It’s Eclipse Time
What is a solar eclipse? How does it happen? We will answer both of these questions and more at our “It’s Eclipse Time!” program. This program is designed to be engaging in a hands-on, interactive learning experience that will spark curiosity and teach about the ways of the universe. Explore the concept of a solar […]
Mobile Hotspots
Mobile WiFi Hotspots are great for internet access on the go and we are proud to have them in our collection and to be able to provide this service. To better serve our community, we have implemented some updates to our Mobile WiFi Hotspots policy. There have been a lot of issues with getting the […]
Get Your Vaccine
Public health agencies are partnering with libraries with the goal of offering services and resources that meet the diverse needs of the community. The Minot Public Library is happy to partner with Sanford Health, Good Samaritan Society and Thrift White Pharmacy to bring a vaccine clinic near you. On Tuesday, February 13th from 11:30am – 1:30pm […]
Children’s Grand Re-Opening & Returning Programs
Construction is done and we are ready to celebrate! You’re invited to join us on Saturday, January 13 from 1:00-3:00pm to celebrate the grand re-opening of the Children’s Library. We will have a ribbon cutting and speeches followed by a kids dance party, story times and games! And that’s just the beginning! The Children’s Library […]
Adventure Time!
*New* Adventure Packs are available! We’ve just added Leather Working and Geocaching to the line up! New to Adventure Packs? Awesome! Adventure Packs are backpacks that contain gear for a fun activity or hobby allowing you to dip your feet into something new without having to make a large time or money investment. Ages 18+ […]
Kanopy
Kanopy has arrived at the Minot Public Library! Enjoy critically-acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries, award-winning foreign films and more! This resource has been made available to you, courtesy of the North Dakota State Library. Sign in using you library card and stream on all your favorite devices, anytime, anywhere. What is Kanopy? Kanopy is a video […]
A Week of Holiday Fun!
It’s once again time to celebrate the holidays! MPL is excited to host our annual Holiday Open House with the help of the Minot High Orchestra. The gathering will take place on the 2nd floor of the library by the large window. The Orchestra will be playing some holiday favorites and refreshments such as cookies […]
NaNoWriMo
November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) and MPL is excited to host in-person write-ins. Join Minot’s NaNoWriMo Municipal Liaison, Melissa, in the Great Plains Room on Saturdays during the month of November from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm to write your 50,000-word novel. Each week, we’ll gather aspiring novelists, experienced authors, and everyone in […]
Escape Rooms at the Library
Escape rooms have become a popular form of entertainment in recent years, offering participants a thrilling and immersive experience that challenges and encourages problem-solving skills and teamwork. As libraries continue to evolve and adapt to the needs of their patrons, these programs provide a unique way to engage with knowledge and foster a spirit of […]
New Hours of Operation
Effective September, 4 2023 the Minot Public Library will be implementing new hours of operation. Our new hours will be as follows, Monday – Thursday – 9:00 am – 8:00 pm Friday – Saturday – 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday – CLOSED Remember, our digital resources and online catalog are available 24/7, so you […]