Summer Reading Programs in Fargo & Moorhead | 2026

May 15, 2026

Get the scoop on summer reading programs in Fargo & Moorhead!

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With summer right around the corner, it’s valuable to know what opportunities our kids have to check out books and participate in summer reading programs in Fargo, West Fargo, and Moorhead.

As a school library media specialist, I can tell you how important it is for our kids to read or be read to, consistently (shoot for 20 minutes per day). With nice weather and possibly more flexible schedules; there will be some fun things to help create some excitement around summer reading.

Things to Consider

Read inside or outside. Re-read the same books, or tackle a series. Listen to audio-books. Graphic novels, chapter or picture books…every choice is a good choice as long as the child is enjoying what they are reading or listening to. Watching animated stories can be great for our younger readers (they can follow along with and learn new words), but make sure your kid(s) are reading (and handling) print books as well. This is especially true for toddlers.

Below are links to all of the local public libraries’ programs, and other ideas to keep your kids reading throughout the summer months (plus win prizes!). *Some public school libraries are also offering limited checkout hours, which they will communicate to their school’s families.

Summer Reading Programs in Fargo & Moorhead

Fargo Public Library

Dates: June 8 – August 15, 2026

This year’s theme is “Unearth a Story,” and encourages readers of all ages to get out there and read, track their hours, and earn prizes! Registration can be done on the Fargo Public Library website and is through an app called Beanstack.

How it works: simply log your reading hours into Beanstack to earn a spin on the prize wheel for every 10 days you read! If you read for 40 days throughout the summer, you earn a prize book. PLUS there are weekly drawings for fun prizes that you are automatically entered to win when you log your reading each week!

Lake Agassiz (Moorhead-Dilworth) Public Library

Dates: June 1 – July 31, 2026

The summer library experience is “Reading is Timeless!” This is a program for all ages. Read to win prizes and get creative with fun events at the library. Visit the library to pick up a reading log (or download on their website) and check out summer events on their website.

They also have a Book Truck! Find it at community events, assisted living centers, neighborhoods, and more around Moorhead and Dilworth. (View the Book Truck schedule here.)

West Fargo Public Library

Dates: June 1 – August 15, 2026

Summer Boost is back for 2026, with the “Unearth a Story” reading challenge happening June 1 – August 15! Ages 0 – 5 are encouraged to practice early literacy skills to earn prizes, while ages 6 and up track reading hours to earn rewards. Hours are tracked through Beanstack.

Library on Wheels

The Library on Wheels is also operated by the West Fargo Public Library! It has an updated route schedule you can view here. Find one of their regular stops to read and check out books, all while playing at a local park!

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