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Library Tour

Library Tour

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Main Floor Atrium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ever been curious about the inner workings of the library? Here's your chance to satisfy that curiosity! Our library staff guide will give you an insider's look at the spaces and activities that make our library run smoothly each day.

Story Time Concert with Missouri Valley Chamber Orchestra's Woodwind Quintet

Vinterfest Story Time Concert with the Missouri Valley Chamber Orchestra

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

Children, All Ages
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

The Missouri Valley Chamber Orchestra's woodwind quintet presents a special program of story and song.

Children's Library Ukulele Workshop for Beginners with Kittyko

Ukulele Workshop for Beginners

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Are you new to ukulele playing? Have you wanted to learn this fun, unique instrument? Ready to strum your way to some musical joy?

Fish & Wildlife Junior Duck Stamp Art Class

Junior Duck Stamp Art Class (Grades K-4)

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Fish and Wildlife Service’s Junior Duck Stamp competition began in 1993 to increase respect and appreciation for natural resources.

Fish & Wildlife Junior Duck Stamp Art Class

Junior Duck Stamp Art Class (Grades 5-12)

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:15pm - 3:15pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Teens
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Fish and Wildlife Service’s Junior Duck Stamp competition began in 1993 to increase respect and appreciation for natural resources.

Friends of the Bismarck Public Library Spring Used Book Sale

Spring Used Book Sale

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 7:00am - 8:00pm

Program Type:

Book Sale, Friends of the Library

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Book Sale, Friends of the Library
Event Details:

We’re excited to invite you to the Friends of the Bismarck Public Library’s Fall Used Book Sale, happening from March 5-7!

Matilda Studio presents 'Wiggling Kids,' a fun musical time for families at BVMPL.

Wiggling Kids Music

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Bring the family for a special Saturday session 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.

Tiny Tots Dancing with Sacred Pipe Resource Center

Tiny Tots Dancing with Sacred Pipe Resource Center

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Children
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!

Monthly Potluck Book Club

Potluck Book Club- First Book in a Series

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults
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.

Children's Library Ukulele Workshop for Beginners with Kittyko

Ukulele Workshop for Beginners

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Are you new to ukulele playing? Have you wanted to learn this fun, unique instrument? Ready to strum your way to some musical joy?

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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:

Join Miss Tiffany Tuesdays at 10:15 am for Toddler Story Time. 

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:

Join Miss Tiffany and friends Wednesdays at 9:30 am for Preschool Story Time. 

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 Wednesdays at 10:15 am for Preschool Story Time. 

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. 

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. 

Family Story Time

6:00pm–6:30pm
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 Mondays at 6:00 pm for Family Story Time. 

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

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:

Join Miss Tiffany Tuesdays at 9:30 am for Toddler Story Time. 

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:

Join Miss Tiffany Tuesdays at 10:15 am for Toddler Story Time. 

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:

Join Miss Tiffany and friends Wednesdays at 9:30 am for Preschool Story Time. 

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 Wednesdays at 10:15 am for Preschool Story Time. 

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. 

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. 

Wizard of Oz Story Time with Northern Plains Dance

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

Experience the magic of "The Wizard of Oz" with a unique puppet story time at the Children's Library! Northern Plains Dance joins Miss Tiffany and Colette to bring this beloved story to life.

Wizard of Oz Story Time with Northern Plains Dance

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

Experience the magic of "The Wizard of Oz" with a unique puppet story time at the Children's Library! Northern Plains Dance joins Miss Tiffany and Colette to bring this beloved story to life.

Wizard of Oz Story Time with Northern Plains Dance

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

Experience the magic of "The Wizard of Oz" with a unique puppet story time at the Children's Library! Northern Plains Dance joins Miss Tiffany and Colette to bring this beloved story to life.

Family Story Time

6:00pm–6:30pm
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 Mondays at 6:00 pm for Family Story Time. 

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

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:

Join Miss Tiffany Tuesdays at 9:30 am for Toddler Story Time. 

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:

Join Miss Tiffany Tuesdays at 10:15 am for Toddler Story Time. 

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:

Join Miss Tiffany and friends Wednesdays at 9:30 am for Preschool Story Time. 

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 Wednesdays at 10:15 am for Preschool Story Time. 

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. 

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. 

Dakota Zoo Animal Encounters Story Time

3:30pm–4:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join Miss Tiffany and Colette with Mr. Brent and Friends from Dakota Zoo for a delightful story time where your child can enjoy fun, interactive stories and songs. Plus, they’ll get to meet a live zoo animal up close!

Library Closed for Memorial Day Holiday

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

Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Will Be Closed: Monday, May 25, 2025. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26, at 9:00am. Our digital library is always open!