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1,000 books before kindergarten logo

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?

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.

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.

dnd group

Arcane Adventures: D&D in the Library

Friday, January 23, 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
chess board

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.

microphone clipart

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.

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

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?

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

Murder at the 1980s Prom

At Gladstone High’s prom, the only thing bigger than the hair is the suspect list.

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:

Murder at the 1980s Prom

At Gladstone High’s prom, the only thing bigger than the hair is the suspect list.

statue of socrates

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.

death cafe

Death Cafe

Thursday, February 5, 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.

party

Epic Encounters: D&D in the Library

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Epic Encounters

1st & 3rd Fridays | 3:45–5:45

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Epic Encounters

1st & 3rd Fridays | 3:45–5:45

party party

Arcane Adventures: D&D in the Library

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:45pm
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Arcane Adventures

1st & 3rd Fridays | 3:45–5:45

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

Arcane Adventures

1st & 3rd Fridays | 3:45–5:45

chess board

Youth Chess Club

Tuesday, February 10, 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.

food from around the world

Culinary Travelers

Wednesday, February 11, 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.

Waitlist
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.

logo for westslope dist.

Trivia Night at Westslope Distillery

Wednesday, February 11, 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.

hool

Storyforge Sessions

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:45pm
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Storyforge Sessions

2nd Fridays | 3:45–5:45

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

Storyforge Sessions

2nd Fridays | 3:45–5:45

statue of socrates

Socrates Cafe

Tuesday, February 17, 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.

party

Epic Encounters: D&D in the Library

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:30pm
Small Meeting Room at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Epic Encounters

1st & 3rd Fridays | 3:45–5:45

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Epic Encounters

1st & 3rd Fridays | 3:45–5:45

party party

Arcane Adventures: D&D in the Library

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:45pm
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Arcane Adventures

1st & 3rd Fridays | 3:45–5:45

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

Arcane Adventures

1st & 3rd Fridays | 3:45–5:45

chess board

Youth Chess Club

Tuesday, February 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 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.

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

Quantum Discussion Group

Wednesday, February 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?

party

D&D Club

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Dungeons & Dragons Club

4th Fridays | 3:00–5:00

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

Dungeons & Dragons Club

4th Fridays | 3:00–5:00

statue of socrates

Socrates Cafe

Tuesday, March 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.