11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Bookmobile at Custer Senior Center, and Pompey's Pillar National Monument
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11:30-1:00 Custer Senior Center 1:30- 3:45 Pompey's Pillar National Monument
Local library events
Storytimes near BILLINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SENIOR/HOMEBOUND VAN
Storytimes and kids' library events near BILLINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SENIOR/HOMEBOUND VAN from the public library calendar.
BILLINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY SENIOR/HOMEBOUND VAN
510 NORTH BROADWAY, BILLINGS, MT 59101
Upcoming events
Public library calendar
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Senior Bookmobile at South 40 Apartments
769 Fallow Lane, Billings, MT, 59102, US
The Senior Bookmobile will be at South 40 from 9:30 am to 10:30 am.
12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Adventures Beyond Story Time - Dino Dance Party
510 N Broadway, Billings, MT, 59101, US
Join us Thursday mornings at 10 am in the Community Room (unless otherwise noted) for fun and interactive presentations from local community partners. These programs are geared towards children 0-6 but all children are welcome. No registration required. A 30-minute celebration of dinosaurs, music, and movement. Get ready to party, because everyone knows dinosaurs love to dance!
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Senior Bookmobile at St. John's
3940 Rimrock Rd, Billings, MT, 59102, US
The Senior Bookmobile will be at St. John's from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm.
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Books & Babies: Classic
510 N Broadway, Billings, MT, 59101, US
7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Teen Thursday- Leopard Stones
510 North Broadway, Billings, MT, 59101, US
Teen Thursdays are weekly drop-in nights just for teens in our makerspace, the CO+LAB! Stop by every Thursday from 5:30-7:30 PM to hang out, play games, use equipment, and try a new featured activity each week. Featured Activity: Did you know that Montana is one of the top 100 international geological history sites? Penny Clifton from the Billings Gem & Mineral Club will use the leopard stones of the Stillwater River to show why Montana is so special. We will also learn about the rock cycle. This program is for ages 12-18. A parent/guardian must fill out a CO+LAB waiver in order to attend this program.
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Qigong & Tai Chi Open Practice
510 N Broadway, Billings, MT, 59101, US
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. Feeling of well-being. Peaceful, calm mind. It's not only health-giving, it's enjoyable.
11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Bookmobile at Senior Alliance Center, Poly & Westfield, and Bobby Jones & 54th St.
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9:30 - 10:30 Josephine Crossing - Storytime in the Wild 11:30 - 1:00 Senior Alliance Center: 1505 Ave D 2:00 - 3:30 Poly & Westfield 4:00 - 4:45 Bobby Jones & 54th St.
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Story Time in the Wild
1816 Lost Creek Rd, Billings, MT, 59101, US
Story Time in the Wild We're taking Story Time out of the Library and into the wild this Summer. Join us Fridays at two local parks for story time, a walk along the Story Trail and a visit to the Bookmobile. Bring your sunglasses and your walking shoes and enjoy interactive reading and learning in a relaxing natural setting. 2nd Friday of the month 9:30am at Josephine Crossing 3rd Friday of the month 9:30am at Castle Rock Park June and July
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Mini Makers
510 North Broadway, Billings, MT, 59101, US
Drop into the CO+LAB for an hour of tinkering and open-ended play with tools like 3D pens, button makers, and more! This program is best for ages 6–12. Adult supervision is required and encouraged to participate and tinker too!
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Stethoscopes & Stories!
3401 Avenue E, Billings, MT, 59102, US
Come to enjoy a morning story time session at the Westend Children's Clinic! We’ll have fun activities for children, and read some books! If you've never heard about our lockers come learn how to pick up your materials from the 24/7 pickup lockers outside the clinic. We'll share exciting information about all the events and resources the Billings Public Library has to offer.
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Lunch at the Library
510 N Broadway, Billings, MT, 59101, US
BPL is partnering with Billings Public Schools to offer free summer lunches for children and teens 18 and under Wednesdays and Fridays from June 10-August 5. Grab a meal, hang out with friends, and cool off from the summer heat at BPL! Hot and cold entrees, fresh fruits and vegetables, and chocolate or white milk will be offered daily. Adults may purchase a meal for $5, exact change only.
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
PATH Program
510 North Broadway, Billings, MT, 59101, US
Stop by the library lobby to connect with the PATH outreach team. PATH (Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness) provides outreach and support to individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk, helping connect them to resources such as housing options, referrals to community services, mental health support, employment assistance, and more.
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Soil Painting
510 N Broadway, Billings, MT, 59101, US
Join Zoe Craft, District Conservationist with NRCS, to get crafty with soil! Did you know that soil comes in all types of colors? MT Soil & Water Conservation Society members have collected different colors of soil from across Montana. These are finely ground so that we can mix them with an acrylic paint base and paint with soil! We will discuss where soil comes from, how it is formed, and you will get to make your own soil painting - using Montana soil!
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
¡Hora de Cuentos en Español! Spanish Story Time!
510 N Broadway, Billings, MT, 59101, US
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.
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Adult Summer Reading Summer Sockalong Pt.3
510 North Broadway, Billings, MT, 59101, US
Have you yearned to knit your own socks but time and know-how have prevented you from following through? We're here to cheer you over the finish line with Part Three of our Summer Sockalong workshop where we continue from the heel hurdles we vaulted last week. This one is all about finishing up the foot and tying up the end. Don't worry if you don't finish in this third session as the library offers lots of knitting and crochet support groups throughout the month so we're always around to help you. And if you made it this far then you're an awesome sock knitter and we can't wait to see all the beautiful socks you crank out!
12:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Yellowstone Portrait Painters
510 North Broadway, Billings, MT, 59101, US
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. The Billings Arts Association will have paper, pencils, watercolor pencils, brush pens, and anything else you may need to join. Open to all ages and skill levels. The Portrait Painters will appear at the library every second Saturday! For future dates or more information, email us at arts@billingsmt.gov. ---------------------------------------------------------------
12:15 PM to 1:00 PM
Books and Babies: Musical
510 N Broadway, Billings, MT, 59101, US
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! Join us every Saturday at 10:15am in the Story Tower for books, hands-on musical play and fun!
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Teen TTRPG: Dungeons & Dragons
510 N Broadway, Billings, MT, 59101, US
Teen DND is now the TTRPG Club! Try out different Tabletop Roleplaying Games (TTRPG) each season. Join our volunteer GM Victor this summer for a D&D campaign!
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
D&D for Grownups
510 N Broadway, Billings, MT, 59101, US
This week's campaign: Pathfinder - Rise of the Runelords Who's up for a little adventure--of the tabletop variety? We are hosting continuing campaigns every Saturday in the Large Conference Room. Our sessions alternate each week between two Pathfinder (1st edition) campaigns. We'll provide the dice, you supply your imagination! Registration is Required. Please call us at 406-657-8290 or email refdesk@billingsmt.gov for more information about our groups.
4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Tween Dungeons and Dragons
510 N Broadway, Billings, MT, 59101, US
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. Important Details: - Registration is only available at the beginning of a new campaign, or as space opens up. If registration is closed, this means the campaign is full. Stay tuned for other gaming opportunities at BPL!
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
X-Tool Certification
510 North Broadway, Billings, MT, 59101, US
Come learn how to use the new X-Tool laser engraver in the CO+LAB! We'll cover the basics of using the machine and create a small project. By completing this class and CO+LAB 101, you’ll be certified to reserve the equipment in the CO+LAB for your own projects during our regular open hours. All ages welcome, however this program is best suited for those 12 and up.
5:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Game On!
510 N Broadway, Billings, MT, 59101, US
Join us Saturday afternoons from 3:00 to 4:45 pm for games and Legos in the Craft Corner.
11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Bookmobile at Rainbow House, Elder Grove School, Banff & Crater Lake, and 30th & Howard
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11:00 - 12:00 Rainbow House: 925 North 18th 1:00 - 2:30 Elder Grove School 2:45 - 3:45 Banff & Crater Lake 4:00 - 5:00 30th & Howard
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Meet Buddy the T-Rex from Dinosaur Train with PBS KIDS!
510 N Broadway, Billings, MT, 59101, US
Join Montana PBS at the Billings Public Library on Monday July 13, from 10AM-12 PM for a special visit from Buddy the Dinosaur from Dinosaur Train on PBS KIDS! Kids can meet Buddy, grab a free coloring book, and watch the program. It's free, it's fun, and it's the perfect adventure for your little explorers!
11:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Bookmobile at Heights Senior Center, Dover Park, and Hawthorne Park
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11:00 - 12:45 Heights Senior Meal Site: 935 Lake Elmo Drive 1:15 - 2:30 Dover Park 3:30 - 4:30 Hawthorne Park
11:15 AM to 11:45 AM
Daycare Story Time
510 N Broadway, Billings, MT, 59101, US
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 predicting. These skills build the foundational knowledge to prepare children to learn to read. This event is specifically for daycares as we have more space.
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Senior Bookmobile at Sweetwater Retirement Community
3140 Sweet Water Dr, Billings, MT, 59102, US
The Senior Bookmobile will be at Sweetwater Retirement Community from 9:30 am to 10:30 am.
12:00 PM to 12:45 PM
Adventures in Story Time - Preschool
510 N Broadway, Billings, MT, 59101, US
3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Public Benefits Clinic with MLSA
510 N Broadway, Billings, MT, 59101, US
On the second Tuesday each month stop by the large conference room to speak with Autumn Harmon, a representative with the Montana Legal Services Association. This is an opportunity to get your legal questions about public benefits answered. This event has walk in availability, and our helpline is available at: 1-800-666-6899.