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.

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.

Ukulele Workshop for Beginners

Ukulele Workshop for Beginners

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm

Age Group:

Children

Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library

Room: Story Room

Age Group: Children

Event Details:

Are you new to ukulele playing? Have you wanted to learn this fun, unique instrument? Ready to strum up some fun? Join local musician Kittyko for a lively introduction to ukulele basics!

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.

2026 Hygge Hangout on February 7, 2026

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.

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 (11/02)	Mon (11/03)	Tue (11/04)	Wed (11/05)	Thu (11/06)	Fri (11/07)	Sat (11/08)
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 "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 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					This event is in the "Children" group Imagination Playground 11:00am–12:00pm 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 Event Details: Use your imagination to build with the Big Blue Blocks! Free play is available in the Children’s Story Room. Children under age 10 must be accompanied by a caregiver age 12+.
12 pm
1 pm			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.
2 pm
3 pm			This event is in the "Children" group Intro to Crochet for Kids 3:15pm–4:15pm 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						This event is in the "Children" group Stuffed Animal Sleep Over 5:00pm–5:30pm 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: Other Registration Required Event Details: Put on your PJ's, grab your stuffie friend, and get ready for a fun event! Join us for a special story time for kids ages birth through 5th grade and their stuffie friends.
6 pm		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Local Author Showcase 6:00pm–7:30pm Children, All Ages This event is in the "Children" group 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 Room: Children's Library Age Group: Children, All Ages Event Details: The Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library’s Children’s Library invites the community to a cozy evening celebrating local authors at the Fall Author Showcase.	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.