Flathead County Library

Calling all 4th through 8th graders! Learn the basics of woodworking and how to properly use tools and safety equipment as you build a bird house. Practice critical thinking and problem solving in this free program. Registration required. **NOTE: This workshop gets LOUD. We offer earbuds, but if your child has sound sensitivities, we strongly suggest you bring noise cancelling headphones. In this 4‑hour program, children are expected to participate for the full duration and must be dropped off by a parent or guardian. Kalispell Meeting Room: Saturday, May 30, 12:30-4:30pm *Due to limited space, you will be contacted 48…

Flathead County Library will host a Montana Poet Lecture Series featuring celebrated Montana poets as a part of the “Montana Conversations” program sponsored by Humanities Montana. The presentations will be located in the Community Room at the Bigfork Library and are free and open to the public. Chris LaTray - November 8, 2024, 4-6pm The first speaker in the series, Montana Poet Laureate Chris LaTray, is a Métis storyteller and an enrolled member of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians. He is the author of One-Sentence Journal: Short Poems and Essays from the World at Large. His latest book,…

Step into the shadowy underworld of the 1920s and embrace the intrigue of the Teen Summer Experience 2024. This summer, we're offering a series of workshops that will sharpen your skills and test your mettle. MAKE YOUR OWN BUBBLE TEA (GRADES 6-12) Join Ash, the bubble tea aficionado, as she leads you through the tantalizing world of bubble tea creation. Whip up your own concoctions of flavorful boba and milk teas while uncovering the secrets behind crafting those irresistible boba pearls from scratch. This workshop is not just a hands-on experience in culinary arts, but also a peek into the…

Bring new life to your old clothes! Bring new life to your old clothes! Join ImagineIF and Justin Barry from Functional Design, a local upcycling company, at this hands-on workshop. Justin will teach us how to transform an old sweatshirt into a useful and personalized tote bag. Drop by, hang out, and learn how to save money and get more life out of your items. Bring an old sweatshirt or hoodie. All levels welcome. This is a FREE event. Columbia Falls City Chambers (same building as the library): March 14, 3-6pm