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Teens at City Council

Teens at City Council

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
South Lobby at Billings Public Library

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: South Lobby
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

What does local government actually look like? Join us during Civic Learning Week as we head to a city council meeting to observe the process firsthand. Meet in the BPL lobby and we will walk over together.

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:

Mad Hatter Tea Party

Friday Night Fun: A Mad Hatter Tea Party

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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:

We cordially invite you to a Friday Night Fun showing of Disney's classic, Alice in Wonderland.  Wear your fanciest (or maddest) hat for a chance to win a prize.  Movie starts at 5:30pm - Don't be late!

Cat Tales

Cat Tales – Practice Reading Skills with Shelter Cats

Friday, March 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.

moxie

Freadom Book Club

Saturday, March 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.

billings landscape

Dan Baney Photography Exhibit

All Day 3/31
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.

Man with ammunition belt and rifle

March in Montana History (Digital Display)

All Day 3/31
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 “March” attached to the image’s metadata.

Cat Tales

Cat Tales – Practice Reading Skills with Shelter Cats

Friday, April 24, 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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Cricut Certification: Iron-On Vinyl

6:00pm–7:30pm
Everyone
Arts & Crafts, CO+LAB, Technology Class
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: CO+LAB
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, CO+LAB, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come learn how to use the CO+LAB's Cricut cutting machines in this introduction course. You’ll learn how to properly operate a Cricut and make a small project!

Teen Thursday- Hot Cocoa/Tea Bar

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
CO+LAB
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. 

Sewing Machine Basics: Fabric Coasters

3:00pm–4:30pm
Everyone
Arts & Crafts, CO+LAB
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: CO+LAB
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, CO+LAB
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the CO+LAB for a beginner-friendly introduction to our sewing machines. You’ll learn how to thread the machine and practice stitching, and create a simple fabric bookmark.

Stamp Making with the Glowforge

6:00pm–7:30pm
Everyone
CO+LAB
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: CO+LAB
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: CO+LAB
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come learn how the Glowforge laser engraver can be used to create simple stamps. Space is limited and registration required. 

All ages welcome, however this program is best suited for those 12 and up.

Teen Thursday- Button Making

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
CO+LAB
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. 

Mini Makers

10:30am–11:30am
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!

Charlie Cart: Homemade Biscuits

3:00pm–4:30pm
Everyone
CO+LAB, Food & Nutrition
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: CO+LAB
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: CO+LAB, Food & Nutrition
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in celebrating grain, the Montana Harvest of the Month! We will be using local ingredients to craft fluffy whole wheat biscuits

Sound Booth Orientation

6:00pm–7:00pm
Everyone
CO+LAB, Technology Class
Open
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 the sound booth in the CO+LAB works in this quick orientation. 

By completing this class and CO+LAB 101, you’ll be certified to reserve the Sound Booth in the CO+LAB for your own projects during CO+LAB open hours.

Teen Thursday- Barbie Movie Night

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
CO+LAB
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. 

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.

Teen Thursday- Collages

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
CO+LAB
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Craft Corner
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. 

Teen Thursday- DIY Magnets

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
CO+LAB
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Craft Corner
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. 

Teen Thursday- Fuse Beads

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
CO+LAB
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Craft Corner
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. 

Teen Thursday- Seed Bombs

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
CO+LAB
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Craft Corner
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. 

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.

Teen Thursday- Origami

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
CO+LAB
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Billings Public Library
Room: Craft Corner
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. 

Teen Thursday- The Wild Robot Movie Night

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
CO+LAB
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. 

Teen Thursday- Fantasy Maps

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
CO+LAB
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. 

Closed- Memorial Day

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

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.

Closed- Independence Day

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

Closed- Labor Day

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

Closed- Election Day

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

Closed- Veterans Day

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