Library Book Clubs

State guide

Montana

Montana’s state library emphasizes statewide sharing rather than a single centralized book-club-kit program page. The state’s official materials point users to local public libraries for most interlibrary loan requests, and they note that book club kits can be found through the Montana Shared Catalog and WorldCat for group use.

Checked against official sources on October 4, 2026. Rules and links change; confirm with the office listed before you act.

Try a ZIP like 30303, “Travis County” or “Columbus, OH”
State library agency
Montana State Library
Statewide book club kit program
No single statewide book-club-kit lending program page was found, but Montana State Library says book club kits in the Montana Shared Catalog and WorldCat may be requested for group use.
Interlibrary loan
Montana State Library accepts direct ILL requests from state employees and state agency contractors with an MSL card for work-related materials; other patrons should use their local public library, with many items moving through the Montana Courier Program.

Official resources in Montana

Missoula Public Library - Book Kits

A public-library example showing how Montana libraries lend local book kits and reserve them through the catalog.

Key facts for Montana

Libraries that lend book club kits in Montana

LibrarycityphoneDetails
Missoula Public Library - Book KitsMissoula406-721-2665Lends canvas-bag book kits with 10 copies and a discussion guide; cardholders place holds in the catalog, and non-partner libraries must contact MPL for reservations.
Lewis & Clark Library - Book Groups and Book Group Kits
Lewis and Clark County		Helena406-447-1690Offers several ongoing book groups and also book group kits for checkout.
Stillwater County Library - Book Club Kits
Stillwater County		Columbus406-322-5009Offers in-library kits and can bring in more from other Montana libraries; most kits have 8 copies and check out to one person for 6 weeks.
Billings Public Library - Large Print Book Club KitsBillings406-657-8258Offers large print book club kits; each kit contains 5 large print books and one book on CD.

* Not published: the official page doesn't list it. Call the office to confirm before you rely on it.

What to do next

  1. If you are not a state employee or state contractor, start with your local public library for ILL rather than the Montana State Library.
  2. Search the Montana Shared Catalog first when you need multiple copies for a discussion group.
  3. Ask your local library whether it participates in courier delivery or a sharing group before arranging a book club title.

Not seeing your library or county?

We list a library only when an official government page publishes its rules. If yours isn't in the table above, it may not publish them online yet. Here's what to use instead, in order:

  1. General Start with the statewide information above. It applies across Montana, but cities and counties can add their own steps, fees or deadlines.
  2. Closest verified Nearest places where we have verified local data outside this state (distance from Montana's population center, for comparison only):
  3. Call to confirm Ask the official office. They have the current local rule, fee and form.
    Missoula Public Library - Book Kits
    Website →
    Phone: (406) 721-2665 (as listed on that page, checked Oct 4, 2026)
    Your city or county office: Local governments →
    Not sure who handles it locally? USAGov's free help line, 1-844-872-4681, or the Montana page on USA.gov can point you to the right office.
  4. Know the current info? Tell us and include a link to the official page. We check every tip before it goes up.

Helpful guides

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