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How to train your dragon live action

How to Train Your Dragon Movie Night

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 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:

Join us in the Community Room Friday February 13th for How to Train Your Dragon Live action! Relax, watch the movie, and color!

portrait painter

Yellowstone Portrait Painters

Saturday, February 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 this collection of local artists work in their preferred medium to paint/draw/sculpt their interpretation of a live model sitting under the library's oculus.

books and brews

Books & Brews Book Club

Tuesday, February 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:

New Moon

Friday Night Fun: Twilight Appreciation Night: New Moon

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Billings Public Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Come watch the movie Twilight: New Moon with us while enjoying themed treats and a trivia contest!

Prairie Handspinners

Spin Together with the Prairie Handspinners

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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 21st is the first 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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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Dungeons and Dragons for Teens

12:00pm–2:00pm
Teens
Gaming
Cancelled
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Teen Study 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all adventurers ages 13-18! Join our exciting Dungeons & Dragons campaign led by a DM Victor.

Important Details:

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

Tween Dungeons and Dragons

2:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens
Gaming
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Teen Study 1
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all adventurers ages 10-13! Join our exciting Dungeons & Dragons campaign led by a teen DM where you’ll create your own character, work as a team, and explore a world of magic and adventure.

Freadom Book Club

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens
CO+LAB, Book Club
Open
Registration Required
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.

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.

 

Take and Make Craft Tissue Paper Kite Available Today

All Day
Babies, Children, Tweens
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Virtual Event
Age Group: Babies, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

The snow is melting and the sun is shining more and more every day! It is time to get outside and enjoy a spring breeze with your own homemade kite. Each Stain Glass Kite kit makes one kite.

Bookmobile at Laurel, Morningstar, and Boulder Park

9:00am–5:00pm
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobiles
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

11:30 -1:00 Laurel Senior Center

2:00 - 3:00 Morningstar

3:30 - 4:30 Boulder Park

One Book Billings - Cindy Book Discussion Group

4:30pm–5:30pm
Adults
Book Club
Open
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
Open
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.

Bookmobile At King the Glory Church, Josephine Crossing, and Briarwood

9:00am–5:00pm
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobiles
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

10:45 - 12:30  King of Glory Meal Site : 4125 Grand Ave

1:30 - 2:30  Josephine Crossing

3:00 - 4:00  Briarwood Blvd

Daycare Story Time

9:15am–9:45am
Children
Story Time
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Story Tower
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Daycare Story Time - Adventures in Story Time introduces young children to books, rhymes, and other fun interactive activities. Each session is a chance to practice reading readiness skills like listening during stories, letter awareness and

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.

Adventures in Story Time - Preschool

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Story Time
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Story Tower
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time

Adventures in Story Time

Adventures in Story Time introduces young children to books, rhymes, crafts, and other fun interactive activities. Each session is a chance to practice reading readiness skills like listening during stories, letter awareness and predicting. These skills build the foundational knowledge to prepare children to learn to read.

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.

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.

Mini Makers

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Tweens
CO+LAB
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!

One Book Billings - Roger Book Discussion Group

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Book Club
Waitlist
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.

Bookmobile at Robbie, COT, and South Park

9:00am–5:00pm
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobiles
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

11:00 - 12:30  Robbie & 45th St. W

2:00 - 3:30 City College: 3805 Central

4:00 - 5:00 South Park

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.

Adventures in Story Time - Toddler Time

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Story Time
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Story Tower
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Story Time

Adventures in Story Time

Adventures in Story Time introduces young children to books, rhymes, crafts, and other fun interactive activities. Each session is a chance to practice reading readiness skills like listening during stories, letter awareness and predicting. These skills build the foundational knowledge to prepare children to learn to read.

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.

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.

Democracy Project

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Teen Corner
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

The Democracy Project is a civic engagement project in partnership with Humanities Montana.

One Book Billings - Kris Book Discussion Group

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Waitlist
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.