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Preschool Story Time

Friday, January 23, 2026 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.

hot chocolate bomb

Hot Choco Bomb Take Home Kit

All Day 1/24
Take-Home Kit at Bitterroot Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens

Event Details:

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

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!

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

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, January 28, 2026 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.

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

Event Details:

Does Wave Particle Duality keep you up at night? Do you think that moving faster than the speed of light may be possible?  Then join the Quantum Discussion Group at the B...

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?

book club

Bitterroot Book Club

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm
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.2025 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.

2025 Book Titles

kids at story time

Preschool Story Time

Friday, January 30, 2026 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.

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

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.

storytime

Baby and Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 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.

art supplies

Artful Thinking

Thursday, February 5, 2026 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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Death Cafe

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Other
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.

Epic Encounters: D&D in the Library

3:45pm–5:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Other
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

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:

Arcane Adventures

1st & 3rd Fridays | 3:45–5:45

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.

Storyforge Sessions

3:45pm–5:45pm
Tweens, Teens
Other
Upcoming
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

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.

Epic Encounters: D&D in the Library

3:45pm–5:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Other
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

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:

Arcane Adventures

1st & 3rd Fridays | 3:45–5:45

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.

Documenting Montana’s Constitutional History: 1867, 1884, 1889, & 1972

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

Documenting Montana’s Constitutional History: 1867, 1884, 1889, & 1972

Quantum Discussion Group

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Other
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?

D&D Club

3:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Other
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

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.

Death Cafe

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Other
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.

Epic Encounters: D&D in the Library

3:45pm–5:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Other
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

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:

Arcane Adventures

1st & 3rd Fridays | 3:45–5:45

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.

Storyforge Sessions

3:45pm–5:45pm
Tweens, Teens
Other
Upcoming
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

Cold Weather Natural Building with Daniel Ray

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

Learn how natural building methods are still used today around the world, and how applicable they are in cold climates like Montana.

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.

Epic Encounters: D&D in the Library

3:45pm–5:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Other
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

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:

Arcane Adventures

1st & 3rd Fridays | 3:45–5:45