Toddler Storytime - Kalispell
2025-11-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-10 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.

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

Toddler Storytime - Columbia Falls
2025-11-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Columbia Falls Library, 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, United States

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

Creative Aging with Megan Canning: Slow Stitching Sampler Class
2025-11-04 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.

Baby Storytime - Kalispell
2025-11-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-12 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.

Kids Wednesday Workshop - Columbia Falls
2025-11-05 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Columbia Falls Library, 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, 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.

Kids Wednesday Workshop - Kalispell
2025-11-05 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-12 14:00 - 17:00 | Kalispell Library, 247 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States

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.

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!

Kids Wednesday Workshop - Bigfork
2025-11-05 15:30 - 17:30 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States

Preschool Storytime - Bigfork
2025-11-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States

Preschool Storytime - Columbia Falls
2025-11-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Columbia Falls Library, 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, United States

Seed Cleaning & Packing Party
2025-11-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Kalispell Library, 247 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT, 59901, 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 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.

Baby Storytime - Columbia Falls
2025-11-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Columbia Falls Library, 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, United States

Baby Storytime-Bigfork
2025-11-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States

Creative Aging with Jenna Justice
2025-11-07 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

Audubon Christmas Bird Count Presentation
2025-11-07 16:30 - 17:30 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States
Join us for the final presentation of our Audubon collaboration with Denny Olson, a retired bird educator with a long history in conservation and education. Denny will explain how the Christmas Bird Count works and why it matters for birds and bird watchers alike.

Sensory Play Saturday - Kalispell
2025-11-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Kalispell Library, 247 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT, 59901, 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!

Libraries Closed
2025-11-11 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States
All library branches will be closed in honor of Veterans Day.

Community Library Tour
2025-11-12 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.

Wednesday Workshop: Wild Explorers (Grades K-5)
2025-11-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Columbia Falls Library, 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, 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 Flathead Lake Biological Station–members of our local outdoor education community.
