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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?

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.

SpectrUM

SpectrUM Science Kit

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

Donation Drive

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library

Food bank drive

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

Food bank drive

coloring club

Coloring Club for Adults

Tuesday, March 24, 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, March 24, 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 Daniel and Annika 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.

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

Do you love chess, want to improve, or just want to learn how to play? Join Daniel and Annika 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.

Rich Aarstad

Documenting Montana’s Constitutional History: 1867, 1884, 1889, & 1972

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Events at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Documenting Montana’s Constitutional History: 1867, 1884, 1889, & 1972

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

Documenting Montana’s Constitutional History: 1867, 1884, 1889, & 1972

storytime

Baby and Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, March 25, 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.

Cancelled
Closed
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.

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

Quantum Discussion Group

Wednesday, March 25, 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, March 26, 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

Help Button on Keyboard

One-on-One Tech Help

Friday, March 27, 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, March 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Family

Join Annika 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 Annika 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, March 27, 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.

terrarium

Fridge Terrarium 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 magnetic terrarium kit. All materials included to make a terrarium to stick on your fridge. 

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 magnetic terrarium kit. All materials included to make a terrarium to stick on your fridge. 

coloring club

Coloring Club for Adults

Tuesday, March 31, 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.
exploring brain

CREATORS Club

Tuesday, March 31, 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.

Waitlist
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, March 31, 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, April 1, 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.

art supplies

Artful Thinking

Thursday, April 2, 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.

death cafe

Death Cafe

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Death Café (www.deathcafe.com) is a gathering of people interested in discussing all aspects of death and dying. It’s not a bereavement group, nor is it a forum for promoting agendas, expert opinions, or products.

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

Death Café (www.deathcafe.com) is a gathering of people interested in discussing all aspects of death and dying. It’s not a bereavement group, nor is it a forum for promoting agendas, expert opinions, or products.

Help Button on Keyboard

One-on-One Tech Help

Friday, April 3, 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, April 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Family

Join Annika 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 Annika 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, April 3, 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.