Upcoming Events

Angel Academy Preschool 9:00

Lighthouse Learning Center 10:30-11:15

Menoken School 12:15-1:45

Manning School 2:15-3:00

Glencoe Sloane Church 3:15-3:45

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

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

Bring your infants, toddlers, and preschoolers to “Dance Tales,” a unique and interactive experience presented by Northern Plains Dance at the Children’s Library!

Stop by Teen HQ to play video games with other teens.  This casual free play is a great opportunity to try new games or revisit favorites.  This is a free play event, so feel free to come and go as your schedule allows.

(Bismarck Animals Reading with Kids)

We are inviting all social dance lovers!

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

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

Bring your infants, toddlers, and preschoolers to “Dance Tales,” a unique and interactive experience presented by Northern Plains Dance at the Children’s Library!

Come to the library to explore the endless possibilities of Dungeons and Dragons! Join our friends at Comic Realms for a one-shot adventure.  No experience necessary!

Calling all Zombies! Join us October 17th, 1:00-1:45 pm, for a pop-up Thriller class. You’ll learn the iconic Thriller choreography just in time for Halloween. 

The Mobile Library will be stopping at these locations today: 

Terrace 1:00-1:30

Missouri Slope AL 1:45

Marillac Manor 1:50-2:20

Baptist 2:30

Prairie Pointe 2:45-3:15

St. Gabriel's 3:45-4:30

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 Garfield Movie 
2024 • PG • 1h 41m  

(Bismarck Animals Reading with Kids)

Enjoy a free movie in the library's 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.

Join us for “Watercolor with Painter Nicole,” a fun and creative event where young artists in grades K-5 can learn to create a fall-themed masterpiece!

Join game designer Karston Kellar to learn how to create a simple Unity video game in three hours.  Attendees will learn how to make characters, create a game environment, and program the character to interact with objects and other character

(Bismarck Animals Reading with Kids)

Hello Fiber Friend! If you crochet, knit, embroider, cross-stitch, punch needle, weave, anything that involves yarn or thread and are in the Bismarck area, then this is the group for you!

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.

Meet new people and check out the library's extensive board game collection. Open to all ages, there will be board games, card games, group games, kid's games, and lawn games. Snacks will be provided.