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

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! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Socrates Cafe

Tuesday, December 9, 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Culinary Travelers

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Embark on a delicious adventure! Kids will explore and create global recipes from countries around the world—learning fun cooking skills, tasting new flavors, and discovering the stories behind each dish.

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

Embark on a delicious adventure! Kids will explore and create global recipes from countries around the world—learning fun cooking skills, tasting new flavors, and discovering the stories behind each dish.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Trivia Night at Westslope Distillery

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Bitterroot Public Library at Westslope Distillery for trivia night. Bring a team or drop in on your own. Participants compete  by answering a challenging range of questions about most anything.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join the Bitterroot Public Library at Westslope Distillery for trivia night. Bring a team or drop in on your own. Participants compete  by answering a challenging range of questions about most anything.

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

Arcane Adventures: D&D in the Library

Friday, December 12, 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 10-17 years of age.

Waitlist
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 10-17 years of age.

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

Youth Chess Club

Tuesday, December 16, 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.

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

Raising Kids in a Digital World

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Family

Raising Kids in a Digital World is a fun, 45-minute program where children and their parents or caregivers can explore healthy digital habits together through story time, creativity, and movement — guided by the beloved Sesame Street char

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

Raising Kids in a Digital World is a fun, 45-minute program where children and their parents or caregivers can explore healthy digital habits together through story time, creativity, and movement — guided by the beloved Sesame Street char

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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?

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

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

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.

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

Youth Chess Club

Tuesday, January 13, 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.

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

Culinary Travelers

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Embark on a delicious adventure! Kids will explore and create global recipes from countries around the world—learning fun cooking skills, tasting new flavors, and discovering the stories behind each dish.

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

Embark on a delicious adventure! Kids will explore and create global recipes from countries around the world—learning fun cooking skills, tasting new flavors, and discovering the stories behind each dish.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Trivia Night at Westslope Distillery

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Bitterroot Public Library at Westslope Distillery for trivia night. Bring a team or drop in on your own. Participants compete  by answering a challenging range of questions about most anything.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join the Bitterroot Public Library at Westslope Distillery for trivia night. Bring a team or drop in on your own. Participants compete  by answering a challenging range of questions about most anything.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

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

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.

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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?

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

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

Theme TBD. More information to come, stay tuned!

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

Theme TBD. More information to come, stay tuned!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Socrates Cafe

Tuesday, February 3, 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.