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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!

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

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?

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Coloring Competition

All Day 6/1 - 8/31
Library (General) at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The Adult Coloring Competition is a great way to relax and stay mindful this summer. Participants are invited to color a coloring page of their choice and submit it to the Bitterroot Public Library to win prizes.

Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Library (General)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Adult Coloring Competition is a great way to relax and stay mindful this summer. Participants are invited to color a coloring page of their choice and submit it to the Bitterroot Public Library to win prizes.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Summer Reading Challenge

All Day 6/1 - 8/31
Library (General) at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Summer reading challenges aren't just for kids! Take part in our adult summer reading challenge by picking up a challenge sheet at the library or printing it from here.

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

Summer reading challenges aren't just for kids! Take part in our adult summer reading challenge by picking up a challenge sheet at the library or printing it from here.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Summer Reading Challenges for Kids & Teens

All Day 6/9 - 8/8
Library (General) at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Tweens, Teens

Summer Reading Challenges:

Little Readers' Club for babies through beginning readers

Children's Summer Reading Challenge for ages 7-12

Teen Summer Reading Challenge for ages 13-17

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

Summer Reading Challenges:

Little Readers' Club for babies through beginning readers

Children's Summer Reading Challenge for ages 7-12

Teen Summer Reading Challenge for ages 13-17

4th of July

All Day 7/4 - 7/5
Bitterroot Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Bitterroot Public Library
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Epic Encounters: D&D in the Library

Friday, July 4, 2025 at 3:45pm - 5:45pm
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Step into a world of daring quests, mythical beasts, and heroic battles! Epic Encounters is a Dungeons & Dragons campaign perfect for adventurers who love action, teamwork, and epic storytelling..

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

Step into a world of daring quests, mythical beasts, and heroic battles! Epic Encounters is a Dungeons & Dragons campaign perfect for adventurers who love action, teamwork, and epic storytelling..

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Homemade Finger Paint 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Coloring Club for Adults

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 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.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Hands-On Weaving for Kids

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:15pm
Library (General) at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Join members of the Missoula Weavers Guild for a fun, hands-on weaving class just for kids! Young weavers will learn the basics of weaving, explore different materials and techniques, and create their very own woven project to take home.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Library (General)
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join members of the Missoula Weavers Guild for a fun, hands-on weaving class just for kids! Young weavers will learn the basics of weaving, explore different materials and techniques, and create their very own woven project to take home.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Socrates Cafe

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Baby and Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Mini & Me Yoga

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Family

Join us for a fun and relaxing outdoor yoga session at the library! Designed for kids ages 3-7, this playful class will introduce simple stretches, breathing exercises, and mindful movement.

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

Join us for a fun and relaxing outdoor yoga session at the library! Designed for kids ages 3-7, this playful class will introduce simple stretches, breathing exercises, and mindful movement.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

S.A.G.A.

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

The S.A.G.A. continues! Join us for our fifth summer of Summer Afternoon Group Activities (S.A.G.A.) and participate in a wide array of activities, games, and projects!

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

The S.A.G.A. continues! Join us for our fifth summer of Summer Afternoon Group Activities (S.A.G.A.) and participate in a wide array of activities, games, and projects!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Artful Thinking

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Talks: Google Basics

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Interested in increasing your tech skills? Each month the library is providing a tech based program to teach you the basics of different technologies widely used today.

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

Interested in increasing your tech skills? Each month the library is providing a tech based program to teach you the basics of different technologies widely used today.

This event is in the "Adults" group

One-on-One Tech Help

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library (General) 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: Library (General)
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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Preschool Story Time

Friday, July 11, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

One-on-One Tech Help

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library (General) 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: Library (General)
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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Arcane Adventures: D&D in the Library

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 3:45pm - 5:45pm
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Delve into a realm of ancient magic, mysterious ruins, and clever puzzles! Arcane Adventures is ideal for players who enjoy magical twists, world-building, and strategic thinking. All adventurers must be 12-17 years of age.

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

Delve into a realm of ancient magic, mysterious ruins, and clever puzzles! Arcane Adventures is ideal for players who enjoy magical twists, world-building, and strategic thinking. All adventurers must be 12-17 years of age.

This event is in the "Family" group

Mini Pet Portrait Take home Kit

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

First come, first served. Grab bag kit. Kit includes materials you need to make a pet portrait! 

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 materials you need to make a pet portrait! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Coloring Club for Adults

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 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, July 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
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

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

CREATORS Club

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.