Summer Reading Experience
Summer Reading Experience encourages children and teens to enjoy books, explore science, and discover new adventures all summer long. There is no cost to participate.
Starting June 2nd, 2026, children and teens can pick up a gameboard at any library location. Summer Reading Experience ends August 15th, 2026.
Summer Storytime Schedule
Baby & Toddler 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.
Depot Park in Kalispell: Wednesdays, 10:30am
Kalispell Library: Wednesdays, 4-5pm
Bigfork: Fridays, 11am
Columbia Falls: Fridays, 11am
LEGO Masters Workshops
(For Kids Entering 5th-8th Grade)
This summer workshop is geared towards kids who are confident and ready to MASTER their LEGO skills. Creative additions and challenges to be expected. Come imagine, build, and engineer with us!
Kalispell Teen Zone: (Starting June 29th) Mondays, 12-2pm
Storytime at the Water Park
Join us for stories that are sure to make a splash! After stories on the grass, children can hop in the activity pool for 30 minutes of fun. Caregivers should come prepared to get wet. This program is limited to children under 5 years.
Woodland Water Park (Kalispell): Fridays in July (3, 10, 17, 24, 31) 11am-12pm
Pinewood Aquatic Center (Columbia Falls): Tuesdays in July (7, 14, 21, 28) 12:30-1pm
Outdoor Movie Nights at Lonepine State Park
Summer movie nights are coming to Lone Pine State Park! Enjoy family-friendly films outdoors on the lawn. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, pack your favorite snacks, and settle in for a relaxed evening.
Lone Pine State Park Visitor Center Lawn: 7pm
July 17: Disneynature’s Bears
July 24: Disneynature’s Wings of Life
