Sidewalk Art

Take a walk to the library's east side and discover our new active sidewalk art project along 6th Street! Created by Crystal Tretbar, this project is supported by grant funding through Bismarck Burleigh Public Health and by Blue Zones funding.

Librarypalooza

Thursday, August 11, 6:30-8:00 PM

Library-Main Floor, Meeting Room A, & Plaza

Join us for an evening of fun at the library! New to Bismarck? Haven't been to the library in a while? Not sure where your library card is (or don't have one)? Think libraries are just books? There’s so much to love, and the library is for everyone! Get to know your public library, explore, get connected, and discover how the library can help enrich your life. From park passes and video games to live music and free classes, there is something for everybody at the library, and You Belong Here!

Thinking Money for Kids

On Display through August 22

Children's Library

Thinking Money for Kids is a free multimedia experience for children ages 7 to 11, as well as their parents, caregivers, and educators. The interactive exhibit uses games, activities, and a fun storyline to help children understand what money is, its function in society, money choices, and money values such as fairness, responsibility, and charitableness. Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library is one of just 50 libraries nationwide selected to host Thinking Money for Kids. The exhibition was developed by the American Library Association (ALA) in partnership with the FINRA Investor Education Foundation.

The House that She Built Story Time

Tuesdays August 2, 9, & 16, 11:00 AM

Story Room

Join local members of Bismarck Mandan Professional Women in Building(BMPWB) as they share the story of a house being built entirely by women builders. See photos of the actual project and learn about the details of the house. The local representatives of BMPWB will be available to discuss the book. 

The Unique History of the Bank of North Dakota

With Clay Jenkinson and Dr. Larry Skogen

Wednesday, August 17, 7:00-8:30 PM

Meeting Room A

Join nationally recognized historian, author, and public humanities scholar Clay Jenkinson in discussion with historian and former Bismarck State College president Dr. Larry Skogen to explore the historical factors that led to the development of the Bank of North Dakota at a time of widespread agrarian discontent. North Dakota is the only state with a people-owned bank—as well as a state-owned grain mill and elevator. Skogen and Jenkinson will examine the 1917-1919 origins of the Bank in the work of the Nonpartisan League, led by agrarian radical A.C. Townley.

Library On the Town

Visit your library at one of these great community events in August! When you see us out and about, stop by and say hello to our awesome Burleigh County Bookmobile and Mobile Library Staff!

Bookmobile @ BisMarket

August 6, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM

Kiwanis Park - Sweet Avenue

Bookmobile @ Gateway to Science Free Family Day

Saturday, August 20, 1:00-4:00 PM 

Gateway to Science - 1810 Schafer Street

Mobile Library @ Trinity Lutheran's Vendor Fair

Saturday, August 13, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Trinity Lutheran Church - 502 N 4th Street

Work at the Library

Now hiring: Library Reference Associate II (Part-time)

Click here for more information and to apply.