
Parenting Education Workshops
Helping Kids Manage Emotions
Apr 4, 6-7:30pm in Families First Classroom
Children are not born knowing how to express or deal with their emotions. Sometimes behavior can tell us more than we think about how they feel. In this class you will learn how to identify emotions behind your child’s behavior and help them manage them by connecting and developing new skills. Drop-in or register.
Stress Management for Parents with Caitlin Byers
Apr 18, 6-7:30pm in Families First Classroom
It is hard work being a parent. In this class, you will learn how to cope with every day’s struggles of being a parent and bring home some practical tools to live a healthier life with your kids.
Social Media and Your Family
May 2, 6-7:30pm in Families First Classroom
In the fast-paced, ever-evolving world of technology, it’s increasingly hard to keep up. While information and connection at our fingertips have advantages, they can also prove to be a risky environment for our children. In this class we will explore the ways that parents can stay informed and keep their family safe IRL. Drop-in or register.
Communicate So They Will Hear You
May 16, 6-7:30pm in Families First Classroom
Have you ever wondered why you talk and your children just don’t respond as you expected? In this class, you will learn about what is underneath parents’ and children’s communication and how to unveil great results just by discovering skills you already have and learning a few more to create connection, collaboration and healthy communication with your child. Drop-in or register.
Conflict
May 30, 6-7:30pm in Families First Classroom
Whether it’s your child hitting out of frustration or refusing to get ready for a family event, establishing regular and healthy ways of working through conflict that aren’t harmful to themselves or others is essential as your child/teen learns to build healthy relationships. This includes teaching them vital skills that build confidence. Drop-in or register.
Date
- May 02 2023
- Expired!
Time
- 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location
- Families First Classroom
- Level Two, Missoula Public Library, 455 E. Main St, Missoula, MT
- SU
- MO
- TU
- WE
- TH
- FR
- SA
Events for April
30

Music Sunday at MCAT Studios

Research Studies + Activities for Kids

15th Annual Writing Contest Reception

15th Annual Writing Contest Reception

Community Radio DJ Auditions

One Day Short Film Production
Events for May
1

Library Card Sign-Up Initiative with Soil Cycle

AUOR Family Passport Program

Learn to Video Edit

Lego Club

Research Studies + Activities for Kids

Seeley Lake Library: Open Podcasting Studio
Events for May
2

Preschool Art with a Purpose

Discovery Area Science Activity

Video Camera Tour

Read with Dogs!

Big Sky 3D Printing

Big Sky Gaming Station

Introduction to Podcasting

Mushroom Identification

Parenting Education Workshops

Acting Improv @ MCAT Studios
Events for May
3

Blue Block Day

Volunteer Day

Discovery Area Science Activity

Learn to Video Edit

Research Studies + Activities for Kids

Water Worlds

Middle School Writers’ Group

Big Sky Writers’ Group

Volunteer Day

Learn MCAT’s 3 Camera Studio

Dads and Dialogue

The Democracy Project
Events for May
4

Seeley Lake Book Group

iPhone/iPad Basics

Tiny Tales

Discovery Area Science Activity

Introduction to Podcasting

Research Studies + Activities for Kids

SpectrUM Special Guest: Insectarium

Kids Cook with ChopChop

Big Sky 3D Printing
Events for May
5

Story Time

Tiny Tales

Community Connections

Watercolor Painting Class

Yarns @ MPL

Discovery Area Science Activity

Lego Club

Research Studies + Activities for Kids

Young Adult Writers’ Group

Trashformations
Events for May
6

MCAT Tour & Training

Story Time

Life in Space with Astronaut Kayla Barron

Young Kids Dance Party

Stop Animation Workshop for Kids

First Reads with Montana Repertory Theatre

Discovery Area Science Activity

D&D Guild for Teens

Virtual Reality Tour

Sewing and Mending
Events for May
7

Music Sunday at MCAT Studios

Research Studies + Activities for Kids

Community Radio DJ Auditions

One Day Short Film Production
Events for May
8

Learn to Video Edit

Lego Club

Research Studies + Activities for Kids

Intro to 10-Minute Playwriting

Frenchtown Library: World Cinema
Events for May
9

Preschool Art with a Purpose

Memory Café

Discovery Area Science Activity

Video Camera Tour

Read with Dogs!

Lolo Community Library: Stop Animation with MCAT

Big Sky 3D Printing

Introduction to Podcasting

Acting Improv @ MCAT Studios

Western Montana Genealogical Society
Events for May
10

Blue Block Day

Swan Valley Book Chat

Discovery Area Science Activity

Learn to Video Edit

Research Studies + Activities for Kids

Water Worlds

Middle School Writers’ Group

Big Sky Writers’ Group

Learn MCAT’s 3 Camera Studio

The Democracy Project

MakerSpace Classes

Dads and Dialogue

2nd Wednesday Night Book Group
Events for May
11

Parenting Consultation Drop-In Day

Android Basics

Tiny Tales

Discovery Area Science Activity

Introduction to Podcasting

Research Studies + Activities for Kids

SpectrUM Special Guest: Insectarium

Montana Art

Big Sky 3D Printing
Events for May
12

Story Time

Tiny Tales

Community Connections

Watercolor Painting Class

Yarns @ MPL

Discovery Area Science Activity

Lego Club

Research Studies + Activities for Kids

Young Adult Writers’ Group

D&D Guild for Adults

World Wide Cinema
Events for May
13

Blender 3 for Absolute Beginners

MCAT Tour & Training

Story Time

Tech Time @ MPL

Young Kids Dance Party

Decorating and Planting Flowers

Stop Animation Workshop for Kids

Discovery Area Science Activity

Virtual Reality Tour
Events for May
14

Music Sunday at MCAT Studios

Research Studies + Activities for Kids

Community Radio DJ Auditions

One Day Short Film Production
Events for May
15

Learn to Video Edit

Lego Club

Research Studies + Activities for Kids

Intro to 10-Minute Playwriting
Events for May
16

Preschool Art with a Purpose

Discovery Area Science Activity

Video Camera Tour

Read with Dogs!

Big Sky 3D Printing

Introduction to Podcasting

Acting Improv @ MCAT Studios

Parenting Education Workshops
Events for May
17

Blue Block Day

Discovery Area Science Activity

Learn to Video Edit

Research Studies + Activities for Kids

Water Worlds

Middle School Writers’ Group

Kids Cooking Class

Big Sky Writers’ Group

Learn MCAT’s 3 Camera Studio

The Democracy Project

3rd Wednesday Book Group
Events for May
18

Tiny Tales

Discovery Area Science Activity

Introduction to Podcasting

Research Studies + Activities for Kids

SpectrUM Special Guest: Insectarium

You’re an Engineer

Big Sky 3D Printing

Frenchtown Book Club
Events for May
19

Story Time

Tiny Tales

Community Connections

Watercolor Painting Class

Yarns @ MPL

Discovery Area Science Activity

Lego Club

Research Studies + Activities for Kids

Young Adult Writers’ Group

Cheap Date Night

4HistoryBuffs
Events for May
20

MCAT Tour & Training

Story Time

Young Kids Dance Party

Western Montana Genealogical Society Work Day

Stop Animation Workshop for Kids

Discovery Area Science Activity

D&D Guild for Teens

Virtual Reality Tour
Events for May
21

Music Sunday at MCAT Studios

Research Studies + Activities for Kids

Community Radio DJ Auditions

One Day Short Film Production

Spring Wildflower Walk with Missoula Public Library
Events for May
22

Learn to Video Edit

Lego Club

Research Studies + Activities for Kids

Intro to 10-Minute Playwriting

Frenchtown Library: World Cinema
Events for May
23

Preschool Art with a Purpose

Discovery Area Science Activity

Video Camera Tour

Read with Dogs!

Big Sky 3D Printing

Introduction to Podcasting

Acting Improv @ MCAT Studios
Events for May
24

Blue Block Day

Organizing Your Genealogy Research

Discovery Area Science Activity

Learn to Video Edit

Research Studies + Activities for Kids

Water Worlds

Middle School Writers’ Group

Big Sky Writers’ Group

Family Fun Night

Learn MCAT’s 3 Camera Studio

Wednesdays with the Mayor

MakerSpace Classes

Montana Racial Equity Project Book Club

The Democracy Project
Events for May
25

Tiny Tales

Discovery Area Science Activity

Introduction to Podcasting

SpectrUM Special Guest: Insectarium

Research Studies + Activities for Kids

Big Sky 3D Printing
Events for May
26

Story Time

Tiny Tales

Community Connections

Watercolor Painting Class

Yarns @ MPL

Discovery Area Science Activity

Lego Club

Research Studies + Activities for Kids

Young Adult Writers’ Group

D&D Guild for Adults
Events for May
27

MCAT Tour & Training

Story Time

Tech Time @ MPL

Young Kids Dance Party

Stop Animation Workshop for Kids

Discovery Area Science Activity

Virtual Reality Tour
Events for May
28
Events for May
29
Events for May
30

Preschool Art with a Purpose

Discovery Area Science Activity

Video Camera Tour

Read with Dogs!

Big Sky 3D Printing

Introduction to Podcasting

Acting Improv @ MCAT Studios

Parenting Education Workshops
Events for May
31

Blue Block Day

Discovery Area Science Activity

Learn to Video Edit

Research Studies + Activities for Kids

Water Worlds

Middle School Writers’ Group

Big Sky Writers’ Group

Learn MCAT’s 3 Camera Studio

Fossils Rock! Lecture Series

Dads and Dialogue

The Democracy Project
Events for June
1

Pet Food and Toy Drive

Art Unleashed: A Transformative Community Art Project at Your Local Library!

AUOR Family Passport Program

Seeley Lake Book Group

Tiny Tales

Discovery Area Science Activity

Introduction to Podcasting

Research Studies + Activities for Kids

SpectrUM Special Guest: Insectarium

Girls Who Code Club

Kids Cook with ChopChop

Big Sky 3D Printing
Events for June
2

Story Time

Tiny Tales

Community Connections

Watercolor Painting Class

Yarns @ MPL

Discovery Area Science Activity

Lego Club

Research Studies + Activities for Kids

Young Adult Writers’ Group
Events for June
3

Research Studies + Activities for Kids

MCAT Tour & Training

Story Time

Young Kids Dance Party

Stop Animation Workshop for Kids

Discovery Area Science Activity

Altered Books for Everyone

D&D Guild for Teens

Sewing and Mending
