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Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time for Twos

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Time for Twos:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for two-year-olds and their caregivers.

This class also includes a simple craft. Both the 9:30 and 10:30 sessions are the same program.

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for two-year-olds and their caregivers.

This class also includes a simple craft. Both the 9:30 and 10:30 sessions are the same program.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time for Twos

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Time for Twos:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for two-year-olds and their caregivers.

This class also includes a simple craft. Both the 9:30 and 10:30 sessions are the same program.

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for two-year-olds and their caregivers.

This class also includes a simple craft. Both the 9:30 and 10:30 sessions are the same program.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

family of twelve standing in age order on a staircase

Nonfiction Book Discussion - "Hidden Valley Road" by Robert Kolker

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room C at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More
Age Group:
Adults
Book Discussion:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch. Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

Just after World War II, there was an established script for a family like the Galvins--aspiration, hard work, upward mobility, domestic harmony--and they worked hard to play their parts.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room C
Age Group: Adults
Class & Event Types: Books & More
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch.

Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

Just after World War II, there was an established script for a family like the Galvins--aspiration, hard work, upward mobility, domestic harmony--and they worked hard to play their parts.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Golden branches hold a golden crown. A single green beetle is on a branch.

Teens Read: "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

Pick up copies of this month's books at the Youth Services desk at the Middendorf-Kredell branch.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pick up copies of this month's books at the Youth Services desk at the Middendorf-Kredell branch.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Toddlers and adults on mat with toys

Tiny Tots

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Tiny Tots:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for babies birth to 23 months and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for babies birth to 23 months and their caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Baby Playdate

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)

Children can enjoy toys, books and activities designed for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers!

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Children can enjoy toys, books and activities designed for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Art Smart about Pop Art

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room A - BJC Progress West Room at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Adults

The best way to understand an artform is to try it yourself!  In this program we will teach you about Pop Art in an easy to understand conversational manner and then give you the tools to try it out yourself.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A - BJC Progress West Room
Age Group: Adults
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

The best way to understand an artform is to try it yourself!  In this program we will teach you about Pop Art in an easy to understand conversational manner and then give you the tools to try it out yourself.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Story Time:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills.

Join us for stories, songs, and an activity. We have a new theme each week and the Story Times on each Monday, Thursday, and Saturday have the same theme.

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills.

Join us for stories, songs, and an activity. We have a new theme each week and the Story Times on each Monday, Thursday, and Saturday have the same theme.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

A boy and girl learning at home with their mother.

Homeschool Explorers: Chemistry

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Games & Activities, Homeschool
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)

Join us to experiment with chemicals and learn about chemical reactions! Various foods will be used for the experiment, but will not be eaten.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Class & Event Types: Games & Activities, Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to experiment with chemicals and learn about chemical reactions! Various foods will be used for the experiment, but will not be eaten.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Child reading with a dog resting its head on the book

Read to a Dog!

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Read to a Dog:

Bring a book or choose one of ours and read to an attentive, adorable dog.

This class is a partnership between the Library and CHAMP Assistance Dogs.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring a book or choose one of ours and read to an attentive, adorable dog.

This class is a partnership between the Library and CHAMP Assistance Dogs.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Family fun word art

Family Fun: Pirate Day!

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families

Shiver me timbers! Drop anchor at the library and join us in celebrating International Talk Like a Pirate Day. There’ll be swashbuckling games, treasure-worthy activities, and tasty treats for buccaneers of all ages.

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Shiver me timbers! Drop anchor at the library and join us in celebrating International Talk Like a Pirate Day. There’ll be swashbuckling games, treasure-worthy activities, and tasty treats for buccaneers of all ages.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Food and/or Drinks

Food and/or drinks will be served at this program or event. Please contact the Library with any questions or concerns you have.

While we do not serve snacks containing nuts at any youth classes, we cannot always ensure there is no cross-contamination in processing. If you are concerned, please ask to see the packaging at the event.  

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Celebrate Oktoberfest

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room C at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

What is this party all about? Learn the history of Oktoberfest and create a fun celebratory craft.

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room C
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

What is this party all about? Learn the history of Oktoberfest and create a fun celebratory craft.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

Chess Club

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Clubs & Communities, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Everyone

Drop in for a casual morning of chess! We’ll provide the boards and space—you bring the strategy. All ages and skill levels are welcome. No instruction provided.

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Drop in for a casual morning of chess! We’ll provide the boards and space—you bring the strategy. All ages and skill levels are welcome. No instruction provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Story Time:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills.

Join us for stories, songs, and an activity. We have a new theme each week and the Story Times on each Monday, Thursday, and Saturday have the same theme.

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills.

Join us for stories, songs, and an activity. We have a new theme each week and the Story Times on each Monday, Thursday, and Saturday have the same theme.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

open book with a plant growing out of it

Get in Touch with a Dinosaur: Dinosaur Fossils

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families

Come with us to the Land Before Time when dinosaurs ruled the earth. Listen to Adventure 360 Paleo X staff share their experiences prospecting for dinosaur fossils in Northeastern Montana.

Touch and hold real dinosaur fossils.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come with us to the Land Before Time when dinosaurs ruled the earth. Listen to Adventure 360 Paleo X staff share their experiences prospecting for dinosaur fossils in Northeastern Montana.

Touch and hold real dinosaur fossils.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Story Time:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills.

Join us for stories, songs, and an activity. We have a new theme each week and the Story Times on each Monday, Thursday, and Saturday have the same theme.

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills.

Join us for stories, songs, and an activity. We have a new theme each week and the Story Times on each Monday, Thursday, and Saturday have the same theme.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Crafting connections word art

Needle Arts Social Hour

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room C at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Bring your knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, or other needle arts project and connect with fellow crafters. All skills levels welcome! 

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room C
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, or other needle arts project and connect with fellow crafters. All skills levels welcome! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Two children reading a book with a flashlight under a blanket

Pajama Story Time

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Room A - BJC Progress West Room at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Pajama Story Time:

Bring the whole family and a stuffed friend for stories and songs in your pajamas!

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A - BJC Progress West Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends

Bring the whole family and a stuffed friend for stories and songs in your pajamas!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

LEGOs

Lego Builders

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)

Listen to a story and play with the library's LEGO bricks.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Listen to a story and play with the library's LEGO bricks.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time for Twos

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Time for Twos:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for two-year-olds and their caregivers.

This class also includes a simple craft. Both the 9:30 and 10:30 sessions are the same program.

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for two-year-olds and their caregivers.

This class also includes a simple craft. Both the 9:30 and 10:30 sessions are the same program.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time for Twos

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Time for Twos:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for two-year-olds and their caregivers.

This class also includes a simple craft. Both the 9:30 and 10:30 sessions are the same program.

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for two-year-olds and their caregivers.

This class also includes a simple craft. Both the 9:30 and 10:30 sessions are the same program.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Graphic Novel Club Jr: The Mystery Boxes (Explorer #1)

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2)

Pick up a copy of "The Mystery Boxes (Explorer #1)" edited by Kazu Kibuishi at the Youth Services desk at the Middendorf-Kredell Branch.  

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pick up a copy of "The Mystery Boxes (Explorer #1)" edited by Kazu Kibuishi at the Youth Services desk at the Middendorf-Kredell Branch.  

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Food and/or Drinks

Food and/or drinks will be served at this program or event. Please contact the Library with any questions or concerns you have.

While we do not serve snacks containing nuts at any youth classes, we cannot always ensure there is no cross-contamination in processing. If you are concerned, please ask to see the packaging at the event.  

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Toddlers and adults on mat with toys

Tiny Tots

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Tiny Tots:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for babies birth to 23 months and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for babies birth to 23 months and their caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Baby Playdate

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)

Children can enjoy toys, books and activities designed for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers!

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Children can enjoy toys, books and activities designed for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.