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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 "Children" group

Winter Storytelling with Travis Albers

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Children's Library at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Relax under the trees while you learn from storyteller Travis Albers, who shares about his childhood experiences, community, and culture. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Coding Club for 6th through 8th Graders

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Teen HQ at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Teen HQ
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Coding Club for grades 6–8 is a free opportunity for teens to dive into coding, explore Python and block-based languages, use robots to solve challenges, and discover careers in computer science—all in a fun, supportive environment.

This event is in the "Children" group

Family Story Time

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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 Mondays at 6:00 pm for Family Story Time. 

All ages. This story time focuses on books, songs, and special time together as a family. 

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
Upcoming
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 beloved Scandinavian folk art often seen across the Midwest at museums, heritage festivals, and at least one pot-holder or fridge magnet in your grandma’s or a friend’s great aunt’s house.

This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Story Time

Tuesday, February 3, 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 1

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 9:30am - 5:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Missouri Valley Montessori 9:30 to 10:15

Naughton School 10:45 to 11:30

Apple Creek School 12:30 to 2:45

South Blossom Drive 3:45 to 4:15

Apple Valley-Little Free Library 4:15

South View Lane 4:30

This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Story Time

Tuesday, February 3, 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 "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 "Teens" group

Crafternoon in Teen HQ: Foil Leaf Art

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
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:

Relax and unwind while making something special! Try our featured craft, bring a project from home, or dig through our supplies to discover your own awesome project to make!

Feel free to come and go as your schedule allows. 

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 "Children" group

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 "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 Contest

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 the mayor? This is your chance to share your ideas! Join us as we visit with Bismarck’s Mayor Schmitz and learn why he wanted to become mayor and what the role requires.

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
Upcoming
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.