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CO+LAB 101 Escape Room

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
CO+LAB at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
CO+LAB, Presentation
Age Group:
Everyone

Think you’ve got what it takes to crack the code and unlock the CO+LAB?

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

Think you’ve got what it takes to crack the code and unlock the CO+LAB?

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Mini Makers

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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!

Teen Thursdays Graphic

Teen Thursday- Cookie Decorating

Thursday, December 11, 2025 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 illustrated image of a gingerbread house

Friday Night Fun: Mini Gingerbread Houses

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
CO+LAB at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
CO+LAB, Food & Nutrition, STEAM
Age Group:
Everyone

Celebrate Gingerbread House Day in the CO+LAB by building your own mini gingerbread house with graham crackers, frosting, and candy decorations. All materials provided. Registration required

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

Celebrate Gingerbread House Day in the CO+LAB by building your own mini gingerbread house with graham crackers, frosting, and candy decorations. All materials provided. Registration required

an image of the Prusa i3 MK3S+ 3D Printer

3D Printing Certification: Create an Mini Ornament

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
CO+LAB at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
CO+LAB, Technology Class
Age Group:
Everyone

Come learn how to 3D print at the CO+LAB! We'll cover the basics of using our Prusa 3D printers and make a small ornament.

Waitlist
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 to 3D print at the CO+LAB! We'll cover the basics of using our Prusa 3D printers and make a small ornament.

Teen Thursdays Graphic

Teen Thursday- 3D Printed Trinkets

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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. 

picture of hand-stitched deer ornament

Create Along: Hand-Stitched Deer Ornament

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
CO+LAB at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, CO+LAB
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us in the CO+LAB for a hands-on crafting session inspired by a Creativebug video tutorial. We will watch the class together, pause as needed, and make the project step by step.

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

Join us in the CO+LAB for a hands-on crafting session inspired by a Creativebug video tutorial. We will watch the class together, pause as needed, and make the project step by step.

an illustrated picture of carrots growing in the ground

Charlie Cart: Carrot Cupcakes

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
CO+LAB at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
CO+LAB, Food & Nutrition
Age Group:
Everyone

Bake up a sweet treat with us in celebrating Montana Harvest of the Month, carrots! We’ll make carrot cupcakes from scratch, complete with icing on top.

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

Bake up a sweet treat with us in celebrating Montana Harvest of the Month, carrots! We’ll make carrot cupcakes from scratch, complete with icing on top.

Closing at 3pm

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Billings Public Library, Bookmobiles, Off Site

The library is closing at 3pm.

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

The library is closing at 3pm.

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.

A geometric image promoting the Creator Club in the CO+LAB

New Year Keepsakes

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
CO+LAB at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
CO+LAB
Age Group:
Everyone

Start the year with a creative reminder of your goals. We'll design and make a small keepsake such as a keychain, bookmark, or magnet using CO+LAB equipment.

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

Start the year with a creative reminder of your goals. We'll design and make a small keepsake such as a keychain, bookmark, or magnet using CO+LAB equipment.

Closing at 3pm

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Billings Public Library, Bookmobiles, Off Site

The library is closing at 3pm.

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

The library is closing at 3pm.

Closed- New Year's Day

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

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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!

Closed- Martin Luther King Day

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

Friday, January 23, 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 image of geometric shapes and gears

Mini Makers

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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!

Closed- Presidents' Day

All Day
Billings Public Library, Bookmobiles, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Billings Public Library, Bookmobiles, Off Site
An image of cartoon makerspace objects like a 3d printer, podcast kit, drum, and microphone

Mini Makers

Friday, February 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 image of geometric shapes and gears

Mini Makers

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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 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!

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