Upcoming Events

In August of 2024, Dr. Michel Barrett brought a bit of Japanese folk art and tradition to the Montana Women’s Prison. Maneki-neko are Japanese talismans thought to bring good fortune and wealth to their owners.

From the dawn of creation, cats have demanded their images be captured and preserved to stand the test of time. Montanans are no exception to cat law, and immediately took to photographing their feline masters as soon as photography was invented.

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

New to the library and don't know what we offer?

Not new to the library but would like a little peak behind the scenes at how it all works?

Billings Public Library will host over 20 local artists from the Billings Arts Association for the October 2024 ArtWalk event.

Join members of The Montana Paranormal Research Society to learn about active hauntings they have investigated around the state, including in Billings!  A Q&A and a raffle will follow the presentation. 

Find your next great reads at great prices at the Friends of the Library Fall book sale! Your purchases help support vital library programs and services.

Come find your next great reads at great prices at the Friends of the Library Fall book sale! Your purchases help support vital library programs and services.

Come find your next great reads at great prices at the Friends of the Library Fall book sale! Your purchases help support vital library programs and services.

Join us to celebrate the grand opening of the CO+LAB, our new, all-ages makerspace!