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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

09/02/2024 @ 9:30am - 06/30/2027 @ 5:00pm
Babies, Children
Other
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

09/02/2024 @ 9:30am - 06/30/2027 @ 5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Other
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?

Little Explorers

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies, Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Explore process-based art and sensory play through a new program for toddlers through preschool. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress to get messy! Event meets third Thursday each month. Registration required.

Bitterroot Book Club

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Adults
Book Club
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

2024 Book Titles

January -- Tom Lake by Ann Pratchett

Third Thursdays: Movie Night at the Library

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Movie
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Take a night off and join us for movie night at the library. We play classics, documentaries, new releases and much more! Treats provided for your enjoyment while you watch on our projection screen.

One-on-One Tech Help

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Technology Class
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Library (General)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Meet with Community Librarian, Daniel Ray, one on one to discuss any tech issues you might be facing.

Preschool Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Family
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Join Kat for Preschool Story Time with stories, early literacy activities and games. Ages 3 to 5. Registration required. 

Here's what we're reading this week:

One-on-One Tech Help

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Technology Class
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Library (General)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Meet with Community Librarian, Daniel Ray, one on one to discuss any tech issues you might be facing.

Youth Chess Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Other
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 second and fourth Friday of the month to play others in friendly games of chess. Boards and pieces are provided by the library.

Letter Writing Take Home Kit

All Day
Family
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Take-Home Kit
Age Group: Family
Event Details:

Celebrate the Holidays by writing a letter to a friend, family or loved one. Correspondence by letter is rapidly becoming a forgotten art, but is heartfelt and meaningful to those who receive a personal letter.

Coloring Club for Adults

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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.

CREATORS Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Technology Class
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Welcome to the CREATORS Club (Creative, Resourceful, Explorative, Artful, Talented, Original, Resourceful

Socrates Cafe

6:30pm - 9:00pm
Adults
Other
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.

Teen Hangout

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Other
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Join us after school at the library for a relaxed hangout session just for teens! Enjoy snacks, games, and a space to unwind, socialize, and study. Ages 13 & up.

Thanksgiving Day library closure

11/27/2024 @ 5:00pm - 11/28/2024 @ 7:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Bitterroot Public Library

Quantum Discussion Group

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Other
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?

Artful Thinking

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us to unlock your inner artist. Learn about artists, style, technique, and work with a wide variety of mediums! Please register for each session you wish to attend, space is limited. Ages 6+
 

One-on-One Tech Help

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Technology Class
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Library (General)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Meet with Community Librarian, Daniel Ray, one on one to discuss any tech issues you might be facing.

Preschool Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Family
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Event Details:

Join Kat for Preschool Story Time with stories, early literacy activities and games. Ages 3 to 5. Registration required. 

Here's what we're reading this week:

 

One-on-One Tech Help

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Technology Class
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Library (General)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Meet with Community Librarian, Daniel Ray, one on one to discuss any tech issues you might be facing.

Dino-Cember Quest

12/02/2024 @ 9:30am - 12/31/2024 @ 5:00pm
Children, Family
Other
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! 

Bringing the Bitterroot to Life: A Storytelling Journey

4:45pm - 5:45pm
Children, Family
Other
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Seeking families! Youth aged 5-8. MAPS Media Arts DESIGN students are bringing the Bitterroot Valley to life through art and imagination in an innovative digital storytelling class.

Coloring Club for Adults

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
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

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Friends of the Library Kit Assembly