Seat Availability

Larry Len and LeAnne Peterson Library & Archives

Reference Room Hours

Open Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Closed Mondays, weekends, and federal holidays.

How to Book an Appointment

• Scroll down to see available appointments.
• Select the Go to Date button to open the calendar and choose a date. Or click Next Available to see the earliest open appointments.
• Click the available appointment time(s) you want on the booking grid and click the Submit Times button (located below the grid). Then enter all required information and click Submit My Booking. 

Helpful Tips and Information

• Patrons must present a valid photo ID and complete a Patron Registration Form on their first visit to the Reference Room each calendar year. 
• Appointments are not confirmed until approved by Library and Archives staff. You will receive a confirmation email once your booking has been approved.
• Online appointments are only available at least 24 hours in advance. Please contact us to reserve a table with less than 24 hours notice.
• If you are going to be more than 30 minutes late to your appointment, you must contact the Library and Archives. If you do not contact us, we will cancel your appointment and make the table available to other researchers. 
• Our system allows users to sign up for one (1) table at a time for up to 16 time slots per month. If you need to book more time slots, please e-mail us at mthslibrary@mt.gov. 
• All Research Tables are equipped with power (USB, USB-C, and three-pronged).

Please contact the Library & Archives at 406-444-2681 or mthslibrary@mt.gov with questions!