Winter Programming Break
Children’s and Teen programming will be on a short break starting Saturday, December 21. During this break, our children’s department will have a variety of interactive activities setup for you to stop by and explore. Switch Days, Teen Space, and Scene for teens will continue to be offered during the break. Programming for all ages will resume Monday, January 6, 2025.
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 the second Saturday each month!
Kalispell: Saturday, January 11, 10am-12:30pm
Wednesday Workshop
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 & Columbia Falls: Wednesdays, 2-5pm
NEW TIME! Bigfork: Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30pm
Storytimes
Choose the program that best suits your child’s age and development.
Find out about our NEW Parent and Infant Resource Circle starting in January in Bigfork >.
Toddler Storytime
Sing, dance, read and explore while also building social and emotional skills. This fun and interactive program is for toddlers and preschoolers who love to move! Caregiver participation encouraged. Especially for ages 2-4.
Kalispell: Mondays, 11:00am
Columbia Falls: Mondays, 11:00am
Bigfork: Tuesdays, 11:00am
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, 11:00am
Columbia Falls: Thursdays, 11:00am
Bigfork: Thursdays, 11:00am
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, 11:00am
Columbia Falls: Fridays, 11:00am
Bigfork: Tuesdays, 11:00am
Creativebug
Creativebug.com has more than 1,000 award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. Get unlimited access by creating an account today! Just enter your library card number and email address.
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.
