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kids at story time

Preschool Story Time

Friday, January 2, 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.

star garland

String Art Star Garland Take Home Kit for Kids

All Day 1/3
Take-Home Kit at Bitterroot Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

Event Details:

First come, first served. Grab bag. Kit includes all materials and instructions needed to make this fun kit at home!Kits are for families and individuals. For those wanting more th...

Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Take-Home Kit
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

First come, first served. Grab bag. Kit includes all materials and instructions needed to make this fun kit at home!

statue of socrates

Socrates Cafe

Tuesday, January 6, 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 7, 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 8, 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 9, 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.

origami lights

origami lights Take home Kit

All Day 1/10
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 origami lanterns to brighten up any room. Instructions and materials included, but not a room to...

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 origami lanterns to brighten up any room. Instructions and materials included, but not a room to put them in. 

chess board

Youth Chess Club

Tuesday, January 13, 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 14, 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.

logo for westslope dist.

Trivia Night at Westslope Distillery

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults

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 o...

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.

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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?

New Year Closure

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Bitterroot Public Library

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.

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.

Epic Encounters: 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

String Art Star Garland Take Home Kit for Kids

All Day
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Arts & Crafts
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Take-Home Kit
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

First come, first served. Grab bag. Kit includes all materials and instructions needed to make this fun kit at home!

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

CREATORS Club

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

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
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.

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.

Artful Thinking

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
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.

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
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.

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

origami lights 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 make origami lanterns to brighten up any room. Instructions and materials included, but not a room to put them in. 

Marathon and Half Marathon Training Class

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Health & Wellness
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bitterroot Public Library
Room: Community Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Train Smart, Run Strong, and Complete a Marathon or Half Marathon!

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.

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.

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.

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.