National Bison Day at the First Peoples Buffalo Jump

Audience: Community Members of all ages What: Come learn about bison with fun all-ages activities facilitated by Montana Fish, Wildlife, & Parks, American Prairie and GFPL staff.

First People’s Buffalo Jump, 342 Ulm Vaughn Rd, Ulm, 59485, United States

AAUW Booksale Sale After the Sale

Take anything that’s left in the Booksale Room for $5! Cash, Credit/Debit, Checks accepted.

3rd Floor Book Sale Room, 301 2nd Ave N, Great Falls, MT, 59401, United States

Teen Tabletop Gaming (Fall Campaign)

We’re sorry-The Fall Campaign is full! The Teen Tabletop Gaming Fall Campaign meets twice in November for roleplaying action! These cooperative storytelling games excel at developing social, creative and problem-solving skills, as well as practical math.A snack will be ......More

We’re sorry-The Fall Campaign is full! The Teen Tabletop Gaming Fall Campaign meets twice in November for roleplaying action! These cooperative storytelling games excel at developing social, creative and problem-solving skills, as well as practical math.A snack will be provided, and ASL interpretation is available upon request.  The Spring Campaign will begin in March, 2026. To get on the wait list or for more information, contact Youth Services Staff: [email protected], (406) 453-0349, ext. 215

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

Elementary Lego Club

Audience: Children ages 5 to 12. What: 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 a......More

Audience: Children ages 5 to 12. What: 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

Spanish Bookworms Storytime

Audience: Kids 3-5 years and their families and caregiversWhat: Bookworms Storytime builds early literacy, social, and motor skills with stories, songs, and movement activities. This November, learn basic greetings, parts of the body, color vocabulary, and more with Spa......More

Audience: Kids 3-5 years and their families and caregiversWhat: Bookworms Storytime builds early literacy, social, and motor skills with stories, songs, and movement activities. This November, learn basic greetings, parts of the body, color vocabulary, and more with Spanish-English bilingual songs and stories.

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

Memory Cafe for November

Meet us for a fun and interactive time as we hear stories from local tribal members and learn about traditional storytelling during Native American Heritage Month. The Memory Café is held each month. It is designed to be a comfortable, social setting for community, conn......More

Meet us for a fun and interactive time as we hear stories from local tribal members and learn about traditional storytelling during Native American Heritage Month. 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.

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

A Book Before Bedtime

Audience: Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers 0-5 and their familiesWhere: Online–Visit the Kids’ Place desk to sign upWhat: A Book Before Bedtime is a monthly virtual storytime from the Montana State Library. Enjoy a calming bedtime routine and foster early literacy thr......More

Audience: Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers 0-5 and their familiesWhere: Online–Visit the Kids’ Place desk to sign upWhat: A Book Before Bedtime is a monthly virtual storytime from the Montana State Library. Enjoy a calming bedtime routine and foster early literacy through a shared reading experience. Visit Kids’ Place to sign up for the November 4 event and pick up your child’s free tote bag containing a copy of this month’s book, LMNOPeas by Keith Baker, a snack, and a drawing pad and crayons.Next month’s A Book Before Bedtime virtual storytime will be Tuesday, December 2nd at 7pm. To sign up to receive your child’s book, snack, drawing pad, and crayons by mail, please visit:https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mEypBw_zu0q9ftY_hyDcAk7BH1FzaxJEmvpyZsClctBUOFBYV1NaMEZEMUdSTjBGUUFSVTM1NTFOWi4u

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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 -- Weather

Audience: Kids 3-5 years old 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, movement, and a great story. November’s Storytime theme is Weat......More

Audience: Kids 3-5 years old 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, movement, and a great story. November’s Storytime theme is Weather. 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

Digital Literacy Workshop: Mobile Devices (Android)

This fall, the Library is providing FREE Digital Literacy courses, instructed by technology expert Chris DiSalvatore from the Great Falls College-MSU. You are not required to attend each course, but it is strongly recommended that you bring your own device. For this wee......More

This fall, the Library is providing FREE Digital Literacy courses, instructed by technology expert Chris DiSalvatore from the Great Falls College-MSU. You are not required to attend each course, but it is strongly recommended that you bring your own device. For this week’s course, we will go over Android mobile devices.  This workshop is for those who have a new Android mobile device, or are considering getting one, and want to learn more about the basic functions. It will support attendees to get connected, identify common apps, and build confidence in using their device safely. Please bring your own devices. The courses will be held each Wednesday until November 12 from 2 to 4 pm in the Cordingley Room. No registration required. For every class you join, your name gets entered into winning a free Amazon Fire HD10 tablet!

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

Teen Lego Club

Audience: Ages 12-18What: Show off your Lego master-building skills for each week’s Build Challenge, and learn new techniques to level up your creations!  Please leave your Legos at home!  We have plenty for everyone, and we don’t want yours to get lost.  All Library ev......More

Audience: Ages 12-18What: Show off your Lego master-building skills for each week’s Build Challenge, and learn new techniques to level up your creations!  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]

Teen Scene, 301 2nd Ave North, Great Falls, MT, 59401-3612, United States

Books & Babies

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 and Stories - The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

Audience: Kids 5-12 years and their families and caregiversWhat: Enjoy snacks and listen to library staff read The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane.  Kids are welcome to bring a blanket to get comfy while listening to the story. All events are free and open to the pu......More

Audience: Kids 5-12 years and their families and caregiversWhat: Enjoy snacks and listen to library staff read The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane.  Kids are welcome to bring a blanket to get comfy while listening to the story. 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

Armchair Traveler Series Talk with Seth Lutter: The Do's and Don'ts of International Travel

Learn from an experienced traveler about the do’s and don’ts of international travel, as well as tips and tricks to make your trip the best it can be. Seth has traveled the world and is excited to share a little bit about those travels with the folks of Great Falls.

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

Open Books with Penny for November

Book club discussion of The Devils of Cardona by Matthew Carr.

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

Toddler Time

Audience: Toddlers 1 ½ to 3 years and their families and caregiversWhat: 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. Quest......More

Audience: Toddlers 1 ½ to 3 years and their families and caregiversWhat: 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

Craft Space for Kids and Teens

Audience: Kids and teens 5 to 18What: Follow your imagination with free crafting! Supplies will be provided. Kids under 8 years need to be supervised by responsible person over 12. Questions? Please contact Youth Services Staff: (406) 453-0349, ext. 215, xlee@greatfalls......More

Audience: Kids and teens 5 to 18What: Follow your imagination with free crafting! Supplies will be provided. Kids under 8 years need to be supervised by responsible person over 12. 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

Family Storytime - Buffalo/Bison

Audience: Kids ages birth to 8 years old and their families and caregiversWhat: 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 ......More

Audience: Kids ages birth to 8 years old and their families and caregiversWhat: 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.  Our November’s theme is Buffalo/Bison. 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

Teen Tabletop Gaming (Fall Campaign)

We’re sorry-The Fall Campaign is full! The Teen Tabletop Gaming Fall Campaign meets twice in November for roleplaying action! These cooperative storytelling games excel at developing social, creative and problem-solving skills, as well as practical math.A snack will be ......More

We’re sorry-The Fall Campaign is full! The Teen Tabletop Gaming Fall Campaign meets twice in November for roleplaying action! These cooperative storytelling games excel at developing social, creative and problem-solving skills, as well as practical math.A snack will be provided, and ASL interpretation is available upon request.  The Spring Campaign will begin in March, 2026. To get on the wait list or for more information, contact Youth Services Staff: [email protected], (406) 453-0349, ext. 215

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

City Employee Book Club for November

Book club discussion of Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card. Open to City of Great Falls Employees.

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

Elementary Lego Club

Audience: Children ages 5 to 12. What: 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 a......More

Audience: Children ages 5 to 12. What: 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