Welcome to your monthly Library Connections e-newsletter! Discover the exciting news and events that are happening here at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library.

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Ghost Hunting Kits Available at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library!

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Ghost Hunting Kits Available at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library!


Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library recently added four Ghost Hunting Kits to its collection with donated funds after receiving multiple requests from patrons.


For additional information --

Watch: https://bit.ly/BVMPL-SC-GHK

Read: https://tinyurl.com/BVMPL-SCGHK

 
 
 

Library Tour

Thursday, November 14, 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Main Floor Atrium


Ever been curious about the inner workings of the library? Here's your chance to satisfy that curiosity! Our library staff guide will give you an insider's look at the spaces and activities that make our library run smoothly each day. The informative tour will last approximately two hours and is limited to eight adult participants.

 

Ballroom Dance Basics

Wednesday Evenings,

7:00pm to 8:00pm

November 6: East Coast Swing

November 13: Argentine Tango

November 20: Salsa

Meeting Room A

 

Piece-by-Piece Puzzle Party

Saturday, November 2,

1:30pm to 4:00pm

Missouri River Room

Library Movie Night: Thelma (PG-13)

Thursday, November 7,

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Meeting Room A

Stitch Days at the Library

Saturday, November 16,

12:00pm to 4:00pm

Missouri River Room

 

Cardio Drumming

Monday, November 18,

4:45pm, 5:20 and 6:00 (three half-hour sessions)

Meeting Room A

"You Belong Here" Celebration

Tuesday, November 19,

5:30pm to 7:30pm

Main Atrium

Know My Culture - Thailand

Thursday, November 21,

5:30pm to 7:00pm

Meeting Room A

 

BOOK CLUBS

 

Readers Voice

The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien

Tuesday, November 5, 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Missouri River Room

Strictly Mysteries

Jacqueline Winspear

Tuesday, November 12, 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Missouri River Room

 
 
Children's Library 2024 Fall Brochure
 

FALL STORY TIMES WITH MISS TIFFANY

Lapsit Baby Story Time* (15 minutes)

Time: Thursday at 9:30am

Dates: Nov. 7, 14, 21


Toddler Story Time* (20 minutes)

Time: Tuesday at 9:30am & 10:15am

Dates: Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26


Preschool Story Time* (25 minutes)

Time: Wednesday at 9:30am and 10:15am

Thursday at 10:15am

Dates: Nov. 6/7, 13/14, 20/21, 27


Family Story Time* (25 minutes)

Ages: All ages

Time: Monday at 6:30pm

Dates: Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25

* Children must be accompanied by a caregiver at all times during programs. Unless indicated, all events are in the Children’s Library Story Room.

 

Wiggling Kids Music

Tuesday Evenings,

November 5, 12, 19, 26,

6:30pm to 7:00pm

Children's Library Story Room

PBS Special Screening: Carl the Collector

Sunday, November 10,

1:30pm to 3:00pm

Children's Library Story Room

Stuffed Animal Sleep Over

Friday, November 15,

5:00pm to 5:30pm

Children's Library Story Room

 

Story Time with Dakota Zoo

Thursday, November 21,

3:45pm to 4:15pm

Children's Library Story Room

Swing and Sing-Along With Kittyko

Monday, November 25,

10:30am to 11:15am

Children's Library

Nutcracker Story Time

November 25, 26, and 27,

See Calendar for Times

Children's Library Story Room

 

Friends of the Library "Create Your Own Bookmark" Contest


The Friends of the Bismarck Public Library invites creative young artists to participate in our ‘Create Your Own Bookmark’ contest! Design a unique bookmark, and you could see it printed and distributed at the library in 2025! 

 
 
Teen HQ 2024 Fall Brochure
 

Teen HQ Walk-In Hours

Monday through Thursday

3:30pm to 5:00pm

No walk-in hours on November 28

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.

 

Beyond the Headlines

Friday, November 8,

10:30am to 12:00pm

Thursday, November 21,

3:45pm to 4:45pm

Teen HQ

Stretch & Strengthen for Teens

Friday, November 8,

1:00pm to 1:45pm

Meeting Room C

Introduction to Acrylic Painting for Teens

Monday, November 11,

1:30pm to 3:30pm

Teen HQ

 

Teen HQ Volunteer Club

Thursday, November 14,

3:45pm to 4:45pm

Teen HQ

Introduction to STEM for Teens

Tuesday, November 19,

3:45pm to 4:45pm

Teen HQ

Exploring Family History

Friday, November 29,

1:00pm to 2:30pm

Computer Training Lab

 

There's always a lot going on at the library! For the most current event schedule, visit our Calendar of Events for up-to-date program and event information.

Upcoming Events
 
 

Mobile Library Route 1

Thursday, November 7


Augusta Place: 10:00am to 11:30am

Sierra Court Apartments: 11:45am

Century Cottages: 12:00pm

Brandon Heights: 1:40pm

Door of Hope: 2:00pm

Baptist Health Care: 2:15pm

Shiloh ESP: 2:30pm

Mobile Library Route 2

Thursday, November 14


Touchmark: 12:30pm

Missouri Slope: 2:00pm

Jeanette Myhre: 2:30pm

Enable: 2:45pm

Bismarck Senior Center: 2:50pm

Northland Pace: 3:00pm

Pioneer: 3:15pm

Mobile Library Route 3

Thursday, November 21


Crescent Manor: 10:30am 

Hay Creek Lodge: 1:00pm

Edgewood on Dominion: 2:30pm

Edgewood Village: 3:00pm

 
 
Fall and Winter Schedule

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

 
 
Join the Friends

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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 the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library! 


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.

 
 
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