Watford City's growth has residents claiming that every part of the town is feeling it. Because of the rise in population, the McKenzie County Public Library is creating a group that could help them keep up with the rising demand for programs and activities available to the community.

This group will be eligible for grants that will help the library bring in authors, upgrade technology, help run book sales, sponsor events, and hold various programs throughout the year.

"With limited staff, especially, it's hard to do, and if you can get a good friends group, some of your friends members may have expertise in those areas that they can help out with,” said Donna Maston, a future “Friends of the Library” group member.

The library says the number of people who use the library has increased by 500 in the past year, and hopefully the steps they are taking now will keep that number rising.

At 6:30, on Tuesday, at the Little Missouri Inn and Suites in Watford City, Donna and others will be holding an organizational meeting as one of the last steps in completing the process.

Anyone in the public is encouraged to attend this event and be part of the Friends of the Library group.