Does popular culture have literary value? Why are women obsessed with the numbers? And what's up with zombies?

Explore two modern trends with Colbey Emmerson Reid, Associate Professor of English and Humanties, York College.

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“I dream of lost vocabularies that might express some what we no longer can.” --Jack Gilbert

Don't miss the live MPL Poetry Workshop Reading!
Monday, May 21 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room

Come join the fun at the Missoula Public Library's inaugural run on behalf of reading and sponsored by the Friends of Missoula Public Library.

Book'n Down Main 3K and 8K
Saturday, July 28, 2012

8K - 10:00am
3K - 10:30 am

The Missoula Public Library Foundation is very pleased to announce the debut of its own signature speaking series Know Montana.

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Don’t let your writing sit in a dusty drawer… Share it with us!

In addition to book discussion groups and movies, Missoula Public Library hosts a variety of activities each month.

All are welcome and events are free!

Join a book group at your nearest MPL branch or start your own!

Every month, MPL sponsors free public films.  Showings of recently released feature films, kids films, classic movies, and international prize winners are held onsite and are free of charge.  Call 721-2665 to find out about upcoming showings.

Learn something new at Missoula Public Library! We offer regular computer classes on basic internet, online job searching, digital photo editing, and much more. Additional classes are offered on an irregular basis and have included topics such as Montana history, foreign language instruction, and altered book art.

Check Out Our Current Class Offerings: