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.
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Summer Highlights Week
Join us this week to enjoy activities we think were highlights of this summer! All locations will have a fun Storytime or group activity at 10:30am.
Bigfork: August 12 & 13, 10:00-2:00
Columbia Falls: August 12 & 13, 10:00-2:00
Kalispell: August 11 & 13, 10:00-4:00
Summer Celebration
Join us for a fun party to cap off this year’s Summer Reading Experience! The Bigfork library will be open just for kids and their grown-ups.
Bigfork Library: Monday, August 10, 10am-12pm
Children’s Program break August 16 – 31
All programs for children will be paused August 16 – August 31. Early Literacy classes and Wednesday Workshop will be back in the fall beginning September 1.
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, August 5 and 12, 10:30 – 11:30am
Kalispell Library: Wednesdays, August 5 and 12, 4 – 5pm
Bigfork: Fridays, August 7 and 14, 11am – 12pm
Columbia Falls: Fridays, August 7 and 14, 11am – 12pm
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: Monday, August 3, 12 – 2 pm
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.
Pinewood Aquatic Center (Columbia Falls): Tuesday, August 4 and 11, 12:30 – 1pm
Guidelines for Storytime at Woodland Water Park
- Toddler Storytime is for children ages 5 and under.
- One caregiver is required for every two children.
- Please limit attendance to one caregiver per child. We know grandparents, siblings, and other family members love Storytime too, but extra adults take up space that could otherwise allow more young children to participate.
- Attendance is capped at 90 people for everyone’s safety and comfort.
