January 2025
Quilting Sessions
Connect with other quilters. Learn how to quilt, work on your projects, or participate in a block of the month program. Some supplies and tools provided. • If you’re a beginner, come and learn how to quilt with easy patterns and hands on help. • Bring a current project and socialize with other quilters. • Work on a block of the month project exclusive to library patrons. Every month will be a new block that you can make using scrap…
Find out more »Your Library Card
An introduction to the fabulous resources and services available at your public library. Check out everything the library provides. Learn how to find books, place holds, and make reservations. Learn how to access library eResources such as streaming movies, classes, national newspapers and more. Depending on the day we might even get a chance to take a deep dive into some of the resources that are available to you with your library card.
Find out more »February 2025
International Folk Dancing Classes
International Folk Dancing Classes Folk Dancing Classes at Bozeman Public Library: Saturday, February 1st – 3:00 to 4:30 PM Saturday, March 1st – 3:00 to 4:30 PM Folk dancing is a social activity that gives you some easy exercise while enjoying the music and rhythm of dances from other cultures. No prior experience needed. Come alone or bring a friend. All are welcome, including children who can keep up with the group. The steps for each dance will be taught,…
Find out more »Crafternoon: Needle Felting
Create something fun and develop new skills. On select Sundays take part in a creative program designed to introduce you to new skills, inspire new hobbies, or create something fun. Program takes place on select Sundays from 2-4 PM. Ages 18 and up. No registration required. Materials will be required. Some programs are designed for you to explore the craft on your own. December 1 – Needle Felting – Explore making sculptures or fiber paintings with needle felting. December 15…
Find out more »Sunday Crafternoons: Paper Quilling
On select Sundays take part in a creative program designed to introduce you to new skills, inspire new hobbies, or create something fun. Program takes place on select Sundays from 2-4 PM. Ages 18 and up. No registration required. Materials will be provided. Some programs are designed for you to explore the craft on your own. January 5 – Huck Weaving – Explore this traditional Swedish style of weaving. January 12 – French Link Stitch Bookbinding – Learn how to…
Find out more »Crafternoon: Paper Quilling
On select Sundays take part in a creative program designed to introduce you to new skills, inspire new hobbies, or create something fun. Program takes place on select Sundays from 2-4 PM. Ages 18 and up. No registration required. Materials will be provided. Some programs are designed for you to explore the craft on your own. February 2 – Paper Quilling – Explore the art of paper quilling. February 9 – Kitchen Lithography – Learn how to print with aluminum…
Find out more »Documentary Film Night: Total Trust
Bring your own beanbag and for a quiet evening with a documentary movie. (Regular chairs will be also provided.) The library does not endorse any opinion or perspective in selected documentaries. Not all movies are suitable for all ages or sensibilities. February 3rd: Total Trust (2023, 97 minutes) An eye-opening and deeply disturbing documentary about surveillance technology, abuse of power and censorship. Through the haunting stories of people in China who have been monitored, intimidated and even tortured, the film…
Find out more »Cookbooks and Coffee
Connect with other recipe enthusiasts over hot drinks and free cookbooks. Every Wednesday, stop by the Kitchen Table for a drink. Peruse through our stack of donated cookbooks we'd like you to take home.
Find out more »Legislative Advocacy 101
Join us for an in-person training in Bozeman to learn how to be a strong grassroots advocate for public lands during Montana’s 2025 legislative session. Legislative Advocacy 101 Thursday, Feb 6, 6–7 p.m. Bozeman Public Library During this advocacy training, we’ll share the challenges and opportunities facing our public lands and discuss how you can be an effective public lands advocate. We’ll share resources for testifying virtually and in person, contacting your legislators about specific bills, and more. Following the…
Find out more »Crochet and Knitting Workshop
Learn how to knit or crochet or get help from accomplished artists in this workshop. Bring your knitting and crochet to this workshop featuring knitters and crochet artists: Jessica Kelly and Karen Ore. This workshop is a chance for you to get help on tricky projects, ask questions about knitting and crochet, learn new techniques or start your very first knitting or crochet project. Bring your own projects to work on or if you want to learn, practice with our…
Find out more »Crafternoon: Needle Felting
Create something fun and develop new skills. On select Sundays take part in a creative program designed to introduce you to new skills, inspire new hobbies, or create something fun. Program takes place on select Sundays from 2-4 PM. Ages 18 and up. No registration required. Materials will be required. Some programs are designed for you to explore the craft on your own. December 1 – Needle Felting – Explore making sculptures or fiber paintings with needle felting. December 15…
Find out more »Sunday Crafternoons: Kitchen Lithography
On select Sundays take part in a creative program designed to introduce you to new skills, inspire new hobbies, or create something fun. Program takes place on select Sundays from 2-4 PM. Ages 18 and up. No registration required. Materials will be provided. Some programs are designed for you to explore the craft on your own. January 5 – Huck Weaving – Explore this traditional Swedish style of weaving. January 12 – French Link Stitch Bookbinding – Learn how to…
Find out more »Genealogy Club
Come for the stories, stay for the resources! Connect with others who share a similar passion for family history research. Share your stories and discoveries or get help from other researchers. Learn about different resources, searching techniques, and organization options.
Find out more »Cookbooks and Coffee
Connect with other recipe enthusiasts over hot drinks and free cookbooks. Every Wednesday, stop by the Kitchen Table for a drink. Peruse through our stack of donated cookbooks we'd like you to take home.
Find out more »Fiber Arts
Bring your knitting, crochet, quilting, embroidery, cross stitch, tatting, hooking, weaving, spinning, braiding, knotting, sewing, darning, mending, needle point, macramé, felting, rug making, basket making, huck weaving, nålebinding, friendship bracelets or any other type of easily mobile fiber based craft for a social meet up every Wednesday with other fiber artists in the Bozeman community. This program will not offer formal instruction and library staff may not be present for each event.
Find out more »Grasslands: Our Least-Known & Most-Threatened Ecosystem
Join wildlife biologist Beth Madden for an overview of the history, geography, and ecology of the prairies; including the adaptations of the unique plants and animals that live there, and the ecosystem services that prairies provide. Beth will also explore the magnitude of prairie loss, current conservation efforts, and how Montana is a stronghold for these initiatives. This event is in person and live-streamed. To REGISTER for the live-stream visit https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VrgcXKpzRZKqcJP5TuOplw Presented by Gallatin Valley Earth Day & the Bozeman…
Find out more »Thursday’s Table
Get to know your community through food! On Thursdays, share in your community’s food traditions and favorite recipes with Thursday’s Table. We will have cooking demonstrations every Thursday in the Kitchen Table. Cooks will come from library employees and community members, home cooks, and professionals. This program is open for you to demonstrate and teach others your favorite recipes. Let us know if you’d like to lead a demonstration by contacting Liz at edevries@bozeman.net.
Find out more »Kid Gloves and Brass Knuckles: The Life of Nancy Cooper Russell
Against the backdrop of the social and political reform of the early 1900s, Nancy Cooper Russell was a woman ahead of her time. A self-taught business woman with the ability to take charge, Nancy helped Charles M. Russell become the highest paid living artist of his time. Art historians consistently give her credit for being the reason the world has the extraordinary Russell paintings and sculptures that grace galleries and private collections today. Bradbury brings Nancy Russell to life and…
Find out more »Symphony Storytime
Feb 19 Educational Program Symphony Storytime 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM UTC-7 Bozeman Public Library
Find out more »Cookbooks and Coffee
Connect with other recipe enthusiasts over hot drinks and free cookbooks. Every Wednesday, stop by the Kitchen Table for a drink. Peruse through our stack of donated cookbooks we'd like you to take home.
Find out more »Fiber Arts
Bring your knitting, crochet, quilting, embroidery, cross stitch, tatting, hooking, weaving, spinning, braiding, knotting, sewing, darning, mending, needle point, macramé, felting, rug making, basket making, huck weaving, nålebinding, friendship bracelets or any other type of easily mobile fiber based craft for a social meet up every Wednesday with other fiber artists in the Bozeman community. This program will not offer formal instruction and library staff may not be present for each event.
Find out more »Thursday’s Table
Get to know your community through food! On Thursdays, share in your community’s food traditions and favorite recipes with Thursday’s Table. We will have cooking demonstrations every Thursday in the Kitchen Table. Cooks will come from library employees and community members, home cooks, and professionals. This program is open for you to demonstrate and teach others your favorite recipes. Let us know if you’d like to lead a demonstration by contacting Liz at edevries@bozeman.net.
Find out more »Fiber Arts
Bring your knitting, crochet, quilting, embroidery, cross stitch, tatting, hooking, weaving, spinning, braiding, knotting, sewing, darning, mending, needle point, macramé, felting, rug making, basket making, huck weaving, nålebinding, friendship bracelets or any other type of easily mobile fiber based craft for a social meet up every Wednesday with other fiber artists in the Bozeman community. This program will not offer formal instruction and library staff may not be present for each event.
Find out more »Thursday’s Table
Get to know your community through food! On Thursdays, share in your community’s food traditions and favorite recipes with Thursday’s Table. We will have cooking demonstrations every Thursday in the Kitchen Table. Cooks will come from library employees and community members, home cooks, and professionals. This program is open for you to demonstrate and teach others your favorite recipes. Let us know if you’d like to lead a demonstration by contacting Liz at edevries@bozeman.net.
Find out more »March 2025
International Folk Dancing Classes
International Folk Dancing Classes Folk Dancing Classes at Bozeman Public Library: Saturday, February 1st – 3:00 to 4:30 PM Saturday, March 1st – 3:00 to 4:30 PM Folk dancing is a social activity that gives you some easy exercise while enjoying the music and rhythm of dances from other cultures. No prior experience needed. Come alone or bring a friend. All are welcome, including children who can keep up with the group. The steps for each dance will be taught,…
Find out more »Symphony Storytime
Feb 19 Educational Program Symphony Storytime 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM UTC-7 Bozeman Public Library
Find out more »April 2025
Symphony Storytime
Feb 19 Educational Program Symphony Storytime 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM UTC-7 Bozeman Public Library
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