NEW! 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.
Kalispell: Special Guest from Flathead Audubon Society, Oct. 1, 2-5pm
Columbia Falls: Special Guest from Glacier Institute, Oct. 8, 2-4pm
Bigfork: Special Guest from Wayfarers State Park, Oct. 15, 3:30-5:30pm
Storytime Schedule
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, 11am
Bigfork: Fridays, 11am
Columbia Falls: Fridays, 11am
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: Mondays, 11am
Bigfork: Tuesdays, 11am
Columbia Falls: Tuesdays, 11am
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: Tuesdays, 11am
Bigfork: Thursdays, 11am
Columbia Falls: Thursdays, 11am
Kids Wednesday Workshop
Join us every Wednesday for hands-on exploration, including LEGO Challenge 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, 2-5pm
Columbia Falls: Wednesdays, 2-4pm
Bigfork: Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30pm
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: Oct. 4, 10am-12pm
Kalispell: Oct. 11, 10am-12pm
Bigfork: Oct. 18, 12-2pm
Creativebug
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TumbleBook Library
Animated, talking picture books that teach young children the joys of reading in a format they’ll love. Use your library card to log in.
