Billings Public Library

The Montana Library Association recognized the Billings library for an innovative program expanding access to library materials.

Art spaces in a couple of Montana’s largest cities are showcasing the whimsical, bird and dinosaur-themed creations of Billings artist Louis Habeck.

The Billings Public Library's new workshop will offer a range of popular machines to use on site and to borrow for crafts, DIY and multimedia projects.

Residents across the state stopped midday to watch the partial eclipse, including at one city-organized viewing party in Billings.

Many libraries around the state are hosting garden parties this Saturday.The events kickstart their seed exchange programs - a place where community members can get seeds for free and learn how to make their gardens grow.

Members of the conservative political group Moms for Liberty say the library is introducing themes of gender identity to their children

As part of its #plantwildflowers initiative, the library is handing out free grow kits with materials needed to plant flowers native to Montana and the West, like columbine and bee plant.

Every Monday, the library is posting a name discovered in the archives and, with help from the community and the Yellowstone Genealogy Forum, uncovers more about the woman’s life than just who she was married to.

The express lockers allow library cardholders to pick up materials they’ve put on hold at any time.

Some book stores in Montana say they’re seeing higher sales as more people become homebound and public libraries close due to the novel coronavirus.…