Families First: Back to School Bash
Join Families First as they celebrate the transition from summer to the new school year. The event will take place on Aug. 18 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Families First Classroom on Level Two of the library. Attendees can expect a range of school supplies, activities, books, and fun ways to kickstart the school year. Please note that supplies are limited.
Tiny Tales @ EmPower Place
Tiny Tales is returning to EmPower Place! This engaging program uses sounds, rhythms, and movement to assist children in learning to read. Participants will engage in singing songs, learning finger-plays and nursery rhymes, and enjoying storytelling. The program takes place every Tuesday, with the next session scheduled for Aug. 20 from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the conference room on the 2nd floor of EmPower Place at 1720 Wyoming Street in Missoula.
Big Sky Arts & Crafts
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Unleash your creativity at Big Sky Branch with drop-in DIY Arts & Crafts projects for young kids and their families every Tuesday from noon to 3 p.m. The next session is on Aug. 20. For more information on upcoming projects, email bdoyle@missoulapubliclibrary.org.
Books on Tap @ Imagine Nation Brewing
Put your literary knowledge to the test with Books on Tap! On Aug. 20 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Imagine Nation Brewing Co. on 1151 West Broadway, join in for a trivia night based on a curated booklist from Missoula Public Library’s librarians. Dive into the booklist connected to MPL’s 2024 Missoula Reads reading categories available on Level Three of the library or at missoulapubliclibrary.org/home/programs/ongoing-programs/missoula-reads/. The more you read, the more chances you have to win!
MakerSpace Mending and Sewing
Learn how to mend your damaged clothing at the Makerspace during the mending and sewing-focused walk-in hours held every Wednesday. The next session is on Aug. 21 from 2 to 5:30 p.m. in the MakerSpace on Level One of the library.
‘Becoming Little Shell’ Book Launch with Chris La Tray
Celebrate the release of “Becoming Little Shell: A Landless Indian’s Journey Home” with author Chris La Tray on Aug. 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Cooper Room A/B on Level Four. The book combines the story of the Little Shell Chippewa Tribe, the history of the Métis people, and La Tray’s personal journey. Fact & Fiction Bookstore will be present to sell copies of the book. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Game On! @ MPL
Engage in gaming fun at MPL every Thursday from 2:30-5:30 on Level Two. Gamers can use Switch games and controllers to showcase their skills. The next Game On! session is on Aug. 22 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Imaginarium on Level Two.
Big Sky Branch Tech Time
Receive one-on-one assistance with basic technology issues and library services every Thursday this summer at Big Sky High School Branch Library. The next session is on Aug. 22 from 3 to 5 p.m. and no appointment is required.
English as a Second Language Class
Join the free ESL class offered by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and Missoula Public Library on Aug. 24 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Ellingson Room on Level Three.
American Red Cross Blood Drive at Missoula Public Library
Make a difference by donating at the American Red Cross Blood Drive hosted by Missoula Public Library. Schedule an appointment at RedCrossBlood.org using sponsor code missoulalibrary or 59801, or call 800-733-2767. The next drive is on Aug. 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Cooper Room A/B on Level Four.
