Cowboy Music and Storytelling
2026-07-24 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Denver) | 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.

Paint Along - Live Watercolor Demo with Jane Emmert
2026-08-04 15:30 - 17:30 | Columbia Falls Library, 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, United States
Stop by the Columbia Falls library for an open house celebrating the current oil painting exhibit, “Montana Jane Art,” by local artist Jane Latus Emmert. Emmert was dubbed “Montana Jane” by friends who marveled at her hiking, skiing, hunting and fishing lifestyle. Her paintings capture the beauty of the Montana landscape. Emmert will offer a fun “paint along” painting demonstration so library guests can discover the magic of watercolor and create a simple flower painting to take home. The event is free and drop-ins are welcome.

Friends of the Library Book Club
2026-08-11 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.
August selection: The Monk of Mokha, by Dave Eggers

AARP Smart Driver Course
2026-08-25 11:00 - 15:00 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, 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

Library Board Meeting
2026-08-27 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-09-24 09:00 - 10:00 | 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.

Twice as Tasty Pickling Workshop with Julie Laing
2026-09-01 16:00 - 17:30 | Columbia Falls Library, 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, United States
Learn how to safely pickle almost any vegetable with Julie Laing, author of The Complete Guide to Pickling as she explains the science behind quick, refrigerator, fermented, and shelf-stable pickles. Julie will demonstrate how to make refrigerator pickles and provide brine and produce so you can fill a jar of pickles to take home. Bring a pint-sized wide-mouth jar with an airtight lid and arrive on time as space is limited.

Lailani Upham: Connecting to the Land Through an Indigenous Lens
2026-09-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Glacier Institute Columbia Falls Nature Center, 7480 US Highway 2 E, Columbia Falls, MT 59912, MT, 59912, United States
This place-based talk explores how Indigenous stories, history, and lived relationships with land shape conservation in real and practical ways.

Fall Ornament Zone
2026-09-14 - 2026-09-19 | Columbia Falls Library, 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, United States
Welcome the season with a handmade touch! Create a charming window ornament by stringing together dried oranges, apples, cinnamon sticks, and wooden beads. Enjoy the cozy scents of the season while crafting a unique decoration that looks as beautiful as it smells.

From Page to Ear: The Making of an Audiobook
2026-09-30 16:00 - 17:30 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States
Join audiobook narrator Eve Passeltiner and mystery author Leslie Budewitz, both multiple award winners, for a conversation on how a book moves from print to audio. Library staff will talk about Montana’s Talking Books program and offer help with the Libby audiobooks program.
