Flathead County Library

Preschool Storytime - Bigfork
2025-11-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-30 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States
Enjoy longer stories and musical activities that promote listening skills and following directions. Following storytime, children can explore activities that highlight math, art, dramatic play and science. Especially for ages 4 and 5.

Kids Wednesday Workshop - Bigfork
2025-11-05 15:30 - 17:30, 2025-10-29 15:30 - 17:30 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States
Join us every Wednesday for hands-on exploration, including LEGO Club and STEAM Space (science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities). We’ll create art, play games, construct new worlds with LEGOs, tackle an engineering challenge or learn a new craft. Especially for kids in grades K-5. Must be accompanied by an adult.

Fandom (GRADES 6-12)
2025-11-05 14:30 - 16:00 | Kalispell Library, 247 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States
Come chill with us in the Teen Zone on the 1st Wednesday of every month. We’ll watch anime, create unique merchandise, and totally geek out. This Wednesday we’ll watch anime, create unique merchandise, and make onigiri! Geek out with us while chowing down on a delicious Japanese snack!

Wednesday Workshop: Wild Explorers (Grades K-5)
2025-11-05 14:00 - 17:00 | Kalispell Library, 247 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States
Join us for Wild Explorers, an exciting hands-on workshop where kids dive into the wonders of the natural world with the help of special guest experts from the Glacier Institute–members of our local outdoor education community.

Kids Wednesday Workshop - Kalispell
2025-11-05 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-29 14:00 - 17:00 | Kalispell Library, 247 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States

Kids Wednesday Workshop - Columbia Falls
2025-11-05 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Columbia Falls Library, 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, United States

Baby Storytime - Kalispell
2025-11-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Kalispell Library, 247 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States
Make connections with other parents and learn fun techniques for using books, songs, and rhymes at home. Rhythm and repetition will get your little one recognizing and requesting favorite songs. Especially for ages birth to 24 months.

Creative Aging with Megan Canning: Slow Stitching Sampler Class
2025-11-04 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-28 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.

Preschool Storytime - Kalispell
2025-11-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Kalispell Library, 247 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States

Toddler Storytime - Columbia Falls
2025-11-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Columbia Falls Library, 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, United States
Sing, dance, read and explore while also building social and emotional skills. This fun and interactive program is for toddlers who love to move! Caregiver participation encouraged. Especially for ages 2-4.

Toddler Storytime - Bigfork
2025-11-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States

Genealogy Class
2025-11-04 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.

Toddler Storytime - Kalispell
2025-11-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Kalispell Library, 247 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States

Sensory Play Saturday - Columbia Falls
2025-11-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Columbia Falls Library, 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, United States
Sink your hands into a spectacular tub of fun! Mix, measure, pour or possibly search for tiny treasures. Children of all ages are welcome!

Creative Aging with Jenna Justice
2025-10-31 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

Baby Storytime-Bigfork
2025-10-31 11:00 - 12:00 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States

Baby Storytime - Columbia Falls
2025-10-31 11:00 - 12:00 | Columbia Falls Library, 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, United States

Preschool Storytime - Columbia Falls
2025-10-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Columbia Falls Library, 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, United States

Seed Cleaning & Packing Party
2025-10-28 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.

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