Upcoming Events

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.

Are you up for a challenge? Come hang out at Teen HQ and show off your critical thinking skills by tackling our puzzle boxes! We’ve got puzzles of all difficulty levels, so there’s something for everyone.

Chess Club for Kids is open to all school-aged children and teens who want to learn about and play chess.

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.

Ever been curious about the inner workings of the library? Here's your chance to satisfy that curiosity! Our library staff guide will give you an insider's look at the spaces and activities that make our library run smoothly each day.

Set yourself up for peace and success in 2026.

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.

Do you love jigsaw puzzles? We’ll have a wide variety of puzzles available for use, suitable for all ages, or you can bring your own to swap with others. Stop in to work on puzzles and meet fellow puzzle enthusiasts.

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.

Chess Club for Kids is open to all school-aged children and teens who want to learn about and play chess.

Looking for a fun volunteer opportunity? Registration is open to volunteer at Bluey Bash, a Bluey themed party for kids and their families on Saturday, January 31.

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.

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.

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. 

What would you do if you were mayor? Join us in the Children’s Library to meet Bismarck Mayor Schmitz, learn why he chose public service, and discover what the role of mayor is really like.

Chess Club for Kids is open to all school-aged children and teens who want to learn about and play chess.

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.

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.

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

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.

Chess Club for Kids is open to all school-aged children and teens who want to learn about and play chess.

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.