Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library

Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Social Media User Acknowledgment: https://www.bismarcknd.gov/2461/Social-Media-User-Acknowledgement Find out more about BVMPL: www.bismarcklibrary.org.

The Bismarck Veterans Memorial Library (BVMPL) is a major hub of the community, welcoming over 250,000 visitors annually. It is a full-service municipal library directly handling the needs of Bismarck and Burleigh County residents.

Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Will Be Closed:Monday, September 7, 2026. We will reopen on Tuesday, September...
09/06/2026

Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Will Be Closed:
Monday, September 7, 2026. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8, at 9:00 am.

Our digital library is always open! Borrow ebooks, digital audiobooks, movies, TV series, and more from our popular Libby, hoopla, and Kanopy collections 24/7 from any computer or mobile device.

Check it out – all you need is your library card!
bit.ly/BVMPL-DigitalLibrary

BVMPL Holiday Hours: bismarcklibrary.org/2341/Hours-Holidays

Weekly Highlight of New Books in the Children's Library!Come and check out the latest arrivals in our children's collect...
09/05/2026

Weekly Highlight of New Books in the Children's Library!
Come and check out the latest arrivals in our children's collections:

“Fritz: A Mushroom Story” by Kelsey Garrity-Riley
“You Are the Land” by Steph Littlebird
“The Day My Brother Became a Tree” by Xin Li
“Scritch! Scratch!” by Teri Sloat
“Last Exit to the End!” by Caleb Zane Huett
“Thunder and Mercy” by Jennifer Robin Barr
“Yarn is Everything!” by Aaron Reynolds
“Spindlewood” by Freddie Kölsch

Attention 6th through 12th graders:Show off your skills or try a game that is new to you at Teen HQ’s monthly teen video...
09/05/2026

Attention 6th through 12th graders:

Show off your skills or try a game that is new to you at Teen HQ’s monthly teen video game tournament on Saturday, September 12 from 1 pm to 3 pm. Prizes will be awarded. Please arrive by 1 pm to be added to the tournament bracket. This month's featured game is Mario Kart World!

For more information, please visit https://bismarcklib.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-video-game-tournament-23894

September Jigsaw Puzzle Competitionhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1060377853543218/Saturday Afternoon, September 19, 20...
09/05/2026

September Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
https://www.facebook.com/events/1060377853543218/
Saturday Afternoon, September 19, 2026, at 1:00pm

Come and piece together a prize-winning victory at this community event that’s sure to delight puzzle lovers. With limited space to only fifteen teams, registration is a must! Designate one person to sign up for the entire team.

Stitch Days at the Libraryhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1252656520115612/If you crochet, knit, embroider, cross-stitch...
09/05/2026

Stitch Days at the Library
https://www.facebook.com/events/1252656520115612/
If you crochet, knit, embroider, cross-stitch, punch needle, weave, or work with any other yarn or thread-based craft, and you are in the Bismarck area, then this is the group for you!

Third Saturday of the Month
September 19, October 17, November 21, December 19, 2026
Noon to 4pm

Make a craft at home! This month’s craft is an air dry clay leaf bowl. Supplies are limited and will be given out on a ...
09/05/2026

Make a craft at home! This month’s craft is an air dry clay leaf bowl. Supplies are limited and will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 9 am on Saturday, September 12. 6th through 12th graders and adults can pick up a craft kit at the Adult Information Desk or request a kit during curbside service.

For more information, please visit https://bismarcklib.librarycalendar.com/event/take-and-create-craft-kit-clay-leaf-bowls-2451

BVMPL Weekly Events: Sunday, September 6 through Saturday, September 12, 2026There’s something for everyone -- you belon...
09/04/2026

BVMPL Weekly Events: Sunday, September 6 through Saturday, September 12, 2026
There’s something for everyone -- you belong here!
Visit Our Calendar at bit.ly/BVMPL-Upcoming for Info & Updates

September 2026 Library Connections Newsletter
Join Us for a Month Full of Exciting Events and Community Fun in September!
https://conta.cc/4qLUlyx

Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library is Hiring!The Bismarck Library Foundation (BLF) is hiring a part-time Executiv...
09/04/2026

Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library is Hiring!

The Bismarck Library Foundation (BLF) is hiring a part-time Executive Director. This role involves working with the BLF board to grow the donor base, endowment, and financial support for the library’s special projects.

The BLF inspires private giving to supplement public funding for the library and has led campaigns for vital improvements like the restroom renovation, the purchase of a new bookmobile, and the Children's Library renovation.

You get to work at the library and help make it the vibrant place it is. What's better than that? Help us spread the word and tell your special people. Or if you're that special person, apply today at https://tinyurl.com/BVMPL-2609LFED.

Summary of position:
• Part-time - 20 hrs/wk, on-site
• Cultivates donor relationships
• Researches and submits grant proposals
• Develops layout and content for publications
• Manages the BLF office with the Administrative Officer

Minimum qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree is required
• 3 years experience in fundraising, public relations, technical writing, or similar setting
• 5 or more years experience in non-profit foundation preferred

Hiring Range:
$25-$35/hour

Apply by September 20, 2026

Birdwatching kits are now available to check out from your library! https://www.bismarcklibrary.org/m/NewsFlash/home/det...
09/04/2026

Birdwatching kits are now available to check out from your library!
https://www.bismarcklibrary.org/m/NewsFlash/home/detail/9046

Each kit has 3 pairs of binoculars: a toddler-friendly pair, an 8x21 youth pair, and an 8x42 adult pair. The kit also contains Birds of the Dakotas Field Guide by Stan Tekiela and a Birding 101 pamphlet from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

For more information, check out the Library of Things page at bit.ly/BVMPL-LibraryOfThings, or ask your librarian.

Address

515 N 5th Street
Bismarck, ND
58501

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 1pm - 6pm

Telephone

+17013551480

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