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June 29, 2026: Flathead County Library evaluates fundraising potential for new Kalispell branch
June 4, 2026: Flathead County Library continues negotiations on property for new Kalispell branch
May 21, 2026: Flathead County Library holding workshops for kids and teens
April 17, 2026: Marion School officials seek solutions after Flathead Library trustees discontinue book deliveries
April 9, 2026: Evening of music and fun supports the Flathead County Library
March 29, 2026: Flathead Library director to retire after her contract expires in 2028
March 27, 2026: Flathead County Library continues negotiations for new Kalispell branch
December 29, 2025: Genre fiction and female authors top U.S. libraries’ most-borrowed lists in 2025
October 8, 2025: Book sale generates $17,000 for county library
October 2, 2025: Library plans artist receptions, talks and live paint demonstrations
September 17, 2025: Flathead County Library holds fall programming
September 2, 2025: Library hotspot program will continue thanks to donors
July 27, 2025: Flathead County Library to look at alternative funding options for hotspots
July 2, 2025: Patrons can keep cool at the library this summer as it now has air conditioning
July 1, 2025: Busse departs Flathead Library Foundation
June 21, 2025: Loss of federal funding spells end for Flathead County Library hotspot program
May 31, 2025: Flathead County Library board breaks with fundraising partner over Kalispell branch project
April 27, 2025: Flathead County Library board seeks to tweak terms of Kalispell land deal
March 29, 2025: Flathead County Library moving forward with Kalispell branch project
February 27, 2025: Flathead County Library looks to build new Kalispell branch on mall property
October 10, 2024: Photos from Flathead Nation students on display at Bigfork library
September 27, 2024: Library employee raises awareness of Banned Books Week after trustees bar celebration
September 27, 2024: Two Eagle Students photos displayed in New York, and now in Bigfork
September 19, 2024: REzMaDe photo exhibit opens at Bigfork library
September 18, 2024: REzMaDe artist reception comes to Bigfork Library
August 7, 2024: New chapter begins with opening of Bigfork library branch
August 6, 2024: Flathead County opens new library in Bigfork
August 6, 2024: Bigfork community celebrates grand opening of new library
July 28, 2024: Flathead County Library grapples with security after alleged attack on employees
July 27, 2024: NASA educator visits Flathead County Library to inspire next generation of scientists
July 24, 2024: New Bigfork library opens with ceremony on Aug. 6
July 20, 2024: Cushing-Terrell staff say Bigfork Library design had a focus on ethical building practices
July 17, 2024: Whitefish Community Foundation Awards $50,000 Grant for New Bigfork Library
July 6, 2024: Newly Designed Bigfork Library Set to Open Next Month
July 2, 2024: Bigfork library temporarily closes for move to new building
June 30, 2024: Flathead County Library Board kicks logo design back to committee
June 26, 2024: Construction on the Bigfork branch of Flathead County Libraries wraps up
June 9, 2024: Flathead County Library begins summer reading program
June 5, 2024: County Commission Reappoints Adams to Library Board
May 26, 2024: Flathead County Library Board narrows to five choices for logo designs
May 15, 2024: Flathead Library trustee compares Montana Library Association to Ku Klux Klan
April 2, 2024: Flathead County Library trustees open search for a new logo to the public
March 29, 2024: Flathead County Library trustees hold off on overhauling young adult section
March 27, 2024: Flathead County Library Board could decide future of young adult collection Thursday
March 25, 2024: Flathead County teen services librarian continues to carve out space for adolescents
March 17, 2024: Construction on new Bigfork library makes strides toward summer opening
March 9, 2024: Flathead County Library Board trustees propose removing young adult designation
February 25, 2024: Library on right track with branding reboot
February 23, 2024: ImagineIF Libraries returns to original Flathead County Libraries name, hires Dugan as new director
February 13, 2024: ImagineIF Library trustees poised to tap Dugan as director
January 27, 2024: ImagineIF Library Board Adds Obscenity Language to Collection Policy
January 19, 2024: ImagineIF Board of Trustees change to collection development policy draws criticism
January 19, 2024: ImagineIF launches 3D printing pilot program
December 12, 2023: ImagineIF Libraries director search underway as state loosens requirements for the position
December 7, 2023: State Library Commission Eliminates Education Standard for Large Library Directors
October 26, 2023: ImagineIF Board votes to remove all references to American Library Association
October 26, 2023: Groundbreaking ceremony marks next chapter for new Bigfork library
October 26, 2023: Bigfork library project reaches milestone with groundbreaking ceremony
October 11, 2023: State commission moves to strike standard for library directors
October 11, 2023: Montana State Library Commission Votes to Eliminate Educational Standard for Large Library Directors
October 11, 2023: Inquiries into Banned Books Week decision at ImagineIF lead to more questions
October 3, 2023: Protestors seek to draw attention to Banned Books Week following board decision
September 29, 2023: ImagineIF Libraries Director Resigns
September 29, 2023: ImagineIF Libraries director resigns
September 25, 2023: ImagineIF children’s librarian Becca Johnson and the power of play
September 24, 2023: ImagineIF begins new fall programming for kids and teens
September 19, 2023: A Ban on ‘Banned Books Week’
September 12, 2023: ImagineIF Libraries will forgo Banned Books Week celebrations under board guidance
September 8, 2023: ImagineIF Libraries receives award for educational opportunities
September 8, 2023: ImagineIF Foundation taps Sara Busse as executive director
August 1, 2023: ImagineIF Foundation invited back to Great Fish Challenge
July 30, 2023: ImagineIF Libraries increases security presence at Kalispell branch
July 29, 2023: Bigfork Library Project budget doubles after reevaluation of construction cost
July 20, 2023: New concert series launches at ImagineIF Libraries
July 19, 2023: ImagineIF trustees ask Kalispell City Council for Depot Park building
July 13, 2023: ImagineIF trustee votes for state commission to leave library association due to “Marxist leadership”
July 6, 2023: Library Trustees Again Seek Rule Change to Qualify for State Funding
July 1, 2023: Library Trustee Takes Aim at ‘Fair Treatment’ Policy
July 1, 2023: ImagineIF Library board trustee expresses interest in removing fair treatment policy
June 24, 2023: ImagineIF Libraries board asks state to change education requirements for directors
June 12, 2023: ImagineIF Library Trustee Appointed to Montana State Library Commission
June 9, 2023: Summer Experience kicks off at ImagineIF Libraries
May 28, 2023: Commissioners signal support for giving ImagineIF Libraries $2.5M for facilities projects
May 17, 2023: Library now offers board games, puzzles for checkout
May 17, 2023: County on deck to explore library relocation to Gateway Center
May 5, 2023: Competing Visions Emerge as Search Continues for New Kalispell Library Home
May 2, 2023: Library Foundation Director Steps Down
May 1, 2023: Gift of Literacy Coming to Flathead Children
April 30, 2023: ImagineIF Board continues looking at Gateway, but has stipulations
April 27, 2023: ImagineIF Foundation executive director steps down
April 20, 2023: When the Culture Wars Come for the Public Library
April 7, 2023: ImagineIF Libraries Kalispell branch launches section for challenged books
April 4, 2023: ImagineIF Library looking to leave downtown location
March 28, 2023: Library Trustees Continue Search for Future Facility
March 24, 2023: ImagineIF Board puts Gateway Community Center move on hold, for now
March 14, 2023: ImagineIF Library Board Reconsiders Gateway West Location
February 28, 2023: ImagineIF downsizes Marion branch
February 28, 2023: Kalispell Library, School District Consider Options to Relocate
February 26, 2023: ImagineIF board pledges to spend $70K on materials for Bigfork branch
February 13, 2023: ImagineIF Board, Staff Visit Possible Relocation Site
February 2, 2023: ImagineIF Libraries Adds Security Presence to Kalispell Branch
February 2, 2023: Kalispell’s ImagineIF to hire security guard amid safety concerns
February 1, 2023: ImagineIF hires security guard in response to escalating incidents
February 1, 2023: ImagineIF board eyes Herberger’s store for future library location
January 29, 2023: ImagineIF trustees hold special meeting on library security concerns
January 20, 2023: Kalispell Lawmaker Introduces Library Funding Bill
December 2, 2022: Library director apologizes for job search
November 11, 2022: ImagineIF assistant director to leave library system
November 7, 2022: Loss of Library Leadership Reflects Escalating Tensions with Trustees
October 29, 2022: Facing Another Book Challenge, Library Board Votes to Retain Title
October 19, 2022: ImagineIF board looks at relocating Kalispell library branch
October 19, 2022: New home considered for Kalispell’s ImagineIf library
October 16, 2022: Artists’ work on display at ImagineIF Libraries
October 5, 2022: ImagineIF announces new fall programming for kids and teens
October 4, 2022: County commissioners appoint librarian to ImagineIF board
September 22, 2022: ImagineIF Trustees Attempt to Censor Children’s Book About Racism
August 26, 2022: Book drop incident prompts staff resignations while ‘sense of unease’ persists at library
August 12, 2022: 14 candidates pursue open seat on ImagineIF library board
August 4, 2022: Books riddled with bullet holes found in library book return bin
July 29, 2022: ImagineIF staff honored for response to challenged books
July 29, 2022: ImagineIF Libraries to be awarded with the Pat Williams Intellectual Freedom Award
July 22, 2022: Supporters turn out to praise new library board appointee
July 10, 2022: Library trustees, commissioners aren’t upholding their fiduciary duty
June 30, 2022: Library Board Appointment Sparks Backlash
June 26, 2022: Library board end-around the right move for Bigfork
June 21, 2022: Library Board Recommends Three Candidates for Open Seat
May 9, 2022: Library foundation’s new executive director ready for challenges ahead
April 16, 2022: Montana State Library Commission Discusses ImagineIF Certification, Funding
April 6, 2022: Kalispell’s ImagineIF Library faces lack of donor confidence
April 5, 2022: Library Board Affirms Decision to Not Appeal Loss of Funding
March 25, 2022: Library Board Can’t Rally Votes to Appeal State Funding Loss
March 12, 2022: Policy Differences on Display at Library Board Retreat
March 10, 2022: Kalispell’s ImagineIF library discusses book collection
March 7, 2022: New ImagineIF Director Touts Unconventional Path to Becoming Librarian
February 16, 2022: Montana ACLU files records request regarding library board
February 15, 2022: Library commissioner resigns to avoid conflict of interest over Kalispell controversy
February 12, 2022: County challenges loss of state certification for ImagineIF
February 11, 2022: Advocacy group forms in wake of library trustee decisions
February 11, 2022: Montana State Library Commissioner Resigns, Citing ImagineIF Support
February 9, 2022: Readers rally for library
February 4, 2022: Library Foundation Director Resigns
February 3, 2022: ImagineIf library foundation director explains resignation
February 2, 2022: Reading Between the Lines
February 2, 2022: ImagineIF libraries reduces open hours in Kalispell
January 27, 2022: New Kalispell library director will result in loss of state funding
January 25, 2022: Library launches science education program
January 24, 2022: Library Policy Committee Conducts Review, Clashes Over Definition of Censorship
January 13, 2022: Library Board Splits Vote on Challenged Books
January 6, 2022: Approval of New Library Director to Result in Loss of Certification, Funding
Media Releases
July 30, 2026: Flathead County Library – Kalispell Launches Campaign Readiness Study for New Building
July 10, 2026: Cowboy Music and Storytelling Comes to the Columbia Falls Library
June 18, 2026: Flathead County Library Celebrates America 250 with Programming for All Ages
June 8, 2026: Summer Reading Experience Kicks Off at the Library
May 12, 2026: Flathead County Library Announces Special Workshops for Kids and Teens
March 16, 2026: Free Dementia Education Drop-in Event Coming to Columbia Falls
December 4, 2025: Winter of Art at Flathead County Library: Art Exhibits and Workshops
December 3, 2025: Friends of the Flathead County Library Make Record-Setting Donation
September 26, 2025: Flathead County Library Hosts Glacier Drawing Project Reception and Live Paint Demo
September 12, 2025: Flathead County Library Announces New Fall Programming for All Ages
May 30, 2025: Summer Reading Experience Kicks Off at the Library
May 9, 2025: Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament for Teens come to the Bigfork Library
January 11, 2025: Bigfork Library Hosts Montana Poet Lecture Series
October 21, 2024: Bigfork Library Hosts Poet Lecture Series with Montana Poet Laureate Chris La Tray
September 10, 2024: Ethical Material Sourcing Discussion Panel Comes to the New Bigfork Library
September 4, 2024: REzMaDe Artist Reception at New Bigfork Library
July 22, 2024: Flathead County Library Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Bigfork Library
June 27, 2024: Bigfork Library Temporarily Closed
June 7, 2024: Summer Reading Experience Kicks Off at the Library
May 10, 2024: Friends of the Libraries Hosts Library Spring Festival
January 17, 2024: Free 3D Printing at ImagineIF Libraries
December 5, 2023: Friends of ImagineIF Libraries donates $12,000
December 1, 2023: Montana Shared Catalog App Update
September 19, 2023: ImagineIF Announces New Fall Programming for Kids and Teens
August 30, 2023: ImagineIF Libraries Receives the Friend of Education Award
August 21, 2023: FOIL Book sale 2023 press release
August 8, 2023: ImagineIF Brings Anime Movie Night to Bigfork
July 18, 2023: New Porch Concert Series Launches at ImagineIF Libraries
June 6, 2023: Summer Experience Kicks Off at ImagineIF Libraries
May 12, 2023: ImagineIF Offers New Gaming Collection for Checkout
April 12, 2023: ImagineIF Libraries Hosts DIY Mending Workshop
October 13, 2022: New Art Exhibits and Cultural Art Installation at ImagineIF this Fall
September 30, 2022: ImagineIF Announces New Fall Programming for Kids and Teens
September 14, 2022: Montana Libraries to Host Legislative Road Show
August 30, 2022: ImagineIF Celebrates National Library Card Sign-Up Month
September 15, 2022: ImagineIF Conducts Community Survey
August 4, 2022: Library Closure Update
July 28, 2021: ImagineIF Receives Intellectual Freedom Award 2022
July 13, 2022: Summer of Science at ImagineIF
June 14, 2021: Summer Experience Kicks Off at ImagineIF Libraries
May 26, 2022: Open House at ImagineIF Columbia Falls
April 12, 2022: ImagineIF Announces New Science Initiatives
March 31, 2022: ImagineIF Launches New Youth Programming this Spring
February 9, 2021: ImagineIF Welcomes New Library Director
January 31, 2022: ImagineIF Announces Updated Hours and New Toddler Time Program
January 19, 2022: ImagineIF Offers New Science Tools for Checkout