Fergus Falls Library Evening Storytime Jan. 29 for Ages 0-5

Evening Storytime at the Fergus Falls Public Library was listed for Jan. 29 from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM as part of the library’s winter session, giving families an accessible option for early-literacy programming outside daytime hours. The session falls within Session 1, which runs January 8-February 12, 2026, and the library also lists Session 2 as March 5-April 9.

The program is presented as an inclusive half-hour for children ages 0-5, with siblings welcome. The library’s description invites families: “Unable to make it to morning storytime? Join us for evening storytime – a blend of both our Baby & Toddler and Preschool sessions! Come and enjoy a variety of stories, songs, and engaging literacy activities each week with your child. Registration is not required.” Fergus Now further describes the format as offering “songs, stories, nursery rhymes, and engaging movement activities, followed by interactive playtime,” and encourages parent and caregiver involvement through “talk, sing, read, and play activities.”

For Otter Tail County families, the evening slot matters for equity and access. Evening Storytime reduces barriers for caregivers who work daytime hours, supports families who rely on older siblings for childcare during the day, and creates a shared space for caregivers to learn strategies that promote early language and social development. The Friends of the Fergus Falls Public Library sponsor the program, helping to keep it free and open: “Storytime is sponsored by the Friends of the Fergus Falls Public Library.”

The library posts clear operational guidance tied to local school operations and winter weather. The event page includes the following cancellation policy: “If Fergus Falls Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather, all youth programs at the library are cancelled. If there is a late start, morning activities are cancelled. If there is an early out, afternoon and evening programs are cancelled. Format of programs and events subject to change or cancellation.” A prior example noted on Fergus Now referenced a Thanksgiving cancellation: “No evening Storytime on November 23rd due to Thanksgiving.” The library event page header also included the label “# Cancelled – Evening Storytime” alongside the event listing; no source explicitly ties that header to the Jan. 29 listing.

Practical details for families: the library is at 205 E. Hampden Ave., Fergus Falls, and can be reached at 218-739-9387. Library hours listed on the event page are Monday-Thursday 9 am-8 pm, Friday 9 am-6 pm and Saturday 9 am-4 pm. Evening Storytime does not require registration, and a Jan–Feb 2026 storytime flyer with snowflake-themed imagery is shown on the library’s event listings for the season.

Evening Storytime is part of a broader local offering of early-childhood programs; historical listings on Fergus Now show Babies & Toddlers and Preschool morning sessions in prior years, although those were explicitly dated to run through December 6, 2023. For parents and caregivers planning outings in winter weather, the school-linked cancellation policy is important for safety and planning. Call the library at 218-739-9387 for the latest status on sessions and to confirm future dates; continuing evening options can help families balance work, caregiving, and children’s early learning needs.