Program Partners

New Members Welcome!

Program Partners are organizations who use the library's meetings rooms and welcome new members to join their group.

 Check our event calendar for any schedule changes.

AARP Tax Preparation

AARP Tax Preparation

Volunteer tax preparers are on hand to prepare tax returns at no cost to you. Open to all. There are no income, residency, or age requirements to use this service. Appointment required.

2026 Appointments Are FULL

  • If you have any questions about your scheduled appointment, or to cancel/reschedule, please call (701) 787-1661
    • Leave a message with your name and phone number. A volunteer will return your call. 
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Connections

Monthly // 4th Saturday @ 10 am

Neighbors of the Greater Grand Forks Area are gathering to talk to, connect with, and help one another.

Contact: Gretchen Graf 
(218) 791-8687
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Fiber Arts Guild of the Red River Valley

Monthly // Third Saturday @ 10:30 am

Fosters the preservation of historical fiber crafts such as weaving, spinning, knitting, crocheting, basketry and other fiber arts through demonstrations, exploration, and education.
Website ⇗

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HIA Hospice - Grief Support

Monthly // Second Thursday @ 1:30 - 3:00 pm

HIA Hospice (Formerly Red River Valley Hospice)'s grief program is a community resource available to anyone who has experienced a loss through death, whether they had hospice services or not. They offer a safe and supportive environment for adults to share their experiences with loss and learn ways to heal from one another. Free and open to the public.
Facebook | Website

Contact: Jennifer Messelt

Toll-Free: (800) 237-4629

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League of Women Voters of Greater Grand Forks

Monthly // Last Tuesday @ 5:30pm

A non-partisan grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy. We empower voters and defend democracy through advocacy, education, and litigation, at the local, state, and national levels.  Our meetings are open to the public and strive to provide voting resources for the Greater Grand Forks area.
Website 

Contact: Email Miranda Nechepurenko

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Minnkota Genealogical Society

Monthly // 1st Thursday @ 6:00 pm

A group of people, of all ages, interested in genealogy and the pursuit of tracing our family history. Instruction in basic genealogical research, provide support, and help preserve genealogy type records. 
Facebook | Website

Contact: Email Steve Johnson

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Minndak Fountain Pen Club

Varies

Brings together fountain pen enthusiasts of all experience levels to connect over a shared appreciation for writing, journaling, playing with ink, and to share the art of handwritten expression.

Contact: Bailey Smith (701) 793-5111 baileyjsmith05@gmail.com

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NOLAC

Monthly // 3rd Thursday @ 5:30 pm

Ham radio enthusiasts. 

Contact: Mike Hennes (701) 213-7671

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Shakespeare for Everyone

Monthly

Discuss various works from the expansive canon of William Shakespeare.

Contact: Betty Bloomquist (701) 741-5424

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Sining Etniko

Varies

Sining Etniko (Tagalog meaning “Ethnic Arts”) uplifts artists and creatives by offering space, resources, and support to help practices thrive and to celebrate heritage.

Facebook | Instagram

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WHY Radio's Philosophy Discussion Group

Monthly // 2nd Monday @ 5:00 pm

Philosophical discussions about everyday life with Jack Russell Weinstein. Join us for an informal conversation focusing on questions from a more experienced perspective. All ages are welcome (You just have to be old at heart!)
More information ⇗

Contact: Jack's website ⇗

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Women's Book Study Group

Weekly // Tuesdays @ 10:00 am 

Always open to new people! We read one book over many weeks for ample time to read and discuss each selection.

Contact: Gretchen Graf (218) 791-8687

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Women's Mindfulness Discussion Group

Monthly // 2nd Saturdays @ 10 am

Contact: Elizabeth Fletcher Lamb