Friends of the Library report $3,000 donation, announce April book sale
February 12, 2026 | West Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota
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The Friends of the Library secretary reported on fundraising and events at the Feb. 12 West Fargo Public Library Board meeting, saying the organization received a $3,000 donation from Marvin Windows and that a recent Giving Hearts Day event with Junkyard Brewing sold out.
The Friends' secretary said a "blind date with a book" sale at the event featured about 20 wrapped titles that sold within 15 minutes; books were priced at $10 each. "We received a $3,000 donation from Marvin Windows," the Friends' secretary said, and members encouraged the community to bring donations now for the group's April book sale, which the Friends plan to coordinate with book sales in Moorhead and Fargo.
Why it matters: Friends groups commonly finance library programs, purchases and events that fall outside city operating budgets. The donation and rapid sell-out indicate community interest and help underwrite library activities.
Next steps: The Friends will continue to accept donations and provide details about the April sale; no formal board action was recorded on fundraising items during this meeting.
The Friends' secretary said a "blind date with a book" sale at the event featured about 20 wrapped titles that sold within 15 minutes; books were priced at $10 each. "We received a $3,000 donation from Marvin Windows," the Friends' secretary said, and members encouraged the community to bring donations now for the group's April book sale, which the Friends plan to coordinate with book sales in Moorhead and Fargo.
Why it matters: Friends groups commonly finance library programs, purchases and events that fall outside city operating budgets. The donation and rapid sell-out indicate community interest and help underwrite library activities.
Next steps: The Friends will continue to accept donations and provide details about the April sale; no formal board action was recorded on fundraising items during this meeting.
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