Flathead County Library

Providing educational and recreational materials, programs, and resources to promote literacy, inspire lifelong learning, and enrich the community.

Library Board Vacancy

The Flathead County Commissioners are seeking citizens who are interested in serving on the Flathead County Library Board of Trustees. There is currently a five-year vacancy that runs July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2030. Find out more Here

New Arrivals

Here are a few recent additions to our archive. Click a book cover to be taken to a summary page where you can check availability, read reviews, and more.

Upcoming Events

Event Series Toddler Storytime

Toddler Storytime – Kalispell

Kalispell Library 247 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT, United States

Sing, dance, read and explore while also building social and emotional skills. This fun and interactive program is for toddlers who love to move! Caregiver participation encouraged. Especially for ages […]

Event Series Toddler Storytime – Bigfork

Toddler Storytime – Bigfork

Bigfork Library 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, United States

Sing, dance, read and explore while also building social and emotional skills. This fun and interactive program is for toddlers who love to move! Caregiver participation encouraged. Especially for ages […]

Event Series Baby Storytime – Kalispell

Baby Storytime – Kalispell

Kalispell Library 247 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT, United States

Make connections with other parents and learn fun techniques for using books, songs, and rhymes at home. Rhythm and repetition will get your little one recognizing and requesting favorite songs. […]

Shelf Discovery

Get the scoop on everything Flathead County Library. Explore upcoming events and programs, discover your next great read with staff recommendations, and connect to your library community.

Apr 25, 2025

Calling all gamers! Our Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament Returns! Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to battle it out to see who’s the ultimate at our Super Smash Bros. tournament! Enjoy snacks and crafts while cheering on your friends. *Must enroll by 2:30 p.m. day of to participate in the tournament. In the Community Room at the Bigfork Library (186 Bridge Street, Bigfork) on Saturday, May 24th, 2:15pm *This is an after-hours event. Doors open at 2:15 PM and will lock at 2:30 PM. Pick-up time is 5 PM sharp. **Chaperones are welcome but not required. Chaperones, must show…

Apr 22, 2025

Appreciate the beauty of nature through observation and painting. Join local artist and library staff, Lauren, in a guided nature painting lesson. The library will provide materials or you can bring your own supplies. Prepare to be outside on the Library patio if weather allows! Bigfork Community Room: Saturday, May 17, 11am - 2pm This class is for adults and is limited to 8 people. Use the form below to register. You will receive an email reminder before the event to confirm your attendance. [gravityform id="20" title="false" description="false"]

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Apr 14, 2025

The Youth Services team at ImagineIF Libraries plans and implements early literacy programs for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers in Kalispell, Bigfork, and Columbia Falls. Our goal in every Storytime is to connect with young children and their caregivers through books, songs, and interactive activities that foster early literacy and social emotional skills. Explore the Storytime Schedule It's never too early for kids to practice good dental habits, and this month during storytime, we got a little help from our librarians and local dentists! We'd like to give a HUGE thank you to Buffington Dental in Columbia Falls and Glacier Grins…

RA Montana

Apr 7, 2025

Flathead County Library Readers' Advisory Looking for your next great read? The expert library staff at Flathead County Library are here to help! Get in the mood for a Montana Summer with these great reads! Fiction The Challenge by Danielle Steel A River Runs Through It by Norman Maclean The Horse Whisperer by Nicholas Evans Kit Mcbride Gets a Wife by Amy Barry Chasing Fire by Nora Roberts The Highway by C.J. Box The Moonglow Cafe by Deborah Garner Montana Sky by Nora Roberts Cloudmaker by Malcolm Brooks Nonfiction Glacier’s Secrets by George Ostrom The Montana Gardener’s Companion by Cheryl…

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