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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 "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

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

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.

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 "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

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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. 

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 "Children" group

Sound Explorers: DIY Instrument and Song Writing Experience

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Story Room at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a creative and hands-on experience? In this engaging after-school class, students will design and build their own musical instruments using every day and recycled materials, guided by visual artist Ali LaRock.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Introduction to Rosemaling for Teens

Thursday, January 22, 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:

Join artist Molly McLain for a workshop on rosemaling, a traditional Norwegian folk art! In this hands-on session, you'll learn the basics of rosemaling and practice essential brush strokes using acrylic paint on tracing paper.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Library Movie Night - F1 (PG-13)

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
All Ages
Movie Night:

Free and open to all. All movies are shown in the lower level in Meeting Room A. Parents/guardians are responsible for minors attending films. Comfortable seating is available, and...

Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Free and open to all. All movies are shown in the lower level in Meeting Room A. Parents/guardians are responsible for minors attending films. Comfortable seating is available, and fresh popcorn is served. Covered drinks and snacks are welcome.

F1 [PG-13] 2h 35m

A Formula One driver comes out of retirement to mentor and team up with a younger driver.

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

Chess Club for Kids

Thursday, January 22, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Parent/Infant Singing Class

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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:

Dakota Pro Musica is happy to present singing classes specifically for parents and their infants and toddlers, to encourage music learning and enjoyment from the very start.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Friends of the Library Vintage Used Book Sale

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Book Sale, Friends of the Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Book Sale, Friends of the Library
Event Details:

A variety of vintage and rare used books and other items will be for sale. All items priced separately.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Arts and Craft Supply Swap

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room B at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join fellow crafters and makers for an opportunity to clean out your craft closet or refresh your supplies at our Arts and Craft Supply Swap.