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• Drought, Dust & Creativity - North Dakota's Art Scene During the Great Depression

  • When
    October 14, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM
  • Location
    Meeting Room A (Bismarck Public Library, 515 N 5th St)

  Join Susan Wefald as she officially launches her new book "Drought, Dust, & Creativity – North Dakota's Art Scene During the Great Depression."  She will share findings and photos and discuss how creativity flourished in the 1930's around Bismarck-Mandan.  New buildings featured unique art projects. Local WPA administrators encouraged live theater, original ceramics, a new guidebook for North Dakota, and the creation of delightful costume dolls. Exquisite Lakota bead and quill work was created.

  The program is free and open to the general public.  Refreshments will be served.

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• Bismarck Historical Society Annual Meeting

  • When
    November 12, 2026
  • Location
    Bismarck Eagles Club (313 N 26th St, Bismarck)

  As time draws closer to the annual meeting date, watch your mail for a member invitation and our Facebook page for more information on this special society event.

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• Andrew Carnegie and the Bismarck Public Library

  • When
    December 09, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM
  • Location
    Meeting Room A (Bismarck Public Library, 515 N 5th St)

  Join Kate Waldera as she delves into the life of Andrew Carnegie and the important part he played in the creation of the Bismarck Public Library.

  Library history sources: History of the Bismarck Public Library 

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