Celebrate the annual magic of World Book Night!
This event brings people from all backgrounds together for one reason – to inspire others to read more. Gather to hear readings from official 2023 World Book Night books, which feature a diverse collection of books with something for everyone. You will also be able to learn more about treasured local authors and publishers.
This local event is a cooperative effort between the Fargo Public Library, NDSU Press, Broadway Square and the Reading Agency/World Book Night Organization. An assortment of books are available on-site to read, check out, download and purchase.
Activities
The book lineup and activities include:
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Fargo Public Library on-site with a variety of books to check out, including some of the 2023 World Book Night Books
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NDSU Press on-site with various books to peruse and purchase
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Speakers discussing the importance of reading, the role of libraries and the variety of ways to access books
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Authors reading selections from their books
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Selections from 2023 World Book Night books and audio books read aloud and played
Participants have the chance to include their favorite book on the interactive Book Sharing Wall.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a copy of their favorite book to swap in Broadway Square's Little Free Library. Leave a book, Take a book.
The event includes:
- Free World Book Night and Read in Color bookmarks
- A limited number of stylish bookbags
- Books
- More exciting giveaways being announced soon!
To wrap up World Book Night, Broadway Square is hosting a reading hour (#ReadingHour) immediately following this event when people are encouraged to bring, check out, purchase or download a book to read individually while gathered together around The Square.
We encourage event participants to grab their favorite food and beverage from the wide variety of Downtown Fargo restaurants and snack shops and return to The Square to participate in reading hour.
Be sure to check out the following recommended reading lists if you're still hungry for more book ideas:
- World Book Night books (2023 and past)
- Little Free Library's Read in Color Recommended Reading
- Fargo Public Library's "May We Suggest" personalized Recommended Reading
