Flathead County Library

Teen Switch Days-Bigfork
2026-04-28, 2026-04-21 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States
Bring your friends or come solo and battle it out on the Nintendo Switch in our Teen Zone.

Toddler Storytime-Kalispell
2026-04-27 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-20 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Kalispell Library, 247 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT, 59901, 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.

Baby Storytime-Columbia Falls
2026-04-24 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-17 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 to 24 months.

Baby Storytime-Bigfork
2026-04-24 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States

Teen Switch Days-Kalispell
2026-04-24, 2026-04-23, 2026-04-22, 2026-04-17 | Kalispell Library, 247 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States

LOUD at the Library
2026-04-23 17:30 - 20:30 | Kalispell Library, 247 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States
Loud at The Library is back! In celebration of Library Giving Week from April 19 – April 25, 2026, the Flathead Library Foundation is bringing back the famous celebration: LOUD AT THE LIBRARY on April 23 from 5:30-8:30pm at Flathead County Library in Kalispell. Come party for a great cause! All proceeds benefit Flathead County Library programming, materials and facility needs. You’ll dance to music by Hotdäyum, enjoy delicious snacks, beer, wine and silent auction. Bring your family and friends and come make some noise for our fabulous libraries!
Adult tickets are $50
Tickets can be purchased at: eventbrite.com/e/loud-at-the-library-tickets-1983735786137

Early Closure - Kalispell Branch
2026-04-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Kalispell Library, 247 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States
The Kalispell branch will close at 4pm on Thursday, April 23 for the Loud at the Library fundraising event.

Preschool Storytime-Bigfork
2026-04-23 11:00 - 12:00 | 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.

Preschool Storytime-Columbia Falls
2026-04-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Columbia Falls Library, 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, United States

Library Board Meeting
2026-04-23 09:00 - 11:00 | 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. This meeting will take place in the South Campus Conference Room (2nd Floor).

Can I Eat This? A Guided Hike with Flathead Lake State Park
2026-04-22 17:45 - 19:30 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States
The world around us is full of amazing edible flowers and shrubs. Join a Flathead Lake State Park Ranger on a one-mile guided hike to answer the simple question: Can I eat this? We will discuss edible species and safe foraging practices. We will begin at the Laura Long Patio behind the library for a short introduction, and walk together to Wayfarers Unit of Flathead Lake State Park to hike the Harry Horn Loop. Note: This program is informational only and not intended for survival use.
Register at: https://forms.office.com/g/DGCgNnqX9T

Kids Wednesday Workshop (Grades K-5) Bigfork
2026-04-22 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.

Challenge Accepted (GRADES 6-12) – Pocket Gardens
2026-04-22 14:30 - 16:00 | Kalispell Library, 247 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States
Join us once a month for hands on STEAM challenges where you’ll build, design, and experiment your way through fun projects that spark creativity and discovery.

Kids Wednesday Workshop (Grades K-5)-Kalispell
2026-04-22 14:00 - 17:00 | Kalispell Library, 247 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States

Kids Wednesday Workshop (Grades K-5) Columbia Falls
2026-04-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Columbia Falls Library, 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, United States

Baby Storytime-Kalispell
2026-04-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Kalispell Library, 247 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States

LVL-Up (GRADES 6-12) Bigfork – Create a Creature
2026-04-21 16:00 - 17:30 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States
Join us every month for LVL-Up. We’ll explore unique DIY projects, learn new skills, and expand your creativity.

Preschool Storytime-Kalispell
2026-04-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Kalispell Library, 247 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States

Toddler Storytime-Columbia Falls
2026-04-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Columbia Falls Library, 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, United States

Toddler Storytime-Bigfork
2026-04-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States

Genealogy Class - Kalispell
2026-04-21 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 2nd and 4th Tuesday in Bigfork.

Sensory Play Saturday-Bigfork
2026-04-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, 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 to join us at each library one Saturday a month!

Monarch Butterflies in Montana
2026-04-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States
Kathy Ross, a longtime advocate for native plant habitat, will share her 2024 experience with wild monarch butterfly breeding, from the larval stage to adult butterflies, in Kalispell garden where she had planted native Milkweed. Share the amazing, complex life cycle of a Monarch and find out how to support them in a safe and healthy way in the Flathead Valley.
