August 2, 10:00 AM
Preschool Storytime includes picture books, finger plays, songs, and puppet plays. It lasts about 30 minutes.
August 3, 3:45 PM
The 39 Clues Club meets at 3:45 PM on the first Wednesday each month. There will be new, fun activities every month. New members are welcome to attend.
August 4, 10:00 AM
Toddler Storytime includes picture books, finger plays, songs, and puppet plays. It is for children up to age 3, and lasts about 20 minutes. Babies are welcome.
August 7, 1:00 PM
The Children’s Department will host LEGOS @ Your Library the first Sunday each month from 1-4 PM. We will set out LEGOS for families to enjoy.
August 9, 10:00 AM
August 11, 10:00 AM
August 14, 2:00 PM
READ dogs will come to the library the second Sunday and Monday of June, July, and August. Please contact the Children’s Department at the Grand Forks Public Library to make an appointment. Each child reads to the dog for fifteen minutes.
August 15, 2:00 PM
August 16, 10:00 AM
August 18, 10:00 AM
August 23, 10:00 AM
August 25, 10:00 AM
August 30, 10:00 AM
August 3, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Computer Lab
Note: Librarians are able to provide help on general computer topics only.
August 4, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ 2110 Library Circ.
Learn to transfer pictures from your digital camera to a computer, crop photos, remove red eye, resize, and more. Note: If you have a digital camera, please bring it with you to class.
August 8, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Meeting Room (2nd Floor)
August 9, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Meeting Room
This meetings title is Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld
August 10, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Computer Lab
August 11, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ 2110 LIbrary Circle
Attention parents & kids of all ages: Come enjoy an afternoon of fun and exercise! Trainers from Center Court Fitness will be here on Thursday, August 11th to demonstrate some exercises that are sure to get everyone movin’ & groovin’! Remember to wear your dancing shoes, and if you have a yoga mat, feel free to bring it along.
August 11, 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM @ Meeting Room (2nd Floor)
August 11, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ 2110 Library Circ.
Keep in touch with friends and relatives across the country with Facebook, one of the most popular social media sites on the Internet today. Come and learn about Wall posting, privacy settings, and more. * If you need to create an account, please come half an hour before the class for assistance.
August 14 - August 20 @ Meeting Room (2nd Floor)
Please join us to view quilts crafted by local quilters. This is an all day event that can be viewed along the banister of the upstairs balcony.
August 16, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Meeting Room
This meetings title is Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife by Mary Roach
August 17, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Computer Lab
August 17, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ Meeting Room
This meetings title is Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right by Atul Gawande
August 18, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ 2110 Library Circle
Join the Grand Forks Public Library as we host the Circle of Friends Humane Society and several animals available for adoption. Pets will be present outside the library near the garden area for a meet and greet.
August 18, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ 2110 Library Circ.
This basic Windows info session is designed as a class for beginners who have little or no experience with computers. We will gain an understanding of the mouse, keyboard, tower, desktop, and monitor, get familiar with Windows, learn the ins and outs of program and file organization, and become familiar with the "desktop."
August 24, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Computer Lab
August 25, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ 2110 Library Circ.
Get hands-on experience with the library's newest source of ebooks, audiobooks, and videos. If you have a mobile device, such as an iPod, a Nook, or any other e-reader, please bring it with you. Note: Kindles are not compatible with Library2Go.
August 26 - August 28 @ Main Floor
Please join us for the Friends of the Library Book Sale taking place August 26.28 at the Grand Forks Public Library. The sale will be open Friday-Saturday 9-5pm and Sunday from 1-4pm.
August 30, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Meeting Room
This meetings title is The Laws of Disruption: Harnessing the New Forces that Govern Life and Business in the Digital Age by Larry Downes
August 31, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Computer Lab
August 31, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Meeting Room
This meetings title is Emma by Jane Austin
August 11, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ 2110 Library Circle
Join us for a night filled with karaoke fun! All teens welcome!
August 18, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Teen Lounge
Join us for our Teen Advisory Meeting!
August 19, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ 2110 Library Circle
Cars $5.00. Trucks & larger vehicles $7.00. All proceeds go to refurbishing the new Teen Haven.