Glacier Drawing Project Artist Talk and Reception
2025-10-18 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States
Join artist and mountaineer, Jonathan Marquis, for a reception and talk about his current work, The Glacier Drawing Project, a long-term practice of placemaking and radical remembrance of Montana’s glaciers and wildlands. It is the only on-site, hand-drawn visual record of the fifty-nine named glacial features in the Crown of the Continent and Greater Yellowstone ecosystems of Montana. The drawings explore a personal connection with glaciers through color, mark-making, and careful attentiveness. View pieces from this collection on display at the Bigfork Library through November. This exhibit is sponsored by the Flathead Library Foundation.

Mexican Paper Flower Hair Pin Zone
2025-10-20 - 2025-10-25 | Columbia Falls Library, 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, United States
Choose your colors, then trim, fold, and shape your paper to make a beautiful flower pin! During all open hours at the Columbia Falls Library!

Genealogy Class
2025-10-21 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-11-04 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-11-18 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 every 2nd and 4th Tuesday in Bigfork.

Creative Aging with Jenna Justice
2025-10-24 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-31 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-07 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Kalispell Senior Center Art Room, 40 11th St. W, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States
What does Creative Aging mean to you? Join a small group of adults (ages 55+) led by Bigfork Abstract Artist Jenna Justice for a free 5-week class series where you’ll play with paint, paper, texture, and more. Each week you’ll try out both traditional and non-traditional techniques—think collage, inking, layering, metal leaf, and even hot glue. The focus is on having fun, experimenting, and seeing what happens when you “mix it up.” No art experience? No problem! Just bring your curiosity and enjoy time creating in a relaxed, social setting. Please plan to commit to all five classes when you sign up. Register at bit.ly/creative-aging-2
Kalispell Senior Center Art Room: Fridays, Five weeks Oct. 17 – Nov. 14, 12-2PM

Wingspan Game Day
2025-10-25 13:00 - 17:00 | Kalispell Library, 247 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States
Join other bird and boardgame enthusiasts for a round of Wingspan on the 2nd Floor of the Kalispell Library. Created by an amateur birder, Wingspan lets you build your own wildlife preserve and compete to attract the most birds. We’ll have multiple game sets available, so bring your flock of friends or fly solo and meet fellow enthusiasts. Each round takes about two hours—plenty of time to spread your wings and show off your birding smarts! To make the most of our limited time, please familiarize yourself with the game’s rules and playthrough here: youtube.com/watch?v=lgDgcLI2B0U. Cohosted by the Flathead Audubon Society. Ages 16+.

Genealogy Class
2025-10-28 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-11-25 10:30 - 12:30 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States

Creative Aging with Megan Canning: Slow Stitching Sampler Class
2025-10-28 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-04 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-18 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-25 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-02 12:00 - 14:00 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States
Join a small group of adults (ages 55+) led by mixed-media textile artist Megan Canning for a free 5-week class series exploring a variety of embroidery stitches. Through the gentle, meditative practice of slow stitching, participants will discover how working with thread can open new pathways to creativity. This workshop series invites you to embrace imperfection, explore new techniques, and build social connections. All class supplies provided. Please plan to commit to all five classes when you sign up. Register at bit.ly/creative-aging-3
Bigfork Arnlund Community Room: Tuesdays Oct. 28 – Dec. 2, 12-2pm
We will not have the program on Tuesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans’ Day.

Seed Cleaning & Packing Party
2025-10-28 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-02 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Columbia Falls Library, 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, United States
Join our friends from Land to Hand for another round of seed cleaning and seed packing parties at the library! Volunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome to join us as we either separate and clean seeds, or label and spoon seeds into envelopes. Stop by these family friendly events and help us restock the Columbia Falls Library’s seed library, and save seeds for next year’s Free the Seeds event.

Seed Cleaning & Packing Party
2025-11-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Kalispell Library, 247 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States
Join our friends from Land to Hand for another round of seed cleaning and seed packing parties at the library! Volunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome as we either separate and clean seeds or label and spoon seeds into envelopes. Stop by these family-friendly events and help us restock the Columbia Falls Library’s seed library and save seeds for next year’s Free the Seeds event.

Audubon Christmas Bird Count Presentation
2025-11-07 16:30 - 17:30 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States
Join us for the final presentation of our Audubon collaboration with Denny Olson, a retired bird educator with a long history in conservation and education. Denny will explain how the Christmas Bird Count works and why it matters for birds and bird watchers alike.

Community Library Tour
2025-11-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Kalispell Library, 247 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States
You’re invited to a fun and informative tour of your public library! Get a behind the scenes look into how your tax dollars work to bring great library services to the Flathead Valley! The second Wednesday of each month at 11am at your Kalispell Public Library. Tours are approximately 45 minutes long.

Fall Bookmarks
2025-11-17 - 2025-11-22 | Columbia Falls Library, 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, United States
Create and laminate your very own fall-inspired bookmark! Perfect for cozy reading days!

Seed Cleaning & Packing Party
2025-11-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Columbia Falls Library, 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, United States

Nature Painting Class
2025-11-22 11:00 - 14:00 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States
Appreciate the beauty of nature through observation and painting. Join local artist and library staff, Lauren, in a guided nature painting lesson. The library will provide materials or you can bring your own supplies. This class is for people 16+ and is limited to 8 people. Register at: (link to be provided by Lune)

AARP Smart Driver Course
2025-12-01 11:00 - 15:00 | Kalispell Library, 247 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States
Get up to speed with the latest driving strategies, auto safety features, and new state and local traffic laws in this course designed especially for drivers age 50 and older. All drivers welcome. Upon completion of the course, you may be eligible to receive auto insurance discounts. Registration is required. To register call: (406)758-2445; $20 for AARP members, $25 for non-members

Bird Collisions in the Anthropocene: Community Art Workshop
2025-12-05 16:00 - 18:00 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States
Meet Flathead Audubon at the library for a hands-on art and conservation event supporting the national project Bird Collisions in the Anthropocene. Help create fabric bird sculptures to honor the billions of birds lost to window strikes each year—and learn how you can make your home safer for birds. 16+; all materials provided.

Decorative Cookie Piping Zone
2025-12-15 - 2025-12-20 | Columbia Falls Library, 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, United States
Learn to decorate a cable knit sweater cookie! Just follow the piping pattern on our step-by-step instructions to create a beautifully textured winter treat!
