Families First Parenting Workshops
Our workshops focus on practical parenting and skill building to help parents gain tools in effective parenting. Your child does NOT need to attend one of the schools for you to participate. Childcare Providers are also encouraged to participate. Visit the Families First website for more info. Registration required:
Young Kids, Behavior and Development
Sep 29 at Lewis & Clark Elementary School
I am a parent, now what? It seems logical to think that when our children are born that we will know everything we need to know about parenting. But the truth is that no one is born a parent. We learn how to be one. In this class, you will learn about children’s development and details about becoming the parent you want to be.
Learning Disabilities, Thriving at School
Oct 7 at Chief Charlo Elementary School
Although life with your child may at times seem challenging, it is important to remember that children with learning disabilities symptoms can and do succeed. As a parent, you can help create home and school environments that improve your child’s chances for success. In this class, learn strategies for coping with symptoms that help improve your child’s life and the harmony of your entire family.
Communicate So They Will Hear
Oct 22 at Russell Elementary School
Are you wondering what happened to that sweet child of yours? Why is it so hard to talk to your teenager? In this class, you will learn about what is underneath parents’ and adolescents’ 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 teenager.
Helping Kids Manage Emotions
Nov 5 at Chief Charlo Elementary School
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.
Date
- Nov 05 2025
- Expired!
Time
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
- Lewis & Clark Elementary School
- 2901 Park St, Missoula, MT 59801
Location 2
- Chief Charlo Elementary School
- 5600 Longview Dr, Missoula, MT 59803
Location 3
- Russell Elementary School
- 3216 S Russell St, Missoula, MT 59801
- SU
- MO
- TU
- WE
- TH
- FR
- SA
Events for December
1

Annual ToileTree Hygiene Kit Drive

Youth Winter Reading Challenge

Art with a Purpose

LEGO Club

Learn Computer Animation with Blender
Events for December
2

Infant to 3-Year-Old Playgroup

Tiny Tales at EmPower Place

Discovery Area Science Activity

Read with Dogs!

Research Studies & Science Activities for Kids

Teen Tuesdays

Big Sky Branch 3D Printing Services

Introduction to Podcasting

Dads and Dialogue
Events for December
3

Spice It Up: Library Spice Club

Kids STEM Building

Story Time for Diverse Abilities

Discovery Area Science Activity

Open Hours/Sewing Drop In

Learn Computer Video Editing

Linux User Group

Middle School Writers’ Group

Research Studies & Science Activities for Kids

Seeley Lake Branch Library: Student Reading Group

Big Sky Writers’ Group

Learn Computer Video Editing
Events for December
4

Tiny Tales

Seeley Lake Book Club

YMCA Yoga at the Library

Introduction to Podcasting

Discovery Area Science Activity

Teen Library Community

Cooking for Kids!

Research Studies & Science Activities for Kids

Missoula Scholastic Chess Club at MPL

Big Sky Branch 3D Printing Services

Big Sky Branch Tech Time

Families First: Circle of Security
Events for December
5

Tiny Tales

Swan Valley Branch Story Time

Yarns @ MPL

Watercolor Painting Collaborative @ MPL

Discovery Area Science Activity

Young Adult Writers’ Group

Research Studies & Science Activities for Kids

D&D Guild for Adults
Events for December
6

MCAT Tour & Training

Story Time

Young Kids Dance Party

VonCommon Studios: Art Blizzaard

Winter Celebration

Apron Decorating at Bigfoot Cookies

Stop Animation Workshop for Kids

Discovery Area Science Activity

Make a T-Shirt Quilt

The Bookmobile at Holiday on Higgins featuring Paxton!

Learn 3 Camera Studio
Events for December
7
Events for December
8

Art with a Purpose

LEGO Club

Learn Computer Animation with Blender

Stargazing 101
Events for December
9

Infant to 3-Year-Old Playgroup

Tiny Tales at EmPower Place

Memory Café

Discovery Area Science Activity

Read with Dogs!

Research Studies & Science Activities for Kids

Teen Tuesdays

Big Sky Branch 3D Printing Services

DIY Sustainable Gift Making: Crafting for Climate

Introduction to Podcasting

Dads and Dialogue
Events for December
10

Resource Access Day (RAD)

Kids STEM Building

Swan Valley Book Chat

Learn Computer Video Editing

Discovery Area Science Activity

Open Hours/Sewing Drop In

Middle School Writers’ Group

Research Studies & Science Activities for Kids

Seeley Lake Branch Library: Student Reading Group

Big Sky Writers’ Group

Learn Computer Video Editing

2nd Wednesday Night Book Group

Potomac Branch Library Book Club
Events for December
11

Tiny Tales

YMCA Yoga at the Library

Introduction to Podcasting

Discovery Area Science Activity

Game On! @ MPL

Teen Library Community

Research Studies & Science Activities for Kids

Big Sky Branch 3D Printing Services

Big Sky Branch Tech Time

Families First: Circle of Security
Events for December
12

Tiny Tales

Yarns @ MPL

Watercolor Painting Collaborative @ MPL

Discovery Area Science Activity

Young Adult Writers’ Group

Research Studies & Science Activities for Kids
Events for December
13

MCAT Tour & Training

Story Time

Young Kids Dance Party

Stop Animation Workshop for Kids

Discovery Area Science Activity

Cookie Decorating and Crafts

D&D Guild for Teens

Learn 3 Camera Studio
Events for December
15

Art with a Purpose

LEGO Club

Learn Computer Animation with Blender
Events for December
16

Infant to 3-Year-Old Playgroup

American Red Cross Blood Drive at MPL

Tiny Tales at EmPower Place

Discovery Area Science Activity

Read with Dogs!

Teen Tuesdays

Big Sky Branch 3D Printing Services

Introduction to Podcasting

Dads and Dialogue
Events for December
17

Kids STEM Building

Story Time for Diverse Abilities

Discovery Area Science Activity

Open Hours/Sewing Drop In

Learn Computer Video Editing

Windows User Group

Middle School Writers’ Group

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Seeley Lake Branch Library: Student Reading Group

Spread Holiday Cheer! @ Potomac Branch

Big Sky Writers’ Group

Learn Computer Video Editing

3rd Wednesday Book Group
Events for December
18

Tiny Tales

YMCA Yoga at the Library

Death Cafe @ MPL

Introduction to Podcasting

Discovery Area Science Activity

Game On! @ MPL

Teen Library Community

Teen Library Community Presents: Build Your Own Gingerbread House!

Big Sky Branch 3D Printing Services

Big Sky Branch Tech Time

Frenchtown Book Club
Events for December
19

Tiny Tales

Swan Valley Branch Story Time

Yarns @ MPL

Watercolor Painting Collaborative @ MPL

Discovery Area Science Activity

Young Adult Writers’ Group

D&D Guild for Adults
Events for December
20

MCAT Tour & Training

Santa Story Time

Young Kids Dance Party

Sensory Story Time

Stop Animation Workshop for Kids

Discovery Area Science Activity

Learn 3 Camera Studio
Events for December
21
Events for December
22

Art with a Purpose

LEGO Club

Learn Computer Animation with Blender
Events for December
23

Infant to 3-Year-Old Playgroup

Tiny Tales at EmPower Place

Discovery Area Science Activity

Read with Dogs!

Big Sky Branch 3D Printing Services

Introduction to Podcasting
Events for December
24
Events for December
25
Events for December
26

2025 Missoula Reads Completed Logs Due

Tiny Tales

Yarns @ MPL

Watercolor Painting Collaborative @ MPL

Discovery Area Science Activity

Young Adult Writers’ Group
Events for December
27

MCAT Tour & Training

Story Time

Young Kids Dance Party

Stop Animation Workshop for Kids

Discovery Area Science Activity

D&D Guild for Teens

Learn 3 Camera Studio
Events for December
28
Events for December
29

Art with a Purpose

LEGO Club

Learn Computer Animation with Blender
Events for December
30

Infant to 3-Year-Old Playgroup

Tiny Tales at EmPower Place

Discovery Area Science Activity

Read with Dogs!

Teen Tuesdays

Bookmobile at AniMeals: Read with Cats!

Big Sky Branch 3D Printing Services

Introduction to Podcasting
Events for January
1

Seeley Lake Book Club

Missoula Scholastic Chess Club at MPL
Events for January
2

2026 Missoula Reads 50-book Challenge

Missoula Writes: 18th Annual Writing Contest

Tiny Tales

Swan Valley Branch Story Time

Yarns @ MPL

Watercolor Painting Collaborative @ MPL

Discovery Area Science Activity

Young Adult Writers’ Group

D&D Guild for Adults
Events for January
3

MCAT Tour & Training

Story Time

Young Kids Dance Party

Stop Animation Workshop for Kids

Discovery Area Science Activity
Saturday Tiny Tales




