Join the Winter Reading Program for reading fun and activities all winter long! 

About the Winter Reading Program:
  • Starts December 21 with reading challenges
  • Crafternoons will take place on Saturdays at 2 p.m. throughout January and February (except Jan. 1)
  • Open to all ages 

A Grand Finale will take place on February 26 at 2 p.m. complete with music, games, and more! Whether you’re 1 or 121, we look forward to our winter reading and games together. 
Calling all teens! Join us for Holiday Trivia on December 16 at 4 p.m. We’ll have cookies and hot cocoa, plus lots of fun trivia questions related to holiday movies, songs, and various holidays that happen around this time of year! This event is recommended for ages 13-18. We will meet in the Teen Zone (next to the video game area).
Give the Gift of Membership

Still searching for the perfect gift for that hard-to-buy-for friend? Give the gift of membership. Introduce a friend or colleague to the Grand Forks Public Friends, a group of dedicated community members committed to expanding, enhancing, and promoting the public image of the library.

For just $30, the gift recipient will receive an annual Friends' membership, tote bag, t-shirt, and car sticker!
GRAND Lifestyle: A Playground for Curious Minds

"When you walk into the newly renovated Grand Forks Public Library, you may first notice the cheerful colors of the front desk constructed out of old book spines. Or, you’ll see the hot pink pop of the swirly slide—yes, there’s a slide(!)—connecting the Children’s department to the lower level."

Continue reading in the December issue of GRAND Lifestyle Magazine.
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Did you know that reading to your child is one of the most powerful ways to boost his or her brainpower? We've recently started providing 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten 'badge books' to help you track your reading with your child.
Get to Know Brad Sherwood, Library Board President

"The Grand Forks Public Library has been such a big part of my life that there is significant nostalgia for me every time I enter the building," shares Brad Sherwood, who serves as the Library Board President. Learn more about Brad and why he's passionate about the library.
Request a Book Bundle

Enjoy a bundle of books centered around a certain reading level, topic, or genre—without even leaving your car! Our librarians will put together a book bundle for you to enjoy at home. Simply give us a call (701-772-8116), and let us know what topic or reading level you would like. Or, send an email with your request to childrens@gflibrary.com (children’s materials) or accessinfo@gflibrary.com (adult and teen materials).
Holiday Hours

Grand Forks Public will be closed December 23-26 for Christmas, as well as December 31 and January 1 for New Year's Eve and Day. This includes Curbside Pickup. Happy Holidays!

Our online resources are available 24/7.