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Cat Tales

Cat Tales – Practice Reading Skills with Shelter Cats

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Tower at Billings Public Library

Program Type:

Extravaganza!

Age Group:

Children, Tweens
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.

Family Reading Jan 21-Feb 28

Last Day of Family Reading

All Day 2/28
Virtual Event at Billings Public Library

Program Type:

Extravaganza!

Age Group:

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

Family Reading runs through February 28th and encourages families to develop the habit of reading aloud together.  Studies have shown that children who are read aloud to have improved language skills and are more successful in school.&n

sweetheart ball

February in Montana History (Digital Display)

All Day 2/28
Montana Room at Billings Public Library

Program Type:

Fine Art

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Montana Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fine Art
Event Details:

This month we are featuring images from the Montana History Portal with the word “February” attached to the image’s metadata.

Prairie Handspinners

Spin Together with the Prairie Handspinners

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Oculus 1st Floor at Billings Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Oculus 1st Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

February 28th is the last day of the 2026 Spin Together competition, an annual competition where teams of handspinners compete against other teams to transform fiber into as much yarn as they can in a week!

all american boys

Freadom Book Club

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
CO+LAB at Billings Public Library

Program Type:

CO+LAB, Book Club

Age Group:

Teens
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.

bar scene

Dan Baney Photography Exhibit

All Day 3/2
First Five Years Wall at Billings Public Library

Program Type:

Fine Art

Age Group:

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

The library is happy to display the photographic work of Dan Baney, one of our own library staff members, throughout March.

Seed Swap

Billings Community Seed Library Annual Seed Swap

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:30pm
Community Room at Billings Public Library

Program Type:

Extravaganza!, Presentation

Age Group:

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

Join the Billings Community Seed Library for a seed swap social in the Community Room on Saturday, March 7th , from 11:30am-1:30pm.  Come peruse the assortment of donated fruit, veggie, and flower seeds and visit with local community gro

portrait painter

Yellowstone Portrait Painters

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Oculus 1st Floor at Billings Public Library

Program Type:

Fine Art

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Oculus 1st Floor
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fine Art
Event Details:

Join us as local artists work in their preferred medium to paint/draw their interpretation of a live model sitting under the library's oculus. Artists are encouraged to bring their own supplies and protective coverings if needed.

Bryce Andrews One Book Billings promo with book cover

One Book Billings Author Talk: Bryce Andrews

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Billings Public Library
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Community Room
Event Details:

Hear from award-winning author Bryce Andrews, who discusses his work, Holding Fire.

books and brews

Books & Brews Book Club

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

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

All Day
Everyone
Arts & Crafts, Extravaganza!, Other
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.

Job Service

2:00pm–4:00pm
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: South Lobby
Event Details:

Stop by the library lobby every Wednesday from 2–4 PM to connect with representatives from Billings Job Service. They’re available to help with resumes, job searches, applications, and other employment-related questions.

Turning Page Book Group

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Yellowstone Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Bring your cup for some decaf coffee and join us!

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

All Day
Everyone
Arts & Crafts, Extravaganza!, Other
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.

Books & Babies: Classic

3:15pm–4:00pm
Babies
Books and Babies
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Story Tower
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Books and Babies

Books and Babies

Want to foster a love of reading at an early age and build important early literacy skills for your young child (ages 0-2)? Join us for stories, rhymes, and finger plays intended for our littlest pre-readers!

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

9:00am–1:00pm
Everyone
Arts & Crafts, Extravaganza!, Other
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.

Game On!

3:00pm–4:45pm
Children, Tweens
Gaming
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Craft Corner
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

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

 

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

5:00pm–7:45pm
Everyone
Arts & Crafts, Extravaganza!, Other
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. 

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

9:00am–2:00pm
Everyone
Arts & Crafts, Extravaganza!, Other
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. 

 

D&D for Grownups

12:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Gaming
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Large Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

This week's campaign: Pathfinder - The Crimson Throne

Game On!

3:00pm–4:45pm
Children, Tweens
Gaming
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.

 

Art Club for Tweens

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens
Arts & Crafts
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.

Job Service

2:00pm–4:00pm
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: South Lobby
Event Details:

Stop by the library lobby every Wednesday from 2–4 PM to connect with representatives from Billings Job Service. They’re available to help with resumes, job searches, applications, and other employment-related questions.

Books & Babies: Classic

3:15pm–4:00pm
Babies
Books and Babies
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Story Tower
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Books and Babies

Books and Babies

Want to foster a love of reading at an early age and build important early literacy skills for your young child (ages 0-2)? Join us for stories, rhymes, and finger plays intended for our littlest pre-readers!

Game On!

3:00pm–4:45pm
Children, Tweens
Gaming
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Craft Corner
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

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

 

Crochet and Knitting Hour

10:00am–11:00am
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Teen Corner
Event Details:

Please join us at the Library on the first Saturday of each month to sit (or stand!) together and enjoy and hour of knitting, crochet, or any other fiber art you would like to bring.  This Crochet and Knitting Hour will be from 10am – 1

D&D for Grownups

12:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Gaming
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Large Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

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

Krafty Kids: Art Club for Kids 6-9

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Craft Corner
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come get creative with us! We will have different projects to work on at each meet up.  No pre-registration is required, unless specifically noted. 

Game On!

3:00pm–4:45pm
Children, Tweens
Gaming
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.

 

Memory Cafe

10:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Adults experiencing memory loss and their caregivers are invited to visit the library to socialize and enjoy an activity together. This event is sponsored by Dementia Friendly Billings and Allies in Aging.

Art Club for Tweens

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens
Arts & Crafts
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.

Job Service

2:00pm–4:00pm
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: South Lobby
Event Details:

Stop by the library lobby every Wednesday from 2–4 PM to connect with representatives from Billings Job Service. They’re available to help with resumes, job searches, applications, and other employment-related questions.

Billings Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

12:00pm–1:00pm
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Yellowstone Board Room
Event Details:

Billings Public Library Board of Trustees meeting. Agenda can be found here.

Books & Babies: Classic

3:15pm–4:00pm
Babies
Books and Babies
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Story Tower
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Books and Babies

Books and Babies

Want to foster a love of reading at an early age and build important early literacy skills for your young child (ages 0-2)? Join us for stories, rhymes, and finger plays intended for our littlest pre-readers!