on TUESDAYS

  • Adventures in Story Time: Preschool. 10-11am, TU/TH. Billings Public Library. Ages 3-6. Introduces young children to books, rhymes, crafts, and other fun interactive activities. On vacation May 7-June 4.
  •  Nature Nuts Preschool Program. 10-11am. Every TU. Montana Audubon Center. Ages 1-4 (and an accompanying adult). Guided outdoor play and learning. Suggested donation: $5/child or Free/members. http://mtaudubon.org/center
  • Art Explorers: Art Club For Tweens. 4-5pm, TU. Billings Public Library Children's Craft Corner. Ages 9-12. No pre-registration required. More info: https://billingslibrary.org/395/ChildrenOn vacation May 1-June 4. 

...on WEDNESDAYS

  • Adventures in Story Time: Tiny Tales. Adventures in Story Time: Tiny Tales. 10-11am, W. Billings Public Library. Ages 2-3. Introduces young children to books, rhymes, crafts, and other fun interactive activities. On vacation May 1-June 4.   

…on THURSDAYS

  • Adventures in Story Time: Preschool. 10-11am, TU/TH. Billings Public Library. Ages 3-6. Introduces young children to books, rhymes, crafts, and other fun interactive activities. On vacation May 2-June 6.
  • Do, Re, Mi and Mom's Smart Start. 35 min time slots, 11am-1:30pm. July 11, 25, Aug 1, 8, 15. Music Potpourri. Ages 0-3. Fun and engaging music program created by The Royal Conservatory. Age-targeted, weekly classes that are enjoyable both for the care provider and child. More info: musicpotpourri.com, 406.606.0556. 
  • Books & Babies Classic. 3:15pm, TH. Billings Public Library. Ages 0-2. Stories, rhymes, and finger plays intended for our littlest pre-readers! On vacation May 2-June 6.  

...on FRIDAYS

  • Game On! 3-4:45pm, F. Billings Public Library Craft Corner. Games and LEGOS! 
  • Friendship Teens. 6-8pm. Every F. Friendship House, 3123 8th Ave S. Ages 12-18. Games, snacks, and more. More info/updates: 406.200.5940, Instagram @friendshipteens

on SATURDAYS

  • Books & Babies: Music Edition. Books & Babies: Music Edition. 10:15am, SA. Billings Public Library. Ages 0-2. Stories, rhymes, and finger plays intended for our littlest pre-readers! On vacation May 4-June 1.  
  • Game On! 3-4:45pm, F/SA. Billings Public Library Craft Corner. Games and LEGOS! 

throughout the MONTH

  • 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. Billings Public Library. A national initiative to increase early childhood literacy. The purpose behind this program is to foster the love of reading at an early age and encourage parent and child bonding through reading. Download the ReadSquared app and record the books you and your child read together. Earn prizes and prepare your child to learn to read and write! www.billingspubliclibrary.org/1000books.
  • Take & Make Kits. Billings Public Library Children's Desk. Start of each month. First come, first served. No registration required. 
  • Citizen Science Kits available at Billings Public Library Children's Desk. Citizen science is real scientific research done by people like you and me! It's perfect for all ages and great for family activities. No prior scientific knowledge is required, simply a willingness to learn and participate.

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