Upcoming Events

Featured Events

statue of socrates

Socrates Cafe

Tuesday, February 17, 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 18, 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 19, 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.

kids at story time

Preschool Story Time

Friday, February 20, 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.

chess board

Youth Chess Club

Tuesday, February 24, 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
Registration Required
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, February 25, 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, February 25, 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, February 26, 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, February 27, 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.

map coasters

Map Coaster Take home Kit

All Day 2/28
Take-Home Kit at Bitterroot Public Library

Age Group:

Family

Event Details:

First come, first served. Grab bag kit. Keep rings from intruding on your coffee table with these super cool coasters. Instructions and materials included. Warning: Not a suit...

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

First come, first served. Grab bag kit. Keep rings from intruding on your coffee table with these super cool coasters. Instructions and materials included. 

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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.

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.

Storyforge Sessions

3:45pm–5:45pm
Tweens, Teens
Other
Cancelled
Closed
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

Pollinator Seed Bomb Take home Kit

12:00am–7:00pm
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 all materials you need to make several seed bombs full of flowers pollinators love! Make them and throw them for Earth Day. Instructions and materials included.

Friends of the Bitterroot Public Library Book Sale

10:00am–3:00pm
Family
Other
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Friends of the Bitterroot Public Library Book Sale will take place in the Community room of the Bitterroot Public Library from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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
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.

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.

Baby and Toddler Storytime

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

Tale-Tellers: Graphic Novel Edition

3:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
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 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

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.

Paint Night at the Library

5:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Relax and have fun painting in the Community room of the library. No need for painting skills!

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.

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
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.

Epic Encounters: D&D in the Library

3:45pm–5:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Other
Closed
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
Closed
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

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

Youth Chess Club

3:30pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Other
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
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.

Baby and Toddler Storytime

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

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.