Flathead County Library

Storytime at the Pool!
2025-07-18 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-07-25 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Denver) | Woodland Water Park, Kalispell, 45 N Woodland Park Rd, Kalispell, MT, 59901, 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.

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-3) - Columbia Falls
2025-07-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Columbia Falls Library, 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, 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) - Bigfork
2025-07-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States

Intuitive Painting Workshop with Sierra Benjamin
2025-07-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Kalispell Library, 247 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States
Whether you create art for a living or struggle to draw a stick figure, intuitive painting is a joyful way to make your mark. We will silence our inner critics, relax, and enjoy the creative process. This class focuses on settling into a playful creative rhythm and having a great time. Everyone’s finished painting will look completely different! Join us in the Kalispell Library meeting room.

Teen Summer Workshop: Bento Boxes
2025-07-18 15:30 - 17:00 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, 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

Mini Portable Painting Kit
2025-07-21 - 2025-07-26 | Columbia Falls Library, 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, United States
Stop in to the Columbia Falls branch library to build your own tiny set for painting miniature works of art on the go! Fill your portable tin with a wooden canvas, variety of paint colors, and a mini brush while supplies last.

Early Learners (3-5) - Columbia Falls
2025-07-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-24 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Columbia Falls Library, 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, 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.

Genealogy Class
2025-07-22 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.

Early Learners (3-5) - Bigfork
2025-07-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-24 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States

Storytime at the Pool!
2025-07-22 12:30 - 13:00, 2025-07-29 12:30 - 13:00 | Pinewood Aquatic Center, 925 4th Ave W, Columbia Falls, 59912, United States

Summer Reading Experience Outdoor Edition (ages 3-10)
2025-07-22 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-29 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.

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-3) - Kalispell Depot Park
2025-07-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-30 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 Kids (6-10) - Columbia Falls
2025-07-23 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-30 11:00 - 13:00 | Columbia Falls Library, 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, 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
2025-07-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States

Summer Reading Experience Kids (6-10) - Kalispell
2025-07-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Kalispell Library, 247 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States

Early Learners (3-5) - Kalispell
2025-07-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Kalispell Library, 247 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States

Teen Summer Workshop: Batik Dyeing
2025-07-24 15:30 - 17:00 | Earl Bennett Conference Room, 1035 1st Ave W, Kalispell, MT, 59901, 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.

Earl Bennett Conference Room (1035 1st Avenue West, Kalispell): Thursday July 24, 3:30-5pm; Columbia Falls Teen Zone: Friday July 11, 3:30-5pm

Library Board Meeting
2025-07-24 18:30 - 20:30 | 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. This meeting will take place in the South Campus Conference Room (2nd Floor).

Teen Summer Workshop: Dragon Eye Sculptures
2025-07-25 15:30 - 17:00 | Columbia Falls Library, 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, 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.

Earl Bennett Conference Room (1035 1st Avenue West, Kalispell): Thursday July 17, 3:30-5pm; Columbia Falls Teen Zone: Friday July 25, 3:30-5pm
