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Baby and Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, July 9, 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...

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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.

art supplies

Artful Thinking

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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...

Register Now
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.

kids at story time

Preschool Story Time

Friday, July 11, 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...

Register Now
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.

pet portrait

Mini Pet Portrait Take home Kit

All Day 7/12
Take-Home Kit at Bitterroot Public Library

Age Group:

Family

Event Details:

First come, first served. Grab bag kit. Kit includes materials you need to make a pet portrait! 

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

First come, first served. Grab bag kit. Kit includes materials you need to make a pet portrait! 

storytime

Baby and Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, July 16, 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...

Register Now
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.

art supplies

Artful Thinking

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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...

Register Now
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.

kids at story time

Preschool Story Time

Friday, July 18, 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...

Register Now
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.

vortex cannon materials

Vortex Cannon Take Home Kit for Kids

All Day 7/19
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...

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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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Wildfire Smoke and Your Child's Health

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

Is your family ready for smoke season? Smoke affects all of us, but young kids often bear the brunt of it. Join us on Monday, July 21st to learn all about smoke, and make and decor...

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Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Is your family ready for smoke season? Smoke affects all of us, but young kids often bear the brunt of it. Join us on Monday, July 21st to learn all about smoke, and make and decorate a FREE air cleaner for your child's bedroom!

greeting card

Christmas Card in July Class

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Make custom greeting cards at the library using stamps and die cuts! Learn fun techniques using different media; ink, markers, chalk, etc. Participants will be supplied all the mat...

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

Make custom greeting cards at the library using stamps and die cuts! Learn fun techniques using different media; ink, markers, chalk, etc.

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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?

Adult Coloring Competition

All Day 6/1–8/31
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Library (General)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Adult Coloring Competition is a great way to relax and stay mindful this summer. Participants are invited to color a coloring page of their choice and submit it to the Bitterroot Public Library to win prizes.

Adult Summer Reading Challenge

All Day 6/1–8/31
Teens, Adults
Other
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Library (General)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Summer reading challenges aren't just for kids! Take part in our adult summer reading challenge by picking up a challenge sheet at the library or printing it from here.

Summer Reading Challenges for Kids & Teens

All Day 6/9–8/8
Babies, Children, Tweens, Teens
Other
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Library (General)
Age Group: Babies, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Summer Reading Challenges:

Little Readers' Club for babies through beginning readers

Children's Summer Reading Challenge for ages 7-12

Teen Summer Reading Challenge for ages 13-17

Baby and Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Babies, Children
Storytime
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.

Mini & Me Yoga

12:00pm–12:45pm
Children, Family
Other
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and relaxing outdoor yoga session at the library! Designed for kids ages 3-7, this playful class will introduce simple stretches, breathing exercises, and mindful movement.

S.A.G.A.

3:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Other
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

The S.A.G.A. continues! Join us for our fifth summer of Summer Afternoon Group Activities (S.A.G.A.) and participate in a wide array of activities, games, and projects!

Artful Thinking

2:00pm–3:00pm
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.

Tech Talks: Google Basics

3:30pm–4:30pm
Adults
Technology Class
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Interested in increasing your tech skills? Each month the library is providing a tech based program to teach you the basics of different technologies widely used today.

One-on-One Tech Help

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Technology Class
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Library (General)
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.

Preschool Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Family
Storytime
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.

One-on-One Tech Help

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Technology Class
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Library (General)
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.

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 12-17 years of age.

Mini Pet Portrait Take home Kit

All Day
Family
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 materials you need to make a pet portrait! 

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–1:45pm
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Registration Required
Event Details:

Friends of the Library Kit Assembly

CREATORS Club

2:00pm–4:00pm
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.

Baby and Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Babies, Children
Storytime
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.

Mini & Me Yoga

12:00pm–12:45pm
Children, Family
Other
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and relaxing outdoor yoga session at the library! Designed for kids ages 3-7, this playful class will introduce simple stretches, breathing exercises, and mindful movement.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

4:00pm–7:00pm
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the Bitterroot Public Library's Board of Trustees.

Artful Thinking

2:00pm–3:00pm
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.

Natural Building: Alternative Houses

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Other
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join librarian and natural building enthusiast Daniel Ray to learn more about alternative building methods.

One-on-One Tech Help

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Technology Class
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Library (General)
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.