Flathead County Library

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

Early Closure on December 24th

All library locations will close at 3pm on December 24th in observance of Christmas Eve.

All Libraries Closed December 25th

All library locations will be closed on December 25th in observance of Christmas Day.

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

  • Cooking Bingo

    Cooking Bingo

    Bigfork Library 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, United States +2 more

    Bingo continues this winter with a cooking theme! Pick up a Cooking Bingo board at any library location this winter and challenge yourself try different recipes, techniques, and foods. Get […]

  • Decorative Cookie Piping Zone

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

    Learn to decorate a cable knit sweater cookie! Just follow the piping pattern on our step-by-step instructions to create a beautifully textured winter treat!

  • Baby Storytime – Columbia Falls

    Baby Storytime – Columbia Falls

    Columbia Falls Library 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, 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. Especially for ages birth to 24 months.

  • Baby Storytime – Bigfork

    Baby Storytime – Bigfork

    Bigfork Library 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, 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. Especially for ages birth to 24 months.

  • Sensory Play Saturday – Bigfork

    Sensory Play Saturday – Bigfork

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

    Sink your hands into a spectacular tub of fun! Mix, measure, pour or possibly search for tiny treasures. Children of all ages are welcome to join us at each library one Saturday a month!

  • Library Closing Early

    Bigfork Library 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, United States +2 more

    All Library branches will close at 3 pm in observance of Christmas Eve

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Dec 16, 2025

The Youth Services team at Flathead County Library 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 Winter is here and tis the season to don your cozy scarves, hats, mittens, and more! Join us for a special storytime post all about the warm clothes we need when it snows!   Books Read: Under my Hood I have a Hat by…

Nov 18, 2025

The Youth Services team at Flathead County Library 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 Pumpkin, pumpkin on the ground, how'd you get so big and round? This month's storytime post celebrates all things pumpkin! Join us as we dive into some of our favorite books, songs, and activities all about fall's favorite fruit! Books Read: Amara's Farm…

Oct 21, 2025

The Youth Services team at Flathead County Library 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 Last weekend we attended the 3rd annual Harvestfest event hosted by the Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce. This family fun day featured a 5k race, chili cook-off, and pie eating contests, along with a variety of fall themed activities for kids.Take a look at some…

Oct 14, 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. Bigfork Community Room: Saturday, Nov. 22, 11am - 2pm This class is for people 16+ 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="27" title="false" description="false"]

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