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This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Bookmobile Route 2

10:00am - 4:00pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Sterling Post Office 10:00-10:30

Sterling School 10:35-11:30

Menoken School 12:15-1:45

Manning School 2:15-3:00

ND-1804 & 66th St SE 3:15-3:45

Evergreen Manor 4:00

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Story Time

10:15am - 10:45am
Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Children's Library
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 "Teens" group.

Teen HQ Open Hours

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Teen HQ
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other

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 "Adults" group.

Ballroom Basics-East Coast Swing

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

We are inviting all social dance lovers!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Lapsit Baby Story Time

9:30am - 9:45am
Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Children's Library
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 3

10:00am - 5:00pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Wing School 10:00-1:55

Wing Downtown 2:00-3:00

Trail Boss Way / Branding Iron Dr. 4:30-5:00

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This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Story Time

10:15am - 10:45am
Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

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

Mobile Library Route 1

10:30am - 2:30pm
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Program Type: Mobile Library
Event Details:

The Mobile Library will be stopping at these locations today:

Augusta Place 10:00-11:30

Sierra Court Apartments 11:45

Century Cottages 12:00

Brandon Heights 1:40

Door of Hope 2:00

Baptist Health Care 2:15

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen HQ Open Hours

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Teen HQ
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other

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 "All Ages" group.
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

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.

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:

Have you ever been interested in the field of journalism? Look no further! This fall, you can dive into the world of reporting with Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library’s feature writing workshop.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens

12:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Teen HQ
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Stretch & Strengthen for Teens

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Teens
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Take some time to focus on lengthening and strengthening your body. In this 45 minute pop up on November 8th, we’ll tune into our bodies and calm our minds.

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+.

INSIDE OUT 2
2024 • PG • 1h 36m 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Community Paint Party

2:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "Children" group.

Watercolor with Painter Nicole

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

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!

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:

Join artist Nicole Gagner to learn how to use one of the most versatile artistic mediums out there, acrylic paint.  Attendees will practice mixing colors and learn painting techniques they can use to paint practically any surface from paper t

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen HQ Open Hours

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Teen HQ
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other

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.

Family Story Time

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Children's Library
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: Children's Library
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 "All Ages" group.

Bookmobile Route 4

9:30am - 4:15pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Open Door Preschool 9:30-10:15

Lighthouse Learning Center 10:30-11:15

Brentwood Adventist School 12:30-1:15

Healing Hearts Lodge 1:30-2:15

Pride Life Skill Center 2:30-3:15

Sunshine Lane 3:45-4:15

This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Story Time

10:15am - 10:30am
Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Children's Library
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 "Adults" group.

Strictly Mysteries Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Missouri River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Calling all mystery lovers! Come along to our group to meet up with others and discuss your favorite mystery authors. In November the group will discuss the books of Jacqueline Winspear.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen HQ Open Hours

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Teen HQ
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other

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.