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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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BVMPL received a $10,000 gift from Carnegie Corporation of New York, the foundation established by Andrew Carnegie. The award is part of Carnegie Libraries 250, a special initiative celebrating the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and honoring the roughly 1,280 Carnegie Libraries still serving their communities across the United States.
Read more about this donation.
View an interview with Library Director Christine Kujawa.
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Our library is one of the most important features in the city. It gives us many opportunities to do research and also gives us a wonderful selection of books just to read for relaxation.
-LaVilla O.
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Tuesdays, March 3, 17
1:30pm to 2:30pm
Library Plaza
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Tuesday, March 3
7:00pm to 8:00pm
Missouri River Room
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Tuesday, March 10
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Missouri River Room
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Wednesday, March 11
7:00pm to 8:00pm
Missouri River Room
| | Learn the basics of computers, software, and mobile devices in our small, interactive classes. Sessions for March are in the Missouri River Room and last approximately one hour. Seating is limited to six participants per session, and REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. | | | | |
Wednesday, March 4, 10:00am to 11:00am
Wednesday, March 11, 10:00am to 11:00am
Wednesday, March 11, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Wednesday, March 18, 10:00am to 11:00am
Wednesday, March 25, 10:00am to 11:00am
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Thursday, March 12
Movies are shown in Meeting Room A at 6:00pm. Parents/guardians are responsible for minors attending films. Comfortable seating is available, and fresh popcorn is served. Covered drinks and snacks are welcome.
| | The Library Board of Directors consists of five distinguished professionals residing in Bismarck, who are appointed by the City Commission in accordance with NDCC 40-38-04. If you are interested in joining the Library Board of Directors, complete the application form. Your application will be reviewed when a vacancy arises. | | |
Family Story Time (25 minutes)
Dates: March* 16, 23, 30
Time: Mondays, 6:00pm
Toddler Story Time (20 minutes)
Dates: March* 17, 24, 31
Time: Tuesdays, 9:30am and 10:15am
Preschool Story Time (25 minutes)
Dates: March* 18/19, 25/26
Time: Wednesdays,9:30am and 10:15am
Thursdays, 10:15 am
Lapsit Baby Story Time (15 minutes)
Dates: March* 19, 26
Time: Thursdays, 9:30am
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Children must be accompanied at all times by a caregiver during programs. All events are in the Children’s Library Story Room unless indicated.
*No Story Times March 2 through March 13.
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Thursday, March 5
3:30pm to 4:00pm
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Wednesdays, March 11, 18, 25
4:15pm to 5:00pm
Children's Library Trees
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Mondays, March 16, 30
3:30pm to 4:15pm
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Thursday, March 19
3:30pm to 4:30pm
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Monday, March 23
10:30am to 11:15am
Children's Library Trees
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Tuesday, March 24
3:30pm to 4:30pm
Registration is required.
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Monday through Thursday
3:30pm to 5:00pm
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.
All teen events take place in HQ, unless otherwise specified.
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Thursday, March 5
4:15pm to 5:15pm
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Monday, March 16
12:00pm to 12:45pm
Meeting Room C
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Mondays, March 16, 30
4:30pm to 5:15pm
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Thursday, March 19
4:15pm to 5:00pm
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Tuesday, March 24
4:15pm to 5:00pm
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Thursday, March 26
4:15pm to 5:00pm
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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.
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Mobile Library Route 1
Thursday, March 5
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
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Mobile Library Route 2
Thursday, March 12
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
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Thursday, March 19
Crescent Manor: 10:30am
Edgewood on Dominion: 2:30pm
Edgewood Village (Door 3): 3:00pm
Edgewood Village (Door 1): 3:15pm
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Mobile Library Route 4
Thursday, March 26
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
| | | | The Burleigh County Library Bookmobile will be on the road throughout Burleigh County during March. All stops are open to the public, so if you see our library on wheels out and about, stop in and visit with us. | | |
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Thursday, March 5, 7:00am to 8:00pm
Friday, March 6, 9:00am to 5:45pm
Saturday, March 7, 9:00am to 2:00pm
Library Meeting Rooms
Join us to explore a fantastic selection of books for just $1.00 per pound, along with a variety of CDs, DVDs, games, and puzzles priced separately. Don’t forget our fabulous Saturday special—fill a bag with items for only $3.00! Every purchase you make helps support library projects in our community, so you’ll be making a difference while discovering your next favorite read.
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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!
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Library Hours
Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 9:00pm
Friday and Saturday, 9:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday from 1:00pm to 6:00pm
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