News from Your Library

In 1902, a small brick building went up in downtown Bozeman, paid for in part by a grant from Andrew Carnegie, one of over 2,500 libraries he funded across the country. The idea behind those grants was almost radical for its time: that a person’s access to books and ideas shouldn’t depend on their income. […]

Every August, families and college students alike load up on notebooks and start staring down class schedules. Some of that back-to-school season runs straight through the Bozeman Public Library. Equal footing, regardless of what’s at home Not every student has reliable internet, a printer, a quiet room to work in, or a computer. Pew Research […]

One of the big questions the mobile services team answers is: “What if I can’t get to the library?” Mobile Services travels through Gallatin County with a bus (the Bookmobile!) or an SUV visiting playgrounds, neighborhoods, assisted living homes, schools, attending special events, and making special deliveries. The Bookmobile is incredibly unique! It began a […]

When school lets out for summer, kids deserve time to rest, play, and simply be kids. But for many students, summer also brings a hidden challenge: learning loss, often called the “summer slide.” Research shows that students can lose some of the academic progress they made during the school year over the summer months, particularly […]

This National Library Month, we’re celebrating a milestone that says a lot about this community. In 2025, more than 1 million items were checked out from the Bozeman Public Library. That is more than 1,014,000 books, movies, digital downloads, and Bookmobile materials making their way into people’s hands. Each one represents a moment of curiosity, […]

The Bozeman Public Library is more than a place to borrow books. It is a welcoming space where people of all ages gather around ideas, art, and conversation. From author talks and live performances to traveling exhibitions, cultural programming connects our community and sparks curiosity. Support from the Bozeman Library Friends and Foundation helps make […]

Every year, tens of thousands of donated books come through our doors during donation hours that are staffed by volunteers 4 days a week. We also accept music on CD and vinyl, movies and series on DVD, puzzles, and games. Most of these donations end up at one of our quarterly used book sales. The […]

The Bozeman Public Library is so much more than books on shelves — it’s a powerful community hub where you can learn, explore, create, connect, and entertain yourself with resources both inside the building and from anywhere you have an internet connection. Here are some top ways to make the most of your Library this […]

As winter settles over the Gallatin Valley, the days grow shorter, the temperatures drop, and life naturally slows down. Yet inside the Bozeman Public Library, the season looks bright. A Warm, Welcoming Space On snowy mornings, friends meet to catch up in the Hub while seniors read the paper. Students spread out at tables to […]

When most people think of a library, they imagine quiet stacks of books and hushed reading corners. But at the Bozeman Public Library, curiosity takes many forms. In the Kitchen Table, one of the Library’s creative labs, learning isn’t just read about—it’s tasted, stirred, and shared. Here, the Library’s mission of free access to knowledge […]