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Teen Thursday- Hot Cocoa/Tea Bar

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
CO+LAB at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
CO+LAB
Age Group:
Teens

Teen Thursdays are weekly drop-in nights just for teens in our makerspace, the CO+LAB! Stop by every Thursday from 5:30-7:30 PM to hang out, play games, use equipment, and try a new featured activity each week. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: CO+LAB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: CO+LAB
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teen Thursdays are weekly drop-in nights just for teens in our makerspace, the CO+LAB! Stop by every Thursday from 5:30-7:30 PM to hang out, play games, use equipment, and try a new featured activity each week. 

An image of someone holding a pink sewing machine with matching pink shoes

Sewing Machine Basics: Fabric Coasters

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
CO+LAB at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, CO+LAB
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us in the CO+LAB for a beginner-friendly introduction to our sewing machines. You’ll learn how to thread the machine and practice stitching, and create a simple fabric bookmark.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: CO+LAB
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, CO+LAB
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the CO+LAB for a beginner-friendly introduction to our sewing machines. You’ll learn how to thread the machine and practice stitching, and create a simple fabric bookmark.

Stamp Making

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
CO+LAB at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
CO+LAB
Age Group:
Everyone

Come learn how the Glowforge laser engraver can be used to create simple stamps. Space is limited and registration required. 

All ages welcome, however this program is best suited for those 12 and up.

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

Come learn how the Glowforge laser engraver can be used to create simple stamps. Space is limited and registration required. 

All ages welcome, however this program is best suited for those 12 and up.

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Teen Thursday- Button Making

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
CO+LAB at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
CO+LAB
Age Group:
Teens

Teen Thursdays are weekly drop-in nights just for teens in our makerspace, the CO+LAB! Stop by every Thursday from 5:30-7:30 PM to hang out, play games, use equipment, and try a new featured activity each week. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: CO+LAB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: CO+LAB
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teen Thursdays are weekly drop-in nights just for teens in our makerspace, the CO+LAB! Stop by every Thursday from 5:30-7:30 PM to hang out, play games, use equipment, and try a new featured activity each week. 

An image of cartoon makerspace objects like a 3d printer, podcast kit, drum, and microphone

Mini Makers

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
CO+LAB at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
CO+LAB
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Drop into the CO+LAB for a hands-on experience just for kids! Mini Makers invites young creators to explore fun, age-appropriate tools and materials like 3D pens, button makers, and more!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: CO+LAB
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: CO+LAB
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop into the CO+LAB for a hands-on experience just for kids! Mini Makers invites young creators to explore fun, age-appropriate tools and materials like 3D pens, button makers, and more!

An illustration of small various seeds of grain

Charlie Cart: Grains

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
CO+LAB at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
CO+LAB, Food & Nutrition
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us in celebrating grain, the Montana Harvest of the Month!

All ages welcome but participants 11 and younger need to be registered and attend with a registered adult.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: CO+LAB
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: CO+LAB, Food & Nutrition
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in celebrating grain, the Montana Harvest of the Month!

All ages welcome but participants 11 and younger need to be registered and attend with a registered adult.

an image of two creators using the CO+LAB sound booth to record a podcast

Sound Booth Orientation

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
CO+LAB at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
CO+LAB, Technology Class
Age Group:
Everyone

Come learn how the sound booth in the CO+LAB works in this quick orientation. 

By completing this class and CO+LAB 101, you’ll be certified to reserve the Sound Booth in the CO+LAB for your own projects during CO+LAB open hours.

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

Come learn how the sound booth in the CO+LAB works in this quick orientation. 

By completing this class and CO+LAB 101, you’ll be certified to reserve the Sound Booth in the CO+LAB for your own projects during CO+LAB open hours.

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Teen Thursday- Barbie Movie Night

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
CO+LAB at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
CO+LAB
Age Group:
Teens

Teen Thursdays are weekly drop-in nights just for teens in our makerspace, the CO+LAB! Stop by every Thursday from 5:30-7:30 PM to hang out, play games, use equipment, and try a new featured activity each week. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: CO+LAB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: CO+LAB
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teen Thursdays are weekly drop-in nights just for teens in our makerspace, the CO+LAB! Stop by every Thursday from 5:30-7:30 PM to hang out, play games, use equipment, and try a new featured activity each week. 

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Freadom Book Club

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
CO+LAB at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
CO+LAB, Book Club
Age Group:
Teens

Billings Public Library is partnering with Brooklyn Public Library to offer a book club to celebrate that every teen deserves the freedom to read.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: CO+LAB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: CO+LAB, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Billings Public Library is partnering with Brooklyn Public Library to offer a book club to celebrate that every teen deserves the freedom to read.

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Freadom Book Club

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
CO+LAB at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
CO+LAB, Book Club
Age Group:
Teens

Billings Public Library is partnering with Brooklyn Public Library to offer a book club to celebrate that every teen deserves the freedom to read.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: CO+LAB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: CO+LAB, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Billings Public Library is partnering with Brooklyn Public Library to offer a book club to celebrate that every teen deserves the freedom to read.

Closed- Memorial Day

All Day
Billings Public Library, Bookmobiles, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Billings Public Library, Bookmobiles, Off Site
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Freadom Book Club

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
CO+LAB at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
CO+LAB, Book Club
Age Group:
Teens

Billings Public Library is partnering with Brooklyn Public Library to offer a book club to celebrate that every teen deserves the freedom to read.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: CO+LAB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: CO+LAB, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Billings Public Library is partnering with Brooklyn Public Library to offer a book club to celebrate that every teen deserves the freedom to read.

Closed- Independence Day

All Day
Billings Public Library, Bookmobiles, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Billings Public Library, Bookmobiles, Off Site

Closed- Labor Day

All Day
Billings Public Library, Bookmobiles, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Billings Public Library, Bookmobiles, Off Site

Closed- Veterans Day

All Day
Billings Public Library, Bookmobiles, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Billings Public Library, Bookmobiles, Off Site

Closed- Thanksgiving

All Day 11/26 - 11/27
Billings Public Library, Bookmobiles, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Billings Public Library, Bookmobiles, Off Site

Closed - Christmas

All Day
Billings Public Library, Bookmobiles, Off Site

The library will reopen December 26th at 9am.

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

The library will reopen December 26th at 9am.

Closed- New Year's Day

All Day
Billings Public Library, Bookmobiles, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Billings Public Library, Bookmobiles, Off Site

Closed- Martin Luther King Day

All Day
Billings Public Library, Bookmobiles, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Billings Public Library, Bookmobiles, Off Site

Closed- Presidents' Day

All Day
Billings Public Library, Bookmobiles, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Billings Public Library, Bookmobiles, Off Site

Closed- Memorial Day

All Day
Billings Public Library, Bookmobiles, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Billings Public Library, Bookmobiles, Off Site

Closed- Independence Day

All Day
Billings Public Library, Bookmobiles, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Billings Public Library, Bookmobiles, Off Site

Closed- Labor Day

All Day
Billings Public Library, Bookmobiles, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Billings Public Library, Bookmobiles, Off Site

Closed- Veterans Day

All Day
Billings Public Library, Bookmobiles, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Billings Public Library, Bookmobiles, Off Site