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Choose Your Own Summer Challenge!
Create a Summer Adventure Log at the Library to inspire your rambles, projects, and moments of connection. Set reading goals, and then joyfully meet them with your nose in a (library) book. Learn new skills, explore new places, and capture memories between the pages of your log. Sketch wildly, tuck in ticket stubs and leaves, smear with ice cream—this adventure is yours alone. For all ages.
Earn Library Scout Patches
Complete four pages in any one challenge category and bring your log to the Library or Bookmobile to receive embroidered library scout patches.
- Art Adventurer
- Library Lover
- Community Creator
- Reading Ranger
- Science Scout
Earn all five patches and receive the coveted Summer Superstar patch!
Events
Summer 2026 Program Guidebook (PDF)
Summer Learning Kickoff
Saturday, June 6, 1-3 PM in the Community Room- Get ready for your summer of learning by creating your very own Summer Adventure Log and trail mix! All ages welcome.
Cirquepalooza
Friday, August 14, 10-12 PM on the Front Plaza
- Celebrate a summer of learning, reading, and play with an all-out circus-themed bash! Featuring 406Cirque and Museum of the Rockies. Offered in partnership with Tinworks Art, Aerial Arts of Bozeman, Forge Fitness, and Random Acts of Silliness. For ages 0-11.
Summer Learning on the Bookmobile
Many summer bookmobile stops include special science and art activities for kids. Find out when the bookmobile will be in your neighborhood.
Free Lunch for Kids & Teens
Monday-Friday (June 15 - August 28), 12-1 PM on the Front Plaza
- Free, delicious, and nutritious lunch for kids and teens (ages 0-18). There will be no summer lunch on June 19 (Juneteenth) and July 3. There will be lunch on July 8 even though the Library is closed for staff training.
Free Book for Kids & Teens
Kids and teens (ages 0-18) can visit the Children's Room anytime this summer to pick out a free book, courtesy of the Bozeman Library Friends and Foundation. Starting June 6.
Special Events for ages 5-11
Mondays (June 15-August 10), 1-2:30 PM on the Front Plaza
- June 15: Random Acts of Silliness Storytelling Booth
- June 22: Tinworks Art Circus Paper Sculptures
- June 29: Gallatin Conservation District Macroinvertebrates
- July 6: Fish, Wildlife, & Parks Montana Mammals
- July 13: Little Blessings Ranch Rabbits
- July 20: Bozeman Art Museum Plein Air
- July 27: Tinworks Art Paper Puppets
- August 3: Bozeman Art Museum Art Play
- August 10: Gallatin Conservation District Rolling Rivers
Special Events for Teens (ages 12-18)
Teen Art Lab
Select Fridays, 4-5 PM in the Work Bench
- Book Binding Basics: Friday, June 26
- Abstract Squeegee Painting: Friday, July 3
- Scrolling Paper Art Box: Friday, July 17
- Fantastical Creature Eggs: Friday, July 31
- Flower Smashing: Friday, August 7
Teen Dungeons & Dragons: One shot Intro Games
Select Saturdays, 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM in the Work Bench
Teen Kitchen Lab
Select Thursdays, 4-5 PM in the Kitchen Table
- Chocolate Rocks: Thursday, July 2. Register.
- Cheese Making: Thursday, July 16. Register.
- Mini S'mores Pies: Thursday, July 30. Register.
- Candy Sushi-Making: August 13. Register.
Teen Lock-In
Friday, July 24, 7-9 PM
- Get loud at the library! Sign up for an exclusive evening of mini drone races, Nintendo Switch playoffs, giant doodle challenges and more while the library is closed to the public. Register.
Teen Maker Lab
Select Thursdays, 4-5 PM
- Kite Making: Thursday, June 25, 4-5 PM in the Work Bench.
- Dissection Discovery: Thursday, July 9, 4-5 PM in the Community Room. Register.
- Paracord Survival Bracelet: Thursday, July 23, 4-5 PM in the Work Bench.
- Shrinky Dinks: Thursday, August 6, 4-5 PM in the Work Bench.
Teen Sewing Workshop: Hand Sewing Skills
Select Saturdays, 2-4 PM in the Cottonwood Room.
- Machine Sewing Basics: Saturday, June 20. Register.
- Hand Sewing Skills: Saturday, July 18. Register.