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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

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Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library

Room: Story Room

Age Group: Children

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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.

Library Tour

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

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Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library

Room: Main Floor Atrium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Other

Registration Required

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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.

Vintage-style poster advertising a Vintage Book Sale on Saturday, January 24, 10am–2pm, at the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library, with library logos and a stack of books illustration.

Friends of the Library Vintage Used Book Sale

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm

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Book Sale, Friends of the Library

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All Ages

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Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Book Sale, Friends of the Library

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Calling all collectors, avid readers, and bibliophiles who simply love the charm of a good old book!

Ukulele Workshop for Beginners

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

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Children

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Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library

Room: Story Room

Age Group: Children

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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!

Wiggling Kids Music

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

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Other

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Children

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Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library

Room: Story Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Other

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Hygge Hangout-Vinterfest

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

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Arts & Crafts

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All Ages

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Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library

Room: Missouri River Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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

Potluck Book Club- Romance/Romantasy

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

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Book Club

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library

Room: Missouri River Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

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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.

Wiggling Kids Music

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

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Other

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Children

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Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library

Room: Story Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Other

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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

Program Type: Book Club

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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

Program Type: Book Club

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Time	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.
9 am		This event is in the "Children" group Toddler Story Time 9:30am–9:45am Children This event is in the "Children" group 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 "All Ages" group Bookmobile Route 7 9:30am–2:45pm All Ages Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Bookmobile Event Details: ECLC on 4th 9:30 to 10:15 Naughton School 10:45 to 11:30 Apple Creek School 12:30 to 2:45 ROUTE MAP	This event is in the "Children" group Preschool Story Time 9:30am–10:00am Children This event is in the "Children" group 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 "All Ages" group Bookmobile Route 8 9:30am–3:45pm All Ages Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Bookmobile Event Details: The Innovation School 9:30 to 10:00 Lighthouse Learning Center 10:30 to 11:15 Menoken School 12:15 to 1:45 Manning School 2:15 to 3:00 Glencoe Church 3:15 to 3:45	This event is in the "Children" group Lapsit Baby Story Time 9:30am–9:45am Children This event is in the "Children" group 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 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 Dance Tales presented by Northern Plains Dance 10:45am–11:15am Children This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Room: Children's Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Bring your infants, toddlers, and preschoolers to “Dance Tales,” a unique and interactive experience presented by Northern Plains Dance at the Children’s Library!	This event is in the "Children" group Preschool Story Time 10:15am–10:45am Children This event is in the "Children" group 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 Dance Tales presented by Northern Plains Dance 10:45am–11:15am Children This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Room: Children's Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Bring your infants, toddlers, and preschoolers to “Dance Tales,” a unique and interactive experience presented by Northern Plains Dance at the Children’s Library!	This event is in the "All Ages" group Bookmobile Route 9 10:00am–2:00pm All Ages Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Bookmobile Event Details: Wing School 10:00 to 1:55 ROUTE MAP This event is in the "Children" group Preschool Story Time 10:15am–10:45am Children This event is in the "Children" group 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 "Adults" group Mobile Library Route 3 10:30am–4:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Mobile Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Mobile Library Event Details: The Mobile Library will be stopping at these locations today. Crescent Manor 10:30 Edgewood on Dominion 2:30 Edgewood Village (Door 3) 3:00 Edgewood Village (Door 1) 3:15	This event is in the "Children" group Parent/Infant Singing Class 10:30am–11:00am Children This event is in the "Children" group 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 and toddlers, to encourage music learning and enjoyment from the very start.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Friends of the Library Vintage Used Book Sale 10:00am–2:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Book Sale, Friends of the Library Event Details: Calling all collectors, avid readers, and bibliophiles who simply love the charm of a good old book!
11 am						This event is in the "All Ages" group Arts and Craft Supply Swap 11:00am–2:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join fellow crafters and makers for an opportunity to clean out your craft closet or refresh your supplies at our Arts and Craft Supply Swap.
12 pm
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.		Abused Adult Resource Center Table 1:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Room: Main Floor Atrium Program Type: Community Service Organization Event Details: The Abused Adult Resource Center will be at the library spreading awareness and giving away items for Stalking Awareness Month.
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.
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 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 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 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.		Craft Swap Teardown 3:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
4 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group Shake, Slide, & Spin: Teen Puzzle Box Challenge 4:15pm–5:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Room: Teen HQ Age Group: Teens Program Type: Other Event Details: Are you up for a challenge? Come hang out at Teen HQ and show off your critical thinking skills by tackling our puzzle boxes! We’ve got puzzles of all difficulty levels, so there’s something for everyone.		This event is in the "Children" group Sound Explorers: DIY Instrument and Song Writing Experience 4:00pm–5:30pm Children Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Open Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Room: Story Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Looking for a creative and hands-on experience? In this engaging after-school class, students will design and build their own musical instruments using every day and recycled materials, guided by visual artist Ali LaRock. This event is in the "Teens" group Introduction to Rosemaling for Teens 4:15pm–5:15pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Room: Teen HQ Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join artist Molly McLain for a workshop on rosemaling, a traditional Norwegian folk art! In this hands-on session, you'll learn the basics of rosemaling and practice essential brush strokes using acrylic paint on tracing paper.
5 pm
6 pm				This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Movie Night - F1 (PG-13) 6:00pm–8:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Movie Event Details: Free and open to all. All movies are shown in the lower level in Meeting Room A. Parents/guardians are responsible for minors attending films. Comfortable seating is available, and fresh popcorn is served. Covered drinks and snacks are welcome. F1 [PG-13] 2h 35m A Formula One driver comes out of retirement to mentor and team up with a younger driver. 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 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.

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