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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
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

Bridging Montana

Bridging Montana: Resource Fair with Maximus

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Community Room at Billings Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Other

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

Montana Employment and Training Services Care and Connection Expo! Join us December 13,  2025 from 10-3pm, for a day of support, resources, and connection!

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Yellowstone Portrait Painters

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
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:

The Billings Public Library is proud to work with the Yellowstone Portrait Painters in hosting a new monthly art program for patrons to experience, and maybe even participate

Craig Johnson

A Longmire Christmas!

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Billings Public Library

Program Type:

Author Visit

Age Group:

Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Author Visit
Event Details:

Join the Billings Public Library in celebrating Christmas with author Craig Johnson!

books and brews

Books & Brews Book Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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:

harry potter and the sorcerer's stone

Friday Night Fun: Harry Potter Movie Night

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Billings Public Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
MT State Library

Montana Prison Records (Digital Display)

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
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:

A display of select images from the Montana History Portal's most viewed collection - the Montana Historical Society's collection of early-20th century Montana prison records.

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Complicated Book Club Discussion

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Yellowstone Board Room at Billings Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Yellowstone Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registration for January's Complicated Book Club discussion is open as of November 1, 2025!

Family Reading

Family Reading Begins

All Day 1/20
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

Cat Tales

Cat Tales – Practice Reading Skills with Shelter Cats

Friday, January 23, 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.

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Age Group

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!

February Film Pass

All Day
Adults
Movie
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Transform your library card into a passport to cinematic adventures with our FILM PASS program, sponsored by the Art House Billings and the Friends of the Billings Library!

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

One Book Billings - Cindy Book Discussion Group

4:30pm–5:30pm
Adults
Book Club
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

A One Book Billings discussion group led by Cindy of the novel Holding Fire by Bryce Andrews.

One Book Billings - Bernie Q Book Discussion Group

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

A One Book Billings discussion group led by Bernie Q. of the novel Holding Fire by Bryce Andrews.

Senior Bookmobile at The Springs

9:30am–10:30am
Adults
Other
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobiles
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Senior Bookmobile will be at The Springs at Grand Park from 9:30 am to 10:30 am.

Senior Bookmobile at Aspen View

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
Other
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobiles
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Senior Bookmobile will be at Aspen View from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm.

One Book Billings - Roger Book Discussion Group

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

A One Book Billings discussion group led by Roger of the novel Holding Fire by Bryce Andrews.

Senior Bookmobile at Aspen Meadows

9:30am–10:30am
Adults
Other
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobiles
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Senior Bookmobile will be at Aspen Meadows from 9:30 am to 10:30 am.

Senior Bookmobile at Westpark Village

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
Other
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobiles
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Senior Bookmobile will be at Westpark Village from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm.

One Book Billings - Kris Book Discussion Group

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Yellowstone Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

A One Book Billings discussion group led by Kris of the novel Holding Fire by Bryce Andrews.

One Book Billings - Kathy Book Discussion Group

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Book Club
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

A One Book Billings discussion group led by Kathy of the novel Holding Fire by Bryce Andrews.

Senior Bookmobile at Pleasantview Apartments

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
Other
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobiles
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Senior Bookmobile will be at Pleasantview from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm.

One Book Billings - Corby Book Discussion Group

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Book Club
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Yellowstone Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

A One Book Billings discussion group led by Corby of the novel Holding Fire by Bryce Andrews.

Qigong & Tai Chi Open Practice

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Qigong & Tai Chi are very similar "internal arts" that confer an astonishing raft of health benefits.  Slow-moving & graceful.  Balance. Strength. Coordination. Digestion. Circulation. Concentration. Bones.

One Book Billings - Cindy Book Discussion Group

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Book Club
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

A One Book Billings discussion group led by Cindy of the novel Holding Fire by Bryce Andrews.

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

Senior Bookmobile at Sweetwater Retirement Community

9:30am–10:30am
Adults
Other
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobiles
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Senior Bookmobile will be at Sweetwater Retirement Community from 9:30 am to 10:30 am.

Senior Bookmobile at Magic City Terrace

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
Other
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobiles
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Senior Bookmobile will be at Magic City from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm.

Public Benefits Clinic with MLSA

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Other
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Large Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

On the second Tuesday each month stop by the large conference room to speak with Hayden Ramsey, a representative with the Montana Legal Services Association.

Creative Writing Group

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Large Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:

BPL is the place to come and write alongside others and share your ideas!  Bring your favorite writing tools (laptop, tablet, or notebook & pen) and join us for informal, bi-weekly meetings.

Senior Bookmobile at Starner Gardens

9:30am–10:30am
Adults
Other
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobiles
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Senior Bookmobile will be at Starner Gardens from 9:30 am to 10:30 am.

Senior Bookmobile at Aspen Grove

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
Other
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobiles
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Senior Bookmobile will be at Aspen Grove from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm.

Senior Bookmobile at South 40 Apartments

9:30am–10:30am
Adults
Other
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobiles
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Senior Bookmobile will be at South 40 from 9:30 am to 10:30 am.