Flathead County Library

Providing educational and recreational materials, programs, and resources to promote literacy, inspire lifelong learning, and enrich the community.

New Arrivals

Here are a few recent additions to our archive. Click a book cover to be taken to a summary page where you can check availability, read reviews, and more.

Upcoming Events

  • Seed Cleaning & Packing

    Seed Cleaning & Packing Party

    Columbia Falls Library 130 6th Street West #C, Columbia Falls, MT, 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 to join […]

  • Baby Storytime – Kalispell

    Baby Storytime – Kalispell

    Kalispell Library 247 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT, 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 – Kalispell

    Kids Wednesday Workshop – Kalispell

    Kalispell Library 247 1st Ave East, Kalispell, MT, 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 – Bigfork

    Kids Wednesday Workshop – Bigfork

    Bigfork Library 186 Bridge Street, Bigfork, MT, 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.

Shelf Discovery

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Oct 21, 2025

The Youth Services team at Flathead County Library plans and implements early literacy programs for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers in Kalispell, Bigfork, and Columbia Falls. Our goal in every Storytime is to connect with young children and their caregivers through books, songs, and interactive activities that foster early literacy and social emotional skills. Explore the Storytime Schedule Last weekend we attended the 3rd annual Harvestfest event hosted by the Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce. This family fun day featured a 5k race, chili cook-off, and pie eating contests, along with a variety of fall themed activities for kids.Take a look at some…

Oct 14, 2025

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. Bigfork Community Room: Saturday, Nov. 22, 11am - 2pm This class is for people 16+ and is limited to 8 people. Use the form below to register. You will receive an email reminder before the event to confirm your attendance. [gravityform id="27" title="false" description="false"]

Sep 22, 2025

Slow Stitching Sampler Class 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. Bigfork Library in the Arnlund Community Room: Tuesdays, Oct. 28 - Dec. 2 (skipping Nov 11), 12-2PM Sign up using the form below to secure your spot. Please plan…

Sep 16, 2025

The Youth Services team at Flathead County Library plans and implements early literacy programs for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers in Kalispell, Bigfork, and Columbia Falls. Our goal in every Storytime is to connect with young children and their caregivers through books, songs, and interactive activities that foster early literacy and social emotional skills. Explore the Storytime Schedule There's always something fun for kids at the library, and summer is no exception! This month, we are highlighting some of our favorite activities from this past summer reading experience! Which ones do you want to see again?  Our Favorite Activities from Summer…

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