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Potluck Book Club- Romance/Romantasy

Wednesday, February 11, 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:

The book club where everyone brings a different book! Read any title that fits with the monthly theme and come prepared to dish about it to your fellow bibliophiles. If you hated it, tell us why. If you loved it, convince us to read it.

This event is in the "Children" group

Lapsit Baby Story Time

Thursday, February 12, 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, February 12, 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. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Bookmobile Route 6

Thursday, February 12, 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

Mobile Library Route 2

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Mobile Library
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type: Mobile Library
Event Details:

Touchmark 12:30 

Missouri Slope 2:00

MREC - Jeanette Myhre 2:30

Enable & Enable Adult Day Program 2:45

Bismarck Senior Center 2:50

Northland Pace 3:00

MREC - Pioneer 3:15

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mahjong Club

Thursday, February 12, 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

STEM Club with Gateway to Science

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Story Room at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gateway to Science's Hope Burdolski visits the Children's Library for this special STEM club session. Enjoy this engaging, hands-on learning experience for K-5 students that cultivates interest and 21st-century skills. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Volunteer Club

Thursday, February 12, 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:

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Library Movie Night - The Fantastic Four: First Steps (PG-13)

Thursday, February 12, 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.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps [PG-13] 1h 55m

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

Introduction to Hardanger Embroidery for Teens and Adults

Thursday, February 12, 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.

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

Chess Club for Kids

Thursday, February 12, 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 "Adults" group

Breastfeeding & Feeding Support: A Conversation Hour on Feeding Little Ones with Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room C at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Community Service Organization, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Service Organization, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly conversation hour for mothers and caregivers focused on infant and toddler feeding.

This event is in the "Children" group

Parent/Infant Singing Class

Saturday, February 14, 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

Lunar New Year Event: Vinterfest

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Vinterfest Event Lunar New Year 

Library Closed for Presidents Day 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, February 16, 2026, for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.  We will reopen on Tuesday,  February 17, 2026, at 9:00am.

This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Story Time

Tuesday, February 17, 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, February 17, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
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

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This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Story Time

Tuesday, February 17, 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, February 17, 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, February 17, 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 "Children" group

Children's Library Movie Day - The Bad Guys 2 (PG)

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Story Room at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Enjoy a free family movie in the story room. Movie days coincide with days off at Bismarck Public Schools. Children under age 10 must be accompanied by a caregiver age 12+.

The Bad Guys 2 (2025) • PG • 1h 44m

This event is in the "Teens" group

Winter Wonderland: Minecraft Winter Sports for Teens

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Teen HQ at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Teen HQ
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Arrayscape Gaming for a unique gaming experience. Unleash your creativity and design your own winter sport in Minecraft! Use the mountain or the ice as your playground to invent a unique sporting experience.

This event is in the "Children" group

Wiggling Kids Music

Tuesday, February 17, 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 "All Ages" group

Bookmobile Route 8

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 9:00am - 3:45pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Angel Academy Preschool 9:00 to 9:30

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