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LIBRARY CONNECTIONS
May 2022
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Welcome to the monthly Library Connections e-newsletter! Keep up on everything that's happening at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library.
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Bismarck 150th
Festivities in celebration of Bismarck’s 150th Anniversary kick off this month with the Band Night Parade on May 13, and the Library will be there! Be on the lookout for the Burleigh County Bookmobile, Mobile Library, Booker, Miss Sparkles, B.A.R.K. dog Frankie, and the rest of the Library crew as we roll down the parade route. Celebrations continue all weekend May 14-15 - click here for details. Over the course of the summer,our Facebook page will feature historic photos of Bismarck from our Bismarck-Capital City Memories digital photo collection. To learn about the history of the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library and its vital role throughout the history our community, check out the video Celebrating 100 Years, created to commemorate the Library's 100th anniversary in 2017.
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Let's Talk About It: Women's Suffrage Book Discussion Series
Monday, May 23, 5:30-6:30 PM
Missouri River Room
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library is proud to be chosen by the American Library Association to participate in Let's Talk About It: Women's Suffrage. These books will get us talking about the history of women's suffrage in the U.S. The book for May will be The Woman's Hour: The Great Fight to Win the Vote by Elaine Weiss. The book discussion is free and open to all with no registration required, and books are available for checkout at the library.
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Zentangle Class
Part 1 - Wednesday, May 18, 6:30-8:00 PM
Part 2 - Wednesday, May 25, 6:30-8:00 PM
Meeting Room C
Learn Zentangle from certified instructor Pam Vukelic. The Zentangle art form involves combining defined patterns, known as Tangles, into original works of art. Typically, Zentangle drawing is done using black ink on a small white paper "tile," with shading and enhancements, the possibilities are endless. The process, rather than the product, is important in Zentangle. In these two classes you will learn the fundamental Zentangle steps. All materials will be supplied. Registration is required and will begin May 1. Call the library or stop by the Information Desk to register. Attendance at both classes on May 18 and May 25 is highly encouraged.
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Sensory-Friendly Performance of Alice in Wonderland
Tuesday, May 10, 6:30 PM
Belle Mehus Auditorium
Northern Plains Dance, Bismarck Library Foundation, Miss Sparkles, and North Dakota Council on the Arts are partnering to present a sensory-friendly performance of "Alice in Wonderland," with accommodations specifically designed for families with children who may have sensory processing disorders, autism, or other special needs. No tickets will be available at the door. Reservations must be made in advance - click here for tickets.
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Author Event with Kat Socks
Thursday, May 12, 11:00 AM
Children's Story Room
Join children's author Kat Socks (aka Katherine Pendergast) for a book reading and signing. Kat is an award winning and #1 best selling author. Her books include: the Pickles the Dog series (inspired by a real dog named Pickles!!); In Loving Memory: A Child’s Journey to Understanding a Funeral and Starting the Grieving Process; In Loving Memory: A Child’s Journey to Understanding a Cremation Funeral and Starting the Grieving Process; and, Babies of the Badlands.
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Chess Club for Kids
Thursdays - May 5 & 19, 6:30-8:00 PM
Children's Story Room
Chess Club for Kids is open to school-age kids and teens who want to learn about and play chess. The club will be led by Kamryn Hellman. No registration is required for this club that will meet twice monthly on Thursday evenings in the Children's Library Story Room. Participants under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult or companion aged 12+.
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Mindfulness for Beginners
Saturday, May 14, 1:30-3:00 PM
Meeting Room C
This class introduces you to the benefits of practicing and incorporating mindfulness into your lives, homes, and relationships. This session is designed to provide tools and practices that reduce stress and frustration and offer ways to navigate challenges and strengthen resilience. The class is taught by Alicia Davis, the founder of Heilung Collective, which unites yoga, mindfulness, and healing. This class is free and open to all, and no registration is required.
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Movie Night @ the Library
6:00 PM - Meeting Room A
Thursday, May 12 - Clifford the Big Red Dog (PG)
Thursday, May 26 - American Underdog (PG)
Join us for a free movie on our big screen! Chairs are provided, and covered drinks and snacks are welcome. Parents and guardians are responsible for minors attending films.
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Additional Programs & Events | |
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Readers Voice Book Discussion - The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich - Monday, May 3, 7:00 PM, Missouri River Room
Basic Genealogy Research - Tuesday, May 10, 6:30 PM, Computer Training Lab
Conquering Roadblocks in Genealogy Research - Wednesday, May 11, 6:00 PM, Meeting Room B
Strictly Mysteries Book Club - Wednesday, May 11, 1:00 PM, Missouri River Room
Social Media Showcase - Thursday, May 12, 2:00 PM, Computer Training Lab
Computer & Internet Basics - Wednesday, May 25, 11:00 AM, Computer Training Lab
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Story Time with Miss Sparkles
Through May 12
See the Library's website for dates and times
Take & Make Craft - Memorial Day Poppy Wreath - available beginning May 16
LEGO Club for Kids - Thursday, May 26, 3:30-4:30 PM, Story Room
Teen HQ Walk-In Hours - Mondays & Thursdays, 3:00-5:00 PM - through May 26
History Book Club - Thursday, June 2, 1:00 PM, Missouri River Room - Wounded Knee: Party Politics and the Road to an American Massacre by Heather Cox Richardson
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There's always a lot going on at the Library! Check out the Events Calendar on our website for complete program and event information. | | | |
Children's Library Tower Garden
We are delighted to be partnering with Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health and Bismarck Parks and Recreation, with funding provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND Caring Foundation, to host a Tower Garden in the Children's Library. Using an aeroponic gardening system, the Tower Garden holds and sustains 20 plants, with no soil! We are looking forward to watching them grow as the weeks go by. This summer we will also have programming focused on our new garden. Watch for more to come, and be sure to stop by to see the new garden!
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Summer Reading Program
The Summer Reading Kickoff will be held on the Library Plaza on Friday, June 3 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The theme for this year's summer reading program is Oceans of Possibilities. We will be helping readers sign up for the Beanstack summer reading program during the event. Other activities will include button making, temporary tattoos, and enjoying music on the plaza. The Burleigh County Bookmobile will be available to visit, and HQ will be open for middle and high school students. Get registered, track your reading, and complete the summer reading program using our online reading challenge platform called Beanstack. You can access Beanstack and our reading challenges online or via any mobile device using the Beanstack app.
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Friends of the Library Summer Book Sales
Friday, June 3 - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Meeting Room A
Featuring children's books and DVDs
Saturday, July 30 - 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Outside on the Library Plaza
Books sell for $1.00 per pound. Other items are priced separately. Proceeds benefit the programs and services of the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library.
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The Library will be closed on Sunday, May 29 and Monday, May 30 for the Memorial Day holiday. | | | |
The Library Connections Newsletter is sponsored by the Friends of the Bismarck Public Library. | | |
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Library Hours
Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday-Saturday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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