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Earth Day Celebration

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, CO+LAB, Extravaganza!, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us for a celebration of our beautiful planet with crafts and activities as well as a ribbon cutting of our new Hydroponic Garden, a project created by teens in the Democracy Project.

Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, CO+LAB, Extravaganza!, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a celebration of our beautiful planet with crafts and activities as well as a ribbon cutting of our new Hydroponic Garden, a project created by teens in the Democracy Project.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Cat Tales – Practice Reading Skills with Shelter Cats -CANCELED

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Tower at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
Extravaganza!
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Reading aloud helps your beginning reader expand their vocabulary and improve reading comprehension. Learning to read can be scary; a friendly face, particularly one with a soothing purr, can ease reading anxieties and build confidence.

Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Story Tower
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Extravaganza!
Event Details:

Reading aloud helps your beginning reader expand their vocabulary and improve reading comprehension. Learning to read can be scary; a friendly face, particularly one with a soothing purr, can ease reading anxieties and build confidence.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Roots & Renewal Houseplant Swap and Education

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
Extravaganza!, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Take part in the Roots & Renewal Houseplant Swap! Bring cuttings to share, plants to give away, and your houseplant care questions.

A local houseplant expert will be on hand to answer questions.

Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Extravaganza!, Presentation
Event Details:

Take part in the Roots & Renewal Houseplant Swap! Bring cuttings to share, plants to give away, and your houseplant care questions.

A local houseplant expert will be on hand to answer questions.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Tricks for Treats- Billings K9 Coaching

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
Extravaganza!, Performance, Presentation
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us for the fun in learning what Billings K9 Coaching has to offer! They will be bringing a furry guest star to show what your pet can do also! Learn about programs for your dog. Do you want to learn about dog sports?

Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Extravaganza!, Performance, Presentation
Event Details:

Join us for the fun in learning what Billings K9 Coaching has to offer! They will be bringing a furry guest star to show what your pet can do also! Learn about programs for your dog. Do you want to learn about dog sports?

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Tagging Buddies!

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Lobby at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
Extravaganza!, Presentation
Age Group:
Everyone

Join Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter at the library! Every third Friday of the month in the lobby and come get free ID tags for your animals! We will be having a meet and greet with different type of animals.

Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: South Lobby
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Extravaganza!, Presentation
Event Details:

Join Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter at the library! Every third Friday of the month in the lobby and come get free ID tags for your animals! We will be having a meet and greet with different type of animals.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Library Con 2026: A Hero's Quest

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
Extravaganza!
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Save the date and join us for special guests, activities, fanart and costume contests, a vendor's room, and more!

Our 2026 Library Con is accepting applications for Presenters.  

Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Extravaganza!
Event Details:

Save the date and join us for special guests, activities, fanart and costume contests, a vendor's room, and more!

Our 2026 Library Con is accepting applications for Presenters.  

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Cat Tales – Practice Reading Skills with Shelter Cats

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Tower at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
Extravaganza!
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Reading aloud helps your beginning reader expand their vocabulary and improve reading comprehension. Learning to read can be scary; a friendly face, particularly one with a soothing purr, can ease reading anxieties and build confidence.

Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Story Tower
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Extravaganza!
Event Details:

Reading aloud helps your beginning reader expand their vocabulary and improve reading comprehension. Learning to read can be scary; a friendly face, particularly one with a soothing purr, can ease reading anxieties and build confidence.

Closed- Memorial Day

All Day
Billings Public Library, Bookmobiles, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Billings Public Library, Bookmobiles, Off Site
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Pop-Up Book Sale

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Book Nook at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
Extravaganza!
Age Group:
Everyone

Make your way to the Book Nook for a pop-up sale brought to you by the Friends of the Billings Library. It's the perfect opportunity to find great deals on books for yourself and the bibliophiles in your life. The best part?

Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Book Nook
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Extravaganza!
Event Details:

Make your way to the Book Nook for a pop-up sale brought to you by the Friends of the Billings Library. It's the perfect opportunity to find great deals on books for yourself and the bibliophiles in your life. The best part?

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Big Machine Petting Zoo

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Parking Lot at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
Extravaganza!
Age Group:
Everyone

Big Machine Petting Zoo

Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Extravaganza!
Event Details:

Big Machine Petting Zoo

Closed- Independence Day

All Day
Billings Public Library, Bookmobiles, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Billings Public Library, Bookmobiles, Off Site
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Meet Budd the T-Rex from Dinosaur Train with PBS KIDS!

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
Extravaganza!
Age Group:
Children, Everyone

Join Montana PBS at the Billings Public Library on Monday July 13, from 10AM-12 PM for a special visit from Buddy the Dinosaur from Dinosaur Train on PBS KIDS!

Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Extravaganza!
Event Details:

Join Montana PBS at the Billings Public Library on Monday July 13, from 10AM-12 PM for a special visit from Buddy the Dinosaur from Dinosaur Train on PBS KIDS!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Pop-Up Book Sale

Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Book Nook at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
Extravaganza!
Age Group:
Everyone

Make your way to the Book Nook for a pop-up sale brought to you by the Friends of the Billings Library. It's the perfect opportunity to find great deals on books for yourself and the bibliophiles in your life. The best part?

Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Book Nook
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Extravaganza!
Event Details:

Make your way to the Book Nook for a pop-up sale brought to you by the Friends of the Billings Library. It's the perfect opportunity to find great deals on books for yourself and the bibliophiles in your life. The best part?

Closed for Staff Training Day

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

Closed- Labor Day

All Day
Billings Public Library, Bookmobiles, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Billings Public Library, Bookmobiles, Off Site
This event is in the "Everyone" group

2nd Annual Craft & Art Supplies Swap Meet! Drop Off Begins

All Day
Community Room at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Extravaganza!, Other
Age Group:
Everyone

Our goal: to connect our community of artists, crafters, and makers with unused supplies.

Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Extravaganza!, Other
Event Details:

Our goal: to connect our community of artists, crafters, and makers with unused supplies.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

2nd Annual Craft & Art Supplies Swap Meet! Drop Off Day

All Day
Community Room at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Extravaganza!, Other
Age Group:
Everyone

Our goal: to connect our community of artists, crafters, and makers with unused supplies.

Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Extravaganza!, Other
Event Details:

Our goal: to connect our community of artists, crafters, and makers with unused supplies.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

2nd Annual Craft & Art Supplies Swap Meet! Drop Off Day

All Day
Community Room at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Extravaganza!, Other
Age Group:
Everyone

Our goal: to connect our community of artists, crafters, and makers with unused supplies.

Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Extravaganza!, Other
Event Details:

Our goal: to connect our community of artists, crafters, and makers with unused supplies.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

2nd Annual Craft & Art Supplies Swap Meet! Final drop off time

Friday, September 25, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Extravaganza!, Other
Age Group:
Everyone

Our goal: to connect our community of artists, crafters, and makers with unused supplies.

Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Extravaganza!, Other
Event Details:

Our goal: to connect our community of artists, crafters, and makers with unused supplies.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

2nd Annual Craft & Art Supplies Swap Meet! Shopping for Donators Only

Friday, September 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Community Room at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Extravaganza!, Other
Age Group:
Everyone

Shopping Time for Swap Donators!

Come shopping for your favorite craft and art supplies. Tonight's event is only for those who donated items and picked up a shopper pass. 

Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Extravaganza!, Other
Event Details:

Shopping Time for Swap Donators!

Come shopping for your favorite craft and art supplies. Tonight's event is only for those who donated items and picked up a shopper pass. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

2nd Annual Craft & Art Supplies Swap Meet! Shopping for Everyone

Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Community Room at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Extravaganza!, Other
Age Group:
Everyone

Everyone is welcome to come shopping for favorite craft and art supplies, FREE. These items have been donated by library users and members of the community. 

 

Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Extravaganza!, Other
Event Details:

Everyone is welcome to come shopping for favorite craft and art supplies, FREE. These items have been donated by library users and members of the community. 

 

Closed- Election 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