What’s Happening at Caestecker Public Library

The summer isn’t over yet and we have plenty to keep you busy with at the library. Visit soon to see live monarch caterpillars in all stages of growth and development. We also have a butterfly craft and coloring sheets for the littles. New books, DVDs, puzzles, and board games are being processed almost every day, and we hope you will visit to peruse the new sections—and old favorites— often. This weekend is the annual...

Summer Reading programming begins at the Caestecker Library next week! We are so excited to share all the fun things we have lined up for the summer. Missoula Children’s Theater is coming to town for a week of a wonderful week of theater education at Thrasher Opera House. During the week, Missoula Actor/Directors serve as ambassadors for the arts and offer workshops to community partners. The workshops act as an excellent primer for kids who...

With programs every weekday, drop-in activities and crafts, community art experiences, life-sized Candyland, concerts, live animals, Rona our new R.E.A.D.® Therapy dog, STEAM activities, physical exercise, learning through play, and more the library is the place to be this summer. Activities typically start at 10:00 am on weekdays, with our wrap up Bubble Bonanza on Saturday, July 26 th from 10:00 am -noon. Printed brochures are ready to find their place on you refrigerator door....

As National Volunteer Week arrives, it’s a fitting time to acknowledge the vital contributions of the dedicated individuals who support the Caestecker Public Library. Their consistent efforts often form the steady heartbeat that keeps so much of what we offer running smoothly and effectively. Thanks to the commitment of our volunteers, the library doors are open on Sundays, providing important weekend access for our community. Their care also extends to our welcoming atmosphere, from the...

What draws people to the library? Everything! From books and digital resources to job assistance and creative programming, libraries are essential to thriving communities. National Library Week, April 6–12, 2025, is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, spark imagination, and support lifelong learning. We invite the community to join the celebration! Whether you’re a longtime patron or haven’t visited in a while, now is the perfect time to explore all the...

Hello Friends, Happy April! This is a month of celebration and gratitude. I will begin with gratitude and a special remembrance. You may have heard that the library’s long-time library custodian, Norm Sonderman, passed away unexpectedly a few weeks ago. I am thankful for Norm’s thirteen years of hard work and good humor at the library. He is, and will continue to be, missed by many. At our March Friends of the Library Board meeting,...

Norm and Toby enjoy time together at the kid's computer at the Caestecker Library on January 3, 2020. We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Norm Sonderman on March 10, 2025. Norm was a valued member of the Caestecker Public Library team since 2013, serving as our building custodian. He worked tirelessly behind the scenes, keeping our library clean, setting up meeting rooms for events, clearing snow and ice from our sidewalks, and...

Friday Movie Matinees starting at 2:00 pm continue this month at the Caestecker Public Library with Here starring Tom Hanks and Robin Wright on March 14 th . Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the 2024 follow up film to the 1988 original, on March 21 st .  Come see films on the big screen with free popcorn to enjoy. If you’ve ever wanted to join a book club, now is the perfect time to pick up a copy...

We have an exciting community partnership to share! Caestecker Library patrons with a valid library card now have the opportunity to attend a performance at Thrasher Opera House for free with their library card. Tickets are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit the front desk at the library starting Monday, the week of the show offered, to check out a maximum of four tickets. Tickets may not be resold and have no cash...

I am grateful to report that we made it to our goal of 400 responses for the library’s strategic planning survey! The library board, our strategic planning cohort, and library staff appreciate every response as we step into the next phase of planning. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us via the survey, conversations, emails, and notes. We have a fantastic community and are excited for the future! We’re on...