Apr 3 2026 Fri Library Closed for Good Friday Holiday All Day Closing Apr 3 2026 Fri Closing Library Closed for Good Friday Holiday All Day Branches: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library, Bookmobile, Mobile Library, Off Site Description: The library will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, for the Good Friday holiday. We will reopen on Saturday at 9:00am. Our digital library is always open!
This event is in the "Children" group Apr 4 2026 Sat BARK (Bismarck Animals Reading with Kids) 10:00am–11:00am Children This event is in the "Children" group Apr 4 2026 Sat BARK (Bismarck Animals Reading with Kids) 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Room: Story Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Other Event Details: (Bismarck Animals Reading with Kids)
Apr 5 2026 Sun Library Closed for Easter All Day Closing Apr 5 2026 Sun Closing Library Closed for Easter All Day Branches: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library, Bookmobile, Mobile Library, Off Site Description: The library will be closed on Sunday, April 5, 2026, for the Easter holiday. We will reopen on Monday, April 6, 2026, at 9:00am. Our digital library is always open!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 6 2026 Mon Book Madness Tournament All Day All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 6 2026 Mon Book Madness Tournament All Day Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other Event Details: Get ready for the ultimate literary showdown! Join the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library and the Burleigh County Library for a Book Madness tournament where 16 of 2025’s popular children’s and young adult books go head-to-head for th
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 6 2026 Mon Mobile Library 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 6 2026 Mon Mobile Library 1:00pm–2:30pm Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Mobile Library Event Details: Hay Creek Lodge 1:00 pm
This event is in the "Children" group Apr 6 2026 Mon Children's Library Movie Day - How to Train Your Dragon (PG) 1:30pm–3:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Apr 6 2026 Mon Children's Library Movie Day - How to Train Your Dragon (PG) 1:30pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Room: Story Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Movie Event Details: Enjoy a free family movie in the story room. Movie days coincide with days off at Bismarck Public Schools. Children under age 10 must be accompanied by a caregiver age 12+.How to Train Your Dragon (2025) • PG • 2h 5m
This event is in the "Children" group Apr 6 2026 Mon BARK (Bismarck Animals Reading with Kids) 4:00pm–5:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Apr 6 2026 Mon BARK (Bismarck Animals Reading with Kids) 4:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Room: Story Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Other Event Details: (Bismarck Animals Reading with Kids)
This event is in the "Children" group Apr 6 2026 Mon Family Story Time 6:00pm–6:30pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Apr 6 2026 Mon Family Story Time 6:00pm–6:30pm Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Room: Story Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Join Miss Tiffany and friends Mondays at 6:00 pm for Family Story Time. All ages. This story time focuses on books, songs, and special time together as a family.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 6 2026 Mon Spring Fever Garden Forums-NDSU Extension-Burleigh County 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 6 2026 Mon Spring Fever Garden Forums-NDSU Extension-Burleigh County 6:30pm–8:30pm Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults Event Details: North Dakota State University is offering a series of forums to help you care for your yard and garden. Live presentations from NDSU will be delivered on the internet. Viewers can ask questions to the speakers.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 6 2026 Mon Library Bird Club 7:00pm–8:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 6 2026 Mon Library Bird Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Room: Missouri River Room Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Seth Owens, Education and Outreach Coordinator with Pheasants Forever, Inc., will present information about prairie grouse and grouse-dance viewing opportunities.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Bookmobile Route 4 9:00am–4:15pm All Ages Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Bookmobile Route 4 9:00am–4:15pm Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Bookmobile Event Details: Open Door Preschool 9:30 to 10:15Lighthouse Learning Center 10:30 to 11:15Brentwood Adventist School 12:30 to 1:15Healing Heart Lodge 1:30 to 2:15Pride Life Skill Center 2:30 to 3:15
This event is in the "Children" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Toddler Story Time 9:30am–9:45am Children This event is in the "Children" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Toddler Story Time 9:30am–9:45am Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Room: Story Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Join Miss Tiffany Tuesdays at 9:30 am for Toddler Story Time.
This event is in the "Children" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Toddler Story Time 10:15am–10:30am Children This event is in the "Children" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Toddler Story Time 10:15am–10:30am Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Room: Story Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Join Miss Tiffany Tuesdays at 10:15 am for Toddler Story Time.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 7 2026 Tue LET - Learning English Together with Bismarck Adult Learning Center 1:00pm–2:00pm Children, Adults Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 7 2026 Tue LET - Learning English Together with Bismarck Adult Learning Center 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children, Adults Program Type: Community Service Organization Event Details: Through songs, play, and conversation, the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library and the Bismarck Adult Learning Center will help community members learn and practice English together with their young children.
This event is in the "Children" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Intro to Crochet for Kids 3:15pm–4:15pm Children Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Intro to Crochet for Kids 3:15pm–4:15pm Open Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Room: Story Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join Sherry Schatz from Start to Finish Sewing Company for an introduction to the craft of crochet. She will guide young crafters in learning about basic stitches and tools. Yarn and hooks will be available to use.
This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Teen HQ Walk-In Hours 3:30pm–5:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Teen HQ Walk-In Hours 3:30pm–5:00pm 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 Apr 7 2026 Tue Wiggling Kids Music 6:00pm–6:30pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Wiggling Kids Music 6:00pm–6:30pm Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Room: Story Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Other Event Details: Bring the family for an evening of musical fun. This program for young children and their families, facilitated by Boram Chern, Bachelor of Music Therapy, from Matilda Studio, provides a great way to introduce and celebrate music.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Reader's Voice Book Discussion-The Book Club for Troublesome Women 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Reader's Voice Book Discussion-The Book Club for Troublesome Women 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Room: Missouri River Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Reader's Voice Book Discussion group meets at 7:00pm on the first Tuesday of each month from September to May (excluding January) in the library's Missouri River Room. Everyone is welcome, and there is no charge to attend.
This event is in the "Children" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Families Flourish ND Story Time 9:30am–10:00am Children This event is in the "Children" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Families Flourish ND Story Time 9:30am–10:00am Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Room: Story Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Lindsey Burkhardt of Families Flourish ND will visit story time for an age-appropriate read-aloud and activity on the topic of body safety and consent.
This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Beginning Microsoft Word 10:00am–11:00am Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Beginning Microsoft Word 10:00am–11:00am Open 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 Apr 8 2026 Wed Bookmobile Route 5 10:00am–5:00pm All Ages Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Bookmobile Route 5 10:00am–5:00pm Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Bookmobile Event Details: Hazelton School 10:00 to 3:00Moffit Post Office 3:30 to 4:00Driscoll 4:30 to 5:00ROUTE MAP
This event is in the "Children" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Families Flourish ND Story Time 10:15am–10:45am Children This event is in the "Children" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Families Flourish ND Story Time 10:15am–10:45am Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Room: Story Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Lindsey Burkhardt of Families Flourish ND will visit story time for an age-appropriate read-aloud and activity on the topic of body safety and consent.
This event is in the "Children" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Ukulele Workshop for Beginners 3:30pm–4:15pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Ukulele Workshop for Beginners 3:30pm–4:15pm Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Room: Story Room Age Group: Children Event Details: Are you new to ukulele playing? Have you wanted to learn this fun, unique instrument? Ready to strum your way to some musical joy?
This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Teen HQ Walk-In Hours 3:30pm–5:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 8 2026 Wed Teen HQ Walk-In Hours 3:30pm–5:00pm 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.
