The Fargo Public Library is a great resource for more than just books! They offer a variety of items to check out that support lifelong learning and creativity. From DVDs and a tablet for a road trip, or board games and a story kit for home, there are numerous options. And all you need is a Fargo Public Library card in good standing to check out what’s listed below!
Unique Items at the Fargo Public Library
Adventure Packs for Kids
Five different backpacks are available for check out, filled with just about everything you need for a hiking, camping, birding, or sleepover adventure. Books, DVDs, games, binoculars, bug catchers, and flashlights are just some of the fun supplies found inside these adventure packs.
Board Games
Listed under the Library of Things, this collection of games includes a wide variety, both modern and popular classics, for all ages and interest levels. Games can be borrowed for 3 weeks with up to 2 renewals (provided there are no holds on the game).
Curiosity Kits
Curiosity Kits feature STEM themes and are intended for children in preschool to 6th grade. Preschool children can engineer their own happy ending to favorite fairy tales and school-age kids can learn firsthand about hydraulics, gravity, chain reactions and more!
Launchpads
Each one of these tablets comes preloaded with ad-free learning apps grouped by subject area, theme, and age level. The library has tablets geared to kids ages 3-5, 5-7, and 8-10 years old. An important feature of these devices is that they do not require an internet connection to operate.
North Dakota State Park Pass
The North Dakota State Library and the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department provide the passes. And each pass can be checked out for one week and provides daily vehicle access to any North Dakota State Park. Please note additional charges, such as camping, are the responsibility of the pass holder.
Sunspotter Kits
The Sunspotter is a Keplerian telescope that projects an image of the sun through a series of mirrors onto a white surface. This provides observers with a safe way to view sunspots, solar eclipses, and other solar activity. Also included in the kit is a copy of Solar Science: Exploring Sunspots, Seasons, Eclipses, and More to provide a great starting point for instruction on the sun.
Music, Movies & Video Games
The library has a large collection of Blu-Ray or DVD movies, music CDs, and video games. Movies can be borrowed for 1 week while CDs and video games can be checked out for 3 weeks. Also, the library offers streaming movies for adults and kids on both Kanopy and Hoopla.
Story on the Go Kits
Story on the Go Kits combine reading and learning with play and fun! Packaged in handles totes, each kit contains books on a specific subject along with a collection of fun related items such as puppets, flashcards, toys and more!
Topic Totes for Tots
For younger kids, these handled containers are easy to “grab and go.” Each tote contains 10 titles on a single subject. In addition there is a laminated sheet of related rhymes, songs, finger plays, and crafts.
So Many Unique Items
Overall, the Fargo Public Library has a number of interesting items beyond just books. Check out what they have to offer!
Looking for more to do at the library? Read our post on Story Times in Fargo & Moorhead!
