Genealogy Class
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 […]
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Upcoming Events
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Toddler Storytime – Bigfork
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 […]
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Toddler Storytime – Columbia Falls
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 […]
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Preschool Storytime – Kalispell
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 […]
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Creative Aging with Megan Canning: 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, […]
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Baby Storytime – Kalispell
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. […]
Shelf Discovery
Get the scoop on everything Flathead County Library. Explore upcoming events and programs, discover your next great read with staff recommendations, and connect to your library community.
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…