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LIBRARY CONNECTIONS
March 2022
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Welcome to the new monthly Library Connections e-newsletter! You'll find it much easier to keep up on everything that's happening at the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library.
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Library Construction Update
The Library's exterior siding project is nearing completion, and things are looking great! Stop by and see our new look, and while you're here, pick up the latest books, movies, games, and more for your end-of-winter enjoyment. Don't have a library card? No problem! Our staff is here to help.
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Introducing hoopla
We've expanded our popular digital resource collection with the addition of hoopla, giving patrons instant access to over 1 million titles in ebooks, audiobooks, comics, movies, tv shows, and music. With no holds or waiting, each library cardholder can borrow up to 5 hoopla items per month. To register and start enjoying hoopla digital for free with your library card, download the hoopla app from your Apple or Google Play store on your mobile device. If you’re using a computer, visit www.hoopladigital.com.
Thank you to Bismarck Library Foundation, Inc. donors for sponsoring the launch of this program.
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Americans and the Holocaust
Exhibition & Program Series
March 29-May 3
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library is one of 50 U.S. libraries, and the only library in North Dakota, selected to host Americans and the Holocaust, a traveling exhibition from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum that examines the motives, pressures and fears that shaped Americans’ responses to Nazism, war and genocide in Europe during the 1930s and 1940s. Programs and events include:
Dr. Seuss Goes to War - with Dr. Perry Hornbacher
Monday, April 4, 7:00 PM - Meeting Room A
Those Angry Days by Lynne Olson (Book Discussion)
Thursday, April 7, 12:00 PM - Missouri River Room
The Mission of Herman Stern - Film screening and discussion
Thursday, April 28, 6:30 PM - Meeting Room A
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Families Around the World
Monday, March 21, 6:30-8:00 PM
Story Room/Meeting Rooms
The 3rd annual Families Around the World event embraces the diversity in our community and celebrates the unique cultures we share with each other. There will be music and dancing presentations, guest exhibitors at information tables, hands-on activities and craft projects, and tasty food samples from local purveyors. All ages are welcome to this free event. Families Around the World is offered in partnership with Global Neighbors, Bismarck Public Schools, and the Bismarck Library Foundation, Inc.
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Spring Used Book Sale
Thursday, March 3 - 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday, March 4 - 9:00 AM - 5:45 PM
Saturday, March 5 - 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Friends of the Bismarck Public Library will be holding their Spring Used Book Sale March 3-5 in the Library's meeting rooms. Thousands of used books will be for sale at $1.00 per pound. CDs, DVDs, and other items are priced separately. Saturday all items will be sold for $3.00 per bag. Proceeds fund special purchases and projects at the Library.
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Mindfulness for Beginners
Sunday, March 20, 1:30-3:00 PM
Meeting Room C
This free class introduces you to the benefits of practicing and incorporating mindfulness into your lives, homes, and relationships. Designed to provide tools and practices that reduce stress and frustration and offer ways to navigate challenges and strengthen resilience, this class is taught by Alicia Davis the founder of Heilung Collective, which unites yoga, mindfulness, and healing.
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B.A.R.K.
(Bismarck Animals Reading with Kids)
Monday evenings: March 14, 28
Tuesday afternoons: March 15, 22, 29
Thursday afternoons: March 17, 24, 31
B.A.R.K. is for kids who want to practice reading with non-judgmental listeners - dogs! Independent readers in grades K-5 sign up to read aloud to certified therapy dogs. Pre-registration is required and begins March 1. Call Youth Services at 701-355-1489 to register.
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There's always a lot going on at the Library! Check out the Events Calendar on our website for complete program and event information.
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Meet the Burleigh County Bookmobile
Meet your Burleigh County Bookmobile! It makes over 500 stops each year at schools, assisted living facilities, and community hubs throughout Burleigh County, helping ensure all residents have access to library services.
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Get a Library Card
Your library card opens up a world of entertainment, learning, discovery, and personal enrichment. Borrow books, movies & tv series, audiobooks, board games, video games, and more from our collection of 250,000+ items. Access our digital collection of ebooks, digital audiobooks, video, and music on-the-go from wherever you are, 24/7. Library cards are free to Burleigh County residents. As a cardholder, you'll join over 45,000 of your friends and neighbors who support and appreciate the value of our Library. Visit our website for more information and to apply for your library card.
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Become a Friend
Show your library love by joining the Friends of the Bismarck Public Library! By becoming a Friend, you show your support for Bismarck’s amazing public library, while also receiving special members-only benefits, such as early access to our fall and spring used book sales!
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The Library Connections Newsletter is sponsored by the Friends of the Bismarck Public Library. | | |
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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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