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Preschool Story Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

3-6 years of age. This story time focuses on books, puppets, and songs. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginning Microsoft Word

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Computer Training Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Learn the basic functions of Microsoft Word and the computer keyboard. Look at business/holiday letters, resumes, envelopes, and labels.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Bookmobile Route 2

10:00am - 4:00pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Sterling Post Office 10:00-10:30

Sterling School 10:35-11:30

Menoken School 12:15-1:45

Manning School 2:15-3:00

ND-1804 & 66th St SE 3:15-3:45

Evergreen Manor 4:00

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Story Time

10:15am - 10:45am
Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

3-6 years of age. This story time focuses on books, puppets, and songs. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen HQ Walk-In Hours

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Teen HQ
Age Group: Teens

Walk-in hours are times when library staff is present, and technology and gaming are available to use in HQ. During regular Library hours when walk-in times are not available, HQ will be available for individual or group study by teens in grades 6-12 by accessing a key from the Adult Information Desk. Teens are required to show a school or photo ID to Library staff in order to use the room. If teens do not have a school ID, they can ask to have one made by the Library staff. They should stop by the Children's Information Desk to inquire. Electronics and other select items are only available for check-out use during HQ walk-in hours when the room is monitored by Library staff or volunteers.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Positive Discipline Parenting Class

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children, Adults
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join Jacey Wanner from NDSU Ext. – Morton County for this 6-week session. Learn how to create healthy relationships and focus on fostering positive behavior in children. Childcare will be provided.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Lapsit Baby Story Time

9:30am - 9:45am
Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Infants up to 24 months. This story time is for children held in caregiver laps for books, songs, and puppets. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Bookmobile Route 3

10:00am - 5:00pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Wing School 10:00-1:55

Wing Downtown 2:00-3:00

Trail Boss Way / Branding Iron Dr. 4:30-5:00

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This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Story Time

10:15am - 10:45am
Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

3-6 years of age. This story time focuses on books, puppets, and songs. 

Mobile Library Route 1

10:30am - 2:30pm
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Program Type: Mobile Library
Event Details:

The Mobile Library will be stopping at these locations today.

Augusta Place 10:30 - 11:30 

Sierra Court Apts 11:45

Century Cottages 12:00

Brandon Heights 1:40

Door of Hope 2:00

Shiloh ESP 2:30

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen HQ Walk-In Hours

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Teen HQ
Age Group: Teens

Walk-in hours are times when library staff is present, and technology and gaming are available to use in HQ. During regular Library hours when walk-in times are not available, HQ will be available for individual or group study by teens in grades 6-12 by accessing a key from the Adult Information Desk. Teens are required to show a school or photo ID to Library staff in order to use the room. If teens do not have a school ID, they can ask to have one made by the Library staff. They should stop by the Children's Information Desk to inquire. Electronics and other select items are only available for check-out use during HQ walk-in hours when the room is monitored by Library staff or volunteers.

This event is in the "Children" group.
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Bring your little ones to a Zoo Animal Encounters Story Time with Dakota Zoo!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Chess Club for Kids

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children, Teens
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Chess Club for Kids is open to all school-aged children and teens who want to learn about and play

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Hip Hop for Teens

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Teens
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Do you want to learn the latest hip hop moves, build confidence, and have a blast while doing it?  Northern Plains Dance’s Hip Hop for Teens class is for you.  This class is perfect for beginners, whether you're totally new to hip hop or

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Computer Training Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Join game designer Karston Kellar to learn how to create a simple Unity video game in three hours.  Attendees will learn how to make characters, create a game environment, and program the character to interact with objects and other character

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Come and piece together a prize-winning victory at this community event that will delight puzzle lovers. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

April is here—time to get outdoors!  Whether it is hiking, walking the dog, or playing in a park, physical activity in nature is a game-changer for your health.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen HQ Walk-In Hours

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Teen HQ
Age Group: Teens

Walk-in hours are times when library staff is present, and technology and gaming are available to use in HQ. During regular Library hours when walk-in times are not available, HQ will be available for individual or group study by teens in grades 6-12 by accessing a key from the Adult Information Desk. Teens are required to show a school or photo ID to Library staff in order to use the room. If teens do not have a school ID, they can ask to have one made by the Library staff. They should stop by the Children's Information Desk to inquire. Electronics and other select items are only available for check-out use during HQ walk-in hours when the room is monitored by Library staff or volunteers.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Teen HQ
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Relax and unwind while making something special! Try our featured craft, bring a project from home, or dig through our supplies to discover your own awesome project to make!

This event is in the "Children" group.
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Children of all ages are invited to dance and learn about traditional powwow music, dances, regalia and more while developing an appreciation of our multicultural community. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Story Time

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

All ages. This story time focuses on books, songs, and special time together as a family. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Story Time

9:30am - 9:45am
Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

18 mo. to 3 years. This story time focuses on songs and books to teach children to love and appreciate stories. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Bookmobile Route 4

9:30am - 4:15pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Open Door Preschool 9:30-10:15

Lighthouse Learning Center 10:30-11:15

Healing Hearts Lodge 1:30-2:15

Pride Life Skill Center 2:30-3:15

Sunshine Lane 3:45-4:15

This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Story Time

10:15am - 10:30am
Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

18 mo. to 3 years. This story time focuses on songs and books to teach children to love and appreciate stories.