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Adventures in Story Time - Preschool

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story Tower at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children
Adventures in Story Time:

Adventures in Story Time introduces young children to books, rhymes, crafts, and other fun interactive activities. Each session is a chance to practice reading readiness skill...

Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Story Tower
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time

Adventures in Story Time

Adventures in Story Time introduces young children to books, rhymes, crafts, and other fun interactive activities. Each session is a chance to practice reading readiness skills like listening during stories, letter awareness and predicting. These skills build the foundational knowledge to prepare children to learn to read.

Bookmobile at Heights Senior Center, Pioneer School, and Hawthorne Park

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 11:30am - 4:30pm
Bookmobiles
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

11:30 - 1:00 Heights Senior Center, 935 Lake Elmo Drive 1:30 - 2:30 Pioneer School, 1937 Dover Road 3:30 - 4:30 Hawthorne Park, 1752 Janie St.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobiles
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

11:30 - 1:00 Heights Senior Center, 935 Lake Elmo Drive

1:30 - 2:30 Pioneer School, 1937 Dover Road

3:30 - 4:30 Hawthorne Park, 1752 Janie St.

Senior Bookmobile at WyndStone Senior Living

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bookmobiles
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Senior Bookmobile will be at WyndStone from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobiles
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Senior Bookmobile will be at WyndStone from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm.

Arts and Crafts

Art Explorers - Pot holder weaving

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Craft Corner at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens
Art Explorers: Art Club for Tweens:

Unleash your inner-artist by exploring fun art concepts. Create new projects every week… Painting, zines, mixed media, still life, portraits—you name it, we’ll do it! Ages 9-12.&nb...

Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Craft Corner
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Art Explorers: Art Club for Tweens

Unleash your inner-artist by exploring fun art concepts. Create new projects every week… Painting, zines, mixed media, still life, portraits—you name it, we’ll do it! Ages 9-12. No pre-registration required.

Teens4Teens

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Large Conference Room at Billings Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens 13-17 meet Tuesdays at 5-6pm in order to share experiences and show their support for one another in a safe space. This group will be facilitated by Utahna Payne, certified l...

Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Large Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Teens 13-17 meet Tuesdays at 5-6pm in order to share experiences and show their support for one another in a safe space. This group will be facilitated by Utahna Payne, certified life coach and library volunteer.

CO+LAB

CO+LAB 101

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
CO+LAB at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
CO+LAB
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for CO+LAB 101, an in-person overview of Billings Public Library's new all-ages makerspace. Learn how to access specialized equipment like 3D printers, laser engravers, hig...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: CO+LAB
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: CO+LAB
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for CO+LAB 101, an in-person overview of Bi

Creative Writing Group

Creative Writing Group

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Conference Room at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
Writing Group
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

BPL is the place to come and write alongside others and share your ideas!  Bring your favorite writing tools (laptop, tablet, or notebook & pen) and join us for informal, ...

Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Large Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Writing Group
Event Details:

BPL is the place to come and write alongside others and share your ideas!  Bring your favorite writing tools (laptop, tablet, or notebook & pen) and join us for informal, bi-weekly meetings.

the trail

Art Exhibit: Carolyn Martin Kennedy

All Day
First Five Years Wall at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
Fine Art
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Carolyn Martin Kennedy is an award-winning artist whose art is an exploration of color, pattern, and found objects as they relate to emotion, spirituality, and memory. Contemporary...

Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: First Five Years Wall
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fine Art
Event Details:

Carolyn Martin Kennedy is an award-winning artist whose art is an exploration of color, pattern, and found objects as they relate to emotion, spirituality, and memory.

Senior Bookmobile at Affinity

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Bookmobiles
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Senior Bookmobile will be at Affinity from 9:30 am to 10:30 am.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobiles
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Senior Bookmobile will be at Affinity from 9:30 am to 10:30 am.

Story Time

Adventures in Story Time - Toddler Time

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Story Tower at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Children
Adventures in Story Time:

Adventures in Story Time introduces young children to books, rhymes, crafts, and other fun interactive activities. Each session is a chance to practice reading readiness skill...

Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Story Tower
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time

Adventures in Story Time

Adventures in Story Time introduces young children to books, rhymes, crafts, and other fun interactive activities. Each session is a chance to practice reading readiness skills like listening during stories, letter awareness and predicting. These skills build the foundational knowledge to prepare children to learn to read.

Glowforge

Intro to Glowforge

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
CO+LAB at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
CO+LAB, Technology Class
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Discover the creative possibilities of laser cutting and engraving with our "Intro to Glowforge" program! This hands-on class introduces you to the basics of using the Glowforge, i...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: CO+LAB
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: CO+LAB, Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Discover the creative possibilities of laser cutting and engraving with our "Intro to Glowforge" program!

Bookmobile at Shepherd Senior Center, Community College, and Energy & Daystar Dr.

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 11:30am - 5:00pm
Bookmobiles
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

11:30 - 1:00 Shepherd Senior Center, 5541 Haynes Road 2:00 - 3:30 City College, 3803 Central Ave 4:00 - 5:00 Energy Blvd & Daystar Drive

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobiles
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

11:30 - 1:00 Shepherd Senior Center, 5541 Haynes Road

2:00 - 3:30 City College, 3803 Central Ave

4:00 - 5:00 Energy Blvd & Daystar Drive

Senior Bookmobile at The Vista Assisted Living

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bookmobiles
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Senior Bookmobile will be at The Vista from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobiles
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Senior Bookmobile will be at The Vista from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm.

CRAFT Club

CRAFT Club

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Corner at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Calling all creatives! Come create, connect with other teens, and let your artistic journey begin with CRAFT Club. The CRAFT Cabinet will be open for teens to use art supplies for ...

Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Teen Corner
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Calling all creatives! Come create, connect with other teens, and let your artistic journey begin with CRAFT Club.

Level Up

Level Up! - Teen Gaming

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Corner at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Calling all teen gamers! Get ready to level up your evening at the library. Join us for thrilling tournaments, strategic battles, and endless fun with friends. From classic board g...

Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Teen Corner
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Calling all teen gamers! Get ready to level up your evening at the library. Join us for thrilling tournaments, strategic battles, and endless fun with friends.

Closed - Thanksgiving

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Billings Public Library, Bookmobiles, Off Site

The library will reopen on Saturday, November 30th at 9am. 

Closing
Branches:
Billings Public Library, Bookmobiles, Off Site
Description:

The library will reopen on Saturday, November 30th at 9am. 

scowcroft photograph collection

Scowcroft Photograph Collection (Digital Display)

All Day
Montana Room at Billings Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Billings Public Library is very proud to announce the public display of its E. Edward Scowcroft photograph collection. This collection contains over 300 images taken for two B...

Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Montana Room
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Billings Public Library is very proud to announce the public display of its E.

A flyer for the BPL Film Pass

November Film Pass

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Transform your library card into a passport to cinematic adventures with our new program, sponsored by the Art House Billings and the Friends of the Billings Library! Now, library ...

Waitlist
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Transform your library card into a passport to cinematic adventures with our new program, sponsored by the Art House Billings and the Friends of the Billings Library!

Books & Babies: Music

Books & Babies: Musical

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Story Tower at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
Books and Babies
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Introducing the musical edition to our ever popular Books and Babies program! Music creates a positive connection to literacy and language between your child (ages 0-2) and you! Jo...

Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Story Tower
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Books and Babies
Event Details:

Introducing the musical edition to our ever popular Books and Babies program! Music creates a positive connection to literacy and language between your child (ages 0-2) and you!

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Study 1 at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens 13-17 can join DM Victor for an exciting campaign!   Our campaign is currently full. Please keep an eye out for future opportunities! 

Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Teen Study 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Teens 13-17 can join DM Victor for an exciting campaign!  

Our campaign is currently full. Please keep an eye out for future opportunities! 

D&D for Grownups

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Conference Room at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

This week's campaign: Pathfinder - Rise of the RunelordsWho's up for a little adventure--of the tabletop variety?  We are hosting continuing campaigns every Saturday in the La...

Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Large Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

This week's campaign: Pathfinder - Rise of the Runelords

Tween Dungeons and Dragons

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Study 1 at Billings Public Library
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Tweens 10-13 can join one of our teen DM's for an exciting campaign! Attending for the first time? Please arrive early for a brief overview.

Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Teen Study 1
Age Group: Tweens
Event Details:

Tweens 10-13 can join one of our teen DM's for an exciting campaign! Attending for the first time? Please arrive early for a brief overview.

CO+LAB

CO+LAB 101

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
CO+LAB at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
CO+LAB
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for CO+LAB 101, an in-person overview of Billings Public Library's new all-ages makerspace. Learn how to access specialized equipment like 3D printers, laser engravers, hig...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: CO+LAB
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: CO+LAB
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join us for CO+LAB 101, an in-person overview of Bi

Get your Game On! program description

Game On!

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Craft Corner at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us Saturday afternoons from 3:00 to 4:45 pm for games and Legos in the Craft Corner.  

Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Craft Corner
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Join us Saturday afternoons from 3:00 to 4:45 pm for games and Legos in the Craft Corner.