The Fargo Public Library’s temporary downtown branch at 408 Roberts Street is closing for good.

Join us in saying farewell at an open house on Friday, Feb. 27 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the 408 Roberts Street location. Musical guest Tabb will kick off the celebration, followed by a poetry reading with Ken Bennett, Dan Nygard, Erik Myer, and friends. Refreshments will also be served.

The new main library at 102 3rd St. North is scheduled to open Saturday, April 25.

     Heart and Soul By Maeve Binchy

     Mean Streets By Jim Butcher

bookcover:0061578916(Agincourt)]     Agincourt By Bernard Cornwell

     While My Sister Sleeps By Barbara Delinsky

     Lessons In Heartbreak By Cathy Kelly 

     Drood By Dan Simmons

     The Help By Kathryn Stockett

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Crafts for teens and the Kids’ Book Club are some of  the upcoming programs at the Fargo Public Library.

First, teens are invited to the library to make “marble magnets” on Thursday, Feb. 12 starting at 4:30 p.m. in the community room at the Dr. James Carlson Library (2801 32^nd Ave. S.). Space is limited; pre-registration is required. For details or to register for this teen craft event, contact the Teen Librarian at 476-5978 or at bschmidt@cityoffargo.com, or check out the Teen Services page .

Next, all interested readers in grades four through six can join us for “Kids’ Book Club” on Saturday, Feb. 14 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Dr. James Carlson Library. This month’s featured title is Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett. Space is limited; pre-registration is required. Call Children’s Services at 241-1495 or email askchildrens@cityoffargo.com to register. More information can also be found at the Children’s Services page.

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.

    Eisenhorn By Dan Abnett

    Cat Sitter On a Hot Tin Roof By Blaize Clement

    A Beautiful Place to Die By Malla Nunn

    A Rule Against Murder By Louise Penny

    Hey There (You With the Gun In Your Hand) By Robert J. Randisi

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    Up For Renewal By Cathy Alter

    The Fire Opal By Catherine Asaro

    The Finer Points of Sausage Dogs By Alexander McCall Smith

    Barefoot Gen: A Cartoon Story of Hiroshima By Keiji Nakazawa

    Scream For Me By Karen Rose

    L’Assassin By Peter Steiner

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starting Saturday, Feb. 7, the Fargo Public Library will begin monthly Saturday Storytimes on the first Saturday of every month starting at 10 a.m. for preschoolers and toddlers at the library’s Northport Branch ( 2714 N. Broadway). No registration is required. Call the Children’s Librarian at 241-1495 for information.

Teens are invited to the community room at the Dr. James Carlson Library for Rock Band® and Wii® starting at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5. Contact Teen Librarian Bree Schmidt at 476-5978 or bschmidt@cityoffargo.com for details.

Next, kids who love stories and big trucks can enjoy both when Max D, driver of the monster truck “Maximum Destruction”, visits the Dr. James Carlson Library on Friday, Feb. 6. During this special storytime event, Max D will talk about monster trucks, sign autographs and read a story or two about trucks. This event will begin at 11 a.m. in the community room of the library. For more information, call the Children’s Librarian at 241-1495. This unique storytime event is geared for kids up to six years old.

Also on Friday, Feb. 6, youngsters will have a chance to meet “Corduroy Bear” at a special storytime and visit starting at 2 p.m. community room of the Dr. James Carlson Library. No registration required. This storytime event is geared for kids age 6 and under. For more information, call the Children’s Librarian at 241-1495.