Sensory Play Saturday
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!
Columbia Falls: Saturday, October 3, 10am-12pm
Kalispell: Saturday, October 10, 10am-12pm
Bigfork: Saturday, October 17, 10am–12pm
Wednesday Workshop: Wild Explorers (Grades K-5)
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 our local outdoor education community.
Columbia Falls: Glacier Institute, Wednesday, October 7, 2 – 4pm
Kalispell: Flathead Lake Biological Station, Wednesdays, October 14, 3:30 – 5:30pm
Bigfork: Glacier Institute, Wednesdays, October 21, 2 – 5pm
Symphony Storytime
Glacier Symphony visits the library and invites young children to experience an interactive symphony storytime in a chamber ensemble setting. Musicians and librarians team up to present Because by Mo Willems. Especially for children 2-5 and their caregivers. This special program will take the place of the regularly scheduled Preschool Storytime.
Bigfork: Thursday, October 8, 10:30am
Storytime Schedule
NEW! All storytimes now start at 10:30am!
Choose the program that best suits your child’s age and development. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Baby Storytime
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.
Kalispell: Wednesdays, 10:30am-12pm
Columbia Falls: Fridays, 10:30am -12pm
Bigfork: Fridays, 10:30am-12pm
Toddler Storytime
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.
Kalispell: Tuesdays, 10:30am -12pm
Columbia Falls: Tuesdays, 10:30am -12pm
Bigfork: Wednesdays, 10:30am-12pm
Preschool Storytime
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.
Kalispell: Thursdays, 10:30am-12pm
Columbia Falls: Thursdays, 10:30am -12pm
Bigfork: Thursdays, 10:30am-12pm
Kids Wednesday Workshop (Grades K-5)
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.
Kalispell: Wednesdays, October 7, 14, 28, 2 – 5pm
Columbia Falls: Wednesdays, October 14, 21, 28, 2 – 4pm
Bigfork: Wednesdays, October 7, 21, 28, 3:30 – 5:30 pm
