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

Wiggling Kids Music

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

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Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library

Room: Story Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Other

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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.

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Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

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Technology Class

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Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library

Room: Story Room

Age Group: Children

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JOIN TENS OF MILLIONS OF STUDENTS FOR AN HOUR OF CODE™!

Potluck Book Club- Science Fiction

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Book Club

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Adults

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Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library

Room: Missouri River Room

Age Group: Adults

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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.

Library Tour

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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Other

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Adults

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Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library

Room: Main Floor Atrium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Other

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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.

Potluck Book Club- Romance/Romantasy

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

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Book Club

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Adults

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Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library

Room: Missouri River Room

Age Group: Adults

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Potluck Book Club- First Book in a Series

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

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Book Club

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Adults

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Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library

Room: Missouri River Room

Age Group: Adults

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Potluck Book Club- Travel

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

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Book Club

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Adults

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Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library

Room: Missouri River Room

Age Group: Adults

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Potluck Book Club- Short Story or Story Collection

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

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Book Club

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Adults

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Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library

Room: Missouri River Room

Age Group: Adults

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All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group Star Wars Reads Galactic Challenge 2025 10/01/2025 @ 12:00am–10/31/2025 @ 11:45pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Reading Challenge Event Details: It's Star Wars Reads Month! Read, watch shows or movies, and respond to the vast collection of literature in the Star Wars universe during the month of October. Challenge you complete, prize you will win.
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: Join Miss Tiffany Tuesdays at 9:30 am for Toddler Story Time.	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: Join Miss Tiffany and friends Wednesdays at 9:30 am for Preschool Story Time.	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: Join Miss Tiffany Thursdays at 9:30 am for Lapsit Baby Story Time.
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: Join Miss Tiffany Tuesdays at 10:15 am for Toddler Story Time.	This event is in the "Adults" group Introduction to iPad / iPhone 10:00am–11:00am Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Room: Computer Training Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: This hands-on technology workshop will help you make the most of your iPad and iPhone devices. Devices will not be provided, so please bring your own device for a hands-on experience. 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: Join Miss Tiffany and friends Wednesdays at 10:15 am for Preschool 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: Join Miss Tiffany and friends Thursdays at 10:15 am for Preschool Story Time.		This event is in the "Children" group Wiggling Kids Music 10:00am–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: 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.
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1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Community Options Family Services Table 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Room: Main Floor Atrium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Service Organization Event Details: Community Options will be on-site at the library to provide information about their services. Meet with trained staff, learn more about Family Services and eligibility requirements, and get all your questions answered!	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Adults" group LET - Learning English Together with Bismarck Adult Learning Center 1:00pm–2:00pm Children, Adults This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Adults" 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, Adults Program Type: Community Service Organization Event Details: Through songs, play and conversation, the Bismarck Adult Learning Centerwill help community memberslearn and practice Englishtogether with their young children.	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Job Service North Dakota Booth 1:00pm–5:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Room: Main Floor Atrium Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Service Organization Event Details: Job Service North Dakota will be at the library providing information on training programs, help with job seeking, Veteran's services, unemployment insurance, and more!		This event is in the "Children" group Children's Library Movie Day - The Haunted Mansion (PG) 1:30pm–3:00pm 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: Movie Event Details: Enjoy a free family movie in the story room. Movie days coincide with days off at Bismarck Public Schools. Children under age 10 must be accompanied by a caregiver age 12+. The Haunted Mansion (2003) • PG • 1h 39m
2 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Mahjong Club 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Room: Missouri River Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Explore new hobbies and learn from experienced hobbyists in our exciting new program! The featured hobby is the Mahjong tile game, presented by the Dragon Players Mahjong Group. No registration or experience is needed.	This event is in the "Teens" group DIY Fidgets for Teens 2:00pm–3:30pm Teens Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed 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: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Come hang out at Teen HQ for an awesome afternoon where you’ll learn how to make your own fidgets! We have all the supplies you need to create a reusable pick pad, calm down bottle, and stress ball. It’s going to be super fun and relaxing.
3 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group Teen HQ Walk-In Hours 3:30pm–5:00pm 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 Walk-in hours are times when library staff is present, and technology and gaming are available to use in HQ. During regular Library hours when walk-in times are not available, HQ will be available for individual or group study by teens in grades 6-12 by accessing a key from the Adult Information Desk. Teens are required to show a school or photo ID to Library staff in order to use the room. If teens do not have a school ID, they can ask to have one made by the Library staff. They should stop by the Children's Information Desk to inquire. Electronics and other select items are only available for check-out use during HQ walk-in hours when the room is monitored by Library staff or volunteers.	This event is in the "Teens" group Teen HQ Walk-In Hours 3:30pm–5:00pm 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 Walk-in hours are times when library staff is present, and technology and gaming are available to use in HQ. During regular Library hours when walk-in times are not available, HQ will be available for individual or group study by teens in grades 6-12 by accessing a key from the Adult Information Desk. Teens are required to show a school or photo ID to Library staff in order to use the room. If teens do not have a school ID, they can ask to have one made by the Library staff. They should stop by the Children's Information Desk to inquire. Electronics and other select items are only available for check-out use during HQ walk-in hours when the room is monitored by Library staff or volunteers.	This event is in the "Teens" group Cancelled Teen HQ Walk-In Hours 3:30pm–5:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Cancelled 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 Walk-in hours are times when library staff is present, and technology and gaming are available to use in HQ. During regular Library hours when walk-in times are not available, HQ will be available for individual or group study by teens in grades 6-12 by accessing a key from the Adult Information Desk. Teens are required to show a school or photo ID to Library staff in order to use the room. If teens do not have a school ID, they can ask to have one made by the Library staff. They should stop by the Children's Information Desk to inquire. Electronics and other select items are only available for check-out use during HQ walk-in hours when the room is monitored by Library staff or volunteers.	This event is in the "Children" group LEGO Club for Kids 3:30pm–4:30pm 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: 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 Cancelled Teen HQ Walk-In Hours 3:30pm–5:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Cancelled 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 Walk-in hours are times when library staff is present, and technology and gaming are available to use in HQ. During regular Library hours when walk-in times are not available, HQ will be available for individual or group study by teens in grades 6-12 by accessing a key from the Adult Information Desk. Teens are required to show a school or photo ID to Library staff in order to use the room. If teens do not have a school ID, they can ask to have one made by the Library staff. They should stop by the Children's Information Desk to inquire. Electronics and other select items are only available for check-out use during HQ walk-in hours when the room is monitored by Library staff or volunteers.
4 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group Coding Club for 6th through 8th Graders 4:15pm–5:15pm 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: 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 "Children" group BARK 4:30pm–5:45pm 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: (Bismarck Animals Reading with Kids)	This event is in the "Children" group BARK 4:30pm–5:45pm 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: (Bismarck Animals Reading with Kids)		This event is in the "Children" group BARK 4:30pm–5:45pm 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: (Bismarck Animals Reading with Kids)
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6 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Family Story Time 6:00pm–6:30pm 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: Join Miss Tiffany and friends Mondays at 6:00 pm for Family Story Time. 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 6:00pm–6:30pm 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 chess.
7 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Ballroom Basics-Two Step 7:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: We are inviting all social dance lovers!

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