Did you know the first Japanese immigrants came to the United States on May 7, 1843? In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in May, our librarians gathered a list of top book recommendations. The following books are created by and/or about Asian and Pacific Americans. All titles are available at Grand Forks Public….
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….
Finding Some Bunny to Love: The Adventure of a New Book at Grand Forks Public
It was a dreary day in the middle of March. The sun was just peeking up over the clouds as it announced the beginning of a new day. A woman was in a room all by herself. The lights were on in one room of an otherwise dark building. A sign on the outside read…
The Mystery and Magic of the Library
Have you ever wondered what it takes to get your book from the dropbox to the shelf? Or how exactly the books are categorized? Is it alphabetical or numerical? Does the library offer more than just books? These are the questions I had as a patron of the library and now that I am an…
110+ Languages at Your Fingertips: Transparent Language Online through Grand Forks Public
Dreaming of a future international vacation? Want to brush up that language you studied for four years in school, but somehow can’t seem to remember at all? We’ve got you covered. Grand Forks Public offers Transparent Language Online free to all library card holders. Whether you’re starting at the very beginning with a new alphabet…
6 Books Featuring Strong Women in History
Want to teach the next generation about women who were movers, shakers, and history-makers? Check out these top picks recommended by our children’s librarians and available at Grand Forks Public. 1. Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden were good at math… really good. Learn how they…
Get to Know Tonya Palmer, Information Services Supervisor
Grand Forks Public is pleased to announce Tonya Palmer as Information Services Supervisor. Tonya has nearly 17 years of experience at Grand Forks Public, with steadily increasing responsibility, peer mentoring and training experience, and excellent problem-solving and people skills. Library Director Wendy Wendt shares, “Tonya brings a positive, can-do attitude to everything she does and…
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 