Viking Library System

Viking Library System A federated regional public library system serving Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens & Traverse Counties in West Central Minnesota

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06/05/2026
Join teaching artist Paul Johnson on Saturday from 10 am-12 noon at the drop-in Printmaking Art Table at Wheaton Communi...
06/04/2026

Join teaching artist Paul Johnson on Saturday from 10 am-12 noon at the drop-in Printmaking Art Table at Wheaton Community Library. This is the third in a series of 8 workshops taking place at area libraries through November through a partnership between the Kaddatz Galleries and Viking Library System.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through the Lakes Region Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.

Where will you find the Bookmobile today? Traveling in Otter Tail and Douglas Counties, including a stop at the City Off...
06/03/2026

Where will you find the Bookmobile today? Traveling in Otter Tail and Douglas Counties, including a stop at the City Offices in Clitherall from 10:00-10:30.
You’ll also find the Bookmobile in Vining, Urbank, Millerville, Miltona, Carlos, Parkers Prairie, and Almora – whew!
Check out the complete Bookmobile schedule here: https://viking.lib.mn.us/bookmobile/
Thanks to the Northwest Minnesota Historical Center and Minnesota Digital Library for access to the photos, both taken about 1906 by Haakon Bjornaas. Discover other treasures at MDL – for free!
https://collection.mndigital.org/catalog/mhd:76 #?c=&m=&s=&cv=&xywh=-1582%2C0%2C5255%2C3276
https://collection.mndigital.org/catalog/mhd:81 #?c=&m=&s=&cv=&xywh=-1867%2C-191%2C5797%2C3614

Ready Go artmaking is on the road this summer in Viking Library System! Look for free, hands-on art projects for all age...
06/02/2026

Ready Go artmaking is on the road this summer in Viking Library System! Look for free, hands-on art projects for all ages at 8 libraries in the region: Nature Monoprinting with Elbow Lake artist Michael Weatherly and the Crayon Recycling Center with Battle Lake artist Kathrine McDowell.
Check the schedule here: https://viking.lib.mn.us/special-events/
These programs are sponsored by host libraries and Viking Library System, funded in part or in whole with monies from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Enjoy this sneak preview of the June early literacy activity calendar, ready to download! You’ll find daily tips, each f...
05/29/2026

Enjoy this sneak preview of the June early literacy activity calendar, ready to download! You’ll find daily tips, each focused on one of the six practices of writing, playing, talking, singing, counting, and reading.
Download your copy here: https://viking.lib.mn.us/early-literacy-activity-calendar/
A plain text version is available on the same webpage.

Heads up! Changes are a’comin’ for the summer Bookmobile schedule, 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝘀𝘁. Pick up a paper schedule on the t...
05/28/2026

Heads up! Changes are a’comin’ for the summer Bookmobile schedule, 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝘀𝘁. Pick up a paper schedule on the truck or find the schedule online: https://viking.lib.mn.us/bookmobile/

Congratulations, 2026 graduates throughout Viking Library System!101 years ago, these rural Grant County eighth graders ...
05/27/2026

Congratulations, 2026 graduates throughout Viking Library System!
101 years ago, these rural Grant County eighth graders posed in front of the Elbow Lake Opera House with their diplomas.
Thanks to the Grant County Historical Society & Museum and Minnesota Digital Library for access to this great photo. Explore other treasures that the Minnesota Digital Library offers – for free!
https://collection.mndigital.org/catalog/grh:1132 #?xywh=-563%2C-315%2C5359%2C3259

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1915 W Fir Avenue
Fergus Falls, MN
56537

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+12187395286

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