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Feb
16
2026
Mon
Closing
Library Closed for Presidents Day Holiday
Branches:
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library,
Bookmobile,
Mobile Library,
Off Site
Description:
The library will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 9:00am.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Feb
17
2026
Tue
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
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Feb
17
2026
Tue
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Event Details:
ECLC on 4th 9:30 to 10:15 ROUTE MAP
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Feb
18
2026
Wed
Library Branch:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Event Details:
Angel Academy Preschool 9:00 to 9:30 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
This event is in the "Children" group
Feb
18
2026
Wed
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Feb
19
2026
Thu
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Feb
17
2026
Tue
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
This event is in the "Children" group
Feb
17
2026
Tue
Dance Tales presented by Northern Plains Dance
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!
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Feb
18
2026
Wed
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
This event is in the "Children" group
Feb
18
2026
Wed
Dance Tales presented by Northern Plains Dance
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!
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Feb
19
2026
Thu
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
This event is in the "Children" group
Feb
19
2026
Thu
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
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
19
2026
Thu
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
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
20
2026
Fri
Library Branch:
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room:
Missouri River Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Get your body moving in a safe and fun environment for 60 minutes. Explore movement, improve mobility, posture, balance, and gait.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Feb
20
2026
Fri
Parent/Infant Singing Class
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Feb
21
2026
Sat
BECEP Words and Wiggles: Early Literacy Fun
Event Details:
Join us at BECEP for an exciting early literacy experience designed for children from birth to 3 years and their caregivers!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
21
2026
Sat
Library Branch:
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room:
Missouri River Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Hello Fiber Friend! If you crochet, knit, embroider, cross-stitch, punch needle, weave, anything that involves yarn or thread and are in the Bismarck area, then this is the group for you!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
17
2026
Tue
Community Options Family Services Table
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
17
2026
Tue
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.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Feb
17
2026
Tue
Children's Library Movie Day - The Bad Guys 2 (PG)
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 Bad Guys 2 (2025) • PG • 1h 44m
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Feb
17
2026
Tue
Winter Wonderland: Minecraft Winter Sports for Teens
Library Branch:
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room:
Teen HQ
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:
Join Arrayscape Gaming for a unique gaming experience. Unleash your creativity and design your own winter sport in Minecraft! Use the mountain or the ice as your playground to invent a unique sporting experience.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Feb
21
2026
Sat
Teen Video Game Tournament: Switch Sports
Library Branch:
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room:
Teen HQ
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:
Show off your skills or try a game that is new to you at Teen HQ’s monthly teen video game tournament. Prizes will be awarded. Please arrive by 1pm to be added to the tournament bracket.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Feb
15
2026
Sun
Lunar New Year Event: Vinterfest
Library Branch:
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A
Event Details:
Vinterfest Event Lunar New Year
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
19
2026
Thu
Library Branch:
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room:
Missouri River Room
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Feb
17
2026
Tue
Library Branch:
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room:
Teen HQ
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Feb
18
2026
Wed
Library Branch:
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room:
Teen HQ
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Feb
19
2026
Thu
Library Branch:
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room:
Teen HQ
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Feb
19
2026
Thu
Rethink Your Drink for Teens
Library Branch:
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room:
Teen HQ
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Join Shelly Kuntz from NDSU Extension -- Burleigh County to learn how to make healthy beverage choices. Teens will analyze and compare the health benefits and risks of popular drinks, and the best part?
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Library Branch:
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room A
Event Details:
Join us for a program with Barb Solberg as she talks about her book "What We Leave Behind," which was selected as part of the “Great Reads from Great Places” list for the 2025 National Book Festival of the Library of Congress!
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Feb
17
2026
Tue
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
18
2026
Wed
Nourish Together: Growing Healthy Families Through Connection
Library Branch:
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room:
Meeting Room B
Age Group:
Children,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Community Service Organization
Event Details:
Join Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health and NDSU Extension during this opportunity for your family to spend quality time together. There will be a craft, a healthy snack, and conversation. Registration is required due to supplies.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb
19
2026
Thu
Introduction to Hardanger Embroidery for Teens and Adults
Library Branch:
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Room:
Missouri River Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
It’s National Embroidery Month! Join Nanc Skaret to celebrate and learn some new techniques in this three-part Hardanger embroidery workshop. Hardanger is a traditional form of needlework from Norway.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Feb
19
2026
Thu
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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