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Winter/Spring Edition: January – May 2019 Collection News The Children’s Chapter Free Graphic Novel Reorganization HIGHLIGHTS Cozy Up with a Good Book: Are you looking for a graphic novel? We’ve made it easier for you! The Children’s Graphic FROM THE CHILDREN’S Novel Collection at the Main Library has been relabeled to help you find your favorites. We have relabeled this collection so that the books are in alphabetical order by the CHAPTER: Winter Read–a–Thon 2019 character’s name, series, or title. The Children’s Graphic Novels were previously in alphabetical order by the author’s last name. Using the author is effective for a majority of DESIGN A BOOKMARK CONTEST As the temperature drops and the winds pick up, it’s time to snuggle in our collections, but unfortunately in our graphic novel collection we noticed that this way with a good book! Readers of all ages can find their perfect cold weather of labeling items sometimes separated books in a series or made it difficult to find a book BATTLE OF THE BOOKS read during the Fargo Public Library’s annual Winter Read-a-Thon. when browsing. We believe that it will be easier for children to find what they are looking PAGE 2 Beginning Monday, January 7 and running until Sunday, March 3, for with our new labeling system. WINTER STORYTIME stop by any library location to pick up a book log and start reading your PAGE 3 way to earning prizes. For instance: JANUARY EVENTS Do you want to read Dog Man (character)? Dog Man is now shelved under D for Dog Man. PAGES 3 – 5 During this year’s Winter Read-a-Thon, readers can bring in a non- How about My Little Pony (series)? My Little Pony is now shelved under M for My. BABY RHYME TIME perishable food or unused toiletry item. For each item donated, library What about Smile (title) by Raina Telgemeier? Smile is now shelved under S for Smile. BOARD GAME BLOWOUT CRAFTERNOONS patrons will receive up to $5 in fine forgiveness (including lost or You can check out the reorganization of graphic novels at the Main Children’s Library in aisles 16 DISCOVERY PLAY FOR BABIES damaged item fees). In addition, for every completed book log, & 17! We will be switching over to this new way of labeling graphic novels at the branch libraries in the children can receive up to $5 in fine forgiveness.* Please, no expired or next few months. If you have questions about graphic novels or any Fargo Public Library collection, please FEBRUARY EVENTS opened/used items. Items will benefit Great Plains Food Bank, Gladys contact Children’s Services at 701-241-1495 or email us at [email protected]. PAGE 5 – 6 PIRATE FAIRY ADVENTURE & MOVIE Ray Shelter, and Youthworks of North Dakota. Remember, children’s NERF CHALLENGE items no longer receive overdue fines (children’s materials can still incur New Collection Alert – Children’s Board Games FUN WITH FLY GUY lost or damaged item fees)! LIBRARIES DANCE! Family Game Night just got easier! Children’s board games are now available for checkout. Board games check out for 3 weeks and can be put on hold for pick-up at any Fargo MARCH EVENTS For more information about the Winter Read-a-Thon, fine forgiveness, Public Library location. Limit one game per library card at a time. Here are just a few of PAGE 6 or any of the Fargo Public Library’s events and programs, please contact the board games available for checkout (for a complete list, contact Children’s Services): HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR. SEUSS: Children’s Services at 701-241-1495 or visit us online at A SEUSSTASTIC DAY OODLES OF NOODLES www.fargolibrary.org/kids. Wits & Wagers Family Apples to Apples Disney No Stress Chess HOLI: FESTIVAL OF COLORS Catan Junior Let’s Feed the Very Hungry Bunny Bedtime CELEBRATION Twister Caterpillar Seek-a-Boo Memory Game APRIL EVENTS Sequence for Kids Guess Who? Camelot Jr. PAGE 7 Richard Scarry’s Busytown Not Parent Approved Tall Tales Storytelling Game 1,000 BOOKS PARTIES Green Eggs and Ham Game Rover Control Here Kitty, Kitty SHOPKINS’ SWEET SHOP Happy Hats (Bob Books) Mancala Pete the Cat and the Missing EARTH DAY 2019 Castle Logix Clumsy Thief Cupcakes Game HERE THERE BE DRAGONS Connect 4 Square Shooters Candyland Flashlights & Fireflies In a Pickle Chutes & Ladders COLLECTION NEWS Loaded Questions Aggravation Pictureka! PAGE 8 Quiddler Junior Brix Building Game Pictionary Jr. CHILDREN’S BOARD GAMES *Some restrictions apply. Fine forgiveness applies to current fines only. No credit for future fines will be issued. Accounts that Ticket to Ride: First Journey Fruit Stand Avalanche Operation GRAPHIC NOVEL REORGANIZATION have already been sent to a collection agency are not eligible for fine forgiveness. These same rules apply whether the forgiveness is from donations or completed book logs. 8 Children’s News Children’s Events Shopkins’ Sweet Shop Main Library 10th Annual Design a Bookmark Contest EVENTS BEGINNING IN APRIL 102 3rd St. N. Are you a little sweetie? Welcome to the March is Youth Art Month and the Fargo Public Library is commemorating creativity with the Monday–Thursday ..... 9–9 Children’s Book Author Visit Shopkins’ Sweet Shop at the Main Library 10th Annual Design a Bookmark Contest. Stop by anytime starting Friday, March 1 and pick where you can express your creativity, Friday ....................... 11–6 Award-winning children’s up an entry form. Fill the space with your most brilliant creation and return it to any library learn some cooking techniques, and Saturday .................... 9–6 location before close on Sunday, March 31. The top designs (as voted on by library staff) will book author Jerry Pallotta will visit the Main Library. The writer of both satisfy your sweet tooth all at the same Sunday ........................ 1–6 be made into full color bookmarks that will be printed and distributed throughout the fiction and non-fiction will share his time! Inspired by some of your favorite following year at library branches and events. The contest is open to children 12 and under. journey from insurance salesman to Shopkin characters, we will decorate Queen Cupcake, make For more information, contact Children’s Services at 701-241-1495 or visit us at caramel apple slices out of Apple Blossom, and even dip Dr. James Carlson published author of numerous books, www.fargolibrary.org/kids. Strawberry Kiss in chocolate for a special treat! This event is Library including the popular Who Would Win? series. Learn Pallotta’s story and some open to children ages 4 to 10. Registration begins Mar. 30 2801 32nd Ave. S. and can be completed by calling Children’s Services at Friday, March 1 – Sunday, March 31 tricks of the writing trade at this all-ages event. This Monday–Thursday ... 10–8 701-241-1495 or visiting us at www.fargolibrary.org. All Fargo Public Library Locations program is made possible through a partnership with the Friday ....................... 11–6 Winners announced Monday, April 15 Valley Reading Council. No pre-registration is required and Saturday, Apr. 27 at 11 a.m. – Main Library Saturday .................... 9–6 books will be available for purchase. Sunday ........................ 1–6 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Battle of the Books Tournament Wednesday, April 10 at 6:30 p.m. – Main Library Anniversary Parties March Madness may be over but the battle is just beginning! It’s been a little over a year since the Northport Branch Here There Be Dragons! 2714 N. Broadway Join us for the Fargo Public Library’s second Battle of the Fargo Public Library introduced the 1,000 Books. Sixteen books will battle, but only 1 will win! The Come one and all for a celebration of dragons! Set out on a Books Before Kindergarten program to the Monday–Thursday ... 10–8 Dragon Quest, work on a dragon craft, and stay fueled up Battle officially kicks off on April 1, but kids can get a head community and the response has been Friday ....................... 11–6 on themed snacks. Whether you prefer reading about extraordinary! Help us commemorate our Saturday .................... 9–6 start by suggesting possible contenders starting in February and March. The top 8 suggested dragons as heroes, (Wings of Fire, Dragonwatch, How to Train first anniversary with a party. Whether Sunday ................... Closed chapter books will battle with 8 chapter books chosen by library staff. Stop by the Main Your Dragon, Dragonbreath, Seraphina, etc.) or think of them Library every 2 weeks beginning Monday, April 1 and vote to make sure that your favorite as the villain of the story (The Hobbit, Harry Potter, Dungeons you’ve completed 10, 100, or 1,000 books, advances to the next round. Correctly predict the winner and you could win a prize! For more & Dragons, fairytales, legends, etc.) there’ll be something for come celebrate your success! Don’t know Telephone Numbers information about the Battle of the Books, contact Children’s Services at 701-241-1495 or you. Geared towards older kids (ages 10 and up), tweens, what the 1,000 Books program is? Stop by to find out more www.fargolibrary.org/kids. and teens. All materials will be provided and no pre- information and sign up. These events are open to all ages, Administration 241–8277 registration required. but are most appropriate for children ages 5 and Carlson Library 476–4040 Monday, April 1 – Saturday, May 25 Thursday, Apr. 11 at 4 p.m. – Carlson Library younger. We’ll have read-aloud activities, crafts, and snacks! Children’s Services 241–1495 Main Library Saturday, Apr.