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statue of socrates

Socrates Cafe

Tuesday, January 20, 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, January 21, 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, January 22, 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, 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.

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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?

Montana Birding Challenge

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

The library is inviting patrons to take part in the library's year long birding challenge (big year) and bird bingo! Stop by the library to pick up your birding challenge packet information on local birding resources and a bingo sheet.

Candy Land of Stories: Winter Reading Adventure

01/12/2026 @ 9:30am–03/27/2026 @ 5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Other
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Library (General)
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

🍭Independent readers are invited to journey through a sweet world of imagination! Start your adventure by picking up a Candy Land of Stories map and task booklet at the Bitterroot Public Library.

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.

Arcane Adventures: D&D in the Library

3:45pm–5:45pm
Tweens, Teens
Other
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other

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.

Young Voices Open Mic "Night"

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Other
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to share your talent or just soak in the creativity! Kids are invited to take the mic—sing, tell jokes, read a poem, or perform a short skit—in a fun, welcoming library atmosphere.

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?

Family (Friendly) Murder Mystery

6:00pm–8:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Other
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Murder at the 1980s Prom

At Gladstone High’s prom, the only thing bigger than the hair is the suspect list.

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
Waitlist
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.

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.

Storyforge Sessions

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:

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.

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