Celebrate! ¡Celebremos! National Hispanic Heritage Month takes place from September 15 to October 15. During this monthlong celebration, we recognize the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of Hispanic and Latino communities. And what better way to do that than through stories? Here are several book recommendations for kids, teens, and adults—all available at…
7 Reasons to Sign Up for a Library Card
When I moved to Grand Forks over 12 years ago, one of the first things I did was sign up for a library card. I was newly married, newly employed, and newly… bored! We didn’t have kids yet, and up until this stage of life, my nights and weekends had primarily consisted of studying or…
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…
The BUS-eum is Rolling into Grand Forks: Insight from Yesterday’s Problems for Today’s Solutions
Calling all history buffs and curious minds! A new historical exhibit is traversing the American Heartland this summer. The BUS-eum is rolling into town and visiting Grand Forks Public from 12-5 p.m. Friday, July 30. This “museum on wheels” offers insights into America’s present issues by revisiting parallel historical events. The retrofitted school bus features…
Taking Flight & Writing a Book at Grand Forks Public
It’s 2 p.m. on a rainy Saturday in 2019. Dr. Brandon Wild settles into a cozy cubicle in the Grand Forks Public Library for the next four hours, pops in some earbuds playing his favorite rock music, and gets to work writing his next book. “I didn’t plan to be an author,” Brandon reflects. “I…
Celebrate Freedom with Juneteenth Resources at Grand Forks Public
June 19, otherwise known as Juneteenth or Emancipation Day, is a holiday commemorating the freedom of enslaved people in the United States in 1865. Here are several resources at Grand Forks Public to learn more about Juneteenth. Adult Books: Four Hundred Souls by Ibram X. Kendi and Keisha N. Blain The Warmth of Other Suns…
4 Ways We’re Celebrating Pride Month at Grand Forks Public
At Grand Forks Public, we celebrate our differences. We bring people together. We encourage curiosity. All are welcome here. During Pride Month, we take a moment to recognize the impact LGBTQ+ people have had in the world. Here are four ways we’re celebrating #PrideMonth at the library. 1. Waving the rainbow and wearing the rainbow….
From Library Program Participant to Regional Science Fair Champion
Amaa Wijetunga, a fifth-grader at Discovery Elementary School, loves to participate in activities provided by Grand Forks Public_, especially the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities offered on school early out days. While participating in these activities, Library STEM coordinator, Delores Clark, recognized Amaa’s curiosity and…
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 Playground 