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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. 

Mobile Library Route 4

1:00pm–5:00pm
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type: Mobile Library
Event Details:

The Mobile Library will be stopping at these locations today.

The Terrace 1:00 - 1:30 

Valley View Heights 1:45

Marillac Manor 1:50 - 2:20

Baptist 2:30

Prairie Pointe 2:45 - 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

LEGO Club for Kids

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

Children ages 10+ meet to build with LEGO bricks. Junior Makers ages 5-9 are welcome with a caregiver aged 12+. The Library has a collection of LEGO bricks and minifigures for children to use. Please leave your own at home.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Book Bedazzling for Teens

4:15pm–5:45pm
Teens
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Teen HQ
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Want to add some serious sparkle to your reading game? Bring a favorite book from home and bedazzle it with diamond art drills! If you don’t have a book to bring, no worries—grab a free book from our stash and get crafty.

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.

Freakier Friday [PG] 1h 50m

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 "Children" group

Parent/Infant Singing Class

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Dakota Pro Musica is happy to present singing classes specifically for parents and their infants and toddlers, to encourage music learning and enjoyment from the very start.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mobile Library

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Mobile Library
Event Details:

Hay Creek Lodge 1:00 pm

 

This event is in the "Teens" group
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Teen HQ
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Coding Club for grades 6–8 is a free opportunity for teens to dive into coding, explore Python and block-based languages, use robots to solve challenges, and discover careers in computer science—all in a fun, supportive environment.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Bookmobile Route 1

10:45am–5:30pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile
Event Details:

Naughton School 10:45 to 11:30

Apple Creek School 12:30 to 2:45

South Blossom Drive 3:45 to 4:15

Apple Valley-Little Free Library 4:15

South View Lane 4:30

Yorktown Drive 5:00 to 5:20

This event is in the "Adults" group

Winter Walk & Talk

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Library Plaza
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join library staff and Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health as we check out a good walk while discussing all the great things we are reading, watching, and listening to.  

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 "Adults" group
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Missouri River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Reader's Voice Book Discussion group meets at 7:00pm on the first Tuesday of each month from September to May (excluding January) in the library's Missouri River Room. Everyone is welcome, and there is no charge to attend.

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 to 10:30

Sterling School 10:35 to 11:30

Sterling-Little Free Library on Service Ave 11:55

McKenzie-Little Free Library 12:00

Menoken School-Little Free Library 12:15

This event is in the "Adults" group

Grief Support Group

11:30am–1:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Missouri River Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join Hospice of the Red River Valley for a grief support group for adults. Facilitated by Hospice of the Red River Valley Grief Specialist, Sara Schwarz. 

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 to 1:55

Wing Senior Center-Little Free Library 2:00

Downtown Wing 2:00 to 3:00

Trail Boss Way and Branding Iron Drive 4:30 to 5:00

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Mobile Library Route 1

10:30am–2:30pm
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Program Type: Mobile Library
Event Details:

The Mobile Library will be stopping at these locations today.

Augusta Place 10:30 - 11:30 

Sierra Court Apts 11:45

Century Cottages 12:00

Brandon Heights 1:40

Door of Hope 2:00

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 "Teens" group
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Teen HQ
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by Teen HQ to work alongside other crocheters.  Whether you are picking up a crochet hook for the first time or are a seasoned crocheter seeking help with a tricky pattern, you are welcome here.

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 "Children" group

Wiggling Kids Music

10:00am–10:30am
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.

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 1pm to be added to the tournament bracket.

This event is in the "Children" group
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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