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

Looking for a fun volunteer opportunity? We need teens to help with a holiday gift wrapping party. 

Register online or call the Children's Information Desk, 701-355-1489, to claim your spot.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Library Tour

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Main Floor Atrium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

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.

Branches:
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library, Bookmobile, Mobile Library, Off Site
Description:

The library close at noon on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, for the Christmas Eve holiday.  We will reopen on Friday, December 26, 2025, at 9:00am. Our digital library is always open!

Branches:
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library, Bookmobile, Mobile Library, Off Site
Description:

The library will be closed on Thursday, December 25, 2025, for the Christmas Day holiday.  We will reopen on Friday, December 26, 2025, at 9:00am.

Branches:
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library, Bookmobile, Mobile Library, Off Site
Description:

The library will be closed at 5:00pm on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, for the New Year's Day holiday.  We will reopen on Friday, January 2, 2026, at 9:00am.

Branches:
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library, Bookmobile, Mobile Library, Off Site
Description:

The library will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026, for the New Year's Day holiday.  We will reopen on Friday, January 2, 2026, at 9:00am.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Grief Support Group

11:30am–1:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
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 "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.

Branches:
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library, Bookmobile, Mobile Library, Off Site
Description:

The library will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.  We will reopen on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 9:00am.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Bluey Bash Teen Volunteer Opportunity

9:30am–12:00pm
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

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 "Adults" group

Grief Support Group

11:30am–1:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
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 "Teens" group
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Teen HQ
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

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.

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.

Branches:
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library, Bookmobile, Mobile Library, Off Site
Description:

The library will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.  We will reopen on Tuesday,  February 17, 2026, at 9:00am.

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

Join Arrayscape Gaming for a unique gaming experience. Unleash your creativity and design your own winter sport in Minecraft! Use the mountain or the ice as your playground to invent a unique sporting experience.

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 "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 "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 "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 "Teens" group

K-Pop Pop-Up for Teens

12:00pm–12:45pm
Teens
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Pop into the library to learn the latest viral K-Pop dance from Northern Plains Dance. We’ll dive into the K-Pop world with this unique dance style storming all your social media feeds.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Grief Support Group

11:30am–1:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
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. 

Branches:
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library, Bookmobile, Mobile Library, Off Site
Description:

The library will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, for the Good Friday holiday.  We will reopen on Saturday at 9:00am. Our digital library is always open!