Montana Art Therapy Association Reception and Presentation
Join us for an art reception celebrating Montana Art Therapy Association’s Under the Surface exhibit on display at the Bigfork Library from June through August 2025. Learn about art therapy and mental health in a presentation starting at 10:30am, followed by an experiential mixed media/collage art-making workshop.
Bigfork: Saturday June 14; Reception: 10am-2pm, Presentation: 10:30am-11:30am
DIY Paper Lantern Craft to Celebrate the Bridge Street Bridge
Come decorate a paper lantern, then join us for the Bridge Street Bridge Ribbon Cutting Ceremony! In partnership with the Montana Department of Transportation, Flathead County, and the Bigfork Chamber of Commerce, paper lantern supplies will be available all week long at the Library. Bring your completed craft to the Bridge Street Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate! Construction updates available at mdt.mt.gov/pubinvolve/bigforkbridge/updates.aspx
Bigfork Andrea Goff & Al Logan Maker Space: June 17th – 20th, all open hours
Art Bingo
Bingo continues this summer with an art theme! Pick up an Art Bingo board at any library location this summer and challenge yourself to try different art techniques and mediums, and discover new artists. Get a bingo and win a collectible sticker.
All locations: June 1 – August 31
Local Author Discussion with Butch Larcombe
Local author Butch Larcombe will present, “A Clearly Unscientific Discussion on Colorful People and Events in the History of Flathead Lake”. Butch is a lifelong Montana resident currently living in Woods Bay, and the author of several books including “Historic Tales of Flathead Lake”.
Bigfork Arnlund Community Room: June 25, 4:00-6:00pm
Intro to Letterpress
Join maker Kay Lyle of Manicule Studio this summer at each Flathead County Library location for a chance to try your hand at using a Letterpress. Come between 1-5pm to print a small poster using the letterpress! This program will be in Kalispell on June 30 and Columbia Falls August 12. Visit Bigfork July 15 for a full hands-on “Intro to Letterpress” workshop when Kay will cover the basics of setting vintage wood type, applying ink, and printing.
Kalispell: June 30, drop-in 1-5pm
Join instructors Diane Denney and Susie Hill for genealogy classes for individuals and families aged 13 and older. Learn personal researching skills, connect with family history groups, and get expert help navigating genealogical sites. This program will repeat every 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month in Bigfork.
Bigfork Community Room: Tuesdays, May 13 & 27, 10:30am-12:30pm
Online Resources for Adults
Ready to get creative, but don’t know where to start? Try Creativebug!
ImagineIF has teamed up with CreativeBug, an online resource offering free access to over 1,000 classes designed by renowned artists and creative experts. All you need is a library card and a valid email to create an account!
Get started:
- 1. Get a library card (or use your existing library card).
- 2. Create an account at Creativebug (enter your library card number and a valid email).
- 3. Choose any project you want!
Digital Materials
MontanaLibrary2Go – Download audiobooks and ebooks for your computer, e-reader, portable media player or tablet.
Find a Great New Read
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Databases & Resources
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New Arrivals
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