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Twelve Days of Craft Kits

All Day
Children's Library at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get ready for a festive crafting spree with our Twelve Days of Craft Kits!

This event is in the "Children" group

Twelve Days of Craft Kits

All Day
Children's Library at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get ready for a festive crafting spree with our Twelve Days of Craft Kits!

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

Job Service North Dakota Booth

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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:

Job Service North Dakota will be at the library providing information on training programs, help with job seeking, Veteran's services, unemployment insurance, and more!

Library Closed for New Year's Eve Holiday

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
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 at 5:00pm on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, for the New Year's Day holiday.  We will reopen on Friday, January 2, 2026, at 9:00am.

Library Closed for New Year's 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 Thursday, January 1, 2026, for the New Year's Day holiday.  We will reopen on Friday, January 2, 2026, at 9:00am.

This event is in the "Children" group

Giving Bach String Ensemble Pop-up Concert

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Stop by to hear a Horizon Middle School string ensemble as they offer a "Giving Bach" performance in the Children's Library Story Room.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mobile Library

Monday, January 5, 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 "All Ages" group

Bookmobile Route 1

Tuesday, January 6, 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 "Adults" group

Winter Walk & Talk

Tuesday, January 6, 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 "All Ages" group

Bookmobile Route 2

Wednesday, January 7, 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 "Adults" group

Grief Support Group

Wednesday, January 7, 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 "All Ages" group

Bookmobile Route 3

Thursday, January 8, 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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Mobile Library Route 1

Thursday, January 8, 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 "Adults" group

Mahjong Club

Thursday, January 8, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Be Informed: Fatal Vision ®

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room A at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join Shelly Kuntz from NDSU Extension -- Burleigh County and the Bismarck Police Department to learn about the effects of opioid, marijuana (THC), vaping, and alcohol use.

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

Chess Club for Kids

Thursday, January 8, 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, January 9, 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

Wiggling Kids Music

Saturday, January 10, 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 "Children" group

Swing and Sing-Along With Kittyko

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Library at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Step into rhythm and joy at our Swing & Sing-Along event featuring the dynamic Kittyko!

This event is in the "Children" group

Family Story Time

Monday, January 12, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

School Navigation and Digital Literacy Skills

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join Global Neighbors to learn how to communicate with schools and complete digital school tasks.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Bookmobile Route 4

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:15pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Open Door Preschool 9:30 to 10:15

Lighthouse Learning Center 10:30 to 11:15

Brentwood Adventist School 12:30 to 1:15

Healing Heart Lodge 1:30 to 2:15

Pride Life Skill Center 2:30 to 3:15

This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Story Time

Tuesday, January 13, 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, January 13, 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.