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Grinchmas Scavenger Hunt at MMPL

11/28/2025 @ 12:00pm to 01/10/2026 @ 3:00pm
Morton Mandan Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone

Search high and low at MMPL for the Grinch's hand. 

Cross off the objects you see hanging from a strand.

Eventually you will find,

something he left behind.

Once you discovered the item untouched,

Library Branch: Morton Mandan Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Search high and low at MMPL for the Grinch's hand. 

Cross off the objects you see hanging from a strand.

Eventually you will find,

something he left behind.

Once you discovered the item untouched,

This event is in the "Adults 19+" group
This event is in the "Teens (13-18)" group

Snow Globe Create Kit for Teens and Adults - Holidays 2025

All Day 12/1 - 1/10
Morton Mandan Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 19+, Teens (13-18)

Teens and adults are invited to try a make-your-own snow globe craft this holiday season! Visit the MMPL circulation desk to select a snow globe and one mini prop of your choosing. Then, get creating! 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Morton Mandan Public Library
Age Group: Adults 19+, Teens (13-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens and adults are invited to try a make-your-own snow globe craft this holiday season! Visit the MMPL circulation desk to select a snow globe and one mini prop of your choosing. Then, get creating! 

This event is in the "Children (4-6)" group
This event is in the "Elementary (7-10)" group

The Paper Bag Scientist: STEM Kits from UTTC

All Day 12/22 - 1/10
Morton Mandan Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children (4-6), Elementary (7-10)

Have some holiday fun with STEM this Christmas break! Enjoy the fun of science while taking a break from school. Our friends at United Tribes Technical College put together some awesome holiday STEM kits.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Morton Mandan Public Library
Age Group: Children (4-6), Elementary (7-10)
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have some holiday fun with STEM this Christmas break! Enjoy the fun of science while taking a break from school. Our friends at United Tribes Technical College put together some awesome holiday STEM kits.

Party Upon the Park Reservations

Thursday, December 25, 2025 at 4:30pm - 10:00pm
The Loft at Morton Mandan Public Library

Party Upon the Park: MMPL’s Room Rental Holiday Special

 

Library Branch: Morton Mandan Public Library
Room: The Loft
Event Details:

Party Upon the Park: MMPL’s Room Rental Holiday Special

 

Party Upon the Park Reservations

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 4:30pm - 10:00pm
The Loft at Morton Mandan Public Library

Party Upon the Park: MMPL’s Room Rental Holiday Special

 

Library Branch: Morton Mandan Public Library
Room: The Loft
Event Details:

Party Upon the Park: MMPL’s Room Rental Holiday Special

 

Party Upon the Park Reservations

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 4:30pm - 10:00pm
The Loft at Morton Mandan Public Library

Party Upon the Park: MMPL’s Room Rental Holiday Special

 

Library Branch: Morton Mandan Public Library
Room: The Loft
Event Details:

Party Upon the Park: MMPL’s Room Rental Holiday Special

 

Party Upon the Park Reservations

Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 4:30pm - 10:00pm
The Loft at Morton Mandan Public Library

Party Upon the Park: MMPL’s Room Rental Holiday Special

 

Library Branch: Morton Mandan Public Library
Room: The Loft
Event Details:

Party Upon the Park: MMPL’s Room Rental Holiday Special

 

Party Upon the Park Reservations

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 4:30pm - 10:00pm
The Loft at Morton Mandan Public Library

Party Upon the Park: MMPL’s Room Rental Holiday Special

 

Library Branch: Morton Mandan Public Library
Room: The Loft
Event Details:

Party Upon the Park: MMPL’s Room Rental Holiday Special

 

Story Time With Community Heroes

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm
The Nest/Children's Reading Room at Morton Mandan Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime

MMPL is welcoming everyday heroes monthly to take the stage and share a story. You never know who you might meet, but one thing is guaranteed, the guest readers are eager to greet our youngest citizens while sharing a story. 

Library Branch: Morton Mandan Public Library
Room: The Nest/Children's Reading Room
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

MMPL is welcoming everyday heroes monthly to take the stage and share a story. You never know who you might meet, but one thing is guaranteed, the guest readers are eager to greet our youngest citizens while sharing a story. 

Party Upon the Park Reservations

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 4:30pm - 10:00pm
The Loft at Morton Mandan Public Library

Party Upon the Park: MMPL’s Room Rental Holiday Special

 

Library Branch: Morton Mandan Public Library
Room: The Loft
Event Details:

Party Upon the Park: MMPL’s Room Rental Holiday Special

 

This event is in the "Adults 19+" group
This event is in the "Teens (13-18)" group

Study Club: featuring "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle"

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Morton Mandan Public Library
Program Type:
Movie, Social
Age Group:
Adults 19+, Teens (13-18)

Sharpen your detective skills and dive into one of Arthur Conan Doyle’s most charming Sherlock Holmes stories.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Morton Mandan Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults 19+, Teens (13-18)
Program Type: Movie, Social
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sharpen your detective skills and dive into one of Arthur Conan Doyle’s most charming Sherlock Holmes stories.

Party Upon the Park Reservations

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 4:30pm - 10:00pm
The Loft at Morton Mandan Public Library

Party Upon the Park: MMPL’s Room Rental Holiday Special

 

Library Branch: Morton Mandan Public Library
Room: The Loft
Event Details:

Party Upon the Park: MMPL’s Room Rental Holiday Special

 

Party Upon the Park Reservations

Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 4:30pm - 10:00pm
The Loft at Morton Mandan Public Library

Party Upon the Park: MMPL’s Room Rental Holiday Special

 

Library Branch: Morton Mandan Public Library
Room: The Loft
Event Details:

Party Upon the Park: MMPL’s Room Rental Holiday Special

 

Party Upon the Park Reservations

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 4:30pm - 10:00pm
The Loft at Morton Mandan Public Library

Party Upon the Park: MMPL’s Room Rental Holiday Special

 

Library Branch: Morton Mandan Public Library
Room: The Loft
Event Details:

Party Upon the Park: MMPL’s Room Rental Holiday Special

 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Magic Show with Nick Mac Arthur

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Morton Mandan Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Everyone

Step into a MMPL where the impossible becomes possible! This magic show combines jaw-dropping illusions, mind-bending sleight of hand, and plenty of laughter.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Morton Mandan Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step into a MMPL where the impossible becomes possible! This magic show combines jaw-dropping illusions, mind-bending sleight of hand, and plenty of laughter.

Party Upon the Park Reservations

Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 4:30pm - 10:00pm
The Loft at Morton Mandan Public Library

Party Upon the Park: MMPL’s Room Rental Holiday Special

 

Library Branch: Morton Mandan Public Library
Room: The Loft
Event Details:

Party Upon the Park: MMPL’s Room Rental Holiday Special

 

Party Upon the Park Reservations

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:30pm - 10:00pm
The Loft at Morton Mandan Public Library

Party Upon the Park: MMPL’s Room Rental Holiday Special

 

Library Branch: Morton Mandan Public Library
Room: The Loft
Event Details:

Party Upon the Park: MMPL’s Room Rental Holiday Special

 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Flasher - School

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:45pm
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Bookmobile Stops:

The Morton Mandan Public Library Bookmobile ("Morti" for short) travels to dozens of locations each month, bringing the library's services, materials, and activities directly to yo...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone

The Morton Mandan Public Library Bookmobile ("Morti" for short) travels to dozens of locations each month, bringing the library's services, materials, and activities directly to you! They carry a constantly updating collection of magazines, books, audiobooks, and DVDs for all ages, and can deliver requested items from other libraries, as well.

The bookmobile serves as a "movable room" of Morton Mandan Public Library, so we strive to make as many of the same services available on a mobile scale that are available in the library building in Mandan. Some special services we provide include:

  • Renewing and Requesting items from other libraries
    • Log in to your account in the Online Catalog from any internet browser and enter your library barcode number and four digit pin to manage your account, or ask one of our fabulous staff in person or over the phone.
  • Doorstep Library
    • Home delivery service offered in Mandan and Morton County. To apply for this service, call the library and ask to speak to "Outreach".
  • Notary Services
    • Available both on the bookmobile and in the library building, free of charge.
  • Homeschool Boxes
    • Monthly delivery service offered in Mandan and Morton County. Ask for a form or call the library and ask to speak to "Outreach" if interested!

And of course, all of the library's Digital Resources are available no matter where you are! All you need is your library barcode number.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Flasher - Downtown

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Bookmobile Stops:

The Morton Mandan Public Library Bookmobile ("Morti" for short) travels to dozens of locations each month, bringing the library's services, materials, and activities directly to yo...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone

The Morton Mandan Public Library Bookmobile ("Morti" for short) travels to dozens of locations each month, bringing the library's services, materials, and activities directly to you! They carry a constantly updating collection of magazines, books, audiobooks, and DVDs for all ages, and can deliver requested items from other libraries, as well.

The bookmobile serves as a "movable room" of Morton Mandan Public Library, so we strive to make as many of the same services available on a mobile scale that are available in the library building in Mandan. Some special services we provide include:

  • Renewing and Requesting items from other libraries
    • Log in to your account in the Online Catalog from any internet browser and enter your library barcode number and four digit pin to manage your account, or ask one of our fabulous staff in person or over the phone.
  • Doorstep Library
    • Home delivery service offered in Mandan and Morton County. To apply for this service, call the library and ask to speak to "Outreach".
  • Notary Services
    • Available both on the bookmobile and in the library building, free of charge.
  • Homeschool Boxes
    • Monthly delivery service offered in Mandan and Morton County. Ask for a form or call the library and ask to speak to "Outreach" if interested!

And of course, all of the library's Digital Resources are available no matter where you are! All you need is your library barcode number.

Party Upon the Park Reservations

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 10:00pm
The Loft at Morton Mandan Public Library

Party Upon the Park: MMPL’s Room Rental Holiday Special

 

Library Branch: Morton Mandan Public Library
Room: The Loft
Event Details:

Party Upon the Park: MMPL’s Room Rental Holiday Special

 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Holiday Puzzlemania: Swap or Construct!

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Morton Mandan Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Everyone

What is more magical than gazing out to the park with lights as you sip on hot chocolate, tea or cider while you piece together puzzles with your friends?

Library Branch: Morton Mandan Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

What is more magical than gazing out to the park with lights as you sip on hot chocolate, tea or cider while you piece together puzzles with your friends?

This event is in the "Everyone" group

St. Anthony - Little Heart School

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Bookmobile Stops:

The Morton Mandan Public Library Bookmobile ("Morti" for short) travels to dozens of locations each month, bringing the library's services, materials, and activities directly to yo...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone

The Morton Mandan Public Library Bookmobile ("Morti" for short) travels to dozens of locations each month, bringing the library's services, materials, and activities directly to you! They carry a constantly updating collection of magazines, books, audiobooks, and DVDs for all ages, and can deliver requested items from other libraries, as well.

The bookmobile serves as a "movable room" of Morton Mandan Public Library, so we strive to make as many of the same services available on a mobile scale that are available in the library building in Mandan. Some special services we provide include:

  • Renewing and Requesting items from other libraries
    • Log in to your account in the Online Catalog from any internet browser and enter your library barcode number and four digit pin to manage your account, or ask one of our fabulous staff in person or over the phone.
  • Doorstep Library
    • Home delivery service offered in Mandan and Morton County. To apply for this service, call the library and ask to speak to "Outreach".
  • Notary Services
    • Available both on the bookmobile and in the library building, free of charge.
  • Homeschool Boxes
    • Monthly delivery service offered in Mandan and Morton County. Ask for a form or call the library and ask to speak to "Outreach" if interested!

And of course, all of the library's Digital Resources are available no matter where you are! All you need is your library barcode number.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers (0-3)" group
This event is in the "Children (4-6)" group

SPARK Morning Option

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Community Room at Morton Mandan Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies and Toddlers (0-3), Children (4-6)
SPARK for Kids:

SPARK (Simple, Play-based Activities and Resources for Kids) is a fantastic program for children (and their caregivers) ages 0-5, hosted by Mandan Little Learners! Each session inc...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Morton Mandan Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers (0-3), Children (4-6)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

SPARK (Simple, Play-based Activities and Resources for Kids) is a fantastic program for children (and their caregivers) ages 0-5, hosted by Mandan Little Learners! Each session includes a story time and activities intended to spark imagination, social skills, and more.

Pre-registration is appreciated to assure adequate supplies.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed with the intention that children are accompanied by adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Roosevelt Elementary

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Everyone
Bookmobile Stops:

The Morton Mandan Public Library Bookmobile ("Morti" for short) travels to dozens of locations each month, bringing the library's services, materials, and activities directly to yo...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone

The Morton Mandan Public Library Bookmobile ("Morti" for short) travels to dozens of locations each month, bringing the library's services, materials, and activities directly to you! They carry a constantly updating collection of magazines, books, audiobooks, and DVDs for all ages, and can deliver requested items from other libraries, as well.

The bookmobile serves as a "movable room" of Morton Mandan Public Library, so we strive to make as many of the same services available on a mobile scale that are available in the library building in Mandan. Some special services we provide include:

  • Renewing and Requesting items from other libraries
    • Log in to your account in the Online Catalog from any internet browser and enter your library barcode number and four digit pin to manage your account, or ask one of our fabulous staff in person or over the phone.
  • Doorstep Library
    • Home delivery service offered in Mandan and Morton County. To apply for this service, call the library and ask to speak to "Outreach".
  • Notary Services
    • Available both on the bookmobile and in the library building, free of charge.
  • Homeschool Boxes
    • Monthly delivery service offered in Mandan and Morton County. Ask for a form or call the library and ask to speak to "Outreach" if interested!

And of course, all of the library's Digital Resources are available no matter where you are! All you need is your library barcode number.