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Teen HQ Walk-In Hours

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
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
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 "All Ages" group

Bookmobile Route 4

9:00am–4:15pm
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
This event is in the "Adults" group
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: Community Service Organization
Event Details:

Through songs, play, and conversation, the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library and the Bismarck Adult Learning Center will help community members learn and practice English together with their young children.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Strictly Mysteries Book Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Missouri River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Calling all mystery lovers! Come along to our group to meet up with others and discuss your favorite mystery authors. In March, the group will discuss Ken Bruen's books.

This event is in the "Children" group

Intro to Crochet for Kids

3:15pm–4:15pm
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Sherry Schatz from Start to Finish Sewing Company for an introduction to the craft of crochet. She will guide young crafters in learning about basic stitches and tools. Yarn and hooks will be available to use.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen HQ Walk-In Hours

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
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 "Children" group

Wiggling Kids Music

6:00pm–6:30pm
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

Beginning Microsoft Word

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Missouri River Room
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

10:00am–5:00pm
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 "Adults" group

Grief Support Group

11:30am–1:00pm
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

Beginning Microsoft Excel

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Missouri River Room
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

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
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

4:00pm–5:30pm
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
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us for Tiny Tots Dancing with Sacred Pipe Resource Center!

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Signe Snortland will present on earth lodges during the Plains Village Period. The event is free and open to the public to attend. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
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.

Mobile Library Route 2

12:00pm–3:30pm
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

2:00pm–4:00pm
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

Teen HQ Walk-In Hours

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
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

Teen Volunteer Club

4:15pm–5:15pm
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 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.

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale [PG] 2h 3m

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

Chess Club for Kids

6:30pm–8:00pm
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 "Teens" group

DIY Spa Day for Teens

1:00pm–2:30pm
Teens
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Teen HQ
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come hang out at Teen HQ for an awesome afternoon where you’ll learn how to make everything you need for your very own DIY spa day including shower steamers, sugar scrub, and cuticle cream! It’s going to be super fun and relaxing.