Library is CLOSED for Labor Day

The Library will be closed on Monday, September 1 for Labor Day, a federal holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 2 at 9 am. Happy Labor Day!

Bookworms Storytime -- Pirates!

Kids ages 3 to 5 years old and their families are invited to join us in the Cordingley Room (basement) to build early literacy skills with songs, movements, and a great story. September’s theme is Pirates and will feature lots of fun pirate songs and stories. Questions?......More

Kids ages 3 to 5 years old and their families are invited to join us in the Cordingley Room (basement) to build early literacy skills with songs, movements, and a great story. September’s theme is Pirates and will feature lots of fun pirate songs and stories. Questions? Please contact Youth Services Staff: (406) 453-0349, ext. 212, [email protected]

Cordingley Room, 301 2nd Ave North, Great Falls, MT, 59401-3612, United States

Memory Cafe for September

Join us as we learn about the only flying mammal in North America, bats! We will be at the FWP office, and will go on a short walk to a local bat colony. There will also be a tour of the building. The Memory Café is held each month. It is designed to be a comfortable, s......More

Join us as we learn about the only flying mammal in North America, bats! We will be at the FWP office, and will go on a short walk to a local bat colony. There will also be a tour of the building. The Memory Café is held each month. It is designed to be a comfortable, social setting for community, connection, and support to socialize with those that are concerned with memory loss.

5 Meals to Make Before You Graduate - Pasta with Homemade Tomato Sauce

Throughout September, our cooking club will focus on the preparation and cooking of five simple, tasty meals to help young adults get ready for independence after high school. Intended for teens ages 12 to 18. The club meets on Tuesday afternoons at the Fresh Rescue Com......More

Throughout September, our cooking club will focus on the preparation and cooking of five simple, tasty meals to help young adults get ready for independence after high school. Intended for teens ages 12 to 18. The club meets on Tuesday afternoons at the Fresh Rescue Community Kitchen located at 513 2nd Ave S. in Great Falls. This week we will cook pasta with homemade tomato sauce!  Please contact Youth Services staff with food allergy or other dietary concerns. All events are free and open to the public. Groups are welcome! (406) 453-0349 ext. 215, [email protected]

Fresh Rescue Community Kitchen, 513 2nd Ave S, Great Falls, MT, 59401, United States

Boeson Research Table

Boeson Research of Great Falls will offer information about their research trials. For more information contact Anna Bowman via email at [email protected] or by phone at (406) 564-1775 ext 403.

1st Floor Display Area, 301 2nd Ave North, Great Falls, MT, 59401-3612, United States

Preschool Storytime -- Bucket Truck

Audience: Kids ages 3 to 5 years old and their families/caregivers. Preschoolers and their families are invited to join us in the Cordingley Room (basement) to build early literacy skills with songs, movements, and a great story. September’s Storytime theme is Trucks. T......More

Audience: Kids ages 3 to 5 years old and their families/caregivers. Preschoolers and their families are invited to join us in the Cordingley Room (basement) to build early literacy skills with songs, movements, and a great story. September’s Storytime theme is Trucks. This week will feature a visit from NorthWestern Energy’s power pole bucket/lift truck! Questions? Please contact Youth Services Staff: (406) 453-0349, ext. 215

Cordingley Room, 301 2nd Ave North, Great Falls, MT, 59401-3612, United States

Elementary School Lego Club

Intended for children ages 5 to 12 years old and their families/caregivers. Come join the fun at Lego Club! Try the project of the week or choose to free build and follow your imagination. Please leave your Legos at home! We have plenty for everyone and we don’t want yo......More

Intended for children ages 5 to 12 years old and their families/caregivers. Come join the fun at Lego Club! Try the project of the week or choose to free build and follow your imagination. Please leave your Legos at home! We have plenty for everyone and we don’t want yours to get lost. All Library events are free and open to the public.  Groups are welcome! Please contact Youth Services staff at (406) 453-0349 ext. 215, [email protected]

Kid’s Place

Thursday Books & Babies

Babies and their parents and caregivers are invited to join us for this fun, snuggly early literacy event for the littlest learners.  Babies will enjoy lap bounce songs and a quick, engaging story followed by playtime. All events are free and open to the public. Groups ......More

Babies and their parents and caregivers are invited to join us for this fun, snuggly early literacy event for the littlest learners.  Babies will enjoy lap bounce songs and a quick, engaging story followed by playtime. All events are free and open to the public. Groups are welcome! Please contact Youth Services Staff: (406)453-0349, ext. 215, [email protected]

Cordingley Room, 301 2nd Ave North, Great Falls, MT, 59401-3612, United States

STEAM club for kids

Audience: Kids ages 8 to 12 years old. Join us for hands-on projects to practice your science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills. The following activities will take place each week: September 4 – Owl Pellet Dissection September 11 – Measuring Time September ......More

Audience: Kids ages 8 to 12 years old. Join us for hands-on projects to practice your science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills. The following activities will take place each week: September 4 – Owl Pellet Dissection September 11 – Measuring Time September 18 – Circuit Bugs September 25 – Graphing Paper Airplane Distances October 2 – Printmaking All events are free and open to the public. Groups are welcome! Please contact Youth Services Staff: (406) 453-0349, ext. 215 [email protected]

Cordingley Room, 301 2nd Ave North, Great Falls, MT, 59401-3612, United States

Armchair Traveler Series talk with the Olson Family

The Armchair Traveler Series is back! Join us in the Cordingley Room as we travel to an exciting land with former Library Board Chair, Whitney Olson and her family! We will have food inspired by our destination at this event.

Cordingley Room, 301 2nd Ave North, Great Falls, MT, 59401-3612, United States

Toddler Time

Audience: Toddlers 1 1/2 to 3 years old and their families and caregivers Toddlers and their families are invited to join us in the Cordingley Room (basement) to build early literacy skills with songs, movement, lap bounces, and a great story, followed by playtime. Ques......More

Audience: Toddlers 1 1/2 to 3 years old and their families and caregivers Toddlers and their families are invited to join us in the Cordingley Room (basement) to build early literacy skills with songs, movement, lap bounces, and a great story, followed by playtime. Questions? Please contact Youth Services Staff: (406) 453-0349, ext. 215, [email protected]

Cordingley Room, 301 2nd Ave North, Great Falls, MT, 59401-3612, United States

Youth Chess Club

Come play and/or learn how to play chess at the Library. Intended for children/teens ages 8 to 18. All experience levels are welcome! Snacks will be provided. All Library events are free and open to the public. Questions? Please contact Youth Services Staff: (406) 453-0......More

Come play and/or learn how to play chess at the Library. Intended for children/teens ages 8 to 18. All experience levels are welcome! Snacks will be provided. All Library events are free and open to the public. Questions? Please contact Youth Services Staff: (406) 453-0349, ext. 215, [email protected]

Cordingley Room, 301 2nd Ave North, Great Falls, MT, 59401-3612, United States