Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library

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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

Week Calendar

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 (1/18)	Mon (1/19)	Tue (1/20)	Wed (1/21)	Thu (1/22)	Fri (1/23)	Sat (1/24)
All Day		Closing Library Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday All Day 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.
1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Winter Walk & Talk 1:30pm–2:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Room: Library Plaza Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club, Health & Wellness Event Details: Join library staff and Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health as we check out a good walk while discussing all the great things we are reading, watching, and listening to.
2 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Mahjong Club 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Room: Missouri River Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Explore new hobbies and learn from experienced hobbyists as you learn Mahjong! No registration or experience is needed. Come and go as your schedule allows.