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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?

santasaurus rex

Dino-Cember Quest

12/01/2025 @ 9:30am to 12/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
Library (General) at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Family

Stop by the library in December to search dinosaur dioramas hidden around the Library. Pick up your clues at the Front Desk and begin your quest. Find all 6 and receive a prize! 

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

Stop by the library in December to search dinosaur dioramas hidden around the Library. Pick up your clues at the Front Desk and begin your quest. Find all 6 and receive a prize! 

New Year's Eve Early Closure

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Bitterroot Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Bitterroot Public Library
spray painted picture of einstein with a yellow jacket on brick wall

Quantum Discussion Group

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 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?

Cancelled
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?

New Year Closure

All Day
Bitterroot Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Bitterroot Public Library
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.

kids at story time

Preschool Story Time

Friday, January 2, 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.

dnd party

Epic Encounters: D&D in the Library

Friday, January 2, 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
star garland

String Art Star Garland Take Home Kit for Kids

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

First come, first served. Grab bag. Kit includes all materials and instructions needed to make this fun kit at home!

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

First come, first served. Grab bag. Kit includes all materials and instructions needed to make this fun kit at home!

coloring club

Coloring Club for Adults

Tuesday, January 6, 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.

Friends Kit Assembly

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library

Friends of the Library Kit Assembly

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Registration Required
Event Details:

Friends of the Library Kit Assembly

exploring brain

CREATORS Club

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Tweens, Teens

Creators Club is a drop-in program for kids ages 0–13, designed to spark creativity through hands-on building, crafting, and play.

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

Creators Club is a drop-in program for kids ages 0–13, designed to spark creativity through hands-on building, crafting, and play.

statue of socrates

Socrates Cafe

Tuesday, January 6, 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 7, 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 7, 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.

art supplies

Artful Thinking

Thursday, January 8, 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.

Waitlist
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 9, 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.

Open
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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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
origami lights

origami lights Take home Kit

All Day
Take-Home Kit at Bitterroot Public Library
Age Group:
Family

First come, first served. Grab bag kit. Kit includes all materials you need to make origami lanterns to brighten up any room. Instructions and materials included, but not a room to put them in. 

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Take-Home Kit
Age Group: Family
Event Details:

First come, first served. Grab bag kit. Kit includes all materials you need to make origami lanterns to brighten up any room. Instructions and materials included, but not a room to put them in. 

26.2 marathon sticker

Marathon and Half Marathon Training Class

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Train Smart, Run Strong, and Complete a Marathon or Half Marathon!

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

Train Smart, Run Strong, and Complete a Marathon or Half Marathon!

Candy Land of Stories logo

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.