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Bookmobile Route 7

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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 "Adults" group

Winter Walk & Talk

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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 "All Ages" group

BASA Rocketry Club (Beginning Rocket-Building Experience)

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Story Room at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: All Ages
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love rockets? We do! The library is partnering with BASA (BisMan Area Space Association) to offer a beginning rocket-building experience.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen HQ Walk-In Hours

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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 "Children" group

Find Out About FIRST Robotics with Inspiring Minds

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Children's Library at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Join our friends from Inspiring Minds as their FIRST robotics team demonstrates this season's robot.  There will also be an opportunity for children to experiment with a LEGO robotics kit.  

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Bookmobile Route 8

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 9:00am - 3:45pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Angel Academy Preschool 9:00 to 9:30

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 "Adults" group

Introduction to iPad / iPhone

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Computer Training Lab at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
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:

This hands-on technology workshop will help you make the most of your iPad and iPhone devices. Devices will not be provided, so please bring your own device for a hands-on experience.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen HQ Walk-In Hours

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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 "All Ages" group

Bookmobile Route 9

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Mobile Library Route 3

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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 "Teens" group

Teen HQ Walk-In Hours

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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 "Children" group

Twelve Days of Craft Kits

All Day
Children's Library at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get ready for a festive crafting spree with our Twelve Days of Craft Kits!

This event is in the "Children" group

Twelve Days of Craft Kits

All Day
Children's Library at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get ready for a festive crafting spree with our Twelve Days of Craft Kits!

This event is in the "Children" group

BECEP Words and Wiggles: Early Literacy Fun

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Age Group:
Children
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Join us at BECEP for an exciting early literacy experience designed for children from birth to 3 years and their caregivers!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stitch Days

Saturday, December 20, 2025 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!

This event is in the "Children" group

Twelve Days of Craft Kits

All Day
Children's Library at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get ready for a festive crafting spree with our Twelve Days of Craft Kits!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Stranger Things @ BVMPL

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Missouri River Room at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Missouri River Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Attention: Stranger Things fans! Join us at the library to connect with fellow enthusiasts. We’ll have a Stranger Things-themed ornament craft that you can create on-site.

This event is in the "Children" group

Twelve Days of Craft Kits

All Day
Children's Library at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get ready for a festive crafting spree with our Twelve Days of Craft Kits!

This event is in the "Children" group

Children's Holiday Celebration: Visit with Santa

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Story Room at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Santa Claus will be taking a short break from his busy schedule to visit our Children's Library! Enjoy your opportunity to chat and snap a picture before he heads back to the North Pole. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Swing and Sing-Along With Kittyko

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Library at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Step into rhythm and joy at our Swing & Sing-Along event featuring the dynamic Kittyko!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Community Options Family Services Table

Monday, December 22, 2025 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 "Teens" group

Teen HQ Walk-In Hours

Monday, December 22, 2025 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 "Children" group

Twelve Days of Craft Kits

All Day
Children's Library at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get ready for a festive crafting spree with our Twelve Days of Craft Kits!

Mobile Library Route 4

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Mobile Library
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type: Mobile Library
Event Details:

The Mobile Library will be stopping at these locations today.

The Terrace 1:00 - 1:30 

Valley View Heights 1:45

Marillac Manor 1:50 - 2:20

Baptist 2:30

Prairie Pointe 2:45 - 3:15