Summer Learning Program: Game Day @ MPL and Game Day Jr. @ MPL
Join us on July 21 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. in Cooper Room A/B on Level Four for adults and the Imaginarium on Level Two for kids for a fun Game Day at the library. Play games, meet new people, and maybe even win a prize! Enjoy a day filled with board games, card games, and Nintendo Switch adventures. Drop in anytime to play a game with friends and learn a new game from our instructors. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or a newcomer, this program is for you. Refreshments will be provided!
Tiny Tales @ EmPower Place
Experience Tiny Tales at EmPower Place, using sounds, rhythms, and movement to help your child learn to read! Sing songs, learn finger-plays and nursery rhymes, and listen to stories. This program is held every Tuesday, with the next session on July 23 from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the conference room on the second floor of EmPower Place, located at 1720 Wyoming St. in Missoula.
Big Sky Arts & Crafts
Discover drop-in DIY Arts & Crafts projects for young kids and their families at the Big Sky Branch every Tuesday from noon to 3 p.m. The next session is on July 23. Email bdoyle@missoulapubliclibrary.org for information about upcoming projects.
Read with Dogs
Bring your child to read to Registered Pet Partners Therapy Dog teams at Missoula Public Library! Choose a favorite book from home or from our collection. This program is on July 23 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Imaginarium on Level Two of the library, perfect for hesitant readers or dog-loving kids.
MakerSpace Mending and Sewing
Learn how to mend your damaged clothing at the MakerSpace during these mending and sewing-focused walk-in hours. This drop-in program is held every Wednesday, with the next session on July 24 from 2 to 5:30 p.m. on Level One of the library.
Families First: Kids Cooking Class
Join this class to learn lifelong cooking skills that can ignite creativity, build self-esteem, and create memories with your family. The next class is on July 24 from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Demonstration Kitchen on Level Three of the library. Space is limited and no registration is required.
Pint Night @ Imagine Nation Brewing Co.
Celebrate at Pint Night on July 24 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Imagine Nation Brewing on 1151 W. Broadway in Missoula. Support the Friends of the Library and learn about the library’s summer activities in a vibrant atmosphere. Every pint purchased donates $1 to the Friends of the Library!
KFGM A/V Club
Join the KFGM A/V Club workshop and creative meetup every fourth Wednesday. Workshops are free with no experience required. The next meeting is on July 24 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the MCAT Studio on Level One of the library. Visit 1015kfgm.org for more information.
Tiny Tales in the Park
Join us at Westside Park every Friday from 10:30 to 11 a.m. for Tiny Tales in the park with songs, rhymes, and movements for kids ages 0-3. The next program is on July 26 and is moved indoors during inclement weather.
English as a Second Language Class
Take part in the free ESL class offered by the IRC and Missoula Public Library on July 27 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Level Three of the library. Join us for this entry level ESL class held every other Saturday.
Be a Space Scientist with spectrUM Discovery Area
Participate in the GSK Science in the Summer program by spectrUM at the Potomac Branch of the Missoula Public Library on July 27 from 3 to 7 p.m. Inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers in this fun, free STEM program for elementary school-age students.
