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 […]

If you are doing some deeper-than-usual soul searching in this new year, you’re far from alone. In the last two years, almost a quarter of American workers have considered changing their careers. And nearly 60% have taken up at least one new hobby. (Sourdough bread baking, anyone?) As people in our community increasingly turn to […]

Librarian Kathleen McPherson-Glynn and Child Nutrition Coordinator Lyra Leigh-Nedbor show off the latest book bags delivered from the Bozeman Public Library to the Gallatin Valley Food Bank. Remember your favorite book as a kid? Chances are, it was one you had in your home. You may even have written your name in it, to mark […]

Libraries are not just much-loved institutions—they are well used. 43% of all Montanans have their own Library card, for instance. And they use libraries not just for access to books, but for movies, newspapers, music, learning apps, the internet, and more. But when it comes to giving, most people don’t think of donating to their […]

Did you know you can give stock, mutual funds, ETFs, or other securities directly to the Library Foundation? It’s a tax-savvy giving strategy that avoids capital gains taxes for you and maximizes your charitable tax deduction—all while making your gift more valuable to your Library. Here’s how it works: When people think of making a […]

If kids are in school for nine months each year, does a few months’ break from reading in the summer really matter?  The across-the-board answer from researchers is a resounding “yes.” On average, children lose 20% of their previous year’s gains in reading skills over the summer. By the time a struggling reader enters sixth […]

Since you’re here reading this, it’s a safe bet you love books. But libraries are so much more than books. Below, discover three surprising ways libraries like your Bozeman Public Library benefit society. By joining our Stay Home & Read a Book Ball, you’re supporting the programs and services that bring these benefits to your […]