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Library Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

All Day
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library, Bookmobile, Mobile Library, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library, Bookmobile, Mobile Library, Off Site
Description:

The library will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.  We will reopen on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 9:00am.

Vinterfest Reading Challenge Bingo

All Day
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Challenge
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type: Reading Challenge
Event Details:

Embrace the magic of winter and ignite your love for reading with our Vinterfest Reading Challenge!

This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Story Time

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 9:45am
Story Room at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children
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 "All Ages" group

Bookmobile Route 7

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 2:45pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

ECLC on 4th 9:30 to 10:15

Naughton School 10:45 to 11:30

Apple Creek School 12:30 to 2:45

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This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Story Time

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:30am
Story Room at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children
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

Dance Tales presented by Northern Plains Dance

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Children's Library at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Community Options Family Services Table

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Floor Atrium at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Community Service Organization
Age Group:
Adults
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 "Adults" group

Winter Walk & Talk

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Library Plaza at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Library Plaza
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join library staff and Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health as we check out a good walk while discussing all the great things we are reading, watching, and listening to.  

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen HQ Walk-In Hours

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen HQ at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Teen HQ Walk-In Hours:

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 w...

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

Shake, Slide, & Spin: Teen Puzzle Box Challenge

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Teen HQ at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Teen HQ
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Are you up for a challenge? Come hang out at Teen HQ and show off your critical thinking skills by tackling our puzzle boxes! We’ve got puzzles of all difficulty levels, so there’s something for everyone.

Vinterfest Reading Challenge Bingo

All Day
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Challenge
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type: Reading Challenge
Event Details:

Embrace the magic of winter and ignite your love for reading with our Vinterfest Reading Challenge!

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Story Room at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join Miss Tiffany and friends Wednesdays at 9:30 am for Preschool Story Time. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Bookmobile Route 8

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 3:45pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

The Innovation School 9:30 to 10:00

Lighthouse Learning Center 10:30 to 11:15

Menoken School 12:15 to 1:45

Manning School 2:15 to 3:00

Glencoe Church 3:15 to 3:45

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Story Room at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join Miss Tiffany and friends Wednesdays at 10:15 am for Preschool Story Time. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Dance Tales presented by Northern Plains Dance

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Children's Library at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
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!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen HQ Walk-In Hours

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen HQ at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Teen HQ Walk-In Hours:

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 w...

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.

Vinterfest Reading Challenge Bingo

All Day
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Challenge
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type: Reading Challenge
Event Details:

Embrace the magic of winter and ignite your love for reading with our Vinterfest Reading Challenge!

This event is in the "Children" group

Lapsit Baby Story Time

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 9:30am - 9:45am
Story Room at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join Miss Tiffany Thursdays at 9:30 am for Lapsit Baby Story Time. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Bookmobile Route 9

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Wing School 10:00 to 1:55

ROUTE MAP

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Story Time

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Story Room at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join Miss Tiffany and friends Thursdays at 10:15 am for Preschool Story Time. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mobile Library Route 3

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 4:00pm
Mobile Library
Program Type:
Mobile Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Mobile Library
Event Details:

The Mobile Library will be stopping at these locations today.

Crescent Manor 10:30

Edgewood on Dominion 2:30

Edgewood Village (Door 3) 3:00

Edgewood Village (Door 1) 3:15

Abused Adult Resource Center Table

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Floor Atrium at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Community Service Organization
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Main Floor Atrium
Program Type: Community Service Organization
Event Details:

The Abused Adult Resource Center will be at the library spreading awareness and giving away items for Stalking Awareness Month. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mahjong Club

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Missouri River Room at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Missouri River Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Explore new hobbies and learn from experienced hobbyists as you learn Mahjong! No registration or experience is needed. Come and go as your schedule allows. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen HQ Walk-In Hours

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen HQ at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Teen HQ Walk-In Hours:

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 w...

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.