Storytimes near BISMARCK VETERANS MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY

515 N 5th Street, Bismarck, ND, 58501, US

Join Miss Tiffany Thursdays at 9:30 am for Lapsit Baby Story Time. This story time is for children held in caregiver laps for books, songs, and puppets. Through this story time interaction, your baby will develop language & social skills. Plus, story time fosters a close emotional relationship between you & your baby. Babies learn to associate books with the pleasure of being with parents, and this pleasure will translate to a love of reading. Infants up to 24 months (15 minutes)

515 N 5th Street, Bismarck, ND, 58501, US

Join Miss Tiffany and friends Thursdays at 10:15 am for Preschool Story Time. This story time focuses on books, puppets, and songs. Speaking puppets help bring stories to life and spark imagination in your child. Our main focus at Preschool Story Time is to instill a love of reading, encourage creativity, and help children become aware of the world around them. 3-6 years of age (25 minutes)

205 E. Reno Ave., Bismarck, ND, 58504, US

Pack a lunch and join Miss Tiffany and the Burleigh County Library in the park for story time outside at Wachter Park! Each session is designed for preschool-age children and includes engaging stories and songs to inspire imagination and promote early literacy. Story times are available on multiple days, so you can choose what works best for your family. Share the joy of reading and create magical library memories all through the summer days!

515 N 5th Street, Bismarck, ND, 58501, US

Explore new hobbies and learn from experienced hobbyists as you learn Mahjong! No registration or experience is needed. Come and go as your schedule allows. Beginner to advanced players are welcome to join the Library Mah-Jong Group. If you have never played before, come observe how the game is played and ask questions. When you feel ready to jump into a game, pull up a chair!

515 N 5th Street, Bismarck, ND, 58501, US

Do you need volunteer hours for school, National Honor Society, or college applications? Or maybe you just like helping the library! Volunteer Club is for you. We meet to work on projects in the library. You do not have to attend every session or stay for the entire time. We know that teens are busy, but any help you can give us is greatly appreciated!

318 S. Washington St., Bismarck, ND, 58504, US

Join Miss Tiffany, Keli from Burleigh County Library, and Katie from Bismarck Burleigh Public Health for Movement, Story Time, and Crafts at Kiwanis Park!

515 N 5th Street, Bismarck, ND, 58501, US

Discover Infinite Possibilities - a hands-on family event where curiosity comes alive through play, patterns, and exploration. With interactive stations designed to spark wonder and find beauty, families will experience how math shapes nature and connects to everything around us. Come explore, learn, and see the world through a new mathematical lens.​ Come and go as your schedule allows. This program is made possible through Gateway to Science and Meaningful Math: Museum and Community Partnerships.

515 N 5th Street, Bismarck, ND, 58501, US

Looking for a fun volunteer opportunity? Registration is open to volunteer at Infinite Possibilities, a series of hands-on activities that highlight the beauty of math, foster curiosity, and elevate mathematical thinking. Volunteers are needed from 3:20 pm to 4:30 to help guide activity stations. No mathematical background required! Space is limited, and registration is required.

515 N 5th Street, Bismarck, ND, 58501, US

Northern Plains Dance Presents “The Little Engine That Could” through the beauty of dance. An accompanying craft will be provided between performances (9:50-10:15).

515 N 5th Street, Bismarck, ND, 58501, US

Enjoy making a "The Little Engine That Could" craft with the Northern Plains Dance Youth Ensemble in between performances.

515 N 5th Street, Bismarck, ND, 58501, US

Join library staff and Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health as we check out a good walk while discussing all the great things we are reading, watching & listening to! Walk laps around the library for approximately 20 minutes. Afterwards, join us for a refreshment on the Library Labyrinth. Wear appropriate footwear and comfortable clothing. Second & Fourth Tuesdays of the month, May through August, at 10:00am

515 N 5th Street, Bismarck, ND, 58501, US

Northern Plains Dance Presents “The Little Engine That Could” through the beauty of dance. An accompanying craft will be provided between performances (9:50-10:15).

321 E. Century Ave., Bismarck, ND, 58503, US

Pack a lunch and join Miss Tiffany and the Burleigh County Library in the park for story time outside at Jaycee Park! Each session is designed for preschool-age children and includes engaging stories and songs to inspire imagination and promote early literacy. Story times are available on multiple days, so you can choose what works best for your family. Share the joy of reading and create magical library memories all through the summer days!

515 N 5th Street, Bismarck, ND, 58501, US

Stop by Teen HQ to become a paleontologist for a day. Dive into the exciting world of fossils in North Dakota by learning how fossils are discovered, dug up, and cleaned in the lab. You'll even get to test your fossil preparation skills with a hands-on fossil prep kit!

515 N 5th Street, Bismarck, ND, 58501, US

Come learn about how fossils in North Dakota are discovered, dug up, and cleaned in the lab. Test your own fossil preparation skills with a fossil prep kit! Registration is required. Ages PreK-5th grade.

515 N 5th Street, Bismarck, ND, 58501, US

Northern Plains Dance Presents “The Little Engine That Could” through the beauty of dance. An accompanying craft will be provided between performances (9:50-10:15).

515 N 5th Street, Bismarck, ND, 58501, US

Enjoy making a "The Little Engine That Could" craft with the Northern Plains Dance Youth Ensemble in between performances.

515 N 5th Street, Bismarck, ND, 58501, US

Northern Plains Dance Presents “The Little Engine That Could” through the beauty of dance. An accompanying craft will be provided between performances (9:50-10:15).

515 N 5th Street, Bismarck, ND, 58501, US

Youthworks’ Street Outreach Team will be at the library to provide information, resources and services for youth as well as the general community. The Street Outreach program attends to various community locations by reaching out to youth who have run away, are homeless, and are at-risk. Youthworks provides immediate information as well as health and wellness supplies.

515 N 5th Street, Bismarck, ND, 58501, US

Explore new hobbies and learn from experienced hobbyists as you learn Mahjong! No registration or experience is needed. Come and go as your schedule allows. Beginner to advanced players are welcome to join the Library Mah-Jong Group. If you have never played before, come observe how the game is played and ask questions. When you feel ready to jump into a game, pull up a chair!

515 N 5th Street, Bismarck, ND, 58501, US

Dakota Pro Musica is happy to present singing classes specifically for parents and their infants and toddlers, to encourage music learning and enjoyment from the very start. Using easy lullaby tunes, memorable rhythms and rhymes, and suggestions for ways to incorporate these into the daily routines, Dakota Pro Musica hopes to empower parents with a musical toolbox for the earliest years. No registration required.

515 N 5th Street, Bismarck, ND, 58501, US

We'll be digging up giggles and fun when Will brings his high energy and hilarious M.E.S.S. (Music, Education, Stories, and Science) to our library. *Please note that tickets are required for this event. Complimentary tickets can be picked up from the Children’s Information Desk starting July 6. One ticket is required per person.

515 N 5th Street, Bismarck, ND, 58501, US

With some paper and a pencil, you can create unique cartoon characters! Learn a few helpful tips and tricks for drawing cartoons with Will Stuck. All supplies provided.

515 N 5th Street, Bismarck, ND, 58501, US

Join Miss Tiffany Tuesdays at 9:30 am for Toddler Story Time. This story time focuses on songs & books because we are teaching children to love and appreciate stories, and we are also helping them learn how to attend a library story time. Singing also helps develop language, sounds, and patterns, which all builds on your child’s early literacy skills. There are NO PUPPETS used during Toddler Story Time so that the focus can be on the stories, songs, and books. 18 months to 3 years (20 minutes)

515 N 5th Street, Bismarck, ND, 58501, US

In this 30-minute class, participants will engage in gentle stretching, active listening, singing, discussion, and simple rhythm activities using familiar and favorite music. The class is designed to support cognitive, motor, and respiratory health through enjoyable and engaging musical experiences. No prior musical experience is required. This class is presented and guided by Boram Chern of Matilda Studio.

515 N 5th Street, Bismarck, ND, 58501, US

Join Miss Tiffany Tuesdays at 10:15 am for Toddler Story Time. This story time focuses on songs & books because we are teaching children to love and appreciate stories, and we are also helping them learn how to attend a library story time. Singing also helps develop language, sounds, and patterns, which all builds on your child’s early literacy skills. There are NO PUPPETS used during Toddler Story Time so that the focus can be on the stories, songs, and books. 18 months to 3 years (20 minutes)

515 N 5th Street, Bismarck, ND, 58501, US

Bring your infants, toddlers, and preschoolers to “Dance Tales,” a unique and interactive experience presented by Northern Plains Dance at the Children’s Library! Each session is a fun-filled adventure that integrates movement and music with beloved story time themes, making reading come alive through dance. This program is a perfect way to introduce young children to the joy of movement and storytelling, and they will indeed have a blast! Northern Plains Dance is committed to enriching our community’s cultural landscape and fostering an appreciation for dance through artistic excellence. Join us for “Dance Tales” and let your little ones explore the magical connection between books and movement!

515 N 5th Street, Bismarck, ND, 58501, US

Bring the family for an evening of musical fun. This program for young children and their families, facilitated by Boram Chern, Bachelor of Music Therapy, from Matilda Studio, provides a great way to introduce and celebrate music. You’ll move, sing, play, and maybe even dance a little. And most importantly, you’ll enjoy the bonding experience of making music together.

515 N 5th Street, Bismarck, ND, 58501, US

Join Miss Tiffany and friends Wednesdays at 9:30 am for Preschool Story Time. This story time focuses on books, puppets, and songs. Speaking puppets help bring stories to life and spark imagination in your child. Our main focus at Preschool Story Time is to instill a love of reading, encourage creativity, and help children become aware of the world around them. 3-6 years of age (25 minutes)

515 N 5th Street, Bismarck, ND, 58501, US

Join Miss Tiffany and friends Wednesdays at 10:15 am for Preschool Story Time. This story time focuses on books, puppets, and songs. Speaking puppets help bring stories to life and spark imagination in your child. Our main focus at Preschool Story Time is to instill a love of reading, encourage creativity, and help children become aware of the world around them. 3-6 years of age (25 minutes)