Big Sky Branch Library
🏢 Missoula Public Library · MISSOULA, Montana
Big Sky Branch Library
Big Sky Branch Library is a community outpost of the Missoula Public Library co-located inside Big Sky High School, bringing afterschool library services and technology programs to the south-side neighborhood.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 4 PM – 7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4 PM – 7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4 PM – 7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4 PM – 7:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 3100 South Ave W, MISSOULA, MT 59804
Phone: 4067282400
Website: missoulapubliclibrary.org
📖 About Big Sky Branch Library
<p>Big Sky Branch Library operates inside Big Sky High School at 3100 South Avenue West in Missoula, Montana, as one of the neighborhood branch locations of the Missoula Public Library system. The branch is staffed by Missoula Public Library personnel and serves both high school students and community members from the surrounding south Missoula neighborhoods during its afternoon and evening hours. In addition to borrowing materials from the system's shared collection, the branch offers technology assistance and writing programs during the academic year (these go on hiatus each September and resume in October). The co-location model keeps a public library presence close to residents on Missoula's south side. The downtown main library at 455 E. Main Street serves the full system and houses additional specialized facilities including a MakerSpace and demonstration kitchen.</p>
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Community branch co-located inside Big Sky High School on Missoula's south side
- Technology assistance and writing programs offered during the academic year (Oct – May)
- Afternoon hours designed to serve after-school community and youth needs
- Access to Missoula Public Library's full shared catalog for holds and borrowing
- Free Wi-Fi and public computers available during open hours
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Big Sky Branch Library open to the general public, or only to Big Sky High School students?
The Big Sky Branch Library is open to the general public. While it is co-located inside Big Sky High School at 3100 South Ave W, it is staffed and operated by the Missoula Public Library and welcomes any Missoula community member during its open hours of Monday through Thursday 4 PM to 7:30 PM.
Why are Big Sky Branch hours only on weekday afternoons?
The branch is housed inside a school building, so its hours are tied to the academic schedule and are designed to serve after-school needs. The downtown Missoula Public Library at 455 E. Main Street offers expanded hours seven days a week for residents who need daytime or weekend service.
What technology programs does Big Sky Branch offer?
Big Sky Branch offers technology assistance sessions and writing programs during the academic year, typically running October through May. These programs go on hiatus each September as the school year starts and resume in October. Contact the branch at (406) 728-2400 for the current program schedule.