Bitterroot Public Library

Bitterroot Public Library Brief History of the Bitterroot Public Library Mrs. Marcus Daly donated 2 lots as a site for the Carnegie Library Building in 1914.

Community residents from all walks of life shall have access to quality library services that will provide programming and activities to support lifelong learning and encourage the pleasure of reading and the freedom of information. The Library in 1903, was first housed in Ravalli County Bank which is now Taco Del Sol and was later moved to City Hall, currently the Volunteer Fire Department. Joh

n Sullivan, Hamilton's Women's Club member, was the prime mover in procurring funds from Philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie through the Carnegie Steel Foundation. The building was completed in 1916. The library building stands as an example of colonial revival style of Georgian or Adams style common to the Carnegie Libraries of the period. It remains as a primary historical building within the commercial district of Hamilton.

This week's Youth Events at the Bitterroot Public Library! June 22-27, 2026 REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for most events. Ge...
06/21/2026

This week's Youth Events at the Bitterroot Public Library! June 22-27, 2026
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for most events. Get signed up here: https://bitterroot.librarycalendar.com/

Ongoing programs: Summer Reading Challenges (ages 0-17)
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten & 100 Books Before Graduation (babies-teens)

Tuesday: Geology in Your Backyard @ 10:30 am (ages 6 & up)

Wednesday: Baby & Toddler Story Time @ 10:30 am (ages 0-2)
Maker Wednesday @ 2 pm (ages 6 & up)

Thursday: Art Mindedness, 1-2:30 pm (youth entering or currently in middle school)
Friday: Preschool Story Time @ 10:30 am (ages 3-5)

Saturday: Truck Day!, 10 am-12 pm (all ages + families)

This week's Youth Events at the Bitterroot Public Library! June 15-20, 2026 REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for most events. Ge...
06/14/2026

This week's Youth Events at the Bitterroot Public Library! June 15-20, 2026
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for most events. Get signed up here: https://bitterroot.librarycalendar.com/

Ongoing programs: Summer Reading Challenges (ages 0-17)
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten & 100 Books Before Graduation (babies-teens)

Wednesday: NO programs this day!

Thursday: Art Mindedness, 1-2:30 pm (youth entering or currently in middle school)

Friday: NO Story Time this week!

Saturday: Pickup begins for Flying Butterfly Take Home Kit

This week's Youth Events at the Bitterroot Public Library! June 8-13, 2026 REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for most events. Get...
06/07/2026

This week's Youth Events at the Bitterroot Public Library! June 8-13, 2026
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for most events. Get signed up here: https://bitterroot.librarycalendar.com/

Ongoing programs: 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten & 100 Books Before Graduation (babies-teens)

Monday: Summer Reading Kickoff, 10 am-12 pm (all ages + families)

Wednesday: Baby & Toddler Story Time @ 10:30 am (ages 0-2)
Maker Wednesday @ 2 pm (ages 6 & up)

Thursday: Smokey Bear Story Time Splash @ 11 am (ages 4 & up)
Art Mindedness, 1 pm-2:30 pm (youth entering or currently in middle school)

Friday: Preschool Story Time @ 10:30 am (ages 3-5)
spectrUM Summer of Science, 2-4 pm (all ages + families)

This week's Youth Events at the Bitterroot Public Library! May 4-9, 2026 REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for most events. Get s...
05/03/2026

This week's Youth Events at the Bitterroot Public Library! May 4-9, 2026
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for most events. Get signed up here: https://bitterroot.librarycalendar.com/

Ongoing programs: 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten & 100 Books Before Graduation (babies-teens)

Monday-Saturday: Limited Library services this week. NO Youth Programs!

Limited Library Services in early May -
05/01/2026

Limited Library Services in early May -

Full of books, magazines, DVDs, audiobooks, newspapers, e-resources, printers, copiers, computers, meeting room, up-to-date information, helpful librarians! In an original Carnegie Library with modern amenities located in the Bitterroot Valley in Hamilton, Montana!

This week's Youth Events at the Bitterroot Public Library! April 27-May 2, 2026 REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for most events...
04/26/2026

This week's Youth Events at the Bitterroot Public Library! April 27-May 2, 2026
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for most events. Get signed up here: https://bitterroot.librarycalendar.com/

Ongoing programs: 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten & 100 Books Before Graduation (babies-teens)

Tuesday: Creators Club, 3-5 pm (ages 6 & up)

Wednesday: Baby & Toddler Story Time @ 10:30 am (ages 0-2)

Thursday: Artful Thinking @ 4 pm (ages 6 & up)

Friday: Preschool Story Time @ 10:30 am (ages 3-5)
A Mother's Day Bouquet Bar @ 12 pm (all ages + moms + mom figures)

Saturday: Pickup begins for Magic Wand Take Home Kit

This week's Youth Events at the Bitterroot Public Library! April 20-25, 2026REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for most events. Ge...
04/19/2026

This week's Youth Events at the Bitterroot Public Library! April 20-25, 2026
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for most events. Get signed up here: https://bitterroot.librarycalendar.com/

Ongoing programs: 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten & 100 Books Before Graduation (babies-teens)

Tuesday: NO Youth Chess Club this week!

Wednesday: Baby & Toddler Story Time @ 10:30 am (ages 0-2)

Friday: Preschool Story Time @ 10:30 am (ages 3-5)

This week's Youth Events at the Bitterroot Public Library! April 13-18, 2026REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for most events. Ge...
04/12/2026

This week's Youth Events at the Bitterroot Public Library! April 13-18, 2026
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for most events. Get signed up here: https://bitterroot.librarycalendar.com/

Ongoing programs: 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten & 100 Books Before Graduation (babies-teens)

Tuesday: Creators Club, 3-5 pm (ages 0-13)

Wednesday: Baby & Toddler Story Time @ 10:30 am (ages 0-2)

Thursday: Artful Thinking @ 4 pm (ages 6 & up)

Friday: Preschool Story Time @ 10:30 am (ages 3-5)

Saturday: Pickup begins for Recycled Crayon Suncatcher Take Home Kits

This week's Youth Events at the Bitterroot Public Library! April 6-11, 2026 REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for most events. Ge...
04/05/2026

This week's Youth Events at the Bitterroot Public Library! April 6-11, 2026
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for most events. Get signed up here: https://bitterroot.librarycalendar.com/

Ongoing programs: 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten & 100 Books Before Graduation (babies-teens)

Tuesday: Youth Chess Club, 3:30-5 pm (ages 6 & up) - REGISTRATION NOW REQUIRED!

Wednesday: Baby & Toddler Story Time @ 10:30 am (ages 0-2)
Culinary Travelers @ 3:30 pm (ages 8 & up)

Friday: Preschool Story Time @ 10:30 am (ages 3-5)

Address

306 State St
Hamilton, MT
59840

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 7pm
Thursday 9:30am - 7pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5pm

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