Upcoming Events

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Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library, Bookmobile, Mobile Library, Off Site
Description:

The library will be closed on Sunday, April 20th, for the Easter.  We will reopen on Monday at 9:00 a.m. Our digital library is always open!

This event is in the "Children" group.
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by to pick up a children's spring take and make craft kit. Craft kits are first come, first served while supplies last. Sponsored by the Friends of the Bismarck Public Library

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 1:00 pm to be added to the tournament bracket.

This event is in the "Children" group.
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+.

Moana 2 (2024) • PG • 1h 40m 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Story Time

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

All ages. This story time focuses on books, songs, and special time together as a family. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler 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:

18 mo. to 3 years. This story time focuses on songs and books to teach children to love and appreciate stories. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Story Time

10:15am - 10:30am
Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

18 mo. to 3 years. This story time focuses on songs and books to teach children to love and appreciate stories. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Library Kid Club

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Do you enjoy reading, making arts & crafts, and spending time with friends? Join other library kids Tuesdays after-school at 3:45 to read a story and complete a project. Registration is recommended. 20 registrants max. (Gr. K-5)

This event is in the "Children" group.

Wiggling Kids Music

6:30pm - 7:00pm
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 "Children" group.

Preschool Story Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

3-6 years of age. This story time focuses on books, puppets, and songs. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Computer and Internet Basics

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Computer Training Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Learn basic computer components and mouse skills. Practice searching skills and examine websites. Geared toward the beginner.

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:

3-6 years of age. This story time focuses on books, puppets, and songs. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Positive Discipline Parenting Class

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join Jacey Wanner from NDSU Ext. – Morton County for this 6-week session. Learn how to create healthy relationships and focus on fostering positive behavior in children. Childcare will be provided. Registration required. 

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:

Infants up to 24 months. This story time is for children held in caregiver laps for books, songs, and puppets. 

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:

3-6 years of age. This story time focuses on books, puppets, and songs. 

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 "Children" group.

Swing and Sing-Along With Kittyko

10:30am - 11:15am
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 "Teens" group.
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Teen HQ
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Relax and unwind while making something special! Try our featured craft, bring a project from home, or dig through our supplies to discover your own awesome project to make!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Story Time

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

All ages. This story time focuses on books, songs, and special time together as a family. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Bookmobile Route 1

9:30am - 5:45pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Missouri Valley Montessori 9:30-10:15

Naughton School 10:45-11:30

Apple Creek School 12:30-2:45

South Blossom Drive 3:45-4:15

South View Lane 4:30

Yorktown Drive 5:00-5:20

Trenton Cottage Townhomes 5:25-5:50

This event is in the "Children" group.
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Northen Plains Dance joins Miss Tiffany and Colette for a special Cinderella story time. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Library Kid Club

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Do you enjoy reading, making arts & crafts, and spending time with friends? Join other library kids Tuesdays after-school at 3:45 to read a story and complete a project. Registration is recommended. 20 registrants max. (Gr. K-5)

This event is in the "Children" group.

Wiggling Kids Music

6:30pm - 7:00pm
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
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Computer Training Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Learn the basic functions of Microsoft Word and the computer keyboard. Look at business/holiday letters, resumes, envelopes, and labels.