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
Therapeutic Art Techniques Workshop
Learn several therapeutic art techniques for self-care taught by board-certified art therapist and licensed counselor, Allyson Norwood Bush. No experience necessary and all materials provided. This is an art education group, not art therapy, and sponsored by the Montana Art Therapy Association.
Bigfork Arnlund Community Room: Saturday July 12, 11am – 1pm
Intro to Letterpress
Join maker Kay Lyle of Manicule Studio for a full hands-on “Intro to Letterpress” workshop covering the basics of setting vintage wood type, applying ink, and printing. This workshop is for adults.
Register at: flatheadcountylibrary.org/books-and-more/blog/intro-to-letterpress/. See Kay again August 12 in Columbia Falls for a chance to try your hand at using a Letterpress.
Bigfork: July 15, 2-5pm
Intuitive Painting Workshop with Sierra Benjamin
Whether you create art for a living or struggle to draw a stick figure, intuitive painting is a joyful way to make your mark. We will silence our inner critics, relax, and enjoy the creative process. This class focuses on settling into a playful creative rhythm and having a great time. Everyone’s finished painting will look completely different!
Kalispell Library Meeting Room: July 18, 11am-2pm
Mini Portable Painting Kit
Stop in to the Columbia Falls branch library to build your own tiny set for painting miniature works of art on the go! Fill your portable tin with a wooden canvas, variety of paint colors, and a mini brush while supplies last.
Columbia Falls: July 21 – 26
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
Discover the newest titles at ImagineIF, often before they hit the shelves.