Special Programs

The library hosts a babysitting clinic at least once each year. Students age 11 and older listen to experts explain babysitting safety, first aid, and fun. Participants receive a certificate of completion to show to potential employers.

Suessentennial Party

March 8th - 2-3:30 pm

Come to Missoula Public Library’s Seussentennial party Sunday, March 8, 2-3:30 with games, stories, crafts, refreshments, prizes and more. Drop in at the Children’s Room and join the fun. The all-ages celebration is sponsored by the America Reads, America Counts program at the University of Montana and Missoula Public Library.

Other special programs occur throughout the year. Watch for these during National Library Week in April; National Library Card Signup Month and Banned Books Week in September; Teen Read Week in October; and Children's Book Week in November. Recent examples of special programs include a Harry Potter Party to celebrate the release of the newest book, a Scary Stories Told in the Dark program, a Lemony Snickett Party, and our now-annual Christmas Cookie Decorating and Craft event. Information about upcoming events can be found at the library, on our website, and through many mainstream media sources.