Summer Reading Experience encourages children and teens to enjoy books, explore science, and discover new adventures all summer long. There is no cost to participate.
Starting June 2nd, 2026, children and teens can pick up a gameboard at any library location. Summer Reading Experience ends August 15th, 2026.
Click the links below to learn more.
Summer Reading Experience for Kids
Kids Summer Reading Experience Gameboard
Stop by any Flathead County Library location to pick up an official gameboard that features 2 bingo cards with reading challenges and hands-on activities. Kids will also get a fun self-inking stamp to use with the bingo cards.
PLAY EXPO
Our summer kickoff is back! Explore art, sensory play, science and movement!
Depot Park in Kalispell: June 16, 10am-4pm
Columbia Falls: June 17, 10am-4pm
Bigfork: June 18, 10am-4pm
Summer Program Schedule for Kids
Join us at Kalispell, Columbia Falls, and Bigfork locations for fun-filled, STEAM programs all summer long!
Download Kids’ Summer Reading Program List >
Download LEGO Masters Workshop Schedule >
KALISPELL
Early Learners Workshop Day (2-5 years old)
Thursdays, 10am-4pm
Join us for a special group activity at 10:30am & 2:30pm
Kids Workshop Day (6-10 years old)
Tuesdays, 10am-4pm
Join us for a special group activity at 10:30am & 2:30pm
Baby & Toddler Storytime (Birth – 3 years old)
Wednesdays, 10:30am at Depot Park
Wednesdays, 4pm at the Kalispell Library
LEGO Masters (Middle Grade 5-8)
Mondays, 12-2pm
June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27, Aug 3
Saturday Special (All Ages)
10am-12pm
June 27- Silly Chilly, July 18- Tunnel Track, August 15–Water Wonders
COLUMBIA FALLS
Early Learners Workshop Day (2-5 years old)
Thursdays, 10am-2pm
Join us for a special group activity at 10:30am
Kids Workshop Day (6-10 years old)
Wednesdays, 10am-2pm
Join us for a special group activity at 10:30am
Baby & Toddler Storytime (Birth – 3 years old)
Fridays, 11am
Saturday Special (All Ages)
10-12pm
July 11- Pond Life, Aug 1–Make a Move
BIGFORK
Early Learners Workshop Day (2-5 years old)
Wednesdays, 10am-2pm
Join us for a special group activity at 10:30am
Kids Workshop Day (6-10 years old)
Thursdays, 10am-2pm
Join us for a special group activity at 10:30am
Baby & Toddler Storytime (Birth – 3 years old)
Fridays, 11am
Saturday Special (All Ages)
12-2pm
July 25-Flutter Buzz, Aug 8–Feeling Prickly
Summer Experience For Teens
Teens! Immerse yourself in an underwater adventure at the library! Starting June 2nd, pick up a gameboard at any library location and complete fun challenges to attend our End-of-Summer Party! And don’t forget to play Summer Reading Bingo to win special prizes!
Complete your gameboard by August 15th to attend our End-of-Summer Party.
Teen Summer Workshops
For teens entering grades 6-12. Space is limited. Seats available first come, first served.
Coral Reef Zone
Build a Life‑Size Coral Reef! This year we are bringing the deep-sea underwater adventure to our Kalispell Teen Zone. Teens are invited to help us design and decorate a human‑size coral reef made entirely from craft materials. Drop in anytime during regular operating hours—add a piece, create a creature, or build your own funky coral formation.
Kalispell Teen Zone: June 15 – 30
Buttered Noodles
Learn how to make your favorite comfort food from its basic components! This program will feature pasta and butter-making so bring your hunger and muscles! *Includes dairy and gluten.
Kalispell Meeting Room: Wed, July 8 & 29, 3 – 4:30pm
Columbia Falls Teen Zone: Fri, July 24, 3 – 4:30pm
Bigfork Community Room: Tues, Aug 11, 3 – 4:30pm
Mini Brands At Home
Trinket Lover? Come make Mini Brands™ inspired trinkets at the library.
Kalispell Teen Zone: Wed, July 15 & Aug 12, 3 – 4:30pm
Columbia Falls Teen Zone: Fri, July 10, 3 – 4:30pm
Bigfork Community Room: Tues, July 28, 3 – 4:30pm
Glowing Coral Reef Pasta
In this immersive dark-room workshop you’ll create a UV-Bioluminescence inspired coral reef with pasta! Part science, part art, and full of imagination.
Kalispell Meeting Room: Wed, July 22 & Aug 5, 3 – 4:30pm
Columbia Falls Teen Zone: Fri, Aug 14, 3 – 4:30pm
Bigfork Community Room: Tues, July 14, 3 – 4:30pm
Robotic Jellyfish Lamp
Come build robotic jellyfish lights in this hands-on summer program for teens! Participants will combine simple electronics and building to create glowing, moving jellyfish lights. *Limited edition.
Signup online at: bit.ly/Jellyfish-Lamp-Workshop
Kalispell Teen Zone: Tues, July 21 & Fri, Aug 7, 3 – 4:30pm
Summer Experience is possible because of our generous sponsors:
