Friends of the Fargo Public Library

The Friends of the Fargo Public Library is an advocacy group that promotes the library through fundraising, sponsoring events and organizing used book sales. The Friends also host an informal monthly book discussion group, Book Talk, at the Downtown Fargo Public Library.

More than 250 individuals and families were charter members of the Friends organization. The group officially formed in March 1995.

To join the Friends, pick up a membership application (requires Adobe Reader) at any branch of the library. For more information about the Friends, e-mail them at friendsoffargopubliclibrary@gmail.com or call 364-BOOK (364-2665). The Friends can also be contacted by mail at: P.O. Box 1365, Fargo ND 58107.

For more information on the Friends, please get involved at their home page on Impact Give Back!

Request for Donations

In anticipation of the Friends' Spring Book Sale to be held May 4 and 5, the Friends of the Fargo Public Library are accepting donations of used books and DVDs. The items can be brought to the Main Library at 102 3rd St N, Fargo, during regular library hours. Most any type of children's or adult books and media are welcome. For further details, contact Jan Murphy at (701) 205-4960.

Book Talk

Mark your calendars for the Book Talk sessions. Book Talk meets at the Downtown Fargo Public Library on the second Thursday of the month at 10 a.m.

September 13, 2012- Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
October 11, 2012- The Giver by Lois Lowry
November 8, 2012- The Great Santini by Pat Conroy
December 13, 2012- Bold Spirit by Linda Hunt
January 10, 2013- Stolen Lives by Malika Oufkin
February 14, 2013- The Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka
March 14, 2013- The Man in the Rockefeller Suit by Mark Seal
April 11, 2013- The Poetry Handbook by Mary Oliver
May 9, 2013- Zoli by Colum McCann 

For more information, call the Information Desk at 241-1492 or email the friends at friendsoffargopubliclibrary@gmail.com.