Adult Programs:

• Fiber Arts Club 

• Free Range Arts & Crafts

• Preserving Montana's Oral Histories & Traditions

• How to Use Your iPhone & iPad

• Lunchtime Writing Retreat

• How to Use Your Android Phone

Closed Monday, Jan 1 & Monday, Jan 20​

New members needed for the NVPL Board of Directors

PC giveaway

Youth Programs

• Baby & Me Storytime for ages 0-2 years ~ Wednesdays at 10am

• Stories & Songs for Preschoolers ~ Wednesdays at 10:30am 

• Science Squad for Ages 8-12 ~ Wednesdays at 2:30pm

• Art for Kids Ages 5-10 ~ Saturday, Jan 4 & Jan 18 at 10:30am ​

Teen Programs:

• ​Open World Friday for Teens on Fridays at 4pm 

• Dungeons & Dragons for Teens on Tuesdays at 4pm

DIY drop-in craft

Adult Programs:

• Fiber Arts Club 

• 3rd Annual Winter Art Exhibit

• Holiday Bookorations Fundraiser

• Holiday Escape Room Adventure

Closed for the Christmas Holiday Dec 24 -26​

​Close at 5pm on Dec 31 & closed 1/1

Shop for the perfect gift and support your Library at the Foundation's Bookorations Fundraiser ~ Friday, Dec 6 from 5-8pm

New members needed for the NVPL Foundation & Friends of the Library

Youth Programs -- There will be no programs on 12/18 or 12/25

• Baby & Me Storytime for ages 0-2 years ~ Wednesdays at 10am

• Stories & Songs for Preschoolers ~ Wednesdays at 10:30am 

• Science Squad for Ages 8-12 ~ Wednesdays at 2:30pm

• Now on Saturdays! Art for Kids Ages 5-10 ~ Saturday, Dec 7 & Dec 21 at 10:30am ​

Teen Programs:

• ​Open World Friday for Teens on Fridays at 4pm -- No program 12/20 or 12/27

• Dungeons & Dragons for Teens on Tuesdays at 4pm -- No program 12/24 or 12/31

DIY drop-in craft

Adult Programs:

• Fiber Arts Club 

• De-Stress the Holidays

• Adult Craft Night: Handmade Holiday Cards

• DIY After-Dinner Tea Blend

New, year-round hours beginning November 1

• Monday - Friday, 10am - 6pm

• 1st, 3rd & 5th Saturday of the month, 10am - 5pm​

• Closed Sundays & the 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month

Holiday closures

• General Election ~ Nov 5 closed​​

• Thanksgiving Holiday 

  • Nov 27 early close at 5pm​

  • Nov 28 - 29 closed

• Christmas Holiday ~ December 24 - 26 closed

Private 1-1 sessions available with Medicaid & MT Healthy Kids insurance expert on Monday, Nov 18

3rd Annual Winter Art Show ~ This is the month to complete your submission form! 

Book donations paused

Summer Reading Program 2024 report

Bookorations Fundraiser ~ Friday, Dec 6 from 5-8pm

Youth Programs

• Baby & Me Storytime for ages 0-2 years ~ Wednesdays at 10am

• Stories & Songs for Preschoolers ~ Wednesdays at 10:30am

• Science Squad for Ages 8-12 ~ Wednesdays at 2:30pm

• Now on Saturdays! Art for Kids Ages 5-10 ~ Saturday, Nov 16 & 30

  • Tell us what time works for you​

• Missoula Butterfly House & Insectarium ~ Monday, Nov 25 at 4pm

Teen Programs:

• ​Open World Friday for Teens on Fridays at 4pm 

• Dungeons & Dragons for Teens on Tuesdays at 4pm

DIY drop-in craft

Adult Programs:

• Fiber Arts Club 

• Living With the Land featuring Louise Ogemahgeshig Fisher

• Ghost Stories of the Bitterroot Valley with Historian Sophia Etier

• Montana Stories & How They Shape Our Lives

• Bats of Montana

• Adult Craft: Skull Art Around the World 

Welcome new employee Ingrid

Annual Big Book Sale Fundraiser ~ Oct 4 from 5-9pm & Oct 5 from 10am-6pm

• Donations accepted Oct 2 & 3 from 3-8pm​

Computer giveaway 

Submission forms available for 3rd Annual Winter Art Show

Youth Programs

• Baby & Me Storytime for ages 0-2 years on Wednesdays at 10am

• Stories & Songs for Preschoolers on Wednesdays at 10:30am 

• Science Squad for Ages 8-12 on Wednesdays at 2:30pm 

• Art for Kids Ages 5-10 on Monday, Oct 21 at 4:30pm

Teen Programs:

• ​Open World Friday for Teens on Fridays at 4pm 

• Dungeons & Dragons for Teens on Tuesdays at 4pm

DIY drop-in craft

Adult Programs:

• Fiber Arts Club 

• Excel-lent Skills

• Myth & Fairytales Part 2

• Fantasy Mapmaking (Adult Craft)

• Myth & Fairytales Part 3

New Library of Things items:

• Green Energy STEAM To-Go Kit (grades 4+ or ages 9+)​

• Engineering Gears & Mazes STEAM To-Go Kit (grades K-3 or ages 5-9)

Save the Date: Annual Big Book Sale Fundraiser held Oct 4 from 5-9pm & Oct 5 from 10am-6pm

• Donations accepted Oct 2 & 3 from 3-8pm​

Youth Programs:

• Baby & Me Storytime for ages 0-2 years on Wednesdays at 10am

• Stories & Songs for Preschoolers on Wednesdays at 10:30am 

• Science Squad for Ages 8-12 on Wednesdays at 2:30pm 

• Fall Schedule! Art for Kids Ages 5-10 on Monday, Sept 23 at 4:30pm

Teen Programs:

• ​Open World Friday for Teens on Fridays at 4pm 

• Dungeons & Dragons for Teens on Tuesdays at 4pm

DIY drop-in craft

Adult Programs:

• Fiber Arts Club 

• Meditation for Busy People with Martha Piersma

• Free Range Arts & Crafts

• Animal Wonders for Adults

• Myth & Fairytales

Summer of Reading 2024: Adventure Begins at Your Library! ​​

• Completed bingo cards are due by August 12​

August 13 from 5:30-8pm -- Brews for Books at Wildwood Brewing 

August 17 -- The Annual NVPL Foundation Golf Scramble is in need of players, sponsors & donors

Youth Programs:

• Baby & Me Storytime for ages 0-2 years on Wednesdays at 10am

• Stories & Songs for Preschoolers on Wednesdays at 10:30am 

• Science Squad for Ages 8-12 on Wednesdays at 2:30pm 

• Summer Schedule! Art for Kids Ages 5-10 on Mondays at 10:30am

• SpectrUM Summer of Science on Tuesday, August 20 at 1:30pm

Teen Programs:

• ​Open World Friday for Teens on Fridays at 4pm 

• Dungeons & Dragons for Teens on Tuesdays at 4pm

DIY drop-in craft

Adult Programs:

• Fiber Arts Club 

• The New Weird Genre

• DIY Fairy & Gnome Doors

• Indian Epic Literature

Saying farewell to Sheryl, staff member of 17 years

Summer of Reading 2024: Adventure Begins at Your Library!

• Reading challenges available for babies, kids & teens

• Recommended reading list available for adults

• Pick up a grab-bag, take-home Adventure Kit! Available for all ages, including adults. While supplies last. 

The Annual NVPL Foundation Golf Scramble is in need of players, sponsors & donors

Youth Programs:

• Baby & Me Storytime for ages 0-2 years on Wednesdays at 10am

• Stories & Songs for Preschoolers on Wednesdays at 10:30am 

• Science Squad for Ages 8-12 on Wednesdays at 2:30pm 

• Summer Schedule! Art for Kids Ages 5-10 on Mondays at 10:30am

• SpectrUM Summer of Science on Tuesday, June 25 at 1:30pm

Teen Programs:

• ​Open World Friday for Teens on Fridays at 4pm 

• Dungeons & Dragons for Teens on Tuesdays at 4pm

DIY drop-in craft

Adult Programs:

• Fiber Arts Club 

• Garden Party & Plant Swap

• Documentary Film Screening of Native Seeds: Supplying Restoration

• DIY Herb Drying Rack

• Film Noir 101

Summer of Reading 2024: Adventure Begins at Your Library! Reading challenges available for babies, kids & teens

Reserve your spot for the Annual NVPL Foundation Golf Scramble 

Youth Programs:

• Baby & Me Storytime for ages 0-2 years on Wednesdays at 10am

• Stories & Songs for Preschoolers on Wednesdays at 10:30am 

• Science Squad for Ages 8-12 on Wednesdays at 2:30pm 

• Summer Schedule! Art for Kids Ages 5-10 on Mondays at 10:30am

• SpectrUM Summer of Science on Tuesday, June 25 at 1:30pm

Teen Programs:

• ​Open World Friday for Teens on Fridays at 4pm 

• Dungeons & Dragons for Teens on Tuesdays at 4pm

DIY drop-in craft

Adult Programs:

• Fiber Arts Club 

• Free Range Arts & Crafts

• Round 2: DIY Mosaic Garden Stepping Stone

• Puzzle & Game Exchange

• DYO Farmer's Market Tote Bag

• The Science Fiction Genre

Last chance to buy tickets to the Spring Soiree Fundraiser on May 4

Reserve your spot for the Annual NVPL Foundation Golf Scramble 

Youth & Teen Programs:

• New! Baby & Me Storytime for ages 0-2 years on Wednesdays at 10am

• Stories & Songs for Preschoolers on Wednesdays at 10:30am 

• Science Squad for Ages 8-12 on Wednesdays at 2:30pm 

• Art for Kids for Ages 5-10 on Monday, May 6 at 4:30pm

• Pet Partners: Read with Me on Wednesday, May 8 at 11:30am & Monday, May 13 at 4:30pm

• Open World Friday for Teens on Fridays at 4pm 

• Dungeons & Dragons for Teens on Tuesdays at 4pm

DIY drop-in craft

Adult Programs:

• Fiber Arts Club 

• Birding for Beginners with Bitterroot Audubon

• Rockhounding with Neil Meier (Watch Party)

• End Slideshow Suffering: PowerPoint for Beginners

• DIY Mosaic Garden Stone

More details on the Spring Soiree Fundraiser on May 4

Turn your curiosity into real science during National Citizen Science Month

Citizen Science Month game cards available for adults 

Youth & Teen Programs:

• Stories & Songs for Preschoolers on Wednesdays at 10:30am 

• Science Squad for Ages 8-12 on Wednesdays at 2:30pm 

• Pet Partners: Read with Me on Mondays, April 1, 22 & 29 at 4:30pm & Wednesdays, April 10 & 17 at 11:30am

• Art for Kids for Ages 5-10 on Monday, April 8 & 15 at 4:30pm

• Open World Friday for Teens on Fridays at 4pm 

• Dungeons & Dragons for Teens on Tuesdays at 4pm

DIY drop-in craft

Adult Programs:

• Fiber Arts Club 

• DIY Marbled Paper

• The Gothic Genre

• Emotional Literacy for Parents with Seanette Holler

• Estate Planning for Montanans webinar with Dr. Goetting

Save the Date for the Spring Soiree Fundraiser on May 4

Youth & Teen Programs:

• Stories & Songs for Preschoolers on Wednesdays at 10:30am 

• Science Squad for Ages 8-12 on Wednesdays at 2:30pm 

• Pet Partners: Read with Me on Monday, Mar 11 & Mar 25 at 4:30pm

• Art for Kids for Ages 5-10 on Monday, Mar 4 & Mar 18 at 4:30pm

• Open World Friday for Teens on Fridays at 4pm 

• Dungeons & Dragons for Teens on Tuesdays at 4pm

DIY drop-in craft

Adult Programs:

• Fiber Arts Club 

• Creative Art Journaling with Meghan Hanson

• How to Zoom & Videoconferencing Basics

• Lentil Underground: Renege Farmers in Montana (watch party)

• Free Range Arts & Crafts

• The Steampunk Genre

Library closed for President's Day on Monday, Feb 19

2024 Foundation fundraiser schedule announced 

Youth & Teen Programs:

• Stories & Songs for Preschoolers on Wednesdays at 10:30am 

• Science Squad for Ages 8-12 on Wednesdays at 2:30pm 

• Pet Partners: Read with Me on Monday, Feb 12 & Feb 26 at 4:30pm

• Open World Friday for Teens on Fridays at 4pm 

• Dungeons & Dragons for Teens on Tuesdays at 4pm

DIY drop-in craft

Adult Programs:

• Fiber Arts Club 

• How to Use Your Smartphone 

• IndigiKitchen with Mariah Gladstone 

• Embroidery Basics for First-Time Stitchers 

• Author Event: Bryce Andrews reads Down from the Mountain

Library holiday closures: Closed Monday, Jan 1 & Monday, Jan 15

​New children and teen books

Discontinued MSC Catalog app

3rd Annual Winter Wonderland Art Exhibition for kids and teens - Thursday, Jan 25

Youth & Teen Programs:

• Stories & Songs for Preschoolers on Wednesdays at 10:30am (resumes Jan 10)​

• Science Squad for Ages 8-12 on Wednesdays at 2:30pm (resumes Jan 10)

• New! Pet Partners: Read with Me held Jan 10, 17, 24 & 31 at 11:30am

• Open World Friday for Teens on Fridays at 4pm 

• Dungeons & Dragons for Teens on Tuesdays at 4pm

DIY drop-in craft