North Dakota State Library

06/19/2026

This week's Recommended Read is from Public Library Specialist Monica. Learn more about the Tuesday Next series by Jasper Fforde and then check them out on the Libby app

06/17/2026

Learn more about State Librarian Mary Soucie, the State Library, libraries around the state, and more in Episode 83 of the "These Are Your Neighbors" podcast

https://radioaccess.org/podcasts/these-are-your-neighbors/

Episode 83 of "These Are Your Neighbors" features Mary Soucie. Mary’s path starts in libraries, but it’s all about community. She shows up, connects people, and helps build something bigger, wherever she lands.

Catch "These Are Your Neighbors” on 102.5 FM Radio Access at 10 AM on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Episodes are also available on demand at https://radioaccess.org/these-are-your-neighbors/ or by searching ‘These Are Your Neighbors’ on Spotify, Amazon Music or Apple Podcasts.

06/17/2026

The "Concordia College Course Catalog" collection contains the official catalog of courses offered by Concordia, together with general information regarding the college, admissions criteria, student life issues, student services and a host of other topics of interest to potential and current students. The content varies substantially over the years with the early catalogs including alumni and current students. This collection is available on Digital Horizons at https://digitalhorizonsonline.org/digital/collection/p16921coll17

06/09/2026

The Library Coordinating Council serves at the State Library's Advisory Board. Members are appointed by the Governor. Nominations are being sought to fill a vacancy in one of the At-large Librarian seats. The seat can be filled by anyone working in a ND Library.

Interested parties can submit an application at https://apps.nd.gov/gov/boards.

06/05/2026

This week's Recommended Reads features Kathy, School Library Specialist, and her recommendation of "The Book of Doors" by Gareth Brown.

This title is available in audiobook format on the Libby app. If you'd like a physical copy, check out our online catalog or let us know at 701-328-4622, and we can request it for you.

06/02/2026

A new grant round is open for North Dakota libraries! These general grants include a small grant ($500 - $1,999) and a large grant ($2,000 - $10,000). Please only apply for one.

Learn more and apply by June 30 at https://www.library.nd.gov/grants

05/28/2026

The "Father William C. Sherman Photograph Collection" includes thousands of images of houses and other dwellings, barns, sheds and root cellars, as well as interior and domestic architecture of early North Dakota settlers. Father Sherman and NDSU students identified, researched, and photographed primarily in central and western North Dakota during the 1970s. The diverse architectural styles of many ethnic groups are displayed in these images, including Germans from Russia (southern Ukraine), Ukrainians, Germans from Bohemia, Czechoslovakians, and Germans from the Banat (Hungary). The collection is one of the most comprehensive collections of homestead photographs in North America and worldwide. Father Sherman recently passed away in May after an extensive career as a religious leader, educator, and researcher. This digital collection is provided by the NDSU Libraries Germans from Russia Heritage Collection (GHRC), and it's available for browsing and searching on Digital Horizons at https://digitalhorizonsonline.org/digital/collection/ndsu-sherman

05/26/2026

Contact your local library or register through the ND State Library for a chance for your kid(s) to be one of ten winners of a $529 College Save Account.

Every child who completes the summer reading challenge will earn either $25 for opening a new College SAVE account or $10 to add to an existing one - all you have to do is redeem your certificate.

Learn more at https://www.collegesave4u.com/home/champions.html

Your Child Could be One of Ten North Dakota Kids to Win $529 Into a College SAVE Account.

05/22/2026

Outreach Specialist Al is here to share his book recommendation - Atomic Habits by James Clear!

This title is available in multiple formats: book, e-book, and audiobook. Check it out today on the Libby app or reserve it at https://bit.ly/NDSLCatalog.

05/22/2026

State agencies will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.