TEEN SUMMER EXPERIENCE
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, 2025, children and teens can pick up a gameboard at any library location. Summer Reading Experience ends August 11th, 2025.
TEEN SELF-LED PROGRAMS

Repurposed Reads
Looking for a summer read you don’t have to return? Check out the Teen Repurposed Reads bookshelf! As part of Summer Experience 2025, the library is giving away books previously housed in the young adult collection. All books are in good condition and ready for a new home.
All locations in the Teen Zone: June 3 – August 30

Switch Days
Bring your friends or come solo and battle it out on the Nintendo Switch in the Kalispell Teen Zone every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday until 6pm. We will be alternating between Super Smash Ultimate and Mario Kart 8. For teens in grades 6-12.
Kalispell Teen Zone: Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
Columbia Falls Teen Zone: Fridays
Bigfork Teen Zone: Fridays and Saturdays
Scene
Come explore the creative scene with our in-house teen crafting kit. Scene is available at all Flathead County Library locations during library open hours. Kit activities rotate monthly.
All locations: All month
Creativebug
Creativebug.com has more than 1,000 award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. Get unlimited access by creating an account today! Just enter your library card number and email address.
Digital Materials
MontanaLibrary2Go – Download audiobooks and ebooks for your computer, e-reader, portable media player or tablet.
Databases & Resources
Whether you are fixing your lawnmower, finding funding for a nonprofit organization or finishing a research paper, ImagineIF’s databases have the information you need.