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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.

Introduction to Android Tablets & Phones

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: 5
Event Details:

This hands-on technology workshop will help you make the most of your Samsung, Kindle, and other Android devices. Devices will not be provided, so please bring your own device for a hands-on experience.

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.
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Positive Discipline Parenting Class

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children, Adults
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: Other
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.

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 "All Ages" group.

Bookmobile Route 9

10:00am - 2:00pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:
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 "Adults" group.

Mobile Library Route 3

10:30am - 4:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Mobile Library
Event Details:

The Mobile Library will be stopping at these locations today.

Crescent Manor 10:30 

Hay Creek Lodge 1:00

Edgewood on Dominion 2:30

Edgewood Village 3:00

This event is in the "Children" group.
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beginning Microsoft Excel

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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: 2
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.

Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Missouri River Room
Event Details:

Explore new hobbies and learn from experienced hobbyists at our exciting new program! The hobby featured is the Mahjong tile game presented by the Dragon Players Mahjong Group. No registration or experience is needed 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 "Children" group.
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Bring your little ones to a Zoo Animal Encounters Story Time with Dakota Zoo!

This event is in the "Children" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join Miss Tiffany for story time at Dream Center Bismarck! Enjoy stories, songs, and a fun time together. Open to all children and their families. Story time will be located in the Chapel at DreamCenter Bismarck, 1805 Park Ave. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Library Movie Night - Moana 2 (PG)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
All Ages
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.

Moana 2 (2024) [PG] 1h 40m

After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she's ever faced.

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

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

The library will be closed on Friday, April 18th, for the Good Friday holiday.  We will reopen on Saturday 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
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Orville is hopping down the bunny trail! He will visit the Children's Library on Monday, April 14th from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 19th from 9:30-10:30 a.m.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Stitch Days

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Missouri River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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!

Branches:
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.