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Teen Photo Contest

June 8, 2026 No Comments

Calling all teens! The summer photo contest is here and we want you to show us what you’re doing this summer! Are you digging on

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Summer Reading Challenge

May 11, 2026 No Comments

Summer is just around the corner, and we’re getting ready to dig a little deeper this year. The 2026 Summer Reading Challenge, “Unearth a Story,”

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MPL Eliminates Fines

MPL Eliminates Fines

Effective July 19, 2021 the Minot Public Library will no longer be charging fines on items returned late, with the exception of tools. This decision was made by the Minot Public Library Board with the intention to remove obstacles that may prevent people from using library services available to them. “The Library hasn’t been charging […]

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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Have you heard of our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge? 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a fun early literacy challenge for children from birth to kindergarten. Make reading a regular part of your, and their, daily routine while working toward the goal of reading 1,000 books before your child starts school. Reading together from an early age supports language and brain development, listening and cognitive skills, curiosity, creativity, and social-emotional growth. It also provides a wonderful

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Librista makes it easy to stay connected with your library. View the items on your library account, browse the library catalog, and place holds on books and other materials all from one convenient app.

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Back to School

It's Your First Day of School, Busy Bus!

"Today is the very first day of school! Busy Bus is excited, but he also has some first-day jitters. Luckily, bus driver Ben knows just what to do to make sure that the school year gets off to a great start."
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Schooled

"Homeschooled by his hippie grandmother, Capricorn (Cap) Anderson has never watched television, tasted a pizza, or even heard of a wedgie, but when his grandmother lands in the hospital, Cap is forced to move in with a guidance counselor and attend the local middle school. While Cap knows a lot about tie-dyeing and Zen Buddhism, no education could prepare him for the politics of public school."
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How to Survive Middle School

"When thirteen-year-old David Greenberg's best friend makes the start of middle school even worse than he feared it could be, David becomes friends with Sophie, who shares his love of television shows and posts one of their skits on YouTube, making them wildly popular--online, at least."
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Surviving and Thriving at School

"This title guides readers through the challenges of school life, offering helpful advice on how to be successful both inside and outside the classroom."
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College Rules!

"An updated and expanded edition of a college survival primer by two college professors shares essential advice and strategies on topics ranging from stress management and test preparation to staying motivated and balancing academics with a social life."
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You Your Child and School

"An essential book for parents to help their children get the education they need to live happy, productive lives from one of the world's most influential educators. He offers clear principles and practical advice on how to support your child through the K-12 education system, or outside it if you choose to homeschool or un-school."
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