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Artful Thinking

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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.

Birding in Montana

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Join local birder and president of the Bitterroot Bird Alliance, Larry Barnes,  for an engaging presentation on how to get started with birding right here in the Bitterroot Valley.

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

Join local birder and president of the Bitterroot Bird Alliance, Larry Barnes,  for an engaging presentation on how to get started with birding right here in the Bitterroot Valley.

Help Button on Keyboard

One-on-One Tech Help

Friday, December 19, 2025 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, December 19, 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.

Cancelled
Closed
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, December 19, 2025 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.

yule wands

Adult Crafternoon: Yule Wands

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Yule Wand Crafting: A Winter Solstice Celebration

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

Yule Wand Crafting: A Winter Solstice Celebration

jar luminaries

Jar Luminaries 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!

Cowboy Andy and the Salamanders

Cowboy Andy & the Salamanders: Holiday Hoedown!

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Family

Join us for a toe-tappin’ good time with Cowboy Andy & the Salamanders! This lively, kid-friendly band will get everyone singing and dancing along to original tunes and favorite holiday songs.

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

Join us for a toe-tappin’ good time with Cowboy Andy & the Salamanders! This lively, kid-friendly band will get everyone singing and dancing along to original tunes and favorite holiday songs.

coloring club

Coloring Club for Adults

Tuesday, December 23, 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.
statue of socrates

Socrates Cafe

Tuesday, December 23, 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.

Christmas Eve Early Closure

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Bitterroot Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Bitterroot Public Library

Christmas

All Day
Bitterroot Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Bitterroot Public Library
paper lantern

winter Lantern 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 a paper lantern to celebrate the new year. Instructions and materials included. 

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 a paper lantern to celebrate the new year. Instructions and materials included. 

coloring club

Coloring Club for Adults

Tuesday, December 30, 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.
chess board

Youth Chess Club

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 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.

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
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.

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.