Silent Book Club for August

Bring your own book to read, discuss or simply come to relax and/or write. You set the rules in Silent Book Club.

Luna Coffee Bar, 9 5th St S, Great Falls, MT, 59401, United States

Summer Reading Celebration 2026

What: Congratulations on all your reading this summer! Everyone who earned at least one prize for their reading is invited to celebrate by making a tie-dye t-shirt and enjoying a free ice cream treat in the Library Park! The winner of our Library Loot Boxes grand prize,......More

What: Congratulations on all your reading this summer! Everyone who earned at least one prize for their reading is invited to celebrate by making a tie-dye t-shirt and enjoying a free ice cream treat in the Library Park! The winner of our Library Loot Boxes grand prize, a Nintendo Switch 2, will be announced at 11:30am. Don’t worry-Loot Box readers do not need to be present to win. Youth Summer Reading is made possible by Marshall Orthodontics and the Great Falls Public Library Foundation. Library Loot Boxes are made possible by a Keep Kids Reading Grant from the Town Pump Charitable Foundation. Thank you! Rain location-Cordingley Room (basement)

Library Park, 301 2nd Ave North, Great Falls, MT, 59401-3612, United States

Youth Services Annual Programming Break (Aug. 17-31)

Each year after our Summer Reading Program, the Youth Services Department takes a break to regroup and get ready for fall programs. Youth Services programs will resume on September 1.

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Pollo Loco Live in Library Park

Saddle your pony and take a crazy ride into the past with  Pollo Loco. Spanish for “Chicken Crazy,” this local band will perform “Western Music with a Twist!” according to their official online bio. From the Grand Palace in Branson to the Grand Formosa in Taipei City t......More

Saddle your pony and take a crazy ride into the past with  Pollo Loco. Spanish for “Chicken Crazy,” this local band will perform “Western Music with a Twist!” according to their official online bio. From the Grand Palace in Branson to the Grand Formosa in Taipei City to The Red Ants Pants Festival in their home state of Montana, Pollo Loco has entertained audiences with their unique brand of humor and classic cowboy music. Pollo Loco continues to receive acclaim for their pure harmonies, warm western sound and “off the cuff” humor that endears them to audiences wherever they perform. They’ll take you back to the days of Gene and Roy! Bootlegger Bandit will be the food truck for the evening and Fizzy Lemons will provide refreshments, as well. Bring a blanket and/or a chair and take in this free show behind the Library. All of our Summer Music in the Parks shows are brought to you by our wonderful sponsors: Great Falls Public Library Foundation, TDS Fiber, Northwestern Energy, Montana Arts Council, Greater Good Health, Scheels, and First Interstate Bank.

Library Park, 301 2nd Ave North, Great Falls, MT, 59401-3612, United States

Library opens at 1 pm after All-Staff Training

The Great Falls Public Library opens at 1 pm on Wednesday, August 19 due to an all-staff training session. Thank you for your understanding!

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Boeson Research Tableing

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.

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Board Games at the Library for August

For our August board games, we will be playing Trekking: The National Parks. A staff member will be there to lead the games. Thank you to Let’s Play Games and Toys for being a continued supporter and sponsor of this program.

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

Board of Trustees Meeting for August

Board meetings, held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m., are open meetings subject to the provisions of Montana law. If you have questions about Great Falls Public Library Board meetings or wish to be placed on the agenda, please email the Library Director......More

Board meetings, held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m., are open meetings subject to the provisions of Montana law. If you have questions about Great Falls Public Library Board meetings or wish to be placed on the agenda, please email the Library Director at [email protected].

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

Great Falls Public Library Monthly Writing Group

Join us for our GFPL Writing Group, led by volunteers of the Library! Meet on the 4th Tuesday each month. This group provides an exploratory experience for aspiring writers. Fostering a community of like-minded individuals through workshops and lectures.

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

Memory Cafe at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center

For this month’s Memory Cafe, come join us for a guided tour and program over at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center! Walk in the footsteps of explorers and learn about some of their close encounters. The Memory Café is held each month. It is designed to be a comfor......More

For this month’s Memory Cafe, come join us for a guided tour and program over at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center! Walk in the footsteps of explorers and learn about some of their close encounters. 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.Thank you to our partners at MSU Extension and the Alzheimer’s Association for making this program possible.

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STEAM Club - Wildlife Bridges

Audience: Ages 8 to 12What: Come practice your science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills through a variety of hands-on projects. Activities will include building wildlife bridges, dissecting owl pellets, and a create-ure challenge. Sept. 1 – Wildlife Bridge......More

Audience: Ages 8 to 12What: Come practice your science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills through a variety of hands-on projects. Activities will include building wildlife bridges, dissecting owl pellets, and a create-ure challenge. Sept. 1 – Wildlife Bridges Sept. 8 – Owl Pellet Dissection Sept. 29 – Create-ure Challenge All Library events are free and open to children and their families/caregivers.  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

Boeson Research Tabling

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 - TRUCKS

Audience: Preschoolers 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. September’s Storytime the......More

Audience: Preschoolers 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. September’s Storytime theme is Trucks, and each week, we will get to see a different truck and visit with the driver as part of Storytime. Sept. 1 – Great Falls Fire Rescue Ambulance Sept. 9  – Great Falls Public Library Bookmobile Sept. 16 – City of Great Falls Solid Waste Dept. Garbage Truck Sept. 23 – TBA Sept. 30 – TBA 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 Lego Club for September

Audience: Kids and teens 5 to 18 and 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 ......More

Audience: Kids and teens 5 to 18 and 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 events are free and open to kids, teens and their families/caregivers.  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 and Babies for September

Audience: Babies birth to 1 ½ and families and caregiversWhat: Babies and their families 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 birth to 1 ½ and families and caregiversWhat: Babies and their families 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 kids and their families/caregivers.  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

Armchair Traveler Series with Kyle Reedy

Armchair Traveler is back for another trip around the globe! To start us off, we will be exploring some wilderness areas with a story that is sure to inspire us all to get out and explore, regardless of where we are in life. Food inspired by our travels will be provided......More

Armchair Traveler is back for another trip around the globe! To start us off, we will be exploring some wilderness areas with a story that is sure to inspire us all to get out and explore, regardless of where we are in life. Food inspired by our travels will be provided. Kyle Reedy is a dedicated backcountry adventure hunter, amateur outdoor writer, and Stoic practitioner who consistently tests his limits in the most rugged landscapes in North America. Known for his backcountry grit, Kyle writes about the intersection of wilderness rescue, mental fortitude, and the philosophy of living deliberately. Following an injury that left him half blind in the Montana backcountry, he has become a passionate advocate for eye safety and the power of a resilient mindset. His story of adaptation and triumph was featured in Western Hunter magazine. A split second is all it takes to change the trajectory of your life. The real question is: how will you respond? In the summer of 2024, deep in Montana’s remote Bob Marshall Wilderness, a routine camp chore shattered Kyle’s world—literally. A freak firewood accident left him with a catastrophic eye injury, triggering a high-stakes mountain rescue and a brutal medical battle against a blinding, aggressive infection. But this isn’t just a story about a wilderness medical emergency. It’s a story about not letting an injury define him, but rather overcoming the ultimate adversity and continuing to live life how he wants. Join Kyle for an unforgettable, visually gripping presentation on survival, adaptation, and resilience. Hopefully you’ll be inspired to keep a positive perspective whatever challenges you face ahead.  Thank you to the Great Falls Library Foundation for providing funding for this program.

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

Toddler Time for September

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