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. 

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. 

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 10:30-11:15

Leap Ahead Preschool 12:45-1:30

P.T. Weigel Park 3:45-4:15

7025 Derek Drive 4:30-5:00

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Dance Tales presented by Northern Plains Dance

10:45am - 11:15am
Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Bring your infants, toddlers, and preschoolers to “Dance Tales,” a unique and interactive experience presented by Northern Plains Dance at the Children’s Library!

Beginning Microsoft Excel

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Computer Training Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

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.

Doggy Days: Stress Reduction for Teens

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Teens
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Teen HQ
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

End of term finals can be stressful, but we can help.  Stop by Teen HQ to take a study break with Sky, a certified Love on a Leash therapy dog and the Library’s Chief Morale Officer, and do other relaxing activities.  You'll feel calmer

Library Movie Night - The Wild Robot (PG)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Free and open to all. All movies are shown in the lower level in Meeting Room A. Parents/guardians are responsible for minors attending films. Comfortable seating is available, and fresh popcorn is served. Covered drinks and snacks are welcome.

The Wild Robot (2024) [PG] 1h 42m

After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.