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Stitch Days

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Missouri River Room at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Missouri River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Hello Fiber Friend! If you crochet, knit, embroider, cross-stitch, punch needle, weave, anything that involves yarn or thread and are in the Bismarck area, then this is the group for you!

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.

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 "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

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 "Adults" group

Adult Mobility Class

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Missouri River Room at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Missouri River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a 60-minute session designed to get your body moving in a safe and enjoyable environment. Led by experienced instructors from Northern Plains Dance, this class aims to foster trust and confidence.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Library Tour

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Floor Atrium at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
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 "Adults" group

Evergreen Crown Making Workshop-Vinterfest

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

A local flower farmer and artist will lead in creating a crown in the tradition of Yule crowns and Santa Lucia. Winter greens and dried flowers will be available to create a crown that you can then wear.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Planning and Prioritizing for Busy People

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Missouri River Room at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Missouri River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Set yourself up for peace and success in 2026.

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

Digital Safety for New Americans

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join Menge Kelsey, Associate Professor of Speech at Bismarck State College, and Caity Horne, Bismarck Police Department, to learn about scams targeting immigrants, social media safety, cyberbullying, and other digital safety topics.

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

Job Service North Dakota Booth

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Floor Atrium at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Community Service Organization
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Main Floor Atrium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Service Organization
Event Details:

Job Service North Dakota will be at the library providing information on training programs, help with job seeking, Veteran's services, unemployment insurance, and more!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mahjong Club

Thursday, January 29, 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 "Adults" group

Adult Mobility Class

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Missouri River Room at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Missouri River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a 60-minute session designed to get your body moving in a safe and enjoyable environment. Led by experienced instructors from Northern Plains Dance, this class aims to foster trust and confidence.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mobile Library

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Mobile Library
Program Type:
Mobile Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Mobile Library
Event Details:

Hay Creek Lodge 1:00 pm

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Introduction to Rosemaling Art Class-Vinterfest

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rosemaling is a cherished Scandinavian folk art that reflects a rich cultural history.

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

LET - Learning English Together with Bismarck Adult Learning Center

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Service Organization
Age Group:
Children, Adults
Offsite Event
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 "Adults" group

Community Options Family Services Table

Tuesday, February 3, 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, February 3, 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 "Adults" group

Reader's Voice Book Discussion-Mark Twain

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Missouri River Room at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
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 "Adults" group

Grief Support Group

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room B at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join Hospice of the Red River Valley for a grief support group for adults. Facilitated by Hospice of the Red River Valley Grief Specialist, Sara Schwarz. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mahjong Club

Thursday, February 5, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Introduction to Hardanger Embroidery for Teens and Adults

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Missouri River Room at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Missouri River Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

It’s National Embroidery Month! Join Nanc Skaret to celebrate and learn some new techniques in this three-part Hardanger embroidery workshop. Hardanger is a traditional form of needlework from Norway.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Mobility Class

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Missouri River Room at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Missouri River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a 60-minute session designed to get your body moving in a safe and enjoyable environment. Led by experienced instructors from Northern Plains Dance, this class aims to foster trust and confidence.