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 […]
Splash Bash Party
All good things must come to an end. Sunday July, 30 is the last day to log your summer reading and allocate those virtual tickets! If you are using a paper log, the last day to turn those in is Saturday July, 29 as we are closed on Sundays. Grand prize winners will be contacted […]
Children’s Library Remodel
As Summer Reading is winding down, the Children’s Library is getting ready for our remodel. Starting Monday, July 31st, the Children’s Library will be closed to the public. During the first week of the closure staff will move over 40,000 items and bookshelves. Several small children’s collections will be in the lobby sometime during that […]
Summer Programs Are In Full Swing
Kids are out of school, summer is finally here and library programs are in full swing. Summer programs offer engaging activities and resources that nurture a love for learning and reading. From science programs to writing workshops, internet safety or learning American Sign Language, (and let’s not forget the summer reading challenge!) the Minot Public […]
It’s Time for Summer Reading!
Summer reading is one of the biggest events for the Minot Public Library. This year’s theme is “All Together Now”. We invite all patrons to join us this summer in signing up and participating in the summer reading program and attending our fun programs held at the library. There are programs for every age with […]
Twisted Stitches
Calling all knitting and crochet enthusiasts! Whether you are a beginner or experienced pro, you are invited to join us at the Minot Public Library for our brand new “Twisted Stitches” Program. Bring your current WIP or start something new with the help of staff and fellow patrons. This will be a skill-learning, pattern-sharing, friend-making […]