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This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Main Floor Atrium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Service Organization
Event Details:

Community Options will be on-site at the library to provide information about their services. Meet with trained staff, learn more about Family Services and eligibility requirements, and get all your questions answered!

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:

Stop by Teen HQ to work alongside other crocheters.  Whether you are picking up a crochet hook for the first time or are a seasoned crocheter seeking help with a tricky pattern, you are welcome here.

This event is in the "Children" group

Story Time with Mrs. Claus

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

Join us for “Story Time with Mrs. Claus” in the Children’s Library Story Room!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Bookmobile Route 4

9:00am–4:15pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Open Door Preschool 9:30 to 10:15

Lighthouse Learning Center 10:30 to 11:15

Brentwood Adventist School 12:30 to 1:15

Healing Heart Lodge 1:30 to 2:15

Pride Life Skill Center 2:30 to 3:15

This event is in the "Children" group

Story Time with Mrs. Claus

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

Join us for “Story Time with Mrs. Claus” in the Children’s Library Story Room!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: Community Service Organization
Event Details:

Through songs, play and conversation, the Bismarck Adult Learning Centerwill help community memberslearn and practice Englishtogether with their young children.

This event is in the "Children" group

Hour of Code

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

JOIN TENS OF MILLIONS OF STUDENTS FOR AN HOUR OF CODE™!

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

Story Time with Mrs. Claus

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

Join us for “Story Time with Mrs. Claus” in the Children’s Library Story Room!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Introduction to Microsoft Word

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

Learn the basic functions of Microsoft Word and the computer keyboard. Learn how to format a blank document, and explore MS Word features and templates. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Bookmobile Route 5

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

Hazelton School 10:00 to 3:00

Moffit Post Office 3:30 to 4:00

Driscoll 4:30 to 5:00

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Introduction to Microsoft Excel

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Computer Training Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basic functions of Microsoft Excel and the computer keyboard. This class will give students the basic knowledge in order to create, edit, save, and print a workbook in Excel.

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 "Adults" group
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Missouri River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The book club where everyone brings a different book! Read any title that fits with the monthly theme and come prepared to dish about it to your fellow bibliophiles. If you hated it, tell us why. If you loved it, convince us to read it.

This event is in the "Children" group

Story Time with Mrs. Claus

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

Join us for “Story Time with Mrs. Claus” in the Children’s Library Story Room!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Bookmobile Route 6

10:30am–5:00pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Leap Ahead Preschool 10:30 to 11:15

Leap Ahead Preschool 12:00 to 12:45

Theodore Jamerson Elementary 1:00 to 3:00

Lincoln Day Care Deliveries 3:15 to 3:30

Lincoln Little Free Library 3:40

Mobile Library Route 2

12:00pm–3:30pm
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type: Mobile Library
Event Details:

Touchmark 12:30 

Missouri Slope 2:00

MREC - Jeanette Myhre 2:30

Enable & Enable Adult Day Program 2:45

Bismarck Senior Center 2:50

Northland Pace 3:00

MREC - Pioneer 3:15

This event is in the "Teens" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a fun volunteer opportunity? We need teens to help with a holiday gift wrapping party. 

Register online or call the Children's Information Desk, 701-355-1489, to claim your spot.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Gift Wrapping Party

4:15pm–6:15pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Do you need somewhere discreet to wrap your holiday gifts, away from prying eyes? Bring your presents to the library. We'll provide wrapping paper and supplies and a festive space to work.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Library Tour

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Main Floor Atrium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ever been curious about the inner workings of the library? Here's your chance to satisfy that curiosity! Our library staff guide will give you an insider's look at the spaces and activities that make our library run smoothly each day.

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 chess.

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

Make a craft at home! This month’s craft is Vincent van Gogh Masterpiece Mashup!  Select one of Vincent van Gogh's paintings to add embroidered embellishments to and make it your own.

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.