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Artful Thinking

Thursday, April 2, 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.

death cafe

Death Cafe

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults

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 agend...

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.

kids at story time

Preschool Story Time

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Children, Family

Event Details:

Join Annika 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 permitt...

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

Join Annika 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, April 7, 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 Daniel and Annika at the library every other Tuesday of the month to play others in friendly games of ch...

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 Daniel and Annika 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, April 8, 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.

kids at story time

Preschool Story Time

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Children, Family

Event Details:

Join Annika 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 permitt...

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

Join Annika 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.

seed bomb

Pollinator Seed Bomb Take home Kit

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 12:00am - 7:00pm
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 several seed bombs full of flowers pollinators love! Make them and throw them for Earth Day. Ins...

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

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Community Program Room at Bitterroot Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Family

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.

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.

statue of socrates

Socrates Cafe

Tuesday, April 14, 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, April 15, 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.

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Artful Thinking

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Library (General)
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.

Preschool Story Time

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

spectrUM Summer of Science

1:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Tweens, Family
Other
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Library (General)
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Other

Flower suncatchers 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 flower suncatcher kit. All materials included to make a suncatcher you can enjoy forever. Well, probably not forever, but for a while at least.

Mosaic Coaster 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 all materials you need to create a one of a kind mosaic coaster. 

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

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.

S.A.G.A.

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

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

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.

Preschool Story Time

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

Flying Butterfly Take Home Kit

9:00am–7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Family
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Library (General)
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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.

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.

Rocky Mountain Lab Tour

5:45pm–7:15pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Dr Marshall Bloom, M.D. on a tour of the Rocky Mountain Laboratories. This tour will cover much of the history of the lab as well as the current research scientists are conducting right here in Hamilton.

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?

Bitterroot Book Club

12:00pm–1:15pm
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.

2025 Book Titles

Artful Thinking

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
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
Upcoming
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!

Preschool Story Time

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

Truck Day

10:00am–12:00pm
Other
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Library (General)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Beep beep! It’s time to climb, honk, and explore at Truck Day! Kids and families are invited to get up close and hands-on with all kinds of awesome vehicles—fire trucks, police cruisers, an ice cream truck, and more!

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.

The Perfect Pour: A Family Circus Adventure

1:00pm–2:15pm
Children, Tweens, Family
Performance
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Library (General)
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Bitterroot Public Library for a magical, family-friendly performance by Alex Payne!