Early Learners (3-5) - Columbia Falls
2025-07-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-10 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-14 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | 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.

Early Learners (3-5) - Bigfork
2025-07-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-10 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States

Libraries Closed
2025-07-04 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States
All locations closed Friday, July 4 for Independence Day.

Genealogy Class
2025-07-08 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.

Storytime at the Pool!
2025-07-08 12:30 - 13:00, 2025-07-15 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.

Summer Reading Experience Outdoor Edition (ages 3-10)
2025-07-08 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-15 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.

Friends of the Library Book Club
2025-07-08 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 3pm in the Meeting Room at Flathead County Library Kalispell.

Community Library Tour
2025-07-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Kalispell Library, 247 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States
You’re invited to a fun and informative tour of your public library! Get a behind the scenes look into how your tax dollars work to bring great library services to the Flathead Valley! The second Wednesday of each month at 11am at your Kalispell Public Library. Tours are approximately 45 minutes long.

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-3) - Kalispell Depot Park
2025-07-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-16 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
2025-07-09 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-16 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
2025-07-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States

Summer Reading Experience Kids (6-10) - Kalispell
2025-07-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Kalispell Library, 247 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States

Early Learners (3-5) - Kalispell
2025-07-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Kalispell Library, 247 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States

Teen Summer Workshop: Bento Boxes
2025-07-10 15:30 - 17:00 | Earl Bennett Conference Room, 1035 1st Ave W, 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

Storytime at the Pool!
2025-07-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Woodland Water Park, Kalispell, 45 N Woodland Park Rd, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-3) - Columbia Falls
2025-07-11 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
2025-07-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States

Teen Summer Workshop: Batik Dyeing
2025-07-11 15:30 - 17:00 | Columbia Falls Library, 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, 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

Therapeutic Art Techniques Workshop
2025-07-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States
Come learn several therapeutic art techniques for self-care taught by board-certified art therapist and licensed counselor, Allyson Norwood Bush. No experience necessary and all materials provided. This is an art education group, not art therapy, and sponsored by the Montana Art Therapy Association.

Intro to Letterpress: Workshop
2025-07-15 14:00 - 17:00 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States
Join maker Kay Lyle of Manicule Studio for a full hands-on “Intro to Letterpress” workshop covering the basics of setting vintage wood type, applying ink, and printing. This workshop is for adults. Register at: flatheadcountylibrary.org/books-and-more/blog/intro-to-letterpress/. See Kay again August 12 in Columbia Falls for a chance to try your hand at using a Letterpress.
