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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. 25 registrants max. (Gr. K-5)

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Community Paint Party

4:00pm - 9:00pm
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.

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: 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 "All Ages" group.

Bookmobile Route 5

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

Hazelton School 10:00-3:00

Moffit Post Office 3:30-4:00

Driscoll 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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Yoga with Miss Jana

10:45am - 11:15am
Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Introduce your preschooler to the joys of yoga with “Preschool Yoga with Miss Jana”! After a fun-filled story time, join certified instructor Jana Millner for an interactive and calming yoga session tailored for preschool-aged children.

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 "Teens" group.
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Teen HQ
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ballroom Basics-Argentine Tango

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 "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 "All Ages" group.

Bookmobile Route 6

10:30am - 5:00pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Leap Ahead Preschool 10:30-11:15

Leap Ahead Preschool 12:45-1:30

P.T. Weigel Park 3:45-4:15

7025 Derek Drive 4:30-5:00

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Mobile Library Route 2

12:30pm - 3:15pm
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Program Type: Mobile Library
Event Details:

The Mobile Library will be stopping at these locations today: 

Touchmark 12:30

Missouri Slope 2:00

Jeanette Myhre 2:30

Enable 2:45

Bismarck Senior Center 2:50

Northland Pace 3:00

Pioneer 3:15

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 "Children" group.

STEM Club for Kids

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join Miss Tiffany for a read aloud and STEM challenge that focuses on creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication. Registration is required. 25 registrants max. (Gr. K-5)

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Volunteer Club

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Teens
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Teen HQ
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Do you need volunteer hours for school, National Honor Society, or college applications? Or maybe you would just like to help out at the library! The Volunteer Club is for you. We meet to work on projects in the library.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Looking for a fun volunteer opportunity? We need teens to help with a story time for children and their stuffies. Then after the library closes, we let the stuffies take over.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Stuffed Animal Sleep Over

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Put on your PJ's, grab your stuffed animal friend, and get ready for a fun event! It's a special story time for kids ages birth through 5th grade.

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

Introduction to Cricut for Teens and Adults

10:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Teen HQ
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered how to use a Cricut cutting machine and heat press? Register below or call 701-355-1480 to reserve your spot to learn the basics and make a project to take home.  Space is limited and registration is required. 

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!

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
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

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.