ImagineIF Libraries

The Montana Shared Catalog (MSC) app was discontinued on November 30th, 2023 without notice. The MSC app allowed library patrons to access their library account from a mobile device and to digitally browse the library’s collections, place a hold on items, and renew items previously checked out. The Montana State Library’s recommendation is that patrons uninstall the app due to lack of functionality and in some cases, it is displaying out of date information about patron accounts. Patrons can still use the online catalog to place holds and check their account status. The Libby app is also available for download…

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting books free of charge to children from birth to age five. This project was initiated in Montana by First Lady Gianforte, and sponsored by the Treasure State Foundation in partnership with The Dollywood Foundation.  Stop by any ImagineIF location to register your child to receive a new book each month, delivered right to their home! Or read the instructions below to sign up online. How It Works: Enroll your child online at ImaginationLibrary.com (Click on "Check Availability" button) In 6-8 weeks, your child will receive their…

Did you know you can get help with your technology questions at the library? ImagineIF offers free, one-on-one appointments for technology help with our Book Tech Support service. Whether you need assistance navigating Zoom, creating an email account or configuring social media privacy settings, we’re here to answer your questions. Want to learn about all of the amazing digital resources you have access to with your library card? We can show you how to download e-books, audiobooks and magazines with our easy to use Libby app. Learn how to search the online catalog, place holds and manage your library account…

What do board games have to do with libraries? ImagineIF Libraries has a new Gaming Connect collection of modern board, card and puzzle games for checkout. The resources we offer at ImagineIF are to inspire lifelong learning and enrich the lives of everyone in our community. The board games in our collection, while they’re definitely fun, require you to strategize, story tell, think creatively, and spend quality time with friends or family. Playing board games also stimulates brain function by practicing problem solving, decision making, goal setting and patience. Click here to check out our list of games. In addition…