Week Calendar

To honor our 2025 theme, Color Our World, we will be reading Understanding Comics by Scott McLeod for a discussion on July 9th!

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

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

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

Story Time in the Wild

9:00 - 11:00 Josephine Crossing, Front Street and Golden Hollow

12:00 - 1:00 Worden Senior Center, Main street

1:30 - 2:30  Huntley Main Street

Take a study break and relax with some furry friends! The Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter is bringing in adorable adoptable animals to help students unwind during the end-of-year crunch.

We're kicking off our Adult Summer Reading 2025 with some miniature painting!  Interested in learning how to paint tabletop mini's for wargames or Dungeons & Dragons?

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.

10:45-11:45 Briarwood Blvd 
12:45-2:00 Shiloh U. M. Church 1810 Shiloh Rd
3:00-4:30 Optimist Park   447 Hallowell Lane

Discover the creative possibilities of laser cutting and engraving! This hands-on class introduces you to the basics of using the Glowforge, including safety protocols and how to bring your design ideas to life.

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 10am – 1

Want to learn how to skateboard? Now is your chance! Skateboard clinics return this summer in collaboration with the Billings Park and Rec, and the Billings Skatepark Committee.

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! Join us for books, hands-on musical play and fun!

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.

11:30- 1:00 Broadview Senior Center, 13725 4th Street, Broadview, MT

1:15- 3:15 Acton

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

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

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

Practice Reading Skills with a Therapy Dog.

Cafe Chat is intended for adults taking ESL or who want to increase their fluency and understanding while speaking English.  Come for activities, beverages, and snacks!

Come get creative with us! We will have different projects to work on at each meet up.  No pre-registration is required, unless specifically noted. 

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.

Sean Gaskell will perform and provide an educational demonstration of the kora, an ancient, 21-stringed West African harp. He will feature traditional song

A safe place to come and use your Spanish speaking skills! All levels welcome! Your presenter is not fluent, but working towards that goal.

Join us Friday afternoons from 3:00 to 4:45 pm for games and Legos in the Craft Corner.

Join us in the CO+LAB for a hands-on introduction to 3D printing using the Prusa i3 MK3S+! Learn the basics of 3D modeling, printer setup, and how to bring your ideas to life.

Join us Saturday afternoons from 3:00 to 4:45 pm for games and Legos in the Craft Corner.

Take a study break and relax with some furry friends! The Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter is bringing in adorable adoptable animals to help students unwind during the end-of-year crunch.

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.

Join us on June 4th at 5:30pm at Thirsty Street Brewing for transportation focused trivia and tote bag decorating! 

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.
 

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.

Join us for a creative evening just for teens in the CO+LAB! Explore equipment, craft, or play games on the Xbox One or Nintendo Switch!

Calling all makers! Each month, we will meet at the CO+LAB for an hour of creativity, collaboration, and skill-building.