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Grinchmas Scavenger Hunt at MMPL

11/28/2025 @ 12:00pm–01/10/2026 @ 3:00pm
Everyone
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
Adults 19+, Teens (13-18)
Arts & Crafts
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
Children (4-6), Elementary (7-10)
STEAM
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.

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

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

 

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

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

 

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

3:45pm–4:15pm
Storytime
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. 

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"

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults 19+, Teens (13-18)
Movie, Social
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.

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

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

 

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

6:00pm–7:00pm
Everyone
Performance
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.

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

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

10:00am–2:45pm
Everyone
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

3:15pm–4:15pm
Everyone
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.

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!

5:00pm–7:00pm
Everyone
Games
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

10:00am–11:30am
Everyone
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

10:15am–11:00am
Babies and Toddlers (0-3), Children (4-6)
Storytime
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

3:30pm–4:00pm
Everyone
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.