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Name: Cat Tales – Practice Reading Skills with Shelter Cats
Start: 2024-11-22T16:00:00-07:00
End: 2024-11-22T17:00:00-07:00
Location: Story Tower

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Cat Tales – Practice Reading Skills with Shelter Cats

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Story Tower at Billings Public Library

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Extravaganza!

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Children, Tweens

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Library Branch: Billings Public Library

Room: Story Tower

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Extravaganza!

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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.

Catch Your Pet with a Book Photo Challenge

All Day 11/23

Off Site

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Everyone

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Everyone

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Our "Catch Your Pet with a Book Photo Challenge" is back! 🎉

Unleash your inner paparazzo and snap a pic of your furry friend with a book for a chance to win! 📸✨

Art Exhibit: Carolyn Martin Kennedy

All Day 11/27

First Five Years Wall at Billings Public Library

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Fine Art

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Everyone

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Library Branch: Billings Public Library

Room: First Five Years Wall

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Fine Art

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Carolyn Martin Kennedy is an award-winning artist whose art is an exploration of color, pattern, and found objects as they relate to emotion, spirituality, and memory.

Scowcroft Photograph Collection (Digital Display)

All Day 11/30

Montana Room at Billings Public Library

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Everyone

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Library Branch: Billings Public Library

Room: Montana Room

Age Group: Everyone

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Billings Public Library is very proud to announce the public display of its E.

November Film Pass

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 9:00am - 8:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Everyone

Waitlist

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Movie

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

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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!

Christmas in Montana Digital Display

All Day 12/2

Montana Room at Billings Public Library

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Fine Art

Age Group:

Everyone

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Library Branch: Billings Public Library

Room: Montana Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Fine Art

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Stop by the Montana Room on your next visit and enjoy a collection of beautiful vintage photographs portraying Christmas scenes throughout Montana!

Tana Patterson Art Exhibition

All Day 12/2

First Five Years Wall at Billings Public Library

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Everyone

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Library Branch: Billings Public Library

Room: First Five Years Wall

Age Group: Everyone

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Billings Public Library is proud to host the work of Tana Patterson throughout the month of December.

Small Group Tour

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Tour at Billings Public Library

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Other

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Everyone

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Library Branch: Billings Public Library

Room: Tour

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Other

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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?

Silent (Reading) Night

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Community Room at Billings Public Library

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Billings Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

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Ssshhh! Come enjoy an evening reading in comfortable silence with fellow bookworms. We'll supply the cozy atmosphere and quiet snacks, and you bring a book or borrow one from the Library's collection.

A Longmire Christmas!

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Room at Billings Public Library

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Author Visit

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Library Branch: Billings Public Library

Room: Community Room

Program Type: Author Visit

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Join the Billings Public Library in celebrating Christmas with Craig Johnson and Sheriff Walt Longmire.

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All Day	This event is in the "Everyone" group. Compelled to Create: Maneki-neko All Day Everyone Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Billings Public Library Room: First Five Years Wall Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: 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.	This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Good Bear Day Coloring Contest Begins All Day Babies, Children, Tweens Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Billings Public Library Room: Story Tower Wall Age Group: Babies, Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Children ages 0-12, show your artistic side by participating in our Good Bear Day Coloring Contest. Beginning Oct.
	Epic Tails: Feline Deities All Day Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Billings Public Library Room: Montana Room Event Details: 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.	This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Take and Make Flying Bat Rocket Available Today All Day Babies, Children, Tweens Arts & Crafts Virtual Event This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Billings Public Library Room: Virtual Event Age Group: Babies, Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get batty! Get Flying Batty! Make and fly your own bat rocket!
9 am	This event is in the "Everyone" group. BPL Film Pass 9:00am - 8:00pm Everyone Movie Closed Registration Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Movie Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: 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!	This event is in the "Children" group. Daycare Story Time 9:15am - 9:45am Children Story Time This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Billings Public Library Room: Teen Corner Age Group: Children Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Daycare 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 awaren This event is in the "Adults" group. Senior Bookmobile at The Springs 9:30am - 10:30am Adults Other Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Senior Bookmobile at Aspen Meadows 9:30am - 10:30am Adults Other Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group. Adventures in Story Time - Preschool 10:00am - 10:45am Children Story Time This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. Memory Cafe 10:30am - 12:30pm Adults Other This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Billings Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: Adults experiencing memory loss and their caregivers are invited to visit the library to socialize and enjoy an activity together. This event is sponsored by Dementia Friendly Billings and Big Sky Senior Services. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile at Briarwood, Shiloh U. M. Church, Front Street, and Optimist Park 10:45am - 5:00pm Everyone Other Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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	This event is in the "Children" group. Adventures in Story Time - Toddler Time 10:00am - 10:45am Children Story Time This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Children" group. Adventures in Story Time - Preschool 10:00am - 10:45am Children Story Time This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile at Mountain View Colony, Broadview Senior Center, Broadview School, and Acton 10:00am - 4:45pm Everyone Other Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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		Crochet and Knitting Hour 10:00am - 11:00am Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Billings Public Library Room: Popular Materials Event Details: Please join us at the Library on the first Saturday of each month to sit (or stand!) together and enjoy and hour of knitting, crochet, or any other fiber art you would like to bring. This Crochet and Knitting Hour will be from 10 This event is in the "Babies" group. Books & Babies: Musical 10:15am - 11:00am Babies Books and Babies This event is in the "Babies" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Billings Public Library Room: Story Tower Age Group: Babies Program Type: Books and Babies Event Details: Introducing the musical edition to our ever popular Books and Babies program! Music creates a positive connection to literacy and language between your child (ages 0-2) and you!
11 am			This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile at Robbie & 45th; Community College; North Park 11:00am - 5:00pm Everyone Other Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.		This event is in the "Everyone" group. Bookmobile at Worden Senior Center, Huntley Main Steet, Brush Meadows Apts, and Castle Rock Park 11:30am - 5:00pm Everyone Other Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Paws to READ 11:00am - 12:00pm Children, Tweens Other This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Billings Public Library Room: Story Tower Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Other Event Details: Practice Reading Skills with a Therapy Dog.
12 pm						This event is in the "Teens" group. Dungeons and Dragons for Teens 12:00pm - 2:00pm Teens Gaming This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Billings Public Library Room: Teen Study 1 Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Teens 13-17 can join DM Victor for an exciting campaign! Our campaign is currently full. Please keep an eye out for future opportunities! This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. D&D for Grownups 12:00pm - 4:00pm Teens, Adults Gaming This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Billings Public Library Room: Large Conference Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Gaming Event Details: This week's campaign: Pathfinder - Runelords
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Senior Bookmobile at Aspen View 1:30pm - 2:30pm Adults Other Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Senior Bookmobile at Westpark Village 1:30pm - 2:30pm Adults Other Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Senior Bookmobile at Pleasantview Apartments 1:30pm - 2:30pm Adults Other Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
2 pm						This event is in the "Children" group. Krafty Kids - Paper Pinwheels 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children Arts & Crafts, Workshop Closed Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Billings Public Library Room: Craft Corner Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Registration Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: This project was selected to help develop and mature finger dexterity and fine motor skills. You will also hear self-confidence as they say, 'I did it myself!" Parents should stay to provide support and encouragement. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Tween Dungeons and Dragons 2:30pm - 4:30pm Tweens This event is in the "Tweens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Billings Public Library Room: Teen Study 1 Age Group: Tweens Event Details: Tweens 10-13 can join one of our teen DM's for an exciting campaign! Attending for the first time? Please arrive early for a brief overview.
3 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. CRAFT Club 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teens Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Billings Public Library Room: Teen Corner Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Calling all creatives! Come create, connect with other teens, and let your artistic journey begin with CRAFT Club. This event is in the "Teens" group. Level Up! - Teen Gaming 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teens Gaming This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Billings Public Library Room: Teen Corner Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Calling all teen gamers! Get ready to level up your evening at the library. Join us for thrilling tournaments, strategic battles, and endless fun with friends.	This event is in the "Babies" group. Books & Babies: Classic 3:15pm - 4:00pm Babies Books and Babies This event is in the "Babies" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Billings Public Library Room: Story Tower Age Group: Babies Program Type: Books and Babies Books and Babies Want to foster a love of reading at an early age and build important early literacy skills for your young child (ages 0-2)? Join us for stories, rhymes, and finger plays intended for our littlest pre-readers! This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Hablar Conmigo 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teens, Adults Other This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Billings Public Library Room: Large Conference Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: A safe place to come and use your Spanish speaking skills! All levels welcome! Your presenter is not fluent, but working towards that goal.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Game On! 3:00pm - 4:45pm Children, Tweens Gaming This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Billings Public Library Room: Craft Corner Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Join us Friday afternoons from 3:00 to 4:45 pm for games and Legos in the Craft Corner.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Game On! 3:00pm - 4:45pm Children, Tweens Gaming This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
4 pm		This event is in the "Tweens" group. Art Club for Tweens - Air Dry Clay 4:00pm - 5:00pm Tweens Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Tweens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. Cancelled Teen Techies 4:00pm - 5:00pm Registration Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Billings Public Library Room: Computer Classroom Event Details: Calling All Techies! Please join us as we learn about the new Co-Lab! We will learn about the new tech available in the space and how to use the related software. Space is limited and you must pre-register for this class.			This event is in the "Everyone" group. Small Group Tour 4:00pm - 5:00pm Everyone Other This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Billings Public Library Room: Tour Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Other Event Details: 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?
5 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group. Teens4Teens 5:00pm - 6:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Billings Public Library Room: Teen Study 1 Age Group: Teens Event Details: Teens 13-17 meet Tuesdays at 5-6pm in order to share experiences and show their support for one another in a safe space. This group will be facilitated by Utahna Payne, certified life coach and library volunteer.	This event is in the "Adults" group. United Federation of Trek 5:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Other This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Billings Public Library Room: Large Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: A group of Star Trek fans get together, watch an episode, and discuss! Trivia and behind-the-scenes stories, as well as the themes of the episode and Star Trek in general. Costumes encouraged.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Qigong & Tai Chi Open Practice 5:30pm - 6:30pm Adults Health & Wellness This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Billings Public Library Room: Popular Materials 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.	This event is in the "Everyone" group. ArtWalk feat. Billings Arts Association 5:00pm - 9:00pm Everyone Fine Art This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Billings Public Library Room: Popular Materials Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Fine Art Event Details: Billings Public Library will host over 20 local artists from the Billings Arts Association for the October 2024 ArtWalk event.

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