Flathead County Library

Mobile Memory Café with Montana State University
2026-04-10 11:30 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | Columbia Falls Library, 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, United States
Raising awareness and providing essential resources for families, caregivers, and adults experiencing memory loss and dementia.

Genealogy Class - Bigfork
2026-04-14 10:30 - 12:30 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States
Join instructors from Kalispell’s FamilySearch Center for genealogy classes geared toward 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 in Bigfork.

Monarch Butterflies in Montana
2026-04-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States
Kathy Ross, a longtime advocate for native plant habitat, will share her 2024 experience with wild monarch butterfly breeding, from the larval stage to adult butterflies, in Kalispell garden where she had planted native Milkweed. Share the amazing, complex life cycle of a Monarch and find out how to support them in a safe and healthy way in the Flathead Valley.

Genealogy Class - Kalispell
2026-04-21 10:30 - 12:30 | Kalispell Library, 247 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States
Join instructors from Kalispell’s FamilySearch Center for genealogy classes geared toward 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 1st and 3rd Tuesday in Kalispell and 2nd and 4th Tuesday in Bigfork.

Can I Eat This? A Guided Hike with Flathead Lake State Park
2026-04-22 17:45 - 19:30 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States
The world around us is full of amazing edible flowers and shrubs. Join a Flathead Lake State Park Ranger on a one-mile guided hike to answer the simple question: Can I eat this? We will discuss edible species and safe foraging practices. We will begin at the Laura Long Patio behind the library for a short introduction, and walk together to Wayfarers Unit of Flathead Lake State Park to hike the Harry Horn Loop. Note: This program is informational only and not intended for survival use.
Register at: https://forms.office.com/g/DGCgNnqX9T

LOUD at the Library
2026-04-23 17:30 - 20:30 | Kalispell Library, 247 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States
Loud at The Library is back! In celebration of Library Giving Week from April 19 – April 25, 2026, the Flathead Library Foundation is bringing back the famous celebration: LOUD AT THE LIBRARY on April 23 from 5:30-8:30pm at Flathead County Library in Kalispell. Come party for a great cause! All proceeds benefit Flathead County Library programming, materials and facility needs. You’ll dance to music by Hotdäyum, enjoy delicious snacks, beer, wine and silent auction. Bring your family and friends and come make some noise for our fabulous libraries!
Adult tickets are $50
Tickets can be purchased at: eventbrite.com/e/loud-at-the-library-tickets-1983735786137

Genealogy Class - Bigfork
2026-04-28 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-05-12 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-05-26 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-06-09 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-06-23 10:30 - 12:30 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States
Join instructors from Kalispell’s FamilySearch Center for genealogy classes geared toward 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.

May Flower Bookmarks Zone
2026-05-04 - 2026-05-09 | Columbia Falls Library, 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, United States
Create your very own unique dried flower laminated bookmark! Unleash your creativity to make a truly one-of-a-kind keepsake for you, or a loved one!

History of Fire in Bigfork
2026-05-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States
Discover how wildfire has influenced the Bigfork area over time with FVCC Forest Management instructor Rick Trembath, who brings decades of experience in both wildland and structural fire. From traditional Native American fire stewardship to landmark events like the Stoner Fire of 1934 and the 2021 East Shore Fire, Rick will share the stories and science behind some of the town’s most significant fires. Learn what the past can teach us about staying safer and more prepared in the years ahead.

Montana Wildflowers
2026-05-09 13:45 - 15:00 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States
Celebrate spring! Learn to identify some of Flathead Lake’s local wildflowers and explore their unique adaptations. Slow down with a simple outdoor art activity to help you notice and remember the beauty of the wildflowers. Meet at the Bigfork Library, at the Laura Long Patio. We will walk together to the Wayfarers Unit of Flathead Lake State Park.
Register at: https://forms.office.com/g/F7nYzQMNdn [forms.office.com]

Holistic Habitat Yards & Gardens: Common Challenges and Healthy Solutions for You and Nature
2026-06-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States
Topics include invasive weeds, improving soil health, living in harmony with wildlife, erosion, waterwise plantings, and more! With Jessie Walthers, Conservation Program Manager, Flathead Conservation District.

Louise Fischer: Living with the Land, Humanities Montana Speaker
2026-06-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States
Louise Ogemahgeshig Fischer is a cultural and spiritual leader as well as an artist and elder from the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe, Chippewa) Tribe. “Living with the Land,” means more than the universe… more than the earth and skies…. “Living with the Land” covers medicinal plants and their uses, Indian History, ways of life, hunting, fishing, foods, clothing, gatherings, stars, storytelling, Indian games and so much more. This talk is an exciting look into the past, as artifacts are brought into the audience’s view. Louise sings an Indian song now and then, and has lived in the old ways.

Elizabeth Barrs: The Veteran’s Experience and Military Culture
2026-07-03 16:00 - 18:00 | Northwest Montana History Museum, 124 2nd Ave E, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States
An Army combat veteran and Veterans Studies instructor shares powerful, personal perspectives on the American experience. As part of our America250 programming, she will explore the stories of veterans in war and at home, including military culture, family life, and the challenges and triumphs they face today.

A Patriotic Sing Along
2026-07-03 16:30 - 18:00 | Columbia Falls Library, 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, United States
The Good Times Chorus will be leading a feel good patriotic community sing along to celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary. Bring your friends, your voice, and your spirit! It’s going to be a joyful afternoon filled with music, pride, and community fun! Cookies and lemonade to follow.

Flower Frogs Zone
2026-07-06 - 2026-07-11 | Columbia Falls Library, 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, United States
Craft your own air-dry clay flower frog! An easy, hands-on way to elevate your floral arrangements. Cut and mold the clay, let it dry, and enjoy the simple joy of displaying blooms with a piece you made yourself.

Friends of the Library Book Club
2026-07-14 15:00 - 16:00 | Kalispell Library, 247 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States
Meet with other book enthusiasts on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 3 pm in the Meeting Room at Flathead County Library Kalispell.
Kalispell Meeting Room: Tuesday, July 14, 3 – 4:00pm
The Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman

Library Board Meeting
2026-07-23 18:30 - 20:00 | South Campus Conference Room, 40 11th St. W, Kalispell, 59901, United States
All meetings of the Board of Trustees are open to the public. Regular meetings are scheduled for the fourth Thursday of each month.

Cowboy Music and Storytelling
2026-07-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Columbia Falls Library, 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, United States
Montana cowboy, musician, and storyteller Philip Page shares the early history of the West through song, images, and stories. Part of the Humanities Montana Speaker Series, this program explores early settlers, gold strikes, and the people who shaped Montana’s legacy.
