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Toddler Story Time

Tuesday, May 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 Tuesdays at 9:30 am for Toddler Story Time. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Story Time

Tuesday, May 5, 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

Flight Path: Bird Discovery

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Story Room at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Discover the world of birds with a variety of crafts and activities that invite you to learn about birds and bird migration, become familiar with our local and migratory birds, and learn how to help bird conservation and research. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Wiggling Kids Music

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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:

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 "Adults" group

Reader's Voice Book Discussion-A Fever in the Heartland

Tuesday, May 5, 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

Bicycle Safety Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, May 6, 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 for a special Preschool Story Time focused on bicycle safety. Katie from Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health will join story time to discuss bicycle safety for young children. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Beginning Microsoft Word

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 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:

Learn the basic functions of Microsoft Word and the computer keyboard. Learn how to format a blank document, and explore MS Word features and templates. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Bookmobile Route 5

Wednesday, May 6, 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:

Hazelton School 10:00 to 3:00

Moffit Post Office 3:30 to 4:00

Driscoll 4:30 to 5:00

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This event is in the "Children" group

Bicycle Safety Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, May 6, 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 for a special Preschool Story Time focused on bicycle safety. Katie from Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health will join story time to discuss bicycle safety for young children. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Grief Support Group

Wednesday, May 6, 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 "Adults" group

Introduction to Microsoft Excel

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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:

Learn the basic functions of Microsoft Excel and the computer keyboard. This class will give students the basic knowledge in order to create, edit, save, and print a workbook in Excel.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen HQ Walk-In Hours

Wednesday, May 6, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Youthworks - Street Outreach Team Table

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Floor Atrium at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Community Service Organization
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Main Floor Atrium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Service Organization
Event Details:

Youthworks’ Street Outreach Team will be at the library to provide information, resources and services for youth as well as the general community.

This event is in the "Children" group

Lapsit Baby Story Time

Thursday, May 7, 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 "Children" group

Preschool Story Time

Thursday, May 7, 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, May 7, 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 "All Ages" group

Bookmobile Route 6

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 5:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Leap Ahead Preschool 10:30 to 11:15

Leap Ahead Preschool 12:00 to 12:45

Theodore Jamerson Elementary 1:00 to 3:00

Lincoln Day Care Deliveries 3:15 to 3:30

Lincoln Little Free Library 3:40

This event is in the "Children" group

Imagination Playground

Thursday, May 7, 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, May 7, 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

Dakota Zoo Animal Encounters Story Time

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
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 Colette with Mr. Brent and Friends from Dakota Zoo for a delightful story time where your child can enjoy fun, interactive stories and songs. Plus, they’ll get to meet a live zoo animal up close!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen HQ Walk-In Hours

Thursday, May 7, 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

Turn Your Passion into Profit for Teens

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
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 passionate about your craft and thinking about turning it into a business? If so, we’ve got something exciting for you! Join us in Teen HQ to learn how to transform your hobby into a money-making venture.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Library Classic Movie Night - Casablanca (1942) (PG)

Thursday, May 7, 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.

Casablanca (1942) [PG] 1h 42m

A cynical expatriate American cafe owner struggles to decide whether or not to help his former lover and her fugitive husband escape the Nazis in French Morocco.

This event is in the "Children" group

Wiggling Kids Music

Saturday, May 9, 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.