Fosston Public Library

05/22/2026

✨ The Best of Minnesota, At Your Library! ✨
The results are in! We are celebrating the winners and finalists of the 2026 Minnesota Book Awards. From fascinating mysteries to moving memoirs and beautiful children’s books, this year’s list showcases the incredible talent at home.
Featured winners include:
✅The Quiet Librarian by Allen Eskens (Genre Fiction)
✅ All the Stars in the Sky by Art Coulson (Children’s Literature)
✅ Sea of Grass by David Hage & Josephine Marcotty (General Nonfiction)
✅Beard: A Memoir of a Marriage by Kelly Foster Lundquist (Memoir)
Support our local authors and find your next favorite read in our latest collection.
👇 Browse the winners and place your holds here:
https://catalog.larl.org/...

05/21/2026

05/08/2026

🚀 Ready to Travel Through Time? 🏴‍☠️🏰

Lake Agassiz Regional Library's 2026 Summer Reading Program is almost here, and we’re taking you on an adventure across the ages! Whether you’re exploring ancient kingdoms, sailing the high seas, or warping into the future, your library is the ultimate time machine this summer.

The Details:
📅 When: June 1 – July 31
👥 Who: Open to all youth ages 0–18
🏆 How: Read for 20 days to win prizes and enter a grand prize drawings

How to Start Your Journey:
1️⃣ Grab Your Log: Stop by your local library to pick up your official reading log.
2️⃣ Track Your Reading: Track your time read throughout the summer.
3️⃣ Claim Your Loot: Bring your completed log back to the library for prizes!

Beyond the books, we have a galaxy’s worth of free events planned just for you. There's something for every adventurer!

👇 Start your adventure today!
🔗 Visit larl.org/explore to discover amazing events and learn more.

05/08/2026

This Mother's Day treat mom to a special outing at one of Minnesota's State Parks. 🌲💚
Lake Agassiz Regional Library has partnered with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to offer free access to the state’s parks and recreation areas. The Minnesota State Parks Library Program offers community members the opportunity to visit any state park or recreation area in Minnesota without paying an entrance fee.
The pass provides access to parks around the state for seven days. Passes are available in the following locations: Bagley Public Library, Fosston Public Library, Mahnomen Public Library, Ada Public Library, Crookston Public Library, Moorhead Public Library and Detroit Lakes Public Library. Visit: https://larl.org/parkpasses for more information."

05/07/2026

📚Children's Book Week: Battle of the Books - Day 3!📚

📚 Children's Book Week: Battle of the Books - Day 3! 📚

The competition is narrowing down! We’ve tallied the votes from yesterday, and we have our semi-finalists! Yesterday's winners are moving one step closer to the final match-up:

🌙 Goodnight Moon
🍪 If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
🐈‍⬛ Pete the Cat
🧺 We’re Going on a Bear Hunt

Now, the stakes are even higher! It’s time to vote on our Final Four matchups to decide who will face off.

How to vote:
1️⃣ Comment on this post on the Lake Agassiz Regional Library Facebook or Instagram page.
2️⃣ Tell us which book you pick for each of today's matchups.

⏳ DEADLINE: Make sure to place your votes by midnight tonight (Thursday, May 7) to ensure your favorite book makes it to the final round!

Need a refresher on these stories? Explore the full collection here:
🔗 https://catalog.larl.org/MyAccount/MyList/3050

👇 Who is headed to the finals? Cast your votes in the comments below! 👇

05/06/2026

Children's Book Week: Battle of the Books - Day 2! 📚
📚 Children's Book Week: Battle of the Books - Day 2! 📚
Comment on Lake Agassiz Regional Library's post to enter in your votes for the Battle of the Books bracket! Entries must be submitted by midnight tonight to count towards tomorrows results.

📚 Children's Book Week: Battle of the Books - Day 2! 📚

We've tallied the votes and are excited to announce the winners of our first 8 categories! The competition is heating up, and now it's time to cast your votes for the next round.

Take a look at the graphic to see the new matchups, then let us know your picks in the comments below!

How to vote:
1️⃣ Comment on this post on the Lake Agassiz Regional Library Facebook or Instagram page.
2️⃣ Tell us which book you pick for each of the four remaining matchups.

Make sure to place your votes by midnight tonight (Wednesday, May 6) to keep your favorites in the running! Plus, you can check out all the amazing titles in our collection here:
🔗 https://catalog.larl.org/MyAccount/MyList/3050

👇 Who moves on to the semifinals? Drop your picks in the comments! 👇