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Piece-by-Piece Puzzle Night

6:00pm–8:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Main Floor Atrium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Do you love jigsaw puzzles? We’ll have a wide variety of puzzles available for use, suitable for all ages, or you can bring your own to swap with others. Stop in to work on puzzles and meet fellow puzzle enthusiasts.

Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type: Reading Challenge
Event Details:

Embrace the magic of winter and ignite your love for reading with our Vinterfest Reading Challenge!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Point In Time Count @ BVMPL

9:00am–11:00am
All Ages
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Main Floor Atrium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Service Organization
Event Details:

Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health, in partnership with local service providers, community organizations, and volunteers, will be on-site at the library as one of the community location points for the annual Unsheltered Point in Time (PIT) Count.

This event is in the "Children" group

Lapsit Baby Story Time

9:30am–9:45am
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

10:15am–10:45am
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 4

1:00pm–5:00pm
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type: Mobile Library
Event Details:

The Mobile Library will be stopping at these locations today.

The Terrace 1:00 - 1:30 

Valley View Heights 1:45

Marillac Manor 1:50 - 2:20

Baptist 2:30

Prairie Pointe 2:45 - 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 "Children" group

LEGO Club for Kids

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Children ages 10+ meet to build with LEGO bricks. Junior Makers ages 5-9 are welcome with a caregiver aged 12+. The Library has a collection of LEGO bricks and minifigures for children to use. Please leave your own at home.

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
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 knitters.  Whether you are picking up knitting needles for the first time or are a seasoned knitter seeking help with a tricky pattern, you are welcome here.

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.

Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type: Reading Challenge
Event Details:

Embrace the magic of winter and ignite your love for reading with our Vinterfest Reading Challenge!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Mobility Class

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Missouri River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a 60-minute session designed to get your body moving in a safe and enjoyable environment. Led by experienced instructors from Northern Plains Dance, this class aims to foster trust and confidence.  

Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type: Reading Challenge
Event Details:

Embrace the magic of winter and ignite your love for reading with our Vinterfest Reading Challenge!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Bluey Bash Teen Volunteer Opportunity

9:30am–12:00pm
Teens
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a fun volunteer opportunity? Registration is open to volunteer at Bluey Bash, a Bluey themed party for kids and their families on Saturday, January 31.

This event is in the "Children" group

Bluey Bash

10:00am–11:30am
Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Wackadoo!  It’s a Bluey Party at the Library.  Join us for crafts and activities inspired by your favorite heeler family, Mum, Dad, Bluey, and Bingo. Feel free to come and go as your schedule allows.

This event is in the "Children" group

Parent/Infant Singing Class

10:30am–11:00am
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 "Teens" group
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Teen HQ
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Show off your skills or try a game that is new to you at Teen HQ’s monthly teen video game tournament. Prizes will be awarded.  Please arrive by 1pm to be added to the tournament bracket.

Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type: Reading Challenge
Event Details:

Embrace the magic of winter and ignite your love for reading with our Vinterfest Reading Challenge!

Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type: Reading Challenge
Event Details:

Embrace the magic of winter and ignite your love for reading with our Vinterfest Reading Challenge!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mobile Library

1:00pm–2:30pm
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
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Relax under the trees in the Children’s Library and enjoy Winter Storytelling with Travis Albers, fostering a sense of community and belonging as he shares stirring stories drawn from his childhood, community, and culture in a warm, welcoming sett

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
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.