Flathead County Library

Intro to Letterpress
2025-08-12 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Columbia Falls Library, 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, United States
Join maker Kay Lyle of Manicule Studio in Columbia Falls for one last chance to try your hand at using a Letterpress. Come between 1-5pm to print a small poster using the letterpress!

Storytime at the Pool!
2025-08-12 12:30 - 13:00, 2025-08-05 12:30 - 13:00 | Pinewood Aquatic Center, 925 4th Ave W, Columbia Falls, 59912, United States
Stay cool while we dive into special water themed stories that’ll be sure to make a splash. Caregivers be prepared to get wet. For children 0-5 with a caregiver. Free admission and no registration necessary.

Genealogy Class
2025-08-12 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 & 4Th Tuesday each month.

Summer Experience Celebration
2025-08-11 11:00 - 12:30 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States
Join us for a fun party to cap off this year’s Summer Reading Experience! Remember to bring your completed gameboard to a librarian to get a ticket for the Summer Experience Celebration happening at the Bigfork Library. Tickets will be available at all Library locations, July 14 – August 9. This event is for kids and their grown-ups only, the Library will remain closed outside event hours.

Teen Summer Workshop: Bento Boxes
2025-08-08 15:30 - 17:00 | Columbia Falls Library, 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, United States
This Summer Experience we’re dishing up the perfect snack: Bento Boxes. Bento boxes are a lunch tradition originating from Japan. This program will feature cooking and designing your own take-home bento box! Space limited. Seats available first come, first served.
Note: Our Bento Boxes will feature Japanese recipes. Ingredients include wheat, sesame, soy, eggs, and fish.

Columbia Falls Teen Zone: Friday, August 8, 3:30-5pm

Sewing Class: Nine Patch Pillow
2025-08-08 11:00 - 15:00 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States
Prepare to get cozy by sewing a nine patch pillow with help from the Bigfork Piecemakers Quilt Guild. All materials will be supplied and all skill levels are welcome. Ages 14 and up. Bonus for the book lovers out there: the pillows will have a secret pocket for storing your latest read!

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-3) - Bigfork
2025-08-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, 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 – 3.

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-3) - Columbia Falls
2025-08-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Columbia Falls Library, 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, United States

Storytime at the Pool!
2025-08-08 10:30 - 11:30 | Woodland Water Park, Kalispell, 45 N Woodland Park Rd, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States

Early Learners (3-5) - Bigfork
2025-08-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-31 11:00 - 12:00 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States
Reading and exploring are combined to keep your summer busy and fun! Join us weekly at the library for STEAM inspired activities! Ages 3-5 and caregivers.

Early Learners (3-5) - Columbia Falls
2025-08-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-31 11:00 - 12:00 | Columbia Falls Library, 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, United States

Early Learners (3-5) - Kalispell
2025-08-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-31 11:00 - 12:00 | Kalispell Library, 247 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States

Teen Summer Workshop: Dragon Eye Sculptures
2025-08-06 15:30 - 17:00 | Kalispell Library, 247 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States
Bring a dragon’s stare to life! Design and sculpt a captivating dragon eye using air-dry clay, colored pencils, watercolors and glass cabochons. You’ll create a one-of-a-kind sculpture that looks straight out of a fantasy world. Space limited. Seats available first come, first served.

Kalispell Teen Zone: Wednesday August 6, 3:30-5pm; Bigfork Arnlund Community Room: Friday August 15, 3:30-5pm

Summer Reading Experience Kids (6-10) - Kalispell
2025-08-06 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Kalispell Library, 247 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States
Reading and exploring are combined to keep your summer busy and fun! Join us weekly at the library for STEAM inspired activities! Kids ages 6-10 and caregivers.

Summer Reading Experience Kids (6-10) - Bigfork
2025-08-06 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-30 11:00 - 13:00 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States

Summer Reading Experience Kids (6-10) - Columbia Falls
2025-08-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Columbia Falls Library, 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, United States

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-3) - Kalispell Depot Park
2025-08-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Depot Park Kalispell, 15 Depot Pk, Kalispell, 59901, United States
Weekly in Depot Park. 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 – 3.

Summer Reading Experience Outdoor Edition (ages 3-10)
2025-08-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Depot Park Kalispell, 15 Depot Pk, Kalispell, 59901, United States
Reading and exploring are combined to keep your summer busy and fun! Join us weekly in Depot Park for STEAM inspired activities! Kids ages 3-10 and caregivers.

Teen Summer Workshop: Batik Dyeing
2025-08-01 15:30 - 17:00 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States
Create your own unique pattern of flowing colors using ink and wax. Learn a modern way to do the ancient dyeing traditions of Batik. Space limited. Seats available first come, first served.

Bigfork Arnlund Community Room: Friday August 1, 3:30-5pm; Kalispell Teen Zone: Wednesday August 13, 3:30-5pm

Teen Summer Workshop: Bento Boxes
2025-07-30 15:30 - 17:00 | Kalispell Library, 247 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States
This Summer Experience we’re dishing up the perfect snack: Bento Boxes. Bento boxes are a lunch tradition originating from Japan. This program will feature cooking and designing your own take-home bento box! Space limited. Seats available first come, first served.
Note: Our Bento Boxes will feature Japanese recipes. Ingredients include wheat, sesame, soy, eggs, and fish.

Earl Bennett Conference Room (1035 1st Avenue West, Kalispell): Thursday July 10, 3:30-5pm ; Bigfork Arnlund Community Room: Friday July 18, 3:30-5pm; Kalispell Teen Zone: Wednesday July 30, 3:30-5pm
