Southeast Montana News

The Billings Public Library will unveil its new Fixit Bike Repair Station, funded by the Friends of the Library. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, June 4, at 5:30 PM in the Heritage Garden.

Located outside the library and accessible 24/7, the Fixit Bike Repair Station provides tools and resources for cyclists to perform basic repairs and maintenance. The BPL is the first library in Montana to implement this type of resource. Additionally, the library will begin checking out bike locks for visitors to encourage biking as a healthier and more sustainable mode of transportation.

Library Director Gavin Woltjer stated, “The Fixit Bike Repair Station is a fantastic addition to our library’s resources. We are grateful to the Friends of the Library for their support and are thrilled to offer this new service downtown. Just as our partnership with Intermountain Health and the Children’s Clinic for the Library Express Lockers has enhanced community access to health and library resources, the bike repair station demonstrates our holistic approach to community wellness.”

Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, attendees can join the Commuter Kickoff Party, marking the beginning of the 2024 BPL Bike Library season. The Bike Library travels throughout Billings, hosting outdoor programming and attending community events as a mobile extension of the library.