Dragons Love Tacos Story Walk in Gibson Park

When: Friday, May 7 to Wednesday, June 3Audience: Community members of all agesWhere: Gibson ParkWhat: Enjoy a stroll in Gibson Park and read Adam Rubin’s modern classic picture book, Dragons Love Tacos. Then, read some taco recipes created by Great Falls preschoolers. ......More

When: Friday, May 7 to Wednesday, June 3Audience: Community members of all agesWhere: Gibson ParkWhat: Enjoy a stroll in Gibson Park and read Adam Rubin’s modern classic picture book, Dragons Love Tacos. Then, read some taco recipes created by Great Falls preschoolers. They don’t know how to cook yet, but they do know why you shouldn’t feed dragons spicy salsa! The Story Walk starts and ends at the parking area near the bandshell. The stroller-friendly path loops behind the bandshell, around the playground and the duck pond, and ends back at the parking area. It is less than a mile long and is available whenever Gibson Park is open (dawn to dusk). Questions? Please contact Youth Services Staff: (406) 453-0349, ext. 288, [email protected]

Gibson Park, River's Edge Trail, Great Falls, MT, 59401, United States

Friends of the Great Falls Public Library Used Booksale

The annual Friends of the Great Falls Public Library Book Sale is May 7-9 and May 14-16 on the third floor of the Library. Items available include used books, movies, music, games, puzzles, and more! All of the money raised goes to support the Great Falls Public Library......More

The annual Friends of the Great Falls Public Library Book Sale is May 7-9 and May 14-16 on the third floor of the Library. Items available include used books, movies, music, games, puzzles, and more! All of the money raised goes to support the Great Falls Public Library. In past years, funds from the Friends book sale supported: • GFPL participation in Partners by paying for Courier service and supplies.• Continuing to pay for the complimentary parking spots on 2nd Avenue.• Supporting purchase of book sets for Library Book Clubs.• Wowbrary subscription for weekly electronic newsletter.

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

Books & Babies for May

Audience: Babies 0 to 1 ½ 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......More

Audience: Babies 0 to 1 ½ 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: (406) 453-0349, ext. 315, [email protected]

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

Armchair Traveler Series: Duff Family in the Galapagos

Who doesn’t want to adventure off to the Galapagos Islands? Iguanas, blue-footed boobies, and so much more to see and experience while you are there. Join us as the Duff Family shares their adventure with us!

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

Open Books with Penny for May

The Open Books with Penny Book Club will discuss The Care and Management of Lies by Jacqueline Winspear.

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

Friends of the Great Falls Public Library Used Booksale

The annual Friends of the Great Falls Public Library Book Sale is May 7-9 and May 14-16 on the third floor of the Library. The Regular Price sale is May 7, 8 and 9, the Half Price Sale is May 14 and 15 and the Sack Sale is on Saturday, May 16. Items available include us......More

The annual Friends of the Great Falls Public Library Book Sale is May 7-9 and May 14-16 on the third floor of the Library. The Regular Price sale is May 7, 8 and 9, the Half Price Sale is May 14 and 15 and the Sack Sale is on Saturday, May 16. Items available include used books, movies, music, games, puzzles, and more! All of the money raised goes to support the Great Falls Public Library. In past years, funds from the Friends book sale supported: • GFPL participation in Partners by paying for Courier service and supplies.• Continuing to pay for the complimentary parking spots on 2nd Avenue.• Supporting purchase of book sets for Library Book Clubs.• Wowbrary subscription for weekly electronic newsletter.

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

Toddler Time for May

Audience: Toddlers 1 ½ to 3 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? ......More

Audience: Toddlers 1 ½ to 3 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

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 Chess Club for May

Audience: Ages 8 to 18Where: Cordingley Room (basement)What: Come join us as we play and discuss chess, as well as solve chess puzzles and play fun variations! All experience levels are welcome. Snacks will be provided. All Library events are free and open to the public......More

Audience: Ages 8 to 18Where: Cordingley Room (basement)What: Come join us as we play and discuss chess, as well as solve chess puzzles and play fun variations! All experience levels are welcome. Snacks will be provided. All Library 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

Friends of the Great Falls Public Library Used Booksale

The annual Friends of the Great Falls Public Library Book Sale is May 7-9 and May 14-16 on the third floor of the Library. The Regular Price sale is May 7, 8 and 9, the Half Price Sale is May 14 and 15 and the Sack Sale is on Saturday, May 16. Items available include us......More

The annual Friends of the Great Falls Public Library Book Sale is May 7-9 and May 14-16 on the third floor of the Library. The Regular Price sale is May 7, 8 and 9, the Half Price Sale is May 14 and 15 and the Sack Sale is on Saturday, May 16. Items available include used books, movies, music, games, puzzles, and more! All of the money raised goes to support the Great Falls Public Library. In past years, funds from the Friends book sale supported: • GFPL participation in Partners by paying for Courier service and supplies.• Continuing to pay for the complimentary parking spots on 2nd Avenue.• Supporting purchase of book sets for Library Book Clubs.• Wowbrary subscription for weekly electronic newsletter.

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

Migratory Bird Day with the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument - Bureau of Land Management

Audience: Ages 5 to 12 and families and caregiversWhat: Learn about birds and how they migrate with Education Specialists from the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument – Bureau of Land Management. This program will include an interactive migration game for kids......More

Audience: Ages 5 to 12 and families and caregiversWhat: Learn about birds and how they migrate with Education Specialists from the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument – Bureau of Land Management. This program will include an interactive migration game for kids. 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

City Employee Book Club for May

Employees of the City of Great Falls are welcome to attend and discuss The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict.

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

Youth Lego Club for May

Audience: Kids and teens 5 to 18 and their families and caregiversWhat: 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 ......More

Audience: Kids and teens 5 to 18 and their families and caregiversWhat: 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

STEAM CLUB -- Spy School events

Audience: Ages 8 to 12What: Come practice your spy skills and learn the science and history behind these special abilities through a variety of hands-on projects. Activities will include codebreaking to decipher intercepted information, ways to send secret messages, sha......More

Audience: Ages 8 to 12What: Come practice your spy skills and learn the science and history behind these special abilities through a variety of hands-on projects. Activities will include codebreaking to decipher intercepted information, ways to send secret messages, sharpening your observation skills, identifying fingerprints, and creating your own spy gadgets. The following themes will be taught for each given week: May 5 – Codebreaking May 12 – Secret Communications May 19 – Observation and Fingerprints May 26 – Spy Gadgets 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

Book Sleuths with Kalena book club for May

The Book Sleuths with Kalena book club will discuss The Defense by Steve Cavanagh.

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

Author Talk with Brenda Wahler

Montana author Brenda Wahler joins us at the Library to discuss her latest book, Marcus Daly’s Montana Empires With business savvy honed in the West’s rowdy mining camps, Marcus Daly rose from poor Irish immigrant to Gilded Age magnate. From the mines of Butte, Montana,......More

Montana author Brenda Wahler joins us at the Library to discuss her latest book, Marcus Daly’s Montana Empires With business savvy honed in the West’s rowdy mining camps, Marcus Daly rose from poor Irish immigrant to Gilded Age magnate. From the mines of Butte, Montana, to America’s largest smelter in a town he also named Anaconda, Daly’s Anaconda Copper Company made a fortune. He used it to build his dream-a Bitterroot Valley ranch and a horse racing empire that stretched from California to New York. Meanwhile, his gregarious and generous facade hid a sly manipulator, one locked in a battle for political dominance with rival copper king W.A. Clark. With detailed research and more than one hundred photographs, historian Brenda Wahler peels back the layers of a complex industrialist, revealing his historic influence and legacy. Cassiopeia Books will be on site to sell copies of Brenda’s book.

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

Preschool Storytime - Plants

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, movements, and a great story. May’s Storytime theme is Plants. ......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, movements, and a great story. May’s Storytime theme is Plants. 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

Little Shell Tribal Clinic Medicaid Sign-ups

The Little Shell Tribal Clinic will be at the Great Falls Public Library ever other Wednesday from 10-12 to do Medicaid Sign-ups for members of the public. The May 13 tabling will be from 11 am to 1 pm. *Tabling times subject to change due to scheduling.

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

Paper Crafts – Pop-Up Greeting Cards and Envelopes

Audience: Ages 8 to 18 and families and caregivers What: Make holidays and special occasions more memorable by designing and personalizing your own holiday/greeting cards and envelopes using various techniques and materials.  Supplies will be provided.  All events are f......More

Audience: Ages 8 to 18 and families and caregivers What: Make holidays and special occasions more memorable by designing and personalizing your own holiday/greeting cards and envelopes using various techniques and materials.  Supplies 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

Author Talk with Laurie Stevens (@ Cassiopeia Books)

Join award-winning author Laurie Stevens in a lively discussion about a future driven by Artificial Intelligence and Automation at Cassiopeia Books (606 Central Ave.) Where do you think we stand as AI gets smarter? Laurie will read an excerpt from her book “The Return,”......More

Join award-winning author Laurie Stevens in a lively discussion about a future driven by Artificial Intelligence and Automation at Cassiopeia Books (606 Central Ave.) Where do you think we stand as AI gets smarter? Laurie will read an excerpt from her book “The Return,” highlight her research, which lends fact to her fiction, and we will have a meeting of our (human) minds with a Q&A. Laurie Stevens, the author of the Gabriel McRay novels, has won multiple awards. In regard to writing thrillers, Suspense Magazine says she’s “the leader of the pack,” while International Thriller Writers claims she’s “cracked the code” of writing psychological suspense. Her latest novel, The Return, switches gears into sci-fi/fantasy and is currently up for a Nebula Award.

Cassiopeia Books, 606 Central Ave, Great Falls, 59401, United States