Fargo Public Library - Teen Services
Chess Club
All ages and skill levels are invited to participate in the Fargo Public Library's new Chess Club! Meetings are held every Thursday between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. in the Fercho Room in the downtown Main Library. No registration is required. For more information, contact Children's Services at 241-1495.
2013 Teen Summer Reading Program
The Fargo Public Library’s Teen Summer Reading Program will give teens the opportunity to take part in a variety of interesting programs and activities this summer. Teens age 11-18 can also track their reading and turn in book logs to be eligible for prizes at the end of summer! Book logs can be picked up at any Fargo Public Library location starting June 3 and must be turned in by August 3 to be entered into a grand prize drawing.
Seed Balls
Teens can make their own eco-friendly seed balls to create a mini flower garden at home. All materials provided. Pre-registration required. Register online or contact
teens@cityoffargo.com
for more info.
Tuesday, June 4 Dr. James Carlson Library 2 p.m.
Wednesday, June 5 Northport Library 2 p.m.
Thursday, June 6 Main Library 2 p.m.
Blackout Poetry
Turn book pages or newspaper articles into visually appealing poems by blacking out words instead of adding them. All materials provided. Pre-registration required. Register online or contact
teens@cityoffargo.com
for more info.
Tuesday, June 11 Dr. James Carlson Library 2 p.m.
Wednesday, June 12 Northport Library 2 p.m.
Thursday, June 13 Main Library 2 p.m.
Tie Dye T shirts
Teens are invited to get creative with spray fabric paint to create a tie-dye effect on a white T-shirt. All materials provided. Pre-registration required. Register online or contact
teens@cityoffargo.com
for more info.
Tuesday, June 18 Dr. James Carlson Library 2 p.m.
Thursday, June 20 Main Library 2 p.m.
Mini Robot Races
Make your own mini robot out of a bristled brush and small motor. After the robots are built, you’ll get the race them! All materials provided. Pre-registration is required. Register online or contact
teens@cityoffargo.com
for more info.
Tuesday, June 25 Dr. James Carlson Library 2 p.m.
Thursday, June 27 Main Library 2 p.m.
Movie- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Rated PG-13. 170 minutes. All ages welcome. Free popcorn. Contact Bree at 476-5978 or
teens@cityoffargo.com
for more info.
Tuesday, July 2 Dr. James Carlson Library 4 p.m.
Wednesday, July 3 Main Library 2 p.m.
Egyptian Papyrus Paper Bookmarks
Come to the library to learn all about papyrus paper, a paper made by the ancient Egyptians, and create a bookmark with hieroglyphics. All materials provided. Pre-registration required. Register online or contact
teens@cityoffargo.com
for more info.
Tuesday, July 9 Dr. James Carlson Library 2 p.m.
Wednesday, July 10 Northport Library 2 p.m.
Thursday, July 11 Main Library 2 p.m.
4th Annual Talent Show
Kids and teens are invited to reach for the stars and take part in the Fargo Public Library’s 4th annual Talent Show! Pre-registration is required. Register by calling the Children’s department at 241-1495.
Wednesday, July 17 Main Library 6:30 p.m.
Inked Ceramic Coasters
Make a beautiful set of ceramic coasters for yourself (or as a gift) using special alcohol inks to give each coaster its own unique look. Because of the drying time required for this project, teens will need to pick up their finished project later in the week. All materials provided. Pre-registration required. Register online or contact
teens@cityoffargo.com
for more info.
Tuesday, July 23 Dr. James Carlson Library 2 p.m.
Thursday, July 25 Main Library 2 p.m.
Teen Chef Competition
Join us for a special library culinary competition just for teens to finish the 2013 Teen Summer Reading Program! Teens will form teams to compete for the top chef trophy. All materials provided. Pre-registration required. Register online or contact
teens@cityoffargo.com
for more info.
Tuesday, July 30 Dr James Carlson Library 2 p.m.
Thursday, August 1 Main Library 2 p.m.
