2022 Annual Report Released

The Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library provides a vital link for the citizens of our community to connect with books, entertainment, technology, and each other, thanks to our fantastic staff, who work creatively and tirelessly to make the library a welcoming and engaging space for all. Renovating the library's exterior was a great highlight of another incredible year at the library. Review the past year by the numbers in our 2022 Annual Report attached, and viewable online at BVMPL Annual Reports.

Disc Golf Sets Now Available for Checkout

Thanks to a partnership with Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health, the library has added disc golf sets to its growing “library of things.” Sets include three discs – driver, mid-range, and putter discs – and a carrying case. They are available to be checked out for seven days; inquire at the circulation desk. Other summer items available for library checkout include fishing poles, children’s life jackets, and the ever-popular North Dakota state park pass -- the library’s top circulating item last year. 

Read More at: BVMPL Press Releases

Library Honored with Future-Focused Recognition

Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library received the Future-Focused recognition through the North Dakota Library Coordinating Council and North Dakota State Library for achieving the Future-Focused level of library services according to North Dakota Standards for Public Libraries. Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library is one of three libraries to achieve this recognition. There are 83 public libraries in North Dakota, and levels are determined annually after the completion of the State Library’s Annual Report. 

Read More at: BVMPL Press Releases

ScanDay

Thursday, July 27, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Meeting Room B

Help share and preserve North Dakota history! Bring in personal documents, photos, objects, etc., to be scanned and then displayed online on Digital Horizons. All participants will be provided flash drives with digital copies of their items. Please contact the library to reserve a time slot. Each participant may bring 10-15 items. For more information, visit www.tinyurl.com/scanday.

Library Game Night

Monday, July 24, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Meeting Room A

We love board games, and we know you do too! Join us for game night to meet new people and try out some fun games from the library's extensive collection. Open to all ages, there will be board games, card games, group games, and games for kids - plus fresh popcorn!

There are many ways and places to join

Miss Sparkles for story time this summer! Catch story time virtually, in-person at the library, or outside in the fresh air and sunshine at one of our fantastic Bismarck parks - bring a blanket! There will also be some special story time opportunities at community events in July.

Teen HQ Video Game Tourney

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Teen Headquarters

Show off your skills Wednesday, July 19th in our second video game tournament of the summer! This event is free and open to students who will be attending middle or high school this fall. This month’s game is Mario Kart 8 on Nintendo Switch! 

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 raise funds to supplement and enhance library programs and services. If you love the library, show your support by becoming a Friend!