Flathead County Library

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

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

  • Fire Starter Zone

    Columbia Falls Library 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT, United States

    Make your own natural fire starters using materials found in nature! We'll cover everything with soy wax to create beautiful, practical fire starters. They're great as gifts, and can be […]

  • AARP Smart Driver Course

    Columbia Falls City Council Chambers 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT  59912, MT, United States

    Get up to speed with the latest driving strategies, auto safety features, and new state and local traffic laws in this course designed especially for drivers age 50 and older. […]

  • Friends of the Library Book Club

    Friends of the Library Book Club
    Kalispell Library 247 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT, United States

    Meet with other book enthusiasts on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 3 pm in the Meeting Room at Flathead County Library Kalispell. This month's book is The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan.

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.

Oct 7, 2026

I'm Deidre—an avid book lover, Adult Programming Librarian for Flathead County Library, and Branch Manager of the Bigfork Library. I love when other people make monthly book plan lists, so I'd thought I'd share mine too! October is really the start of the coziest season for reading, and I’m excited to read these newly published books. Partita by Barbara Kingsolver - A new book by one of my favorite authors. I know it has something to do with music, grief, and reconnecting with people from the past. Vibe: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World by Adam Grant…

Sep 15, 2026

I'm Deidre—an avid book lover, Adult Programming Librarian for Flathead County Library, and Branch Manager of the Bigfork Library. I love when other people make monthly book plan lists, so I'd thought I'd share mine too! At our library, there will often be books that become highly checked out and requested as holds. Often certain titles will continue to be popular for years after they were published, and are rarely found just sitting on the shelf waiting for someone to find them while browsing. Thousands and thousands of books are checked out and in patron homes at any given time,…

Aug 7, 2026

I'm Deidre—an avid book lover, Adult Programming Librarian for Flathead County Library, and Branch Manager of the Bigfork Library. I love when other people make monthly book plan lists, so I'd thought I'd share mine too! August is the season of getting outside as much as possible for me in Montana, but there are still quite a few books I’m excited about this month. It’s also the start of the literary awards season, like the announcement of the Booker Prize Longlist. I love a good reading list, and love predicting which book might be the winner. I’m guessing John of…

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Jul 28, 2026

Teens are invited to take over the library after hours for an epic night of blacklight fun, food and friendly competition. Navigate our glow-in-the-dark drone obstacle course, hang with friends, enjoy snacks and drinks, and enter our raffle for awesome prizes throughout the night! Kalispell Library Second Floor: August 22, 6 – 8pm Glow-in-the-dark theme Snacks, drinks, and up-beat music Glow-in-the-dark drone obstacle course Face painting Crafts and Games Raffle prizes *This is an after-hours event. Doors open at 6PM and will lock at 6:20 PM. Pick-up time is 8 PM sharp. **Teens are expected to participate for the full…

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