Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library

9:00am-6:00pm

515 N 5th Street
Bismarck, ND 58501
United States

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Mon-Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm

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.

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

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.

Library Tour

Copy of Library Tour

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults

Open

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.

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.

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 (6/29)	Mon (6/30)	Tue (7/01)	Wed (7/02)	Thu (7/03)	Fri (7/04)	Sat (7/05)
All Day	This event is in the "Teens" group Teen HQ Challenge All Day 5/28–8/8 Teens 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 Age Group: Teens Program Type: Other Event Details: How well do you know Teen HQ? Take the Teen HQ challenge this summer and try the awesome activities we have lined up to earn some cool prizes. If you complete enough activities to get a bingo, you’ll earn a prize.
						Closing Library Closed for Independence Day Holiday All Day Branches: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library, Bookmobile, Mobile Library, Off Site Description: The library will be closed on Friday, July 4th, for the Independence Day holiday. We will reopen on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. Our digital library is always open!
3 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Video Game Free Play: Gang Beasts 3:00pm–4:15pm Teens 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: Teen HQ Age Group: Teens Program Type: Other Event Details: Come hang out at Teen HQ to play video games with other teens. It's a chill, casual free-play event where you can dive into new games or enjoy your old favorites. And the best part?