Flathead County Library

Kids Wednesday Workshop - Kalispell
2025-11-12 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-19 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Kalispell Library, 247 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT, 59901, 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.

LVL-Up (GRADES 6-12)
2025-11-12 14:30 - 16:00 | MT
Live, laugh, learn (we could cook, practice a fiber arts skill, or just tinker). We’ll also play the Switch.

Kids Wednesday Workshop - Bigfork
2025-11-12 15:30 - 17:30, 2025-11-19 15:30 - 17:30 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States

Preschool Storytime - Bigfork
2025-11-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-20 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
2025-11-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Columbia Falls Library, 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, United States

Symphony Storytime
2025-11-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States
Young children are invited to hear the Glacier Symphony Orchestra Chorale woodwind quintet perform excerpts of Dan Brown’s Wild Symphony.

Friends of the Library Book Club
2025-11-13 15:00 - 16:00 | Kalispell Library, 247 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States
Meet with other book enthusiasts at 3pm in the Meeting Room at Flathead County Library Kalispell. November’s book club meets on a Thursday due to a library closure on Veteran’s Day.

See this month’s book HERE.

Baby Storytime - Columbia Falls
2025-11-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-21 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
2025-11-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States

Creative Aging with Jenna Justice
2025-11-14 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

Sensory Play Saturday - Bigfork
2025-11-15 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!

Fall Bookmarks
2025-11-17 - 2025-11-22 | Columbia Falls Library, 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, United States
Create and laminate your very own fall-inspired bookmark! Perfect for cozy reading days!

Toddler Storytime - Kalispell
2025-11-17 11:00 - 12:00 | 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
2025-11-18 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
2025-11-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States

Toddler Storytime - Columbia Falls
2025-11-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Columbia Falls Library, 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, United States

Preschool Storytime - Kalispell
2025-11-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Kalispell Library, 247 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States

Creative Aging with Megan Canning: Slow Stitching Sampler Class
2025-11-18 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.

Seed Cleaning & Packing Party
2025-11-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Columbia Falls Library, 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, 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 - Kalispell
2025-11-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Kalispell Library, 247 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States

Kids Wednesday Workshop - Columbia Falls
2025-11-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Columbia Falls Library, 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912, United States

Challenge Accepted (GRADES 6-12)
2025-11-19 14:30 - 16:00 | Kalispell Library, 247 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States
Do you have what it takes to win an engineering, tech, or gaming challenge? See us once a month to get competitive, get creative, and discover something new!

Wednesday Workshop: Wild Explorers (Grades K-5)
2025-11-19 15:30 - 17:30 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, 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.

Nature Painting Class
2025-11-22 11:00 - 14:00 | Bigfork Library, 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 59911, United States
Appreciate the beauty of nature through observation and painting. Join local artist and library staff, Lauren, in a guided nature painting lesson. The library will provide materials or you can bring your own supplies. This class is for people 16+ and is limited to 8 people. Register at: (link to be provided by Lune)
