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Are you protecting your most important asset—your brain? A stroke changes the lives of not only the person who experiences one but also their family. This is a program you don’t want to miss, with important information for everyone: Those who think they may be at risk of a stroke, those who have experienced one, […]
You’re already using Artificial Intelligence (AI). If you get directions from Google Maps, benefit (and sometimes suffer) from autocorrect, check the weather on your phone, or watch a show on Netflix, as examples, AI is a part of our daily lives and likely to become even more so. This program is a broad overview of […]
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Do you enjoy knitting or crocheting, embroidery, hand sewing, or quilting? Bring your work-in-progress, problem piece, or brand-new pattern and enjoy the company of like-minded crafters during this informal Fiber Arts Club. There will be no presenter or expert teacher but rather a cozy place to gather, tea, and a community of yarn and fiber artists like […]
With computer confidence comes tech freedom. Join us in this hands-on workshop for very beginners and learn the basics of using a computer or laptop. This is a wonderful chance to ask questions and practice your newfound computer skills. It is recommended that you bring your computer or laptop. If you are unable to do […]
This program will dive into the rich history of the restricted--red light--districts in Missoula and Hamilton, spanning between the region's earliest red-light settlement in 1870 through the deaths of the original founders in the early 1940s. Throughout the talk, we will look at the influence these ostracized communities had on the socio-cultural development of the Western Montana […]
Do you enjoy knitting or crocheting, embroidery, hand sewing, or quilting? Bring your work-in-progress, problem piece, or brand-new pattern and enjoy the company of like-minded crafters during this informal Fiber Arts Club. There will be no presenter or expert teacher but rather a cozy place to gather, tea, and a community of yarn and fiber artists like […]
Did you get a new Android phone (non-iPhone) for Christmas? Or maybe you’ve had yours for awhile and would like to be more confident using it. During this hands-on program, we will practice navigating a cellphone, customizing settings, and finding useful features, as well as answering specific questions or problems you may have. Please bring […]
Carve out time to write or work on a creative project without the distractions at home. This is the perfect opportunity to commit to your writing practice, finish that lingering project, or follow wherever your imagination leads. There will be no instructor or requirements. Come by for the entire 2 hours or anytime between 12-2pm. […]
Did you get a new iPhone or iPad for Christmas? Or maybe you’ve had yours for awhile and would like to be more confident using it. During this hands-on program, we will practice navigating Apple products, customizing settings and finding useful features, as well as answering specific questions or problems you may have. Participants are […]
This program guides participants on how to interview, collect and archive oral histories in their communities. Candi Zion, author of Winifred Oral History Project, In Between People: The Metis of Central Montana, and Walkin’ Down the Middle: The Hi-Line Metis, teaches program attendees to how to conduct interviews in their communities, for future generations. From picking subject matter, […]
The craft vault is open and everything from needle felting to clay sculpting awaits. Enjoy a coloring book, practice with pastels, or bring your own project to finally finish, it's up to you. Ages 21+ are welcome to bring an adult beverage if desired.
Do you enjoy knitting or crocheting, embroidery, hand sewing, or quilting? Bring your work-in-progress, problem piece, or brand-new pattern and enjoy the company of like-minded crafters during this informal Fiber Arts Club. There will be no presenter or expert teacher but rather a cozy place to gather, tea, and a community of yarn and fiber artists like […]
Trouble is brewing at the North Pole and only you can prevent a holiday disaster! So, choose the friends with whom you’d like to be locked in a room for festive fun and sign-up for your Holiday Escape Room adventure. You will be challenged with solving a variety of riddles, puzzles, and brain-teasers. This event is […]
Trouble is brewing at the North Pole and only you can prevent a holiday disaster! So, choose the friends with whom you’d like to be locked in a room for festive fun and sign-up for your Holiday Escape Room adventure. You will be challenged with solving a variety of riddles, puzzles, and brain-teasers. This event is […]
Celebrate the skill and creativity of local adult artists at the 3rd Annual Winter Art Exhibit. As you enjoy the festivities of Stevensville's Country Christmas, make an evening of it and come by to enjoy art in various mediums, refreshments, and to pick out the perfect "bookoration" gift at the Bookorations Fundraising Sale held at […]
Do you enjoy knitting or crocheting, embroidery, hand sewing, or quilting? Bring your work-in-progress, problem piece, or brand-new pattern and enjoy the company of like-minded crafters during this informal Fiber Arts Club. There will be no presenter or expert teacher but rather a cozy place to gather, tea, and a community of yarn and fiber artists like […]
Martha's inviting, practical, and truly enjoyable approach to taking care of yourself and living each moment more fully makes her workshops a perennial favorite among participants here at the library. As the holidays approach, learn simple ways to skip the stress and savor the season. About Martha Piersma, founder of The Natural Joy of Being […]
Do you enjoy knitting or crocheting, embroidery, hand sewing, or quilting? Bring your work-in-progress, problem piece, or brand-new pattern and enjoy the company of like-minded crafters during this informal Fiber Arts Club. There will be no presenter or expert teacher but rather a cozy place to gather, tea, and a community of yarn and fiber artists like […]
As the leaves begin to fall, the stories of the past begin to come alive. Not just the stories you know all too well, but stories that linger in cemeteries and go bump in the night. Ghost Stories of Western Montana will explore the haunting tales of murder, mystery, and conspiracy in Missoula and the Bitterroot Valley […]
