Alfred Dickey Library will host a LEGO Club for children ages 5 and up on Monday, Nov. 10, from 6 to 7 p.m., run by the Jamestown Regional Virtual Library System (JRVLS). Registration is required for the session, which is designed as a hands-on, affordable enrichment activity for local families. The library’s Board will meet the following week on Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level meeting room at Alfred Dickey, giving community members the opportunity to observe governance and program planning.

The LEGO Club adds to a slate of adult and family programs that JRVLS is promoting on the library’s website, including a stop-motion film workshop and game night. Such programming reflects a broader shift in public libraries toward active learning and community engagement beyond traditional book lending. For parents and caregivers in Stutsman County, these events provide low- or no-cost options for child enrichment and family activities that can reduce the need for paid childcare or extracurricular programs.

From an operational perspective, the registration requirement for LEGO Club helps the library manage materials and staffing more efficiently. Advance counts allow librarians to forecast demand, allocate budgeted supplies, and schedule volunteers or staff time without overextending limited resources. The upcoming Library Board meeting offers a formal venue where program cost pressures, scheduling priorities, and service levels are typically discussed and set. Library boards commonly oversee local policy and budget decisions that affect the availability and frequency of community programs.

The local economic implications are modest but meaningful. Community-based programming supports human capital formation by exposing children to STEM-oriented play and creative media skills, such as stop-motion filmmaking. Over time, these experiences contribute to skill development that local schools and employers value. The library’s emphasis on family-friendly events also supports quality-of-life measures that can influence residential stability and help retain workers who value accessible child-centered activities.

Residents who want to attend LEGO Club must register in advance, and those interested in library governance or program planning can attend the Nov. 12 board meeting in the lower-level meeting room. Additional details and a full schedule of upcoming adult and family programs are available on the library’s website. For many Stutsman County families, Alfred Dickey’s mix of free programming and public oversight remains a cost-effective pillar of local community life and lifelong learning.