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April in Montana History (Digital Display)

All Day 4/30

Montana Room 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: Montana Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Fine Art

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This month we are featuring images from the Montana History Portal with the word “April” attached to the image’s metadata.

An Evening with Evelyn Cameron

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Billings Public Library

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Performance

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Children, Teens, Adults

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Library Branch: Billings Public Library

Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Performance

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Join us for a special event featuring Montana historical educator and actor, Mary Jane Bradbury, performing as Evelyn Cameron, the iconic photographer and chronicler of the American West.

Yellowstone Portrait Painters

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:30pm

Oculus 1st Floor 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: Oculus 1st Floor

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Fine Art

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Join us as local artists work in their preferred medium to paint/draw their interpretation of a live model under the library's oculus. Artists are encouraged to bring their own supplies and protective coverings if needed.

Library Con 2026 Presentation - Forgiving the Antihero

Library Con 2026: Special Presentation! "Forgiving the Antihero"

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Community Room at Billings Public Library

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Presentation

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Teens, Adults, Everyone

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Library Branch: Billings Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Presentation

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Why do we like characters who do bad things? Our heroes often make choices that are not considered moral, yet audiences still root for them.

Library Con 2026: A Hero's Quest

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Community Room at Billings Public Library

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Extravaganza!

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Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone

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Library Branch: Billings Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Extravaganza!

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Save the date and join us for special guests, activities, fanart and costume contests, a vendor's room, and more!

Our 2026 Library Con is accepting applications for Presenters.

Cat Tales – Practice Reading Skills with Shelter Cats

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Story Tower at Billings Public Library

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Extravaganza!

Age Group:

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.

Freadom Book Club

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

CO+LAB at Billings Public Library

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CO+LAB, Book Club

Age Group:

Teens

Open

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.

Summer Reading Kickoff

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Community Room at Billings Public Library

Program Type:

Extravaganza!

Age Group:

Everyone

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Library Branch: Billings Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Extravaganza!

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Kick off the start to our Summer Reading program with an afternoon full of fun, laughter, and a little prehistoric adventure. Celebrate with dino-themed crafts, games, and activities for all ages.

An Evening with Craig Johnson: The Brothers McKay

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Community Room at Billings Public Library

Program Type:

Author Visit

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Branch: Billings Public Library

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Author Visit

Event Details:

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

Adult Summer Reading 2026: World Wide Knit in Public Day

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

First Five Years Wall at Billings Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Everyone

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Library Branch: Billings Public Library

Room: First Five Years Wall

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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

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9 am	This event is in the "Children" group Daycare Story Time 9:15am–9:45am Children Story Time This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Billings Public Library Room: Story Tower Age Group: Children Program Type: Story Time Event Details: 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Senior Bookmobile at Sweetwater Retirement Community 9:30am–10:30am Adults Other Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Bookmobiles Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: The Senior Bookmobile will be at Sweetwater Retirement Community from 9:30 am to 10:30 am.	This event is in the "Adults" group Senior Bookmobile at Starner Gardens 9:30am–10:30am Adults Other Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Bookmobiles Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: The Senior Bookmobile will be at Starner Gardens from 9:30 am to 10:30 am.
10 am					This event is in the "Babies" group Books and Babies: Musical 10:15am–11:00am Babies Books and Babies This event is in the "Babies" group Library Branch: Billings Public Library Room: Story Tower Age Group: Babies Program Type: Books and Babies Event Details: The musical edition of our ever popular Books and Babies program! Music creates a positive connection to literacy and language between your child (ages 0-2) and you!
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12 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group D&D for Grownups 12:00pm–4:00pm Adults Gaming This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Billings Public Library Room: Large Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Event Details: This week's campaign: Pathfinder - Rise of the Runelords
1 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Senior Bookmobile at Magic City Terrace 1:30pm–2:30pm Adults Other Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Bookmobiles Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: The Senior Bookmobile will be at Magic City from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm.	This event is in the "Adults" group Senior Bookmobile at Aspen Grove 1:30pm–2:30pm Adults Other Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Bookmobiles Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: The Senior Bookmobile will be at Aspen Grove from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm.	This event is in the "Adults" group TRIO Educational Opportunity Center 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Billings Public Library Room: South Lobby Age Group: Adults Event Details: TRIO Educational Opportunity Center is a free program which connects individuals with opportunities to access higher education. Higher education encompasses GED or HiSET credentials, job training, technical schools, trade programs, and This event is in the "Adults" group Senior Bookmobile at Mission Ridge 1:30pm–2:30pm Adults Other Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Bookmobiles Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: The Senior Bookmobile will be at Mission Ridge from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm.
2 pm					This event is in the "Children" group Krafty Kids: Art Club for Kids 6-9 2:00pm–2:45pm Children Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Billings Public Library Room: Craft Corner Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: 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. This event is in the "Tweens" group Tween Dungeons and Dragons 2:30pm–4:30pm Tweens Gaming Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group Waitlist Library Branch: Billings Public Library Room: Teen Study 1 Age Group: Tweens Program Type: Gaming Registration Required Event 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.
3 pm			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 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 "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 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 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 4:00pm–5:00pm Tweens Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Tweens" group Library Branch: Billings Public Library Room: Craft Corner Age Group: Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: 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. Please note: we have a limited amount of time for creating, so it is important that attendees arrive on time to be able to have enough time to do the intended project.
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6 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Creative Writing Group 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Billings Public Library Room: Large Conference Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: 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.

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Art Explorers: Art Club for Tweens