Learn how to research your family history with a class on Ancestry® Library Edition on Monday, Feb. 2 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the community room at the Dr. James Carlson Library. Taught by staff from the North Dakota State Library, this informational workshop will teach search techniques to get you started in genealogy research using this online resource available only at your library. The class is repeated from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required. To register, visit the Dr. James Carlson Library’s Reference Desk or call 476-5980.

If you’d like your own email address, but feel intimidated and uncertain about how to open an account, the Fargo Public Library wants to help you get connected. The library’s information staff is offering three “Basic Email Sign-up” classes at the Dr. James Carlson Library (2801 32^nd Ave. S.) starting on Monday, Jan. 26 at 6:30 p.m. The class is repeated on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 2 p.m. and Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 10:30 a.m.

     These classes are free and 90 minutes long. They meet in the community room of the Carlson Library. Registration is required due to limited seating.

     For more information or to register, stop by the Information Desk at the Carlson Library, or call 701-476-5980.

    The Stories of John Cheever By John Cheever

    Sloth By Gilbert Hernandez

    The Pre-nup By Beth Kendrick

    Akimbo and the Baboons By Alexander McCall Smith

    The Last Centurion By John Ringo 

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Discovering new hobbies, reading therapy dogs and movies for teens are the focus of upcoming events hosted by the Fargo Public Library.

First, kids in grades kindergarten through 6^th grade will have a chance to improve their reading skills when the library welcomes certified therapy pets from Therapy Dogs of the Red River Valley on Saturday, Jan. 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the community room at the Dr. James Carlson Library. Pre-registration is required, and kids can sign up to read to one of the therapy pets for 20 minutes. Children can bring their own book to read or choose from a selection of library books. To register, visit the Dr. James Carlson Library’s Reference Desk or call 476-5980.

Interested in trying a new hobby? The Fargo Public Library is celebrating National Hobby Month with an event for kids of all ages entitled “Hobby Day @ your library”. The hobby open house is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Dr. James Carlson Library at 2801 32^nd Ave. S. Learning stations featuring card making, guitars, cartooning, cross country skiing and more will be set up throughout the library. For more information, call the children’s librarian at 241-1496.

Starting next week, teens at the Fargo Public Library can enjoy their own “teen movie night” which will be held on the fourth Thursday of every month at the Dr. James Carlson Library. Join us for a showing of “Get Smart” (rated PG-13) on Thursday, Jan. 22 starting at 4:30 p.m. in the community room at the Dr. James Carlson Library (2801 32^nd Ave. S.). Free popcorn will be served. For details, contact the Teen Librarian at 476-5978 or at bschmidt@cityoffargo.com.

    Fargo Public Library events are free and open to the public. Adults must accompany children 10 and under.

    People with disabilities who plan to attend Fargo Public Library events and need special accommodations should contact Beth Postema at 701-241-8198 or TDD at 241-8258. Please contact us at least three business days in advance of the event to give our staff adequate time to make arrangements.

On Friday, Feb. 27, the temporary library located at 408 Roberts St. will close for good so crews can begin moving everything from books and computers to art to the brand new Main Library in downtown Fargo.

The opening of the new 54,500 square feet library at 102 3^rd St. N. is planned for April 25. The new Main Library will be home to the library’s collection, reference services, an expanded children’s area, a quiet reading room, a community room, six study rooms and a technology lab.

The downtown book drop will still be available after the Roberts St. location is closed. All library materials due after Feb. 27 can also be returned to the Northport Branch (2714 N. Broadway) or the Dr. James Carlson Library (2801 32^nd Ave. S.).

The Fargo Public Library invites you to chase away the chill of winter with a series of great stories. The library’s annual Winter Read-A-Thon can add mystery, adventure and a little excitement to dreary winter days.

To participate, pick up an official book log at any library location beginning Monday, Jan. 5. You’ll record the titles and authors of books you read in your book log, then turn it in on or before Saturday, Feb. 28 to be eligible for prizes and prize drawings. Readers of every age can participate.

    The Language of God By Francis S. Collins

    The Mysterious Guests By Eric A. Kimmel 

    Devil In a Blue Dress By Walter Mosley

    The Book of Tea By Kakuzo Okakura

    The Coldest Winter Ever By Sister Souljah

    Dark Night of the Soul By St. John Of the Cross

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