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

Sound Booth Certification

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
CO+LAB at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
CO+LAB, Technology Class
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Curious about recording your own podcast, voiceover, or music? Join us in the CO+LAB for a hands-on introduction to the Sound Booth! Learn the basics of setting up a microphone, se...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: CO+LAB
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: CO+LAB, Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Curious about recording your own podcast, voiceover, or music? Join us in the CO+LAB for a hands-on introduction to the Sound Booth!

LH

Louis Habeck Art Exhibition March 3-April 30

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

On display March 3 - April 30, come in and experience a beautiful exhibition of Business Animal Portraits created by noted local artist, Louis Habeck! Louis Habeck is a Billin...

Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: First Five Years Wall
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

On display March 3 - April 30, come in and experience a beautiful exhibition of Business Animal Portraits created by noted local artist, Louis Habeck!

 

A flyer for the BPL Film Pass

March Film Pass

All Day
Off Site
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

All passes have been claimed!  Please try again on April 1. Transform your library card into a passport to cinematic adventures with our FILM PASS program, sponsored by t...

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

All passes have been claimed!  Please try again on April 1.

 

basketball player reaches for ball

Montana March Madness (Digital Display)

All Day
Montana Room at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
Fine Art
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

In celebration of March Madness check out these exciting retro basketball photographs selected from Rocky Mountain College Heritage Archives and MSU Billings Library. Search the Mo...

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

In celebration of March Madness check out these exciting retro basketball photographs selected from Rocky Mountain College Heritage Archives and MSU Billings Library.

Bookmobile at Briarwood, Shiloh U. M. Church, Front Street, and Optimist Park

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 10:45am - 5:00pm
Bookmobiles
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

10:45-11:45 Briarwood Blvd 12:45-2:00 Shiloh U. M. Church 1810 Shiloh Rd2:45-3:45 Front Street & Golden Hollow4:00-5:00 Optimist Park   447 Hallowell Lane 

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

10:45-11:45 Briarwood Blvd 
12:45-2:00 Shiloh U. M. Church 1810 Shiloh Rd
2:45-3:45 Front Street & Golden Hollow

Bookmobile at Robbie & 45th; Community College; North Park

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 5:00pm
Bookmobiles
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

11:30-1:00 Robbie & 45th St. W2:00-3:30 City College, 3803 Central Ave4:00-5:00 North Park, N. 19th St.

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

11:30-1:00 Robbie & 45th St. W
2:00-3:30 City College, 3803 Central Ave
4:00-5:00 North Park, N. 19th St.

Bookmobile at Mountain View Colony, Broadview Senior Center, Broadview School, and Acton

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:45pm
Bookmobiles
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

10:00- 11:00 Mountain View Colony, 14435 Oswald Road, Broadview, MT11:30- 1:00 Broadview Senior Center, 13725 4th Street, Broadview, MT1:15- 3:15 Broadview School, 13935 1st Street...

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

10:00- 11:00 Mountain View Colony, 14435 Oswald Road, Broadview, MT

11:30- 1:00 Broadview Senior Center, 13725 4th Street, Broadview, MT

1:15- 3:15 Broadview School, 13935 1st Street, Broadview, MT

4:00- 4:45 Acton

CO+LAB

Passport Party: Get Your CO+LAB Makerspace Passport!

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
CO+LAB at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
CO+LAB
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

The wait is over—CO+LAB Makerspace Passports are here! As a CO+LAB creator, you can earn badges for completing courses, getting certified on equipment, attending programs, and more...

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Registration
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: CO+LAB
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: CO+LAB
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

The wait is over—CO+LAB Makerspace Passports are here! As a CO+LAB creator, you can earn badges for completing courses, getting certified on equipment, attending programs, and more.

Bookmobile at Worden Senior Center, Huntley Main Street, Brush Meadows Apts, and Castle Rock Park

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 11:30am - 5:00pm
Bookmobiles
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

11:30 - 1:00 Worden Senior Center, Main street1:30 - 2:30  Huntley Main Street3:00 - 3:45 Brush Meadow Apts,  1203 Lake Elmo Road4:00 - 5:00 Castle Rock Park, Nutter Blvd

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

11:30 - 1:00 Worden Senior Center, Main street

1:30 - 2:30  Huntley Main Street

3:00 - 3:45 Brush Meadow Apts,  1203 Lake Elmo Road

4:00 - 5:00 Castle Rock Park, Nutter Blvd

Rainy Day Crafts April 4th at 5:30pm

Friday Night Fun: Rainy Day Craft

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Oculus 1st Floor at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

We will be making rain clouds with recycled water bottles, glue, and cotton balls.  String a few beads and Shrinky Dink tear drops for rain drops and you will have a cute rain...

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

We will be making rain clouds with recycled water bottles, glue, and cotton balls.  String a few beads and Shrinky Dink tear drops for rain drops and you will have a cute rain cloud mobile to hang in your house.

 

an AI generated cartoon image of a kid wearing a VR headset

Introduction to Virtual Reality

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
CO+LAB, Gaming, Technology Class
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting program where you can experience the latest in virtual reality technology! This event will start with an introduction to VR headsets, demonstrating some imm...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: CO+LAB, Gaming, Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting program where you can experience the latest in virtual reality technology! This event will start with an introduction to VR headsets, demonstrating some immersive virtual worlds.

Bookmobile at Laurel Senior Center; Morning Star; Boulder Park

All Day
Bookmobiles
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

11:30-1:00 Laurel Senior Center, 720 South 4th St2:00-3:00 Morning Star at Central & Shiloh3:30-4:30 Boulder Park

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

11:30-1:00 Laurel Senior Center, 720 South 4th St
2:00-3:00 Morning Star at Central & Shiloh
3:30-4:30 Boulder Park

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

All Day
Bookmobiles
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

11:30 - 1:00 Heights Senior Center, 935 Lake Elmo Drive1:30 - 2:30 Pioneer School, 1937 Dover Road3:30 - 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.

Joker

Complex Issues Film Society Screening - Joker

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Billings Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Welcome to the It's Complicated series, a film society about social issues.  The theme this month is about mental illness.   Our film is Joker.  This film is rated R...

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

Welcome to the It's Complicated series, a film society about social issues.  The theme this month is about mental illness.   Our film is Joker.  This film is rated R and may not be for everyone.  

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

All Day
Bookmobiles
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

11:30 - 1:00 Shepherd Senior Center, 5541 Haynes Road2:00 - 3:30 City College, 3803 Central Ave4:00 - 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

Bookmobile at Custer Senior Center, Custer School, and Pompey's Pillar

All Day
Bookmobiles
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

11:30 - 1:00 Custer Senior Center, 322 6th St.1:15 - 3:15 Custer School,  304 4th Ave4:00 - 4:45 Pompey's Pillar

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

11:30 - 1:00 Custer Senior Center, 322 6th St.

1:15 - 3:15 Custer School,  304 4th Ave

4:00 - 4:45 Pompey's Pillar

an image of the Prusa i3 MK3S+ 3D Printer

3D Printing - Prusa Certification

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
CO+LAB at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
CO+LAB, Technology Class
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join us in the CO+LAB for a hands-on introduction to 3D printing using the Prusa i3 MK3S+! Learn the basics of 3D modeling, printer setup, and how to bring your ideas to life.By at...

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

Join us in the CO+LAB for a hands-on introduction to 3D printing using the Prusa i3 MK3S+! Learn the basics of 3D modeling, printer setup, and how to bring your ideas to life.

Bookmobile at Alliance at Ave D, Poly & Westfield, and Bobby Jones & 54th St.

All Day
Bookmobiles
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

11:30 - 1:00 Adult Alliance Center, 1505 Ave. D2:00 - 3:30  Poly and Westfield4:00 - 4:45 Bobby Jones and 54th St. W

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

11:30 - 1:00 Adult Alliance Center, 1505 Ave. D

2:00 - 3:30  Poly and Westfield

4:00 - 4:45 Bobby Jones and 54th St. W

An image of a Glowforge, a 3D laser printer

Glowforge Certification

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
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! This hands-on class introduces you to the basics of using the Glowforge, including safety protocols and how to b...

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

Discover the creative possibilities of laser cutting and engraving! This hands-on class introduces you to the basics of using the Glowforge, including safety protocols and how to bring your design ideas to life.

ASL hand signs with color backgrounds and social hour in type

ASL Social Hour

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Tower at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

This is an open event for people to join who are looking to learn and practice American Sign Language as well as meet others who either know or are learning ASL in a welcoming envi...

Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Story Tower
Age Group: Babies, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

This is an open event for people to join who are looking to learn and practice American Sign Language as well as meet others who either know or are learning ASL in a welcoming environment together.

an AI generated image of a kid with a VR headset on.

Introduction to Virtual Reality

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Billings Public Library
Program Type:
CO+LAB, Gaming, Technology Class
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting program where you can experience the latest in virtual reality technology! This event will start with an introduction to VR headsets, demonstrating some imm...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: CO+LAB, Gaming, Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting program where you can experience the latest in virtual reality technology! This event will start with an introduction to VR headsets, demonstrating some immersive virtual worlds.

Bookmobile at Rainbow House, Elder Grove School, Banff & 3700 Crater Lake, 30th and Howard

All Day
Bookmobiles
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

11:00 - 12:00 Rainbow House, 925 North 18th St.1:00 - 2:30 Elder Grove School,  1532 S. 64th St W2:45 - 3:45 Banff & 3700 Crater Lake4:00 - 5:00 30th St. W & Howard Av...

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

11:00 - 12:00 Rainbow House, 925 North 18th St.

1:00 - 2:30 Elder Grove School,  1532 S. 64th St W

2:45 - 3:45 Banff & 3700 Crater Lake

4:00 - 5:00 30th St. W & Howard Ave

Bookmobile at Briarwood, Shiloh U. M. Church, Front Street, and Optimist Park

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:45am - 5:00pm
Bookmobiles
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

10:45-11:45 Briarwood Blvd 12:45-2:00 Shiloh U. M. Church 1810 Shiloh Rd2:45-3:45 Front Street & Golden Hollow4:00-5:00 Optimist Park   447 Hallowell Lane 

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

10:45-11:45 Briarwood Blvd 
12:45-2:00 Shiloh U. M. Church 1810 Shiloh Rd
2:45-3:45 Front Street & Golden Hollow

CO+LAB

CO+LAB 101

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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 Billings Public Library's new all-ages makerspace.