Welcome BPL's new Assistant Director, Becky Kasten!
 
Becky comes to Bozeman from New Hampshire, where she was the head of Youth Services at the Concord Public Library. She is a lifelong library user and enthusiast and has been involved in almost every aspect of library work over the course of her career. She was born in Baker, MT, and has lived up in Havre and is excited to now call Bozeman home. When she is not at a library, Becky spends as much time as possible outside—running, biking, hiking, camping, kayaking, playing with her dogs, listening to music…which is probably why she felt immediately at home here in Bozeman. When you are next at the library, please stop in and introduce yourself—she loves getting to meet the community!
 
Download the Library App
 
Access the library on the go with the library mobile app! Manage your account, place holds, search the catalog, and use your smartphone as your library card! Download the app in the Apple or Google Play app stores.
 
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New Book Club Kit Reservation System

We are excited to announce a new and easy way to reserve Book Club Kits at the library! Each kit includes 10 copies of the same title (with one large type copy when available) plus a binder with discussion questions, an author biography, and checkout forms to help keep track of books. We’ve also added several new titles to the collection since the summer, giving book clubs even more choices. Using our new LendingKey system, you can search for kits by title, category, or date, then reserve online with your library card- up to six months in advance. Kits check out for six weeks, and each patron may have up to four upcoming reservations. Thanks to the support of the Bozeman Library Friends and Foundation, our Book Club Kits are a great way to bring readers together. To get started, visit the library website.
 
Welcome Kiersten Orning
 
Kiersten joined BPL this month as the new Mobile Services Assistant! We caught up with her to ask a few questions.
 
What do you love about libraries?
I love libraries because they are for everyone. They provide an essential and safe space to gather, experience community, learn, and grow. It baffles me (in a good way) that there are more books in most libraries than anyone could read in their entire life! 
 
What excites you about working in Mobile Services?
I am excited to work in Mobile Services because it brings the capability of the entire library everywhere! By providing this service, we are able to better assist all of our patrons. I have never felt more appreciated by the folks I serve! 
Give us a few facts about yourself
I have a black lab named Goose and an SIC (Standard Issue Cat) named Sven.
 
I have my bachelor's degree in history and a minor in museum studies from Montana State. My interest is in material culture—specifically the 19th and early 20th centuries. I love thorough and detailed research. Now that I am done with school (for now...) I am putting some of that energy into the construction of an 1830's gown ensemble, complete from undergarments to trimmings. 
 
My other bachelor's degree is in Fish and Wildlife Ecology and Management! 
 
My favorite childhood book is Put Me in the Zoo by Robert Lopshire. 
 
I love contributing to Wikipedia edits and cross-country skiing!
 
Stats, Stats, and More Stats
 
In FY25 (July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025) there were:
326,415 visits to the library in 2,921 open hours
5,636 new cards created
66,495 holds placed by Bozeman patrons
1,402 meeting room bookings
 
Circulation Numbers:
588,170 physical items borrowed from the Bozeman Library
30,169 physical items borrowed from Bozeman Bookmobile Library
380,186 eResources accessed
For a total circulation of 857,964
 
Public services is busy getting items back on the shelves! Photo: Grace and Elianna displaying the 21 carts that needed to be reshelved on September 23.
 
New Printing Software
 
The Library's mobile printing software has recently been updated to a much more user-friendly experience. Princh can be accessed on your phone or mobile device by visiting print.princh.com and entering the BPL Printer ID 108272. There is a space to upload multiple documents at once and change the settings for each document, including changing which pages of the document you want printed. After sending the print, proceed to a library print release station to get your prints.
 
Save the Date
Wednesday, November 12 at 7 PM, Museum of the Rockies
The Future of Intelligence: Are We Ready for AGI?
 
Imagine a world where machines don’t just assist us—they rival or even surpass human intelligence. Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) isn’t just a futuristic fantasy; some experts believe it could become reality in the next 2-5 years. This seismic shift would redefine industries, economies, and even the fabric of human existence itself. Will AGI be humanity’s greatest ally, or its ultimate disruption? Join us for a provocative discussion as leading thinkers unpack the thrilling possibilities—and the existential risks—of machines that can think, learn, and innovate just like us… or better.