Arts & Recreation Passes

You can now do even more with your library card! The weather is warming up and your local library offers the perfect budget friendly way to get outdoors. Explore North Dakota state parks and wildlife with our state park and zoo passes! These passes check out for **FREE**! The zoo pass allows free admission for up […]
Calling Local Artists & Collectors!

The library is not just a place for books–it’s a place for the community where creativity and culture come alive. Here at MPL we strive to provide as many attractive, educational, and cultural exhibits as possible in our lobby area and we’re looking for local artists, collectors and business to participate. With both wall space […]
Upcoming Technology Workshops

In the era of technology, staying up to date is crucial. Fortunately, your local library is more than just a hub for books; it’s also a thriving center for learning and exploration. These upcoming workshops will help you navigate more of the digital landscape with confidence and just might ignite your passion for technology! The […]
Library Card Sign-Up Month

September is National Library Card Sign-up Month! Do you have a library card? Do members of your family have a library card? Do your friends have a library card? Now is a good time to apply for one. With a library card from the Minot Public Library, you will have access to a multitude of […]
Movie Time

You’ve asked, we’ve delivered! Movie Matinees are back! We warmly invite the community to come and enjoy some movies with us this fall. All ages are welcome to any showing, children 8 and under must be with a caregiver. All movies will take place at 2:00 pm Fall 2024 Schedule September 11th: Super Mario Bros. […]
End of Summer Happenings

All good things must come to an end. Summer flew by and it is time to wrap up the season with a couple of our fun annual parties! First up is the Splash Bash Party! Everyone is welcome! Join Minot Public Library & Ward County Public Library to celebrate the end of the Summer Reading […]
Lemonade Stand

Our Kindness Knights program will be hosting their 2nd annual Lemonade stand! This event will be held on Saturday, July 13th at 1:00 pm in front of Main Street Books. We kindly invite you, your family, and friends to join us for some fresh lemonade. The goal of our lemonade stand is to spread joy, […]
Author Visit

It’s time for an author visit! We will be hosting local author, Sandra Sherlock, for an author visit and book reading! This event will take place Saturday, June 29th at 10:30 AM and will be held in the Imagination Station at the Minot Public Library. Sandra is the author of “With A Song In His Heart: […]
Adventure Begins At Your Library

Summer reading is almost here, get ready for an adventure! On Saturday, June 1, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, the Minot Public Library and the Ward County Public Library are teaming up and partnering with businesses in downtown Minot to bring you a Summer Reading kick-off party! Join us at Main Street Books to begin […]
New Program!

Do you love playing chess? Do you want to learn more about it? We are stoked to announce that we are bringing this timeless game to the community with a brand-new Chess Club at the library! The game of chess has a very rich history. Some scholars theorize the earliest form was an Indian game […]