Welcome to your monthly Library Connections e-newsletter! Here, you can discover the exciting news and events occurring at the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library.

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Restroom Renovation Campaign

Did you know the BVMPL restrooms haven’t been renovated in nearly 40 years? They’re worn, drab, and inaccessible to many community members.


BVMPL is fully renovating 12 restrooms throughout the building. Significant upgrades will create modern, durable restrooms fully accessible in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).


The project is a significant public-private collaboration, with $408,000 from the taxpayer-supported Library Fund. The Bismarck Library Foundation, Inc. is leading the effort to raise the remaining $550,000 from the community. To learn more about the project and to donate, visit this link.

Check Out the Library's New PSA!


You'd be surprised by everything happening at the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library. There's always something new to discover and enjoy. The only thing missing is you. You belong here! PSA courtesy of Midco.

We have lived here 38 years and the library was one of our first stops to go to in Bismarck, our children grew up at the library and it is still my favorite place to go now, as I love to read!!!

-- Colleen M.

Holiday Closing Hours


Our digital library is always open! Borrow e-books, digital audiobooks,movies, TV series, and more from our popular Libby, hoopla, and Kanopy collections 24/7 from any computer or mobile device. Check it out – all you need is your library card! bit.ly/BVMPL-DigitalLibrary

 
 
 

Gift Wrapping Party

Thursday, December 11

4:15pm to 6:15pm

Story Room

Library Tour

Thursday, December 11

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Main Floor Atrium

Registration is required.

Stitch Days

Saturday, Decmeber 20

12:00pm to 4:00pm

Missouri River Room

 

BOOK CLUBS

 

Winter Walk & Talk

Tuesday, December 2, 16

1:30pm to 2:30pm

LIbrary Plaza

Potluck Book Club: Science Fiction

Wednesday, December 10

7:00pm to 8:00pm

Missouri River Room

 

LIBRARY MOVIE NIGHTS

 

How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) [PG]

Thursday, December 4, 6:00pm to 8:00pm


Movies are shown 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.

 

TECH CLASSES

 

Learn the basics of computers, software, and mobile devices in our small, interactive classes. Sessions are in the Computer Training Lab and last approximately one hour. Seating is limited to six participants per session, and REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. To register, visit the event page online or sign up at the Adult Information Desk. 

Computer and Internet Basics

Wednesday, December 3

10:00am to 11:00am


Beginning Microsoft Word

Wednesday, December 10

10:00am to 11:00am


Beginning Microsoft Excel

Wednesday, December 10

12:00pm to 1:00pm


Introduction to iPad / iPhone

Wednesday, December 17

10:00am to 11:00am

DECEMBER STORY TIMES WITH MISS TIFFANY

 

Family Story Time (25 minutes)

Monday, December 1, 6:00pm


Toddler Story Time (20 minutes)

Tuesday, December 2, 9:30am and 10:15am


Lapsit Baby Story Time (15 minutes)

Thursday, December 4, 9:30am


Preschool Story Time (25 minutes)

Wednesday, December 3, 9:30am and 10:15am;

Thursday, December 4, 10:15am

CHILDREN'S LIBRARY FEATURED PROGRAMS

 

Story Time with Mrs. Claus

Monday, December 8, 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Tuesday, December 9, 9:30am to 10:30am

Wednesday, December 10, 9:30am to 10:30am

Thursday, December 11, 9:30am to 10:30am

Story Room

 

Wiggling Kids Music

Tuesday, December 2

6:00pm to 6:30pm;

Saturday, December 6

10:00am to 10:30am

Story Room

Imagination Playground

Thursday, December 4

11:00am to 12:00pm

Story Room

Board Game Buddies

Thursday, December 4

3:30pm to 4:30pm

Story Room

 

Chess Club for Kids

Thursdays, December 4 and 11

6:30pm to 8:00pm

Story Room

BASA Rocketry Club

Tuesday, December 16

3:30pm to 4:30pm

Story Room

Registration is required.

Children's Holiday Celebration: Visit with Santa

Monday, December 22

10:00am to 12:00pm

Children's Library

 

Twelve Days of Craft Kits

December 19-31, Regular Library Hours*

Children's Library Information Desk


‘Tis the season to be jolly and crafty! Get ready for twelve days of non-stop creativity and fun! Every day starting on December 19, a different craft kit will be available in the Children’s Library through December 31.

* See Holiday Hours

 

TEEN HQ WALK-IN HOURS

Monday through Thursday

3:30pm to 5:00pm

No Walk-In Hours on Thursday, December 11; Wednesday, December 24; Thursday, December 25; and Wednesday, December 31.

Teen Headquarters (HQ)


Teen HQ (Headquarters) is your out-of-school relaxation and research headquarters, designed with your needs in mind. Feel free to drop by and browse our ever-expanding teen library, which features books, video games, and magazines. HQ is open for walk-in use by teens in grades 6 through 12 from 3:30pm to 5:00pm, Monday through Thursday, during the school year unless otherwise noted in the library calendar.

 

TEEN HQ FEATURED PROGRAMS

 

Crafternoon in Teen HQ: Wishing Star Jar

Monday, December 1

4:00pm to 5:00pm

Teen HQ

Snow Globe Ornament for Teens and Adults

Thursday, December 4

5:00pm to 6:30pm

Teen HQ

Crochet Community Time for Teens

Monday, December 8

4:00pm to 5:00pm

Teen HQ

Gift Wrapping Party: Teen Volunteer Opportunity

Thursday, December 11

4:00pm to 6:30pm

Story Room

Registration is required.

Take and Create Craft Kits: Vincent van Gogh Masterpiece Mashup

Saturday, December 13

9:00am to 6:00pm

Adult Information Desk

Crafternoon in Teen HQ: Pendant Necklace

Monday, December 15

4:00pm to 5:00pm

Teen HQ

There's always something exciting happening at the library!

Check our Calendar of Events for the latest program and event details to stay updated and never miss out.

 
 

Mobile Library Route 1

Thursday, December 4


Augusta Place: 10:30am to 11:30am

Sierra Court Apts: 11:45am

Century Cottages: 12:00pm

Brandon Heights: 1:40pm

Door of Hope: 2:00pm

Mobile Library Route 2

Thursday, December 11


Touchmark: 12:30pm

Missouri Slope: 2:00pm

MREC - Jeanette Myhre: 2:30pm

Enable & Enable Adult Day Program: 2:45pm

Bismarck Senior Center: 2:50pm

Northland Pace: 3:00pm

MREC - Pioneer: 3:15pm

Mobile Library Route 3

Thursday, December 18


Crescent Manor: 10:30am

Edgewood on Dominion: 2:30pm

Edgewood Village (Door 3): 3:00pm

Edgewood Village (Door 1): 3:15pm

Mobile Library Route 4

Tuesday, December 23


The Terrace: 1:00pm to 1:30pm

Valley View Heights: 1:45pm

Marillac Manor: 1:50pm to 2:20pm

Baptist: 2:30pm

Prairie Pointe: 2:45pm to 3:15pm

St. Gabriel's: 3:45pm to 4:30pm

 

Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, the bookmobile will be on the road throughout Burleigh County during December. All stops are open to the public, so if you see our library on wheels out and about, stop in and visit with us.

 
 

Love the Library?

Be a Friend!


The Friends of the Bismarck Public Library is a nonprofit organization committed to increasing public awareness and use of the library through cultural, educational, and social activities. The Friends also raises funds to supplement and enhance library programs and services. Volunteering with Friends of the Bismarck Public Library activities is one of many ways to get involved and support BVMPL! 


If you love the library, show your support by becoming a Friend today!

The Library Connections Newsletter is sponsored by the Friends of the Bismarck Public Library.

 
 

Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library

515 N 5th Street

Bismarck, ND 58501

 701-355-1480



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Sunday from 1:00pm to 6:00pm

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