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The Structure of Flathead County Library Decision Makers Are you confused about who is making the decisions that are making headlines? Check out this flowchart of who does what and how they got the job! Want more details? Scroll down for the breakdown. It all starts with you – the voter! Residents of Flathead County vote to elect our County Commissioners. We have three of them, and they’re like the CEOs of the county. They make important decisions regarding tax dollars, zoning, board appointments (more on that later), and so much more. The Board of Trustees is the next group…

Join instructors Diane Denney and Susie Hill from Kalispell FamilySearch Center for genealogy classes for individuals and families aged 13 and older. Learn personal researching skills, connect with family history groups, and get expert help navigating genealogical sites. This program will repeat every 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month in Bigfork, with two classes each day it’s offered. Bigfork Community Room: 10:30am-12:30pm & 4pm-5:45pm

Learn about the new Bigfork Library's participation with Design for Freedom, a global movement to eliminate forced labor in the building materials supply chain. Speakers to include lead interior designer on the library, Jessica Murray with Cushing Terrell; Ethical Materials Director at Grace Farms, Nora Rizzo; and Manager of Sustainable Building Solutions for Assa Abloy, Erin Spadavecchia. Bigfork Community Room: September 18th, 5-6pm

Join us for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony hosted by the Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce at the new Bigfork Library located at 186 Bridge Street in Bigfork at 9:30am on August 6th. Library staff and members of the Library Foundation will speak at the event to commemorate the years of work and collaboration it has taken to make this project a success. The new Bigfork Library will open its doors officially at 10am with a reception to follow.