Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library

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515 N 5th Street
Bismarck, ND 58501
United States

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Fri-Sat: 9:00am-6:00pm

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Featured Events

Stranger Things at BVMPL

Stranger Things @ BVMPL

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

All Ages

Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library

Room: Missouri River Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Attention: Stranger Things fans! Join us at the library to connect with fellow enthusiasts. We’ll have a Stranger Things-themed ornament craft that you can create on-site.

Wiggling Kids Music

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

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.

Matilda Studio presents 'Wiggling Kids,' a fun musical time for families at BVMPL..

Wiggling Kids Music

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

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.

Hygge Hangout on February 9th

Hygge Hangout-Vinterfest

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

All Ages

Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library

Room: Missouri River Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Get ready to immerse yourself in the cozy vibes of Hygge at our thrilling annual Hygge Hangout!

Monthly Potluck Book Club

Potluck Book Club- Romance/Romantasy

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults

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.

Matilda Studio presents 'Wiggling Kids,' a fun musical time for families at BVMPL..

Wiggling Kids Music

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

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.

Monthly Potluck Book Club

Potluck Book Club- First Book in a Series

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults

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.

Monthly Potluck Book Club

Potluck Book Club- Travel

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults

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.

Matilda Studio presents 'Wiggling Kids,' a fun musical time for families at BVMPL..

Wiggling Kids Music

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

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.

Monthly Potluck Book Club

Potluck Book Club- Short Story or Story Collection

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults

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.

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (5/04)	Mon (5/05)	Tue (5/06)	Wed (5/07)	Thu (5/08)	Fri (5/09)	Sat (5/10)
All Day		This event is in the "Children" group Spring Craft Kits for Kids All Day Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public 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
9 am			This event is in the "Children" group Toddler Story Time 9:30am–9:45am Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Room: Story Room 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 "Children" group Preschool Story Time 9:30am–10:00am Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Room: Story Room 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 Lapsit Baby Story Time 9:30am–9:45am Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Room: Story Room 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.
10 am			This event is in the "Children" group Toddler Story Time 10:15am–10:30am Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Room: Story Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Northern Plains Dance joins Miss Tiffany and Colette for a special Cinderella story time.	This event is in the "Children" group Preschool Story Time 10:15am–10:45am Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Room: Story Room 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 Yoga with Miss Jana 10:45am–11:15am Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Room: Story Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Introduce your preschooler to the joys of yoga with “Preschool Yoga with Miss Jana”! After a fun-filled story time, join certified instructor Jana Millner for an interactive and calming yoga session tailored for preschool-aged children.	This event is in the "Children" group Preschool Story Time 10:15am–10:45am Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Room: Story Room 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 Parent/Infant Singing Class 10:30am–11:00am Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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, to encourage music learning and enjoyment from the very start.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm	This event is in the "Children" group Get Growing Spring Showcase: Star Wars Terrariums 2:00pm–2:45pm Children Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Room: Story Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: May the Force be with us as we construct terrariums featuring elements from the Star Wars universe.
3 pm				This event is in the "Children" group Intro to Crochet for Kids 3:45pm–4:45pm Children Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Family Story Time 6:30pm–7:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Room: Story Room 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 Wiggling Kids Music 6:30pm–7:00pm Children This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 This event is in the "Teens" group Chess Club for Kids 6:30pm–8:00pm Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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