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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

09/02/2024 @ 9:30am to 06/30/2027 @ 5:00pm
Take-Home Kit at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies, Children

What is 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten?

Read 1,000 books (yes, you can read the same book multiple times) with your child before kindergarten, build their vocabulary and imagination, and earn fun prizes!

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Take-Home Kit
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

What is 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten?

Read 1,000 books (yes, you can read the same book multiple times) with your child before kindergarten, build their vocabulary and imagination, and earn fun prizes!

100 books before graduation banner

100 Books Before Graduation

09/02/2024 @ 9:30am to 06/30/2027 @ 5:00pm
Take-Home Kit at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

What is 100 Books Before Graduation?

Read 100 books before you graduate high school, write a few book reviews, and earn awesome prizes!

How do I participate?

Are you 13-18 years old?

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Take-Home Kit
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

What is 100 Books Before Graduation?

Read 100 books before you graduate high school, write a few book reviews, and earn awesome prizes!

How do I participate?

Are you 13-18 years old?

bird flying

Montana Birding Challenge

All Day 1/1 - 1/31
Library (General) at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Family

The library is inviting patrons to take part in the library's year long birding challenge (big year) and bird bingo! Stop by the library to pick up your birding challenge packet information on local birding resources and a bingo sheet.

Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Library (General)
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The library is inviting patrons to take part in the library's year long birding challenge (big year) and bird bingo! Stop by the library to pick up your birding challenge packet information on local birding resources and a bingo sheet.

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Candy Land of Stories: Winter Reading Adventure

01/12/2026 @ 9:30am to 03/27/2026 @ 5:00pm
Library (General) at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

🍭Independent readers are invited to journey through a sweet world of imagination! Start your adventure by picking up a Candy Land of Stories map and task booklet at the Bitterroot Public Library.

Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Library (General)
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

🍭Independent readers are invited to journey through a sweet world of imagination! Start your adventure by picking up a Candy Land of Stories map and task booklet at the Bitterroot Public Library.

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Socrates Cafe

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

You are invited to examine, learn, and think with others. Learn how others view the world. Bring your questions and we will select one or two to discuss as a group. Let's generate community, understanding, and change.

Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

You are invited to examine, learn, and think with others. Learn how others view the world. Bring your questions and we will select one or two to discuss as a group. Let's generate community, understanding, and change.

storytime

Baby and Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children

Join Annika, the Youth Services Librarian, to sing, rhyme, read, and dance alongside your little ones. Afterwards, stay for social interaction, sensory exploration and playtime.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Annika, the Youth Services Librarian, to sing, rhyme, read, and dance alongside your little ones. Afterwards, stay for social interaction, sensory exploration and playtime.

POW! Graphic

Tale-Tellers: Graphic Novel Edition

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Bitterroot Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Let your creativity go panel-to-panel! In this fun, hands-on program, kids become storytellers and illustrators as they explore all the elements of graphic novels—from plotting and dialogue to layout and character design.

Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Let your creativity go panel-to-panel! In this fun, hands-on program, kids become storytellers and illustrators as they explore all the elements of graphic novels—from plotting and dialogue to layout and character design.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library

Monthly meeting of the Bitterroot Public Library's Board of Trustees.

Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the Bitterroot Public Library's Board of Trustees.

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Artful Thinking

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

This hands-on art program lets kids explore all kinds of materials and techniques—from painting and sculpture to collage and more! We'll learn about different artists each week and create our own masterpieces along the way.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This hands-on art program lets kids explore all kinds of materials and techniques—from painting and sculpture to collage and more! We'll learn about different artists each week and create our own masterpieces along the way.

Help Button on Keyboard

One-on-One Tech Help

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Small Meeting Room at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Meet with Community Librarian, Daniel Ray, one on one to discuss any tech issues you might be facing.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet with Community Librarian, Daniel Ray, one on one to discuss any tech issues you might be facing.

kids at story time

Preschool Story Time

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Family

Join Kat for Preschool Story Time with stories, early literacy activities and games. Ages 3 to 5. Registration required. Story time may be held on the West Lawn, weather permitting.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Kat for Preschool Story Time with stories, early literacy activities and games. Ages 3 to 5. Registration required. Story time may be held on the West Lawn, weather permitting.

Help Button on Keyboard

One-on-One Tech Help

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Small Meeting Room at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Meet with Community Librarian, Daniel Ray, one on one to discuss any tech issues you might be facing.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet with Community Librarian, Daniel Ray, one on one to discuss any tech issues you might be facing.

dnd group

Arcane Adventures: D&D in the Library

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:45pm
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
hot chocolate bomb

Hot Choco Bomb Take Home Kit

All Day
Take-Home Kit at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

First come first serve hot cocoa bomb kits. All materials included. No explosions guaranteed!

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Take-Home Kit
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

First come first serve hot cocoa bomb kits. All materials included. No explosions guaranteed!

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Big Sky with NASA Ties

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Events at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Personal Journeys Through the Solar System

 Join us for an inspiring presentation with two engineers from NASA, Brent Buffington and Powtawche Valerino, as they share their personal journeys fr

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Personal Journeys Through the Solar System

 Join us for an inspiring presentation with two engineers from NASA, Brent Buffington and Powtawche Valerino, as they share their personal journeys fr

coloring club

Coloring Club for Adults

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
We supply the coloring pages and colored pencils. Relax and socialize the old fashion way at the Bitterroot Public Library. Snacks provided. Coloring Club meets every Tuesday from 10:30-12:30 in the BPL meeting room.
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
We supply the coloring pages and colored pencils. Relax and socialize the old fashion way at the Bitterroot Public Library. Snacks provided. Coloring Club meets every Tuesday from 10:30-12:30 in the BPL meeting room.
chess board

Youth Chess Club

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

Do you love chess, want to improve, or just want to learn how to play? Join Kat and Daniel at the library every other Tuesday of the month to play others in friendly games of chess. Boards and pieces are provided by the library.

Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Do you love chess, want to improve, or just want to learn how to play? Join Kat and Daniel at the library every other Tuesday of the month to play others in friendly games of chess. Boards and pieces are provided by the library.

storytime

Baby and Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children

Join Annika, the Youth Services Librarian, to sing, rhyme, read, and dance alongside your little ones. Afterwards, stay for social interaction, sensory exploration and playtime.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Annika, the Youth Services Librarian, to sing, rhyme, read, and dance alongside your little ones. Afterwards, stay for social interaction, sensory exploration and playtime.

microphone clipart

Young Voices Open Mic "Night"

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

Get ready to share your talent or just soak in the creativity! Kids are invited to take the mic—sing, tell jokes, read a poem, or perform a short skit—in a fun, welcoming library atmosphere.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to share your talent or just soak in the creativity! Kids are invited to take the mic—sing, tell jokes, read a poem, or perform a short skit—in a fun, welcoming library atmosphere.

spray painted picture of einstein with a yellow jacket on brick wall

Quantum Discussion Group

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Does Wave Particle Duality keep you up at night?

Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Does Wave Particle Duality keep you up at night?

book club

Bitterroot Book Club

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

The Bitterroot Library Bookclub meets monthly to discuss the group's chosen book of the month. Currently we are meeting in person in the community room of the library.

2025 Book Titles

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Bitterroot Library Bookclub meets monthly to discuss the group's chosen book of the month. Currently we are meeting in person in the community room of the library.

2025 Book Titles

imbolc wreath

Adult Craftnight: Imbolc Suncatchers

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Imbolc Suncatcher Craft

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Imbolc Suncatcher Craft

kids at story time

Preschool Story Time

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Family

Join Kat for Preschool Story Time with stories, early literacy activities and games. Ages 3 to 5. Registration required. Story time may be held on the West Lawn, weather permitting.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Kat for Preschool Story Time with stories, early literacy activities and games. Ages 3 to 5. Registration required. Story time may be held on the West Lawn, weather permitting.

Family (Friendly) Murder Mystery

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

Murder at the 1980s Prom

At Gladstone High’s prom, the only thing bigger than the hair is the suspect list.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Murder at the 1980s Prom

At Gladstone High’s prom, the only thing bigger than the hair is the suspect list.