Lewis & Clark Library events – Helena, MT

About Lewis & Clark Library

The Lewis & Clark Library is a public library system headquartered on South Last Chance Gulch in downtown Helena. Besides the main branch, the system runs branches in East Helena, Lincoln and Augusta plus a bookmobile that serves rural Lewis and Clark County. The main branch has community rooms, study rooms, a 3D printer available for public use, and a redesigned children's area with a Sleeping Giant theme.

The main branch is open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Branch hours vary by location and are shorter; check lclibrary.org before visiting a branch. All library programs are free and open to the public. The building has street parking and a lot off Last Chance Gulch; it is wheelchair accessible.

What happens here

• Storytime for young children in the children's area
• Adult book clubs including BYOB Club, Daytimers, Genre-Hopping Book Club, Mystery Club, and a summer Walk & Talk Book Club held at Centennial Park
• Middle Grade Book Group for 5th through 7th graders
• Author talks and book signings, such as visits by Montana authors discussing regional history and fiction
• Public 3D printer and maker equipment available to patrons
• Summer Reading Program each year

Good to know

• Branch hours are shorter than the main Helena branch and vary by day; check lclibrary.org/142/Locations-and-Hours before driving to East Helena, Lincoln or Augusta.
• The bookmobile serves rural stops on a rotating schedule, also posted on the library website.
• All programs are free; some require registration through the library's online calendar.