Boeson Research Display 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 - Colors

Audience: Kids 3 to 5 years and their families/caregiversWhat: Preschoolers and their families/caregivers are invited to join us in the Cordingley Room (basement) to build early literacy skills with songs, movements, and a great story. February’s Storytime theme is Colo......More

Audience: Kids 3 to 5 years and their families/caregiversWhat: Preschoolers and their families/caregivers are invited to join us in the Cordingley Room (basement) to build early literacy skills with songs, movements, and a great story. February’s Storytime theme is Colors. 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

Learn and Make Origami Valentines

Audience: Ages 8 to 18 yearsLearn the art of Origami and make a beautiful heart or flower to give to your favorite valentine!  Supplies and instructions will be provided.  All events are free and open to the public.  Groups are welcome!  Please contact Youth Services St......More

Audience: Ages 8 to 18 yearsLearn the art of Origami and make a beautiful heart or flower to give to your favorite valentine!  Supplies and instructions will be provided.  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

Books & Babies for February

Audience: Babies birth to 1 ½ years and their families and caregiversWhat: 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 stor......More

Audience: Babies birth to 1 ½ years and their families and caregiversWhat: 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 at (406) 453-0349, ext. 215, [email protected]

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

Black Heritage Evening 2026

The Great Falls Public Library hosts a special FREE event celebrating the Heritage of Great Falls’ African American community! The program features African American culture, history, and cuisine. This free program, open to the public, is co-sponsored by the Alma Smith J......More

The Great Falls Public Library hosts a special FREE event celebrating the Heritage of Great Falls’ African American community! The program features African American culture, history, and cuisine. This free program, open to the public, is co-sponsored by the Alma Smith Jacobs Foundation, a non-profit promoting education, and the GFPL.

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

Open Books With Penny For February

Penny leads a book club discussion of A River Runs Through It by Norman Maclean.

3rd Floor Montana Room, 301 2nd Ave North, Great Falls, MT, 59401-3612, United States

Toddler Time for February

Audience: Ages 1 ½ to 3 yearsToddlers 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: ......More

Audience: Ages 1 ½ to 3 yearsToddlers 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 Writing Space for February

Audience: Ages 10 to 18 years Come and join our open writing space. Follow the weekly creative writing prompt, or work on your own projects! Snacks and a calm atmosphere will be provided. Questions? Please contact Youth Services Staff: (406) 453-0349, ext. 215, xlee@gre......More

Audience: Ages 10 to 18 years Come and join our open writing space. Follow the weekly creative writing prompt, or work on your own projects! Snacks and a calm atmosphere will be provided. 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

Friends of the Library Book Sale Collection days

Where: Library’s Back Alley EntranceWhat: The Friends of the Great Falls Public Library begin collecting materials for the annual Friends Used Book Sale. Donations will be accepted each Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm until April 25. The book sale set for May 7, 8, 9 and 14......More

Where: Library’s Back Alley EntranceWhat: The Friends of the Great Falls Public Library begin collecting materials for the annual Friends Used Book Sale. Donations will be accepted each Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm until April 25. The book sale set for May 7, 8, 9 and 14, 15, 16.

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Friends of the Library Book Sale Collection days

Where: Library’s Back Alley EntranceWhat: The Friends of the Great Falls Public Library begin collecting materials for the annual Friends Used Book Sale. Donations will be accepted each Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm until April 25. The book sale set for May 7, 8, 9 and 14......More

Where: Library’s Back Alley EntranceWhat: The Friends of the Great Falls Public Library begin collecting materials for the annual Friends Used Book Sale. Donations will be accepted each Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm until April 25. The book sale set for May 7, 8, 9 and 14, 15, 16.

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Family Storytime - Transportation

Audience: Ages birth to 8 and their families and caregivers The family that reads together grows together!  Babies, kids and their families/caregivers are invited to learn and play at this fun, interactive event.  We will build language and literacy skills with songs, m......More

Audience: Ages birth to 8 and their families and caregivers The family that reads together grows together!  Babies, kids and their families/caregivers are invited to learn and play at this fun, interactive event.  We will build language and literacy skills with songs, music and a great story.  February’s theme is Transportation-Trains, Planes, Trucks, and Boats. Questions? Please contact Youth Services Staff at (406) 453-0349, ext. 215, [email protected]

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

City Employee Book Club for February

Employees of the City of Great Falls are invited to attend this monthly book club! Sarah will lead a book club discussion of Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier.

Basement, Small Meeting Room, 301 2nd Ave North, Great Falls, MT, 59401-3612, United States

Youth Lego Club for February

Audience: Ages 5 to 18 years 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 an......More

Audience: Ages 5 to 18 years 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]

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

Bookworms Storytime for February

Audience: Preschoolers 3 to 5 years and their families and caregivers Bookworms Storytime builds early literacy, social, and motor skills with stories, songs, and movement activities. This February, we will celebrate Heart Health Month with Indoor Recess. Kids will move......More

Audience: Preschoolers 3 to 5 years and their families and caregivers Bookworms Storytime builds early literacy, social, and motor skills with stories, songs, and movement activities. This February, we will celebrate Heart Health Month with Indoor Recess. Kids will move their bodies and challenge their minds with obstacle courses and playground games emphasizing math skills, letter knowledge, and executive function skills. Please contact Youth Services staff at (406) 453-0349, ext 215, [email protected]

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

YouthAstroNet Program for Teens

Audience: Teens ages 12 to 15 yearsWhat: Explore the universe and build science and creativity skills with the YouthAstroNet Program from the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. Students will learn how to capture and process digital images of objects in space u......More

Audience: Teens ages 12 to 15 yearsWhat: Explore the universe and build science and creativity skills with the YouthAstroNet Program from the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. Students will learn how to capture and process digital images of objects in space using real robotic telescopes, expand their understanding of science and technology, and use their creativity to present their understanding of space. Space is limited! To sign up, or for more information, contact Youth Services Staff: (406) 453-0349, ext. 215, [email protected].

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

Book Sleuths with Kalena for February

Kalena leads a book club discussion of Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy.

Basement, Small Meeting Room, 301 2nd Ave North, Great Falls, MT, 59401-3612, United States

A Night For Teachers at the Library

Audience: Great Falls teachers and other educatorsThe Great Falls Public Library is excited to welcome teachers and educators to learn more about the Library. Find out what GFPL can do for you and your students! 2 hours of PIR credit is available for attending this even......More

Audience: Great Falls teachers and other educatorsThe Great Falls Public Library is excited to welcome teachers and educators to learn more about the Library. Find out what GFPL can do for you and your students! 2 hours of PIR credit is available for attending this event. A light dinner will be provided. All GFPL events are free. For more information about PIR credit, please contact Carol Paul, Student Services Coordinator from the Great Falls Public Schools Foundation: (406) 268-6779,  [email protected] For more information about this event, please contact Youth Services Librarian Rae McFadden: (406) 453-0349, ext. 212, [email protected]

Kid’s Place

Preschool Storytime - Colors

Audience: Kids 3 to 5 years and their families/caregiversWhat: Preschoolers and their families/caregivers are invited to join us in the Cordingley Room (basement) to build early literacy skills with songs, movements, and a great story. February’s Storytime theme is Colo......More

Audience: Kids 3 to 5 years and their families/caregiversWhat: Preschoolers and their families/caregivers are invited to join us in the Cordingley Room (basement) to build early literacy skills with songs, movements, and a great story. February’s Storytime theme is Colors. 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

Learn and Make Origami Valentines

Audience: Ages 8 to 18 yearsLearn the art of Origami and make a beautiful heart or flower to give to your favorite valentine!  Supplies and instructions will be provided.  All events are free and open to the public.  Groups are welcome!  Please contact Youth Services St......More

Audience: Ages 8 to 18 yearsLearn the art of Origami and make a beautiful heart or flower to give to your favorite valentine!  Supplies and instructions will be provided.  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

Books & Babies for February

Audience: Babies birth to 1 ½ years and their families and caregiversWhat: 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 stor......More

Audience: Babies birth to 1 ½ years and their families and caregiversWhat: 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 at (406) 453-0349, ext. 215, [email protected]

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

Snacks & Stories Storytellers -- Riddle Stories with Miss Rita

Audience: Children ages 5 to 12 years and their families/caregivers Enjoy snacks and a story from a storyteller, a local author, or library staff.   Kids are welcome to bring a blanket to get comfy while listening to the story. Some of the oldest stories in the world ar......More

Audience: Children ages 5 to 12 years and their families/caregivers Enjoy snacks and a story from a storyteller, a local author, or library staff.   Kids are welcome to bring a blanket to get comfy while listening to the story. Some of the oldest stories in the world are riddles. Listen to riddle stories from around the world, and see if you can solve them! Miss Rita has been telling stories since 1980. She was a member of the Booking Bikers, a Nevada storytelling group. They traveled the state each summer telling stories and distributing free books. She was also a member of the team that created the Bristlecone Storytelling Festival for students in the Clark County School District in Nevada. Groups are welcome! For more information, please contact Youth Services staff at : (406) 453-0349, [email protected].

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Armchair Traveler Series Talk with Leigh Larson -- Travels through Sweden

Leigh Larson spent nine days exploring Sweden by train. Come learn about her time exploring Stockholm, staying solo in a Sami indigenous yurt, perusing cemeteries under the midnight sun, and reaching the Polar Circle. She’ll share about her experience stumbling upon a m......More

Leigh Larson spent nine days exploring Sweden by train. Come learn about her time exploring Stockholm, staying solo in a Sami indigenous yurt, perusing cemeteries under the midnight sun, and reaching the Polar Circle. She’ll share about her experience stumbling upon a military ceremony, petting a herd of reindeer, and finding an American 1950’s themed diner in the middle of nowhere Sweden. She’ll share travel tips and Swedish facts while we chow down on some Swedish food.

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

Toddler Time for February

Audience: Ages 1 ½ to 3 yearsToddlers 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: ......More

Audience: Ages 1 ½ to 3 yearsToddlers 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

Alluvion Health Information Table

Alluvion Health representatives will be at the Library providing information on the services they provide.

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

Community Integrated Healthcare display table

Great Falls Emergency Services, as part of the Mobile Integrated Healthcare Program, will be at the first-floor display table to offer blood pressure checks, pulse oximetry checks, blood glucose checks, medical referrals, medication checks and will answer other medical ......More

Great Falls Emergency Services, as part of the Mobile Integrated Healthcare Program, will be at the first-floor display table to offer blood pressure checks, pulse oximetry checks, blood glucose checks, medical referrals, medication checks and will answer other medical questions as needed.

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

Youth Writing Space for February

Audience: Ages 10 to 18 years Come and join our open writing space. Follow the weekly creative writing prompt, or work on your own projects! Snacks and a calm atmosphere will be provided. Questions? Please contact Youth Services Staff: (406) 453-0349, ext. 215, xlee@gre......More

Audience: Ages 10 to 18 years Come and join our open writing space. Follow the weekly creative writing prompt, or work on your own projects! Snacks and a calm atmosphere will be provided. 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