Talking Trail

Have you checked out Talking Trail’s ten historic Bismarck self-guided audio tours, including our very own library?

Each location has a Talking Trail sign posted with a QR Code and phone number. Either download the free app or call the phone number to listen to the self-guided audio tour at each location. The library’s sign is right outside the front entrance.

Visit the Talking Trail website to see all historic Bismarck audio tour sites. Talking Trail is a project of the Historic Preservation Commission in conjunction with the

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Thinking Money for Kids

July 16-August 22

Children's Library

Thinking Money for Kids is a free multimedia experience for children ages 7 to 11, as well as their parents, caregivers, and educators. The interactive exhibit uses games, activities, and a fun storyline to help children understand what money is, its function in society, money choices, and money values such as fairness, responsibility, and charitableness. Watch the library's website for details. Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library is one of just 50 libraries nationwide selected to host Thinking Money for Kids. The exhibition was developed by the American Library Association (ALA) in partnership with the FINRA Investor Education Foundation.

Library Receives Humanitarian Award

The Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library is the proud recipient of the City of Bismarck's Human Relations Committee's 2021 Humanitarian Award. The Humanitarian Award recognizes an individual, organization, or non-profit entity that has demonstrated leadership in the area of human rights. The library was nominated for its many services and welcoming atmosphere available to our community and residents. The library provides equal service and a safe gathering space for the citizens of Bismarck/Burleigh County regardless of social standing, race, color, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or mental or physical disability. Additionally, the Library Board of Trustees recently approved a new section in the library's public service policy titled Youth Anti-Bullying Prevention. This policy "aims to protect the dignity and safety of youth served by the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library. Bullying, harassment, and intimidation in all youth-serving library services, activities, programs, and facilities are prohibited." Kevin Tengesdal, a Bismarck resident, nominated the library.

Summer Concert-The British Invasion

Wednesday, July 13, 7:00 PM

Meeting Room A

Acclaimed guitarist and musician Joey Leone presents a one-hour program detailing the fast-paced rise to fame and popularity of UK-based bands in the United States. Joey highlights the phenomenon of British bands such as the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Kinks, and the Animals, and how they reshaped the landscape of not only American music, but also American popular culture.

How to Stay Safe Online

Thursday, July 28, 2:00 PM

Meeting Room B

Tony Aukland, Cybersecurity Education and Public Awareness Manager for the State of North Dakota, will discuss current cybersecurity threats, staying safe online, and educational opportunities for students and adults. This event is geared toward the general technology user and will help people at any skill level with basic to intermediate cybersecurity threats. No technical knowledge is required!

Friends of the Library Outdoor Used Book Sale

Saturday, July 30, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Library Plaza

Don't miss this "pop-up" used book sale outside on the library plaza! Books sell for $1.00 per pound, with DVDs, CDs, and other items priced separately. Proceeds benefit the programs and services of the library.

Mobile Printing

No printer? No problem! Send your documents to be printed to the library from any mobile device or computer, then stop by the Adult Information Desk to pick up your print job. Printing is $0.10 per page for black and white and $0.50 per page for color. See the Mobile Printing page on our website for more information and instructions for how to send a document for mobile printing.

Visit the Bookmobile

Check out the Burleigh County Library/Bookmobile's summer schedule, and make plans to stop by your library on wheels when it's out and about this summer! In addition to regularly scheduled stops, you can visit the bookmobile at these great community events throughout the summer:

BisMarket

Saturdays, July 2 & August 6

Kiwanis Park

Wing Community Day Parade

Saturday, July 9, 10:30 AM

Wing, ND

2021 Annual Report

Fun facts:

• 473,849 items were checked out at our library in 2021. That's 1,298 checkouts per day! 
• The top circulating title of 2021 was The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah

Find more fun library facts and learn all about the year that was 2021 at the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library in our newly released annual report.

Library Closed July 4th

The library will be closed on Monday, July 4th in observance of the Independence Day holiday.