Books & Babies for February

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 & Stories Storytellers -- Riddle Stories with Miss Rita

Audience: Children ages 5 to 12 years and their families/caregivers Enjoy snacks and a story from a storyteller, a local author, or library staff.   Kids are welcome to bring a blanket to get comfy while listening to the story. Some of the oldest stories in the world ar......More

Audience: Children ages 5 to 12 years and their families/caregivers Enjoy snacks and a story from a storyteller, a local author, or library staff.   Kids are welcome to bring a blanket to get comfy while listening to the story. Some of the oldest stories in the world are riddles. Listen to riddle stories from around the world, and see if you can solve them! Miss Rita has been telling stories since 1980. She was a member of the Booking Bikers, a Nevada storytelling group. They traveled the state each summer telling stories and distributing free books. She was also a member of the team that created the Bristlecone Storytelling Festival for students in the Clark County School District in Nevada. Groups are welcome! For more information, please contact Youth Services staff at : (406) 453-0349, [email protected].

Armchair Traveler Series Talk with Leigh Larson -- Travels through Sweden

Leigh Larson spent nine days exploring Sweden by train. Come learn about her time exploring Stockholm, staying solo in a Sami indigenous yurt, perusing cemeteries under the midnight sun, and reaching the Polar Circle. She’ll share about her experience stumbling upon a m......More

Leigh Larson spent nine days exploring Sweden by train. Come learn about her time exploring Stockholm, staying solo in a Sami indigenous yurt, perusing cemeteries under the midnight sun, and reaching the Polar Circle. She’ll share about her experience stumbling upon a military ceremony, petting a herd of reindeer, and finding an American 1950’s themed diner in the middle of nowhere Sweden. She’ll share travel tips and Swedish facts while we chow down on some Swedish food.

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

Toddler Time for February

Audience: Ages 1 ½ to 3 yearsToddlers 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: ......More

Audience: Ages 1 ½ to 3 yearsToddlers 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

Alluvion Health Information Table

Alluvion Health representatives will be at the Library providing information on the services they provide.

1st Floor Display Area, 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 Writing Space for February

Audience: Ages 10 to 18 years Come and join our open writing space. Follow the weekly creative writing prompt, or work on your own projects! Snacks and a calm atmosphere will be provided. Questions? Please contact Youth Services Staff: (406) 453-0349, ext. 215, xlee@gre......More

Audience: Ages 10 to 18 years Come and join our open writing space. Follow the weekly creative writing prompt, or work on your own projects! Snacks and a calm atmosphere will be provided. 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

Friends of the Library Donation Days

The Friends of the Great Falls Public Library are collecting lightly used materials from 10 am to 2 pm in the alleyway entrance of the Library for the upcoming used book sale. They will take in books each Saturday until after April 25. The book sale is May 7-9 and 14-16......More

The Friends of the Great Falls Public Library are collecting lightly used materials from 10 am to 2 pm in the alleyway entrance of the Library for the upcoming used book sale. They will take in books each Saturday until after April 25. The book sale is May 7-9 and 14-16 at the GFPL.

YouthAstroNet Program for Teens

Audience: Teens ages 12 to 15 yearsWhat: Explore the universe and build science and creativity skills with the YouthAstroNet Program from the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. Students will learn how to capture and process digital images of objects in space u......More

Audience: Teens ages 12 to 15 yearsWhat: Explore the universe and build science and creativity skills with the YouthAstroNet Program from the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. Students will learn how to capture and process digital images of objects in space using real robotic telescopes, expand their understanding of science and technology, and use their creativity to present their understanding of space. Space is limited! To sign up, or for more information, contact Youth Services Staff: (406) 453-0349, ext. 215, [email protected].

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

Spring Documentary Series: The Inquisitor

Free documentary presented by Indi-Lens Pop-Up, made possible with support from the Great Falls Public Library Foundation. In The Inquisitor, viewers will explore the life and legacy of Barbara Jordan. Jordan was a groundbreaking Texas congresswoman whose sharp intellec......More

Free documentary presented by Indi-Lens Pop-Up, made possible with support from the Great Falls Public Library Foundation. In The Inquisitor, viewers will explore the life and legacy of Barbara Jordan. Jordan was a groundbreaking Texas congresswoman whose sharp intellect and moral clarity transformed U.S. politics. From Nixon’s impeachment to civil rights battles, her voice demanded accountability, while she privately faced struggles few ever knew of.By Angela Tucker (director/producer), Trevite Willis (producer), and Moira Griffin (producer). Doors open at 5:30, film starts at 6 pm. Free water and popcorn will be available.

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