POLSON — The Polson Library holds Story Time at 2 p.m. This program focuses on 3-5 year olds and includes stories and activities for kindergarten readiness. Watch the library website for weekly theme updates.

POLSON — The Polson Library holds Toddler Time at 10 a.m. on Thursdays. This program is for 2-3 year olds and is all about movement.

POLSON — Board Game Day at Polson Library takes place on Friday, Dec. 12, at 4 p.m. This is for all ages and a selection of games is available or bring your own. 

We will meet the second Friday of each month at 4 until 5:30 p.m. in the teen area of the library.

POLSON — The Polson Library’s Mother Goose Program is held on Fridays at 10 a.m. for 0-24 month olds.

POLSON — We will be holding the last Pachyderm meeting of 2025 on Friday, Dec. 12 at noon at the Polson Rural Fire Station, 25 Regatta Rd. 

Our guest speaker for this meeting is Lake County Attorney James Lapotka who will be providing an update on Public Law 280 and various other topics pertaining to Lake County. Mr. Lapotka will be available to answer any questions you may have.

POLSON — Join the Masumola Club for a potluck on Thursday, Dec. 11, at 5:45 p.m. Suggested food distribution: A-H hot dish; I-O dessert; P-Z salad or vegetable.

POLSON — This program is held at the Polson Library at 10 a.m. and is a repeat of the Thursday theme and is focused on 3-5 year olds. We read stories and have activities for kindergarten readiness. 

POLSON — The nonprofit Mission Project will hold its first annual gingerbread building contest and dessert with champagne gala on Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. Money raised go back into community needs and mission trips out of the country.

ARLEE — Arlee area kids age five to thirteen are invited to a Christmas party at the Arlee Community Development Corporation on Monday, Dec. 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The kids will enjoy crafts, games, Christmas music, hot cocoa, snacks, and a pizza lunch. To sign up, call the Arlee CDC at 406-726-5550 or email: info@arleecdc.org by Dec. 15.

MONTANA — The 127 Sports Intensity and the Fairfield Basketball Club are launching the 4th annual Dribble Challenge, an at-home ball-handling program for boys and girls in grades 1-12 across Montana and surrounding states. The challenge runs from Jan. 1-Feb. 28, 2026, and focuses on daily dribbling, consistency and skill development. Early bird registration fee is $20 through Dec. 15, 2025. Regular registration is $25 through Dec. 29, 2025, and late registration goes through Jan. 31, 2026, for $30. Families can register at: www.fairfieldbasketballclub.com by selecting the “Dribble Challenge” option. 

POLSON — The Montana Library Network is hosting a virtual program with Laura Haacke. She will share practical tips to help you stay safe while shopping online and managing your digital life during the holidays. Registration is required at: tinyurl.com/SaferShopping

POLSON — Polson Library invites you to taste a sample of Jane Austen’s novels will enjoying a cup of tea from the Joyful Cup. Come dressed in Regency or Christmas attire and bring your favorite teacup. Registration is required.

POLSON — To celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday on Wednesday, Dec. 17, the Polson Library will show three movies adapted from her novels: Emma at 9 a.m., Pride & Prejudice at 11:10 a.m. and Sense and Sensibility at 1:25 p.m.

POLSON — Join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesdays for online instruction, practice and discussion via Zoom and in-person. The classes will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. We will cultivate and deepen our centering skills and meditation practice during the class. For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email at: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com. Go to: www.missionmountainzen.

POLSON — Polson Library’s Page Turner’s Youth Book Club will meet on Dec. 17 at 4 p.m. and choose between “The Nutcracker,” “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” or “The Polar Express.” We will discuss the books each reader chose.

POLSON — The Polson Library will hold a Book Donation Day where you are welcome to bring material donations from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 

You must unload your own items in front of the Makerspace

POLSON — The Polson Library holds Story Time at 2 p.m. This program focuses on 3–5-year-olds and includes stories and activities for kindergarten readiness. Watch the library website for weekly theme updates.

POLSON — The Polson Library holds Toddler Time at 10 a.m. on Thursdays. This program is for 2-3 year olds and is all about movement.

POLSON — The Polson Library will hold a multi-generational LEGO challenge where creativity meets motion. Work together to design, build and test your own rubber band powered LEGO car. 

For ages 5 and up. Registration is required.

ARLEE — Arlee-area kids age five to thirteen are invited to a Christmas party at the Arlee Community Development Corporation on Monday, Dec. 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The kids will enjoy crafts, games, Christmas music, hot cocoa, snacks, and a pizza lunch. To sign up, call the Arlee CDC at 406-726-5550 or email: info@arleecdc.org.