Thanks to our generous supporters, we’ve raised more than $5.5 million toward the BPL Forward capital campaign and are ready to begin renovations! On September 30, 2022, construction crews will start building the new central Hub on the Library’s first floor. They’ll also begin work on meeting rooms and will replace lighting throughout the public […]

We’re probably all aware of the challenges that income disparity in Bozeman have caused, from lack of housing for lower-income residents to lack of employees for local jobs. But Gallatin County still has a critical advantage that helps poorer youth get ahead: our tight-knit community. According to a massive new study, the interconnectedness between rich […]

On the 2021 Gratitude Report cover, Bozeman youngster Zamiro Bailey explores the Library’s children’s section with dad Gavin. Feel like this summer is as much of a blur as the last? You can slow down your perception of time with strategies that include practicing reflection and gratitude, paying attention to the present moment, and learning […]

Childhood has always been a challenging journey, but it’s especially so for today’s kids. While measures of anxiety and depression in youth have been climbing for years, the last few years have tipped the scales by upending routines, isolating kids from peers, and cutting many children off from the safe spaces they could escape to from […]

Get Your Book On at the Last Best Place Brewing Co.! Calling all book lovers! Bring a favorite book to swap, grab a beer, and meet new friends at Bozeman’s newest craft brewery! $1 of every pint goes to the Bozeman Public Library Foundation to support incredible Library programs for art, wellness, and community. New […]

Traveling exhibits from major museums provide an incredible opportunity for smaller communities like ours to feel more connected with—and to learn from—our nation’s history. This month, the Bozeman Public Library hosts a powerful and relevant exhibit for our polarized, volatile times. From May 20-July 1, you can explore the “Americans and the Holocaust” exhibit, on […]

Library aide Emma Treut shows off a mobile hotspot and laptop that are available to borrow from the Library. Who doesn’t need reliable internet for work, school, telemedicine appointments, or just about everything else? Yet Montana ranks dead last among U.S. states in combined scores of internet access, speed, and affordability—adding another challenge to families trying to […]

Ever wanted to take an in-person cooking or art class? Or try your hand at podcasting or 3D printing? What about hosting that community event you could never find a big enough room for? Or are you just looking for a comfortable new spot to meet friends? All these opportunities and more await at your […]

Clockwise from top left: the fused glass panels of “Imagine” float over the circulation desk; harpist Brittany Barnes performs in the Library, “The Trickster” perches on the Library Plaza; pottery brings interest to the main stairwell; and the oil painting “Chicago” fills an alcove in the children’s room. Anyone who thinks libraries are just for […]

Been following the news lately? Libraries have become a downright spicy topic as politicians, parents, and activists accelerate book banning efforts to a dizzying rate.   Many of the book challenges center around school libraries, but public libraries have also seen a surge in requests to have books removed from their shelves. While most of […]