Summer is here and I know many of us are trying to figure out how to keep our kids engaged in reading. Enter the West Fargo Library and the Library on Wheels (formerly The Little Red Reading Bus)!
It is by far one of our FAVORITE weekly summer activities.
The Library on Wheels
The Library on Wheels is a pop-up library that makes stops at three of the local parks in West Fargo/Horace during the summer. They can also be seen around town at different events, senior living centers, daycare facilities, and more!
They have books for all different age ranges, from baby board books to chapter books for older kids and adults.
You can even sign up for a library card, check out items, pick up reading challenge prizes, and learn about library programs and services. There are even games and activities for families to practice important reading skills!
Where Does It Stop?
The three weekly stops from June 2nd to July 31st are:
Mondays
- 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at Meadowlark Park (8873 Lost River Rd, Horace).
Tuesdays
- 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at Dakota Park (985 51st Ave W, West Fargo).
Wednesdays
- 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at Goldenwood Park (1330 5th St NW, West Fargo).
How Do You Check Out a Book?
In order to check out a book from the Library on Wheels, you need a West Fargo Library card.
It is super easy to do! Just go visit the West Fargo Public Library in person, visit one of the stops above, or sign-up for it online.
Just like any library book, you bring it back the next week at any of the Library on Wheels stops!
Pro-tip: Get a little bag/backpack that you can keep your library books and card in to keep everything in one spot for easy transport!
What We Love about It
Everyone who helps out at the Library on Wheels is super nice.
Sometimes they will even have extra special volunteers such as the West Fargo Police or other community organizations.
Along with the books, they usually set up a couple other activities for the kids such as chalk and games, a giant Jenga set, and little take home packets of fun activities to do.
Go check it out this summer! You won’t regret it!
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Still need more summer ideas?
Click on the image below to see out Ultimate Guide to Summer, or visit any of the articles below!
