Events

The LPL Book Clubs, hosted by the Lewistown Public Library, meet monthly at the library. The Mystery Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month and reads true crime, mysteries, and paranormal fiction and nonfiction. To learn more, contact Lewistown Public Library staff at (406) 538-5212 and visit the library’s , ...

While many UFO sightings can be conventionally explained, a small percentage of reports remain unexplained in both government and private investigations. Montana is home to some of the most significant, well-documented and interesting UFO reports in the history of ufology. This presentation is a short course in UFO lit , ...

The Centering Indigenous Knowledge Webinar Series, organized by the Montana Campus Network for Civic Engagement, is an enriching program highlighting the scholarship, academic work, and cultural contributions of Montana’s Indigenous people in higher education. We’ll be hosting a weekly webinar during the noon ho , ...

The Sorry I’m Late Book Club, hosted by the Preston Hot Springs Town-County Library, meets on several occasions throughout the year at 3:00 p.m. at the library. 2024 dates include January 13, March 7, March 28, April 18, May 9, May 30, June 20, July 11, August 1, August 22, September 12, October 3, and October 24 , ...

Fischer describes the American Indian struggle for survival in often harsh conditions, triumph over hardships, and spiritual and creative achievements. This inspiring talk enhances understanding of how the Indian peoples lived, and can be tailored to focus particularly on food, clothing, or medicine, as requested. Fisc , ...

The Life and Family of J.K. Ralston describes the history of James Kenneth Ralston’s decades-long career as one of the three Rs (Russell, Remington and Ralston) Western artists, and the only one of the three who was born a Montanan. From the perspective of a beloved granddaughter, this presentation reviews Ralston’s fa , ...

Through Cowboy Music and Authentic Storytelling, Philip Page educates audiences about Montana’s early rich history. It’s been said music is a bridge between emotions and actual thoughts and endless visions of the mind. For instance – Who were some of the first ones to come to the Montana Territory after the Lewis and C , ...

This dramatic, interactive, and sometimes comic presentation traces the progression of the English language from Old English, or Anglo-Saxon, through Middle English, up to Elizabethan English in original pronunciation. From William Langland to William Shakespeare, from the Beowulf poet to Geoffrey Chaucer, from the Can , ...

This book club, hosted by the Chouteau County Library – Geraldine Branch, is held the first Monday of every month at 5:00 p.m. The book club meets at Milk & Honey coffee shop (312 Main St., Geraldine, MT 59446).   To learn more about joining and participating, please contact the Geraldine Branch Libraria , ...

There are over one thousand sites in Montana listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) with more being added each year. They range from eye candy to low brow. Most of them are private residences in towns large and small, but they also include captivating stories surrounding the traditional churches, ban , ...

Join Humanities Montana staff for a one-hour informational session about our grantmaking process and opportunities. This meeting will provide an overview for applicants interested in our grant opportunities and the December 1, 2024 application deadline. Questions? Contact Megan Sundy at 406-243-6067. Pre-register using , ...

The LPL Book Clubs, hosted by the Lewistown Public Library, meet monthly at the library. The Science Fiction & Fantasy Club alternates between genres and meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 6-7 PM in the upstairs meeting room. To learn more, contact Lewistown Public Library staff at (406) 538-5212 and visit , ...

During the Dirty ’30s, network radio and Hollywood followed Washington’s lead in sturdily ignoring the Depression, assuring us that “Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries,” and that “prosperity is just around the corner.” But the rural and small-town musicians, the ones who never made the charts, played a different tune. The , ...

While many UFO sightings can be conventionally explained, a small percentage of reports remain unexplained in both government and private investigations. Montana is home to some of the most significant, well-documented and interesting UFO reports in the history of ufology. This presentation is a short course in UFO lit , ...

This book club, hosted at the Great Falls Public Library, is held the second Saturday of each month at 10:00am. The book club is themed around Montana, either Montana authors or books about Montana. To learn more about joining and participating, please contact Debbie Stewart at 406-453-0349. , ...

The Holter Museum of Art, a recent Humanities Montana grant recipient, presents Secrets of the Vault, a tantalizing lecture series highlighting important artists and artworks from the Holter’s permanent collection. The Holter’s classification as a museum and not a gallery is due to its permanent collection; many visito , ...

Location: The Glendive Public Library, 200 S. Kendrick Ave, Glendive, MT 59330 Dates/times: Third Tuesday of the month. This book club has been active for over 30 years and meets at the Glendive Public Library on the third Tuesday of each month. To learn more about joining and participating, please contact Twylla McPhe , ...

The Plains Public Library Book Club, hosted by the Plains Public Library, meets the third Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. from September to May at the Plains Public Library (108 W Railroad St, Plains, MT 59859). To learn more, contact Cindy Thomas at (406) 826-3101 or visit their Facebook page (https://m.facebook , ...

The Centering Indigenous Knowledge Webinar Series, organized by the Montana Campus Network for Civic Engagement, is an enriching program highlighting the scholarship, academic work, and cultural contributions of Montana’s Indigenous people in higher education. We’ll be hosting a weekly webinar during the noon ho , ...

The Thompson Falls Public Library Book Club meets at 4:00 p.m., on the third Friday of each month (except December). For more information contact Crystal Buchanan at (406) 827-3547. To learn more visit thompsonfallspubliclibrary.org. , ...

The Holter Museum of Art, a recent Humanities Montana grant recipient, presents Secrets of the Vault, a tantalizing lecture series highlighting important artists and artworks from the Holter’s permanent collection. The Holter’s classification as a museum and not a gallery is due to its permanent collection; many visito , ...

In 2014-5, Russell Rowland traveled to every county in Montana and interviewed people, getting their take on the state where they live and what it means to them. He also read dozens of books about the history of the state, and eventually compiled a book, “Fifty-Six Counties: A Montana Journey”, that is a combination hi , ...

The LPL Book Clubs, hosted by the Lewistown Public Library, meet monthly at the library. The A-Z Club reads across a range of genres but is specifically marketed toward “newcomers to town and old souls” to encourage new residents to engage with their library and community. The A-Z Book Club meets every 4th , ...

The Centering Indigenous Knowledge Webinar Series, organized by the Montana Campus Network for Civic Engagement, is an enriching program highlighting the scholarship, academic work, and cultural contributions of Montana’s Indigenous people in higher education. We’ll be hosting a weekly webinar during the noon ho , ...

The Sorry I’m Late Book Club, hosted by the Preston Hot Springs Town-County Library, meets on several occasions throughout the year at 3:00 p.m. at the library. 2024 dates include January 13, March 7, March 28, April 18, May 9, May 30, June 20, July 11, August 1, August 22, September 12, October 3, and October 24 , ...

While many UFO sightings can be conventionally explained, a small percentage of reports remain unexplained in both government and private investigations. Montana is home to some of the most significant, well-documented and interesting UFO reports in the history of ufology. This presentation is a short course in UFO lit , ...

In this 90-minute hands-on workshop, facilitator Sally Thompson shares her treasure trove of primary documents from Montana history to facilitate more nuanced and respectful understandings than are commonly held. We will explore short historical narratives, artwork, and maps, from places we know, with an eye toward und , ...

This presentation celebrates the vibrant legacy and enduring spirit of Montana’s Indigenous peoples. Buck Hitswithastick will embark on a journey through the multifaceted history and culture of Montana’s Native communities, spanning from ancient times to the present. By highlighting pivotal figures and moments, he co , ...

The Fort Benton Book Club, hosted by the Fort Benton Library, meets on the 4th Monday of each month at noon in the basement of the Fort Benton Library (1518 Main Street, Fort Benton, MT 59442). To learn more, contact Emily Wicks at (406) 622-5222 or fblibrary1915@gmail.com and visit their Facebook page (https://www.fac , ...

The Montana-based Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians became the 574th Indian tribe to be recognized by the United States government in December, 2019, after over 150 years of trying. The tribe’s origins, and its future, are deeply connected to the Métis people. The Métis are one of the three Indigenous peoples reco , ...

Métis storyteller and Little Shell Chippewa member Chris La Tray approaches the practice of poetry the same as he does the spiritual life of an Anishinaabe person: which is to say, if one lives an Anishinaabe life, with particular attention to the seven guiding principles of the Seven Grandfather teachings – Humility, , ...