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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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: Community Service Organization
Event Details:

Through songs, play, and conversation, the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library and the Bismarck Adult Learning Center will help community members learn and practice English together with their young children.

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 February, the group will discuss Margaret Mizushima's books.

This event is in the "Children" group

Intro to Crochet for Kids

3:15pm–4:15pm
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Sherry Schatz from Start to Finish Sewing Company for an introduction to the craft of crochet. She will guide young crafters in learning about basic stitches and tools. Yarn and hooks will be available to use.

This event is in the "Children" group

Wiggling Kids Music

6:00pm–6:30pm
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: 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. 

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 to 3:00

Moffit Post Office 3:30 to 4:00

Driscoll 4:30 to 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: 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. 

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 "Adults" group
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Monthly Bismarck Historical Society Program
Topic: North Dakota State Penitentiary with Winston Satrom

This event is in the "Adults" group
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.

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:

Join Miss Tiffany Thursdays at 9:30 am for Lapsit Baby Story Time. 

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:

Join Miss Tiffany and friends Thursdays at 10:15 am for Preschool Story Time. 

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 to 11:15

Leap Ahead Preschool 12:00 to 12:45

Theodore Jamerson Elementary 1:00 to 3:00

Lincoln Day Care Deliveries 3:15 to 3:30

Lincoln Little Free Library 3:40

Mobile Library Route 2

12:00pm–3:30pm
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type: Mobile Library
Event Details:

Touchmark 12:30 

Missouri Slope 2:00

MREC - Jeanette Myhre 2:30

Enable & Enable Adult Day Program 2:45

Bismarck Senior Center 2:50

Northland Pace 3:00

MREC - Pioneer 3:15

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mahjong Club

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Missouri River Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Explore new hobbies and learn from experienced hobbyists as you learn Mahjong! No registration or experience is needed. Come and go as your schedule allows. 

This event is in the "Children" group

STEM Club with Gateway to Science

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gateway to Science's Hope Burdolski visits the Children's Library for this special STEM club session. Enjoy this engaging, hands-on learning experience for K-5 students that cultivates interest and 21st-century skills. Registration is required.

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 "Teens" group

Teen Volunteer Club

4:15pm–5:15pm
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 just like helping the library! Volunteer Club is for you. We meet to work on projects in the library.

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:

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.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps [PG-13] 1h 55m

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Missouri River Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

It’s National Embroidery Month! Join Nanc Skaret to celebrate and learn some new techniques in this three-part Hardanger embroidery workshop. Hardanger is a traditional form of needlework from Norway.

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 chess.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Service Organization, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly conversation hour for mothers and caregivers focused on infant and toddler feeding.