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Library Game Day

Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Meet new people and check out the library's extensive board game collection. Open to all ages, there will be board games, card games, group games, kid's games, and lawn games. Snacks will be provided.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Orville the Bunny Visits the Children's Library

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Library at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Orville is hopping down the bunny trail! He will visit the Children's Library on Monday, April 14th from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 19th from 9:30-10:30 a.m.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Video Game Free Play: Switch Sports

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
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:

Stop by Teen HQ to play video games with other teens.  This casual free play is a great opportunity to try new games or revisit favorites.  This is a free play event, so feel free to come and go as your schedule allows.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Wiggling Kids Music

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story Room at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Positive Discipline Parenting Class

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Adults
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join Jacey Wanner from NDSU Ext. – Morton County for this 6-week session. Learn how to create healthy relationships and focus on fostering positive behavior in children. Childcare will be provided.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Chess Club for Kids

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Story Room at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Chess Club for Kids is open to all school-aged children and teens who want to learn about and play

Library Closed for Good Friday 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 Friday, April 18th, for the Good Friday holiday.  We will reopen on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. Our digital library is always open!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Orville the Bunny Visits the Children's Library

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Children's Library at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Orville is hopping down the bunny trail! He will visit the Children's Library on Monday, April 14th from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 19th from 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Library Closed for Easter

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 Sunday, April 20th, for the Easter.  We will reopen on Monday at 9:00 a.m. Our digital library is always open!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Video Game Tournament: Switch Sports

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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:

Show off your skills or try a game that is new to you at Teen HQ’s monthly teen video game tournament. Prizes will be awarded.  Please arrive by 1:00 pm to be added to the tournament bracket.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Wiggling Kids Music

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story Room at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Positive Discipline Parenting Class

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Adults
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join Jacey Wanner from NDSU Ext. – Morton County for this 6-week session. Learn how to create healthy relationships and focus on fostering positive behavior in children. Childcare will be provided.

This event is in the "Children" group.

LEGO Club for Kids

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Story Room at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Children ages 10+ meet to build with LEGO bricks. Junior Makers ages 5-9 are welcome with a caregiver aged 12+. The Library has a collection of LEGO bricks and minifigures for children to use. Please leave your own at home.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Chess Club for Kids

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Story Room at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Chess Club for Kids is open to all school-aged children and teens who want to learn about and play

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Make & Take Day

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Family Make & Take Day is presented in partnership with Dakota Children's Advocacy Center.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Families Around the World

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children's Library at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us for another fun evening celebrating our community’s cultural diversity.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Wiggling Kids Music

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story Room at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Positive Discipline Parenting Class

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Adults
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join Jacey Wanner from NDSU Ext. – Morton County for this 6-week session. Learn how to create healthy relationships and focus on fostering positive behavior in children. Childcare will be provided.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Chess Club for Kids

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Story Room at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Chess Club for Kids is open to all school-aged children and teens who want to learn about and play

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Looking at Plants, Looking at Plant Health

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story Room at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join Dr. Craig Whippo, Plant Physiologist, to learn how agricultural research scientists use tools to measure and understand plant health and how you can use observation to assess plant health at home.

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

Job Service North Dakota Booth

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Floor Atrium at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Main Floor Atrium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
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 "Children" group.

Wiggling Kids Music

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story Room at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
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 "All Ages" group.

Make Your Own Seed Balls

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Story Room at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Celebrate spring by making seed balls.  Seed balls are seeds mixed with soil and clay to help with germination.  Once the ingredients are formed into balls, simply throw them to grow them!  No gardening tools or experience necessary

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Volunteer Club

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
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:

Do you need volunteer hours for school, National Honor Society, or college applications? Or maybe you would just like to help out at the library! The Volunteer Club is for you. We meet to work on projects in the library.