Week Calendar

Did you know that World Wide Knit in Public Day, first declared in 2005, is the largest knitting event in the world?

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 Sweetwater Retirement Community from 9:30 am to 10:30 am.

The Senior Bookmobile will be at Starner Gardens from 9:30 am to 10:30 am.

The Senior Bookmobile will be at South 40 from 9:30 am to 10:30 am.

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?

Join us for stories, songs, and more on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at 10:00 am in the Community Room. Sensory Story Time is for neurodivergent and differently abled child

Join us in the CO+LAB for a hands-on beginner-friendly introduction to our sewing machines. You’ll learn how to thread the machine and practice basic stitches.

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!

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

Important Details:

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

On the second Tuesday each month stop by the large conference room to speak with Hayden Ramsey, a representative with the Montana Legal Services Association.

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

The Senior Bookmobile will be at St. John's from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm.

Join us with Billings Bike Library and local cafe partners to learn about all the technologies available to get the most out of your library card! Alternating Fridays, all summer long; see calendar dates for 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.

Join us for stories, songs, and more!  Speakers of all levels are welcome.

Your presenter is a native Chinese speaker excited to share her language.

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

Story Time in the Wild

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

This is an open event for people to join who are looking to learn and practice American Sign Language as well as meet others who either know or are learning ASL in a welcoming environment together.

Join us for CO+LAB 101, an in-person overview of Billings Public Library's new all-ages makerspace.

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

Come try out the library’s Vive VR headset, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, or play board games with friends!

For ages 12-18.

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.

Join us in the Story Tower for Spanish Story Time.  We will enjoy stories, songs, and more! Speakers of all levels are welcome. Your presenter is a native Spanish speaker excited to share her language.

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.

BPL is the place to come and write alongside others and share your ideas!  Bring your favorite writing tools (laptop, tablet, or notebook & pen) and join us for informal, bi-weekly meetings.

Curious about recording your own podcast, voiceover, or music? Join us in the CO+LAB for a hands-on introduction to the Sound Booth!

Record a clip for the library's newest podcast, In the Margins. Learn about podcasting and be a part of our creative team!

Join the Billings Public Library and This House of Books for an evening with Craig Johnson!