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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 7

9:30am - 2:45pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Early Childhood Learning Center on 4th 9:30-10:15

Naughton School 10:45-11:30

Apple Creek School 12:30-2:45

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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 "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.

Introduction to STEM for Teens

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

Join Gateway to Science on the third Tuesday of the month for a hands-on introduction to a variety of STEM topics!  Attendees will explore a new topic each month.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Library Kid Club

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Children
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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 "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 "All Ages" group.

Bookmobile Route 8

9:00am - 3:45pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Angel Academy Preschool 9:00

Lighthouse Learning Center 10:30-11:15

Menoken School 12:15-1:45

Manning School 2:15-3:00

Glencoe Sloane Church 3:15-3:45

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 "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.
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 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-Salsa

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 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: 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 "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 "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.

Story Time with Dakota Zoo

3:45pm - 4:15pm
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 from the Dakota Zoo for story time and a chance to meet a creature up close and personal!

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 "All Ages" group.

Know My Culture - Thailand

5:30pm - 7:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join our friends from the North Dakota Asian-American Arts and Cultural Initiative as they present the "Know My Culture" event series.  November's featured country is Thailand.