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Trivia Night at Westslope Distillery

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults

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 o...

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.

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Preschool Story Time

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

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. Story time may be held on the West Lawn, weather permitting...

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.

chess board

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

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...

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.

storytime

Baby and Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Babies, Children

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. Th...

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.

book club

Bitterroot Book Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults

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.2026 Book Tit...

Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
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.

2026 Book Titles to be decided in December 2025.

 

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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

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...

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.

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Jar Luminaries Take Home Kit for Kids

All Day 12/20
Take-Home Kit at Bitterroot Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

Event Details:

First come, first served. Grab bag. Kit includes all materials and instructions needed to make this fun kit at home!Kits are for families and individuals. For those wanting more th...

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!

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Socrates Cafe

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults

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 ...

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.

paper lantern

winter Lantern Take home Kit

All Day 12/27
Take-Home Kit at Bitterroot Public Library

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. 

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. 

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

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...

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.

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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?

Culinary Travelers

3:30pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Other
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.

Arcane Adventures: D&D in the Library

3:45pm–5:45pm
Tweens, Teens
Other
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.

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 other Tuesday of the month to play others in friendly games of chess. Boards and pieces are provided by the library.

Tale-Tellers: Graphic Novel Edition

3:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let your creativity go panel-to-panel! In this fun, hands-on program, kids become storytellers and illustrators as they explore all the elements of graphic novels—from plotting and dialogue to layout and character design.

Artful Thinking

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts
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.

Jar Luminaries Take Home Kit for Kids

All Day
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Arts & Crafts
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 & the Salamanders: Holiday Hoedown!

11:00am–12:30pm
Children, Tweens, Family
Performance
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.

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 other Tuesday of the month to play others in friendly games of chess. Boards and pieces are provided by the library.

CREATORS Club

3:00pm–5:00pm
Babies, Children, Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
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.

Tale-Tellers: Graphic Novel Edition

3:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let your creativity go panel-to-panel! In this fun, hands-on program, kids become storytellers and illustrators as they explore all the elements of graphic novels—from plotting and dialogue to layout and character design.

Artful Thinking

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts
Open
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.

Arcane Adventures: D&D in the Library

3:45pm–5:45pm
Tweens, Teens
Other
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 10-17 years of age.

Candy Land of Stories: Winter Reading Adventure

01/12/2026 @ 9:30am–03/27/2026 @ 5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Other
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.

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 other Tuesday of the month to play others in friendly games of chess. Boards and pieces are provided by the library.

Culinary Travelers

3:30pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Other
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.

Epic Encounters: D&D in the Library

3:45pm–5:45pm
Tweens, Teens
Other
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..

CREATORS Club

3:00pm–5:00pm
Babies, Children, Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Upcoming
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.

Tale-Tellers: Graphic Novel Edition

3:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let your creativity go panel-to-panel! In this fun, hands-on program, kids become storytellers and illustrators as they explore all the elements of graphic novels—from plotting and dialogue to layout and character design.

Artful Thinking

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts
Open
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.

Arcane Adventures: D&D in the Library

3:45pm–5:45pm
Tweens, Teens
Other
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 10-17 years of age.

Hot Choco Bomb Take Home Kit

All Day
Children, Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Take-Home Kit
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

First come first serve hot cocoa bomb kits. All materials included. No explosions guaranteed!

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 other Tuesday of the month to play others in friendly games of chess. Boards and pieces are provided by the library.

Young Voices Open Mic "Night"

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Other
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.