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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!

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

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?

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

Dino-Cember Quest

12/01/2025 @ 9:30am–12/31/2025 @ 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! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

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

CREATORS Club

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

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

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.

Gift Wrapping Workshop

12:00pm–2:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for the holiday season with our Gift Wrapping Workshop! Join us for a fun-filled time where you can bring your presents and wrap all those gifts for Christmas! 

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Trivia Night at Westslope Distillery

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Other
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

One-on-One Tech Help

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Technology Class
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
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.

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

One-on-One Tech Help

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Technology Class
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
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.

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

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.

This event is in the "Family" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Take-Home Kit
Age Group: Family
Event Details:

First come, first served. Grab bag kit. Make a DIY snowman ornament for your tree this year. Instructions and materials included. No snow required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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 Required
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Registration Required
Event Details:

Friends of the Library Kit Assembly

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Holiday Cybersecurity: Safe Shopping & Smarter Clicks

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Technology Class
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Virtual Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

The holiday season is the busiest time of year for cybercriminals, who take advantage of rushed shoppers and irresistible online deals.

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

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.

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

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.

Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Event Details:

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

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

Raising Kids in a Digital World

10:30am–11:15am
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:

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

Bitterroot Book Club

12:00pm–1:30pm
Adults
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
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.