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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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Embark with us for our annual summer reading kickoff to celebrate this summer’s adventure theme. We will have the Burleigh County Library bookmobile onsite, crafts and activities, music, dancing with Northern Plains Dance, wild animal friends from Dakota Zoo, sidewalk chalk games, a firetruck visit from the Bismarck Fire Department, and more. All are welcome to join in fun adventures for all ages! | | |
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The Marvels
2023 • PG-13 • 1h 45m
Thursday, May 2, 6:00 PM
Meeting Room A
Parents/guardians are responsible for minors attending films. Comfortable seating is available, and fresh popcorn is served. Covered drinks and snacks are welcome.
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Thursday, May 23, 6:3PM
Meeting Room A
We invite all social dance lovers to join us for fun and excitement. Northern Plains Dance will guide you step-by-step through the fundamentals of ballroom dance. No partner is needed either!
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Arbor Week Celebration
Thursday, May 2, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM and 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Children’s Library Story Room
It’s Arbor Week! Arbor Day is not just a celebration -- it is a global community event that recognizes the role of trees in our lives and promotes tree planting and care. At 10:30 AM, join our special guest, Forrest von Flickentale, and his friends from the City of Bismarck’s Forestry Division for a unique photo session. Return at 3:30 PM to try your hand at making a tree cookie. Baby trees will also be distributed to those in attendance at both times.
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Wiggling Kids
Tuesday, May 7 and 14, 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Children’s Library Story Room
Get ready to strike a chord of fun and learning with Matilda Studio’s Wiggling Kids in May! Led by the talented Boram Chern, this series is your family’s ticket to a world where music meets play and education.
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LEGO Club for Kids
Thursday, May 30, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Children's Library Story Room
Children ages 10+ meet to build with LEGO bricks. Junior Makers ages 5-9 are welcome with a caregiver aged 12+.
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Monday through Thursday in May
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
(No walk-in hours on Wednesday, May 15)
Summer Hours Begin Tuesday, May 28
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Teen Headquarters (HQ)
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Walk-in hours are times when library staff is present, and technology and gaming are available to use in HQ. Teen HQ is open to teens who are in grades six through twelve. | | |
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Fandom Days: Star Wars
Monday, May 13, 3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
Teen Headquarters (HQ)
Stop by Teen HQ to meet new friends who get into the same fandoms you are and do an activity related to your fandom. Open to teens who are in grades six through twelve.
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Teen HQ Video Game Free Play - Switch Sports
Wednesday, May 1, 3:45 PM to 5:00 PM
Teen Headquarters (HQ)
Arbor Week Celebration with Forrest von Flickentale and the Forestry Division
Thursday, May 2, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Children's Library Story Room
Arbor Week Celebration with the Forestry Division
Thursday, May 2, 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Children's Library Story Room
Teen HQ Volunteer Club
Thursday, May 2, 3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
Teen Headquarters (HQ)
Library Movie Night - The Marvels (PG-13)
Thursday, May 2, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Meeting Room A
Teen HQ Video Game Tournament - Switch Sports
Saturday, May 4, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Teen Headquarters (HQ)
How to Spring Clean a Computer for Teens and Their Adults
Saturday, May 4, 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Teen HQ (Headquarters)
Crafternoon in Teen HQ - Greeting Cards
Monday, May 6, 3:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Teen Headquarters (HQ)
English Conversation Hour
May 6, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Study Room 1
Health Education Series
Tuesday, May 7, 1:30 PM
Meeting Room B
Job Service North Dakota Booth
Tuesday, May 7, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Main Floor
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Readers Voice Book Discussion: The Spy and the Traitor
Tuesday, May 7, 7:00 PM
Missouri River Room
Teen HQ Super Smash Bros Free Play
Wednesday, May 8, 3:45 PM to 5:00 PM
Teen Headquarters (HQ)
English Conversation Hour
Saturday, May 11, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Study Room 1
Teen HQ Fandom Days - Star Wars
Monday, May 13, 3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
Teen Headquarters (HQ)
Strictly Mysteries Book Club
Tuesday, May 14, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Missouri River Room
English Conversation Hour
Monday, May 20, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Study Room 1
Crafternoon in Teen HQ - Wire Photo Holder
Thursday, May 23, 3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
Teen Headquarters (HQ)
Ballroom Basics: Waltz
Thursday, May 23, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Meeting Room A
English Conversation Hour
Saturday, May 25, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Study Room 1
Library Closed-Memorial Day
Monday, May 27, All Day
Music and Books Concert Series: The British Invasion
Thursday, May 30, 6:00 PM
Meeting Room A
LEGO Club for Kids
Thursday, May 30, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Children's Library Story Room
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There's always a lot going on at the library! The events listed are accurate as of Monday, April 29, 2024. For the most current event schedule, visit the Events Calendar on our website for up-to-date program and event information. | | | | |
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Mobile Library Route 1
Thursday, May 2
Augusta Place: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sierra Court Apartments: 11:45 AM
Century Cottages: 12:00 PM
Brandon Heights: 1:40 PM
Door of Hope: 2:00 PM
Baptist Health Care: 2:15 PM
Shiloh ESP: 2:30 PM
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Mobile Library Route 2
Thursday, May 9
Touchmark: 12:30 PM
Missouri Slope: 2:00 PM
Jeanette Myhre: 2:30 PM
Enable: 2:45 PM
Bismarck Senior Center: 2:50 PM
Northland Pace: 3:00 PM
Pioneer: 3:15 PM
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Mobile Library Route 3
Thursday, May 16
Crescent Manor: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Hay Creek Lodge: 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Edgewood on Dominion: 2:30 PM
Edgewood Village-Door 3: 3:00 PM
Edgewood Village-Door 1: 3:10 PM
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Mobile Library Route 4
Thursday, May 23
The Terrace: 1:00 PM
Missouri Slope Assisted Living: 1:45 PM
Marillac Manor: 1:50 PM - 2:20 PM
Baptist: 2:30 PM
Prairie Pointe: 2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
St. Gabriel's: 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
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The bookmobile will be on the road through May throughout Burleigh County. All stops are open to the public, so if you see our library on wheels out and about, stop in and check us out. Look for us in the Eckroth Music Band Night Parade on Friday, May 10, starting at 6:30 PM. | | | |
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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 the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library!
If you love the library, show your support by becoming a Friend today!
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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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