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Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, February 4, 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 2

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Sterling Post Office 10:00 to 10:30

Sterling School 10:35 to 11:30

Sterling-Little Free Library on Service Ave 11:55

McKenzie-Little Free Library 12:00

Menoken School-Little Free Library 12:15

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, February 4, 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 "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 "Teens" group

Teen HQ Walk-In Hours

Wednesday, February 4, 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, February 5, 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 3

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
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

Wing Senior Center-Little Free Library 2:00

Downtown Wing 2:00 to 3:00

Trail Boss Way and Branding Iron Drive 4:30 to 5:00

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This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Story Time

Thursday, February 5, 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. 

Mobile Library Route 1

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 2:30pm
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.

Augusta Place 10:30 - 11:30 

Sierra Court Apts 11:45

Century Cottages 12:00

Brandon Heights 1:40

Door of Hope 2:00

This event is in the "Children" group

Imagination Playground

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 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:

Use your imagination to build with the Big Blue Blocks! Free play is available in the Children’s Story Room. Children under age 10 must be accompanied by a caregiver age 12+.

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 "Children" group

“If I Were Mayor” Essay Workshop

Thursday, February 5, 2026 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:

What would you do if you were mayor? Join us in the Children’s Library to meet Bismarck Mayor Schmitz, learn why he chose public service, and discover what the role of mayor is really like.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen HQ Walk-In Hours

Thursday, February 5, 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

Crochet Community Time for Teens

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Teen HQ at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Teen HQ
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by Teen HQ to work alongside other crocheters.  Whether you are picking up a crochet hook for the first time or are a seasoned crocheter seeking help with a tricky pattern, you are welcome here.

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

Chess Club for Kids

Thursday, February 5, 2026 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 chess.

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 "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.  

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

Take and Create Craft Kits: Printmaking

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Make a craft at home! This month’s craft is printmaking.  Supplies are limited and will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis.

This event is in the "Children" group

Wiggling Kids Music

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
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 a special Saturday session 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

Hygge Hangout-Vinterfest

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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:

Get ready to immerse yourself in the cozy vibes of Hygge at our thrilling annual Hygge Hangout!

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!