October 2026

Lydia, a Romantic Visionary who played the title role in a grand story co-authored by the literary ghosts of a bygone era.

Preschool Playtime Open Gym Time Ages : Children walking through 5 years Preschool Playtime is a favorite for kids and parents alike where our gym becomes your playground.

Art with a Purpose is a program that allows children the ability to get creative while serving our community!

Build to your heart’s content every Monday afternoon.

During open climb hours, the YMCA's climbing wall is staffed by a certified belayer.

MCAT at The Missoula Public Library has a new media class.

UM School of Music presents Jazz Small Groups!

UM School of Music presents Madeleine Folkerts Trio!

Open swim is perfect for families, kids, and those wishing to enjoy the pool in an casual swimming setting.

No matter the season, Family Fun Time allows Missoula families to enjoy all-weather indoor playtime with bounce houses, gymnastics mats, and more!

A dedicated jump session for our little jumpers (46″ and under) to have the entire park to themselves.

The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world.

Jump In Open Gym Time (walking-12 yr old) Ages : Children walking through 12 years Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult on the floor Children 6+ can be dropped off and/or participate without parent accompaniment Jump In Open Gym is your opportunity to get your kids out on the floor to practice skills and/or get in some great exercise.

Families First and the Missoula Public Library host a play group for infants to three-year-olds.

Tiny Tales uses sounds, rhythms, and movement to help your child learn to read!

Certified Therapy dogs are just waiting for your child to read them a book–a favorite from home or one of our picture books.

Missoula Teens! Join us to spark creativity, make connections, and thrive together every Tuesday after school, Drop in for arts, crafts, games, cooking, new skills, shared interests.

Join our high energy class designed for 6th, 7th, & 8th graders that will help you improve total body performance.

Basic technology assistance available – please come in and ask.

Join us for this month's Confidence in the Kitchen workshop: Make-your-own Garden Tomato Soup!

Connect with like-minded dads, sharing experiences and supporting each other.

Learn to use MCAT’s podcasting equipment which features headphones and microphones for up to four participants.

Step back in time with an exclusive Unseen Missoula historic walking tour.

On the first Wednesday of the month pick up a spice kit in the Demonstration Kitchen on Level Three.

Discover the magic of huge blue blocks, felt tiles, STEM play activities and magna tiles.

Stretch your legs and your curiosity every Wednesday with Walking Wednesdays and the Florence Hotel!

Learn Computer Video Editing from MCAT staff.

For writers and would-be writers. We share our original stories, poems, novels; give and receive feedback; and do fun writing activities.

During open climb hours, the YMCA's climbing wall is staffed by a certified belayer.

Join this author event where Wilmot Collins, Helena’s first black mayor will speak with author Daniel Blake Smith about Wilmot’s incredible journey, and how they wrote the book “The Wilmot Collins Story—From Liberian Refugee to the First Black Mayor in Montana”.

Learn Computer Video Editing from MCAT staff.

Step back in time with an exclusive Unseen Missoula historic walking tour.

Stillhouse Junkies is an American roots, bluegrass, and Americana trio formed in 2017 and based in Durango, Colorado.

Open swim is perfect for families, kids, and those wishing to enjoy the pool in an casual swimming setting.

No matter the season, Family Fun Time allows Missoula families to enjoy all-weather indoor playtime with bounce houses, gymnastics mats, and more!

A dedicated jump session for our little jumpers (46″ and under) to have the entire park to themselves.

Tiny Tales is a playful early literacy program designed especially for little learners and their caregivers.

Learn to use MCAT’s podcasting equipment which features headphones and microphones for up to four participants.

Get your game on at MPL! Switch games and controllers will be available for gamers to use most Thursdays* from 2:30-5:30 on the Level Two.

Make your voice heard! TLC is a core group of teens, grades 7-12.

Computers, software and keyboards for a group exploration of music-making using the popular Apple software Garageband.

Join our high energy class designed for 6th, 7th, & 8th graders that will help you improve total body performance.

Visit the farmers market at Orchard Homes Country Life Club.

Meet with a library staff member at our Big Sky High School Branch Library and get one-on-one assistance with basic technology issues and library services.

Interested in learning to fail? Then improv might be for you!

Join Missoula Public Library and Humanities Montana for an evening with author Nicholas Triolo, whose memoir The Way Around: Walking a Reimagined Path was selected as Montana’s 2026 Great Reads from Great Places adult title.

This musical should not exist. Born of unspeakable tragedy, it delivered tremendous hope and healing to a world desperately in need of it.

Acclaimed folk duo The Lowest Pair brings their thoughtful, harmony-rich sound to the Zootown Arts Community Center on Thursday, October 8.

Preschool Playtime Open Gym Time Ages : Children walking through 5 years Preschool Playtime is a favorite for kids and parents alike where our gym becomes your playground.

Tiny Tales is a playful early literacy program designed especially for little learners and their caregivers.

Join each week as watercolor enthusiasts, from beginners to advanced painters, gather in the Cooper Room on Level Four (12-2 PM) of the library.

Calling all knitters and crocheters! Bring your latest project to the Blackfoot Board Room on Level Four on Fridays at noon to end your week with some crafty fun.

Have you been to 🎨 BASE Art Club 🖍️? We provide the materials; you provide the inspo!

🐉🎲 Dive into fantasy card gaming with us at our inclusive Three-Dragon Ante game day, every second Friday!

For writers and aspiring writers ages 16-19.

During open climb hours, the YMCA's climbing wall is staffed by a certified belayer.

Open swim is perfect for families, kids, and those wishing to enjoy the pool in an casual swimming setting.

Parents will enjoy a fun date night in Missoula while kids are cared for in a fun, supervised space.

A high-energy evening jump session with music and special lighting.

This musical should not exist. Born of unspeakable tragedy, it delivered tremendous hope and healing to a world desperately in need of it.

UM School of Music presents Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Concert Band!

Emo Nite returns to The Wilma on Friday, October 9, for a high-energy celebration of the emo and pop-punk anthems that defined a generation.