walked in the house,” explains Marquis. “The rental felt warm and cozy with its stained-glass windows and old-time charm. I had a…
The Playground 